Taylor Swift is as much a master of her signature style as she is of her music. From her bold red lips and iconic bangs to her towering heels, she has crafted an unmistakable aesthetic and remained true to it for years. Hence, it is no rocket science in guessing that her fragrance choice might follow the same enduring pattern, making the Grammy winner smell timelessly elegant and distinctly her. And while Swift’s go-to perfume was revealed long ago, it now has experts weighing in, dissecting every note and layer of the liquid whimsy.

Taylor Swift’s signature whiff is not the priciest, yet it remains a cherished, sought-after in the scented sphere.

Unpacking Taylor Swift’s go-to perfume: Classic, chic, and understated

Tom Ford’s Santal Blush has been assumed to be one of Taylor Swift’s go-to fragrances since a bottle of the perfume was spotted decorating the singer’s dressing table in her 2020 Netflix documentary, Miss Americana. The scent notably carries a woody and earthy note with hints of ylang-ylang and Australian sandalwood. Experts recently weighed in on the essence, with celebrity stylist Nina Lato describing it to WWD as an “exotic second skin” that feels both intimate and luxurious. Its resinous warmth and floral spice, balanced with Tom Ford’s signature concentration, make it a fragrance as distinctive as the ‘Lavender Haze’ hitmaker.

According to Nina Lato, many in the perfume business have tried to replicate the scent, but the secret recipe for it has somehow managed to remain exclusive to the brand in discussion. Sarah Chapelle, the author of the New York Times bestseller Taylor Swift Style, meanwhile, described Santal Blush by Tom Ford as something that instantly reminds one of “baking or fall.” Well, that would explain why Swift was caught using the perfume, as her liking for the oven-related endeavors has not exactly been hidden from fans. Swift’s affinity for baking, however, recently took a new life, as she spoke about it on her boyfriend Travis Kelce’s New Heights podcast, with metaphorical glitter in her eyes.

Taylor Swift cannot stop kneading conversations as she reveals she talks about bread 60 percent of the time.

From hits to over mitts: Taylor Swift’s love for baking is real

When Taylor Swift appeared on New Heights earlier this month to unveil her 12th studio album titled ‘The Life of a Showgirl,’ she not only talked about crafting lyrics but also about crafting recipes. “I have a new baking obsession every six months,” the singer noted, while adding that at this point in her life, she was very much into sourdough. Swift, as mentioned earlier, added that she talks about bread 60 percent of the time, and her obsession certainly is not just for conversation, as she has proved it time and time again by sending homemade treats to her close ones, including Selena Gomez and her fiancé, Benny Blanco.

True to her nature, Taylor Swift’s passions reveal a consistent devotion. Once she finds something she loves, she sticks with it. Her deep dive into baking, particularly sourdough, mirrors the same dedication she applies to her music and signature style. It is easy to see how this love for cozy, warm, layered experiences could influence her perfume choice as well. Tom Ford’s Santal Blush, with its warm notes as revealed by Sarah Chapelle, feels like an extension of the comfort and charm she cultivates in every aspect of her life.

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