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11 Filipino Women Founders and The Perfume That Makes Them Feel The Most Confident

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<p>For most,<strong> fragrance</strong> is a finishing touch, an invisible accessory that completes a look. But for these women founders who lead, innovate, and nurture something that’s bigger than them as individuals, scent is a part of their personal signature. From high-stakes boardroom meetings to creative studios, the perfumes they wear are more than finishing touches— they’re anchors of identity and presence.</p><p>In this feature, METRO asked 11 pioneers and disruptors in their respective fields what perfume makes them feel their most confident. Some are drawn to bold, strong notes that command attention, while others lean into softer, more intimate scents that ground and center them. </p><p>Their choice of fragrance may differ and is tailored to their own entrepreneurial tale, but all of their scents have a common denominator: they leave a lasting impression. Scroll below to see what fragrances these founders are loyal to and why:</p><div><br/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1779158631102Ana Lorenzana de Ocampo.jpg" style="width:800px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><br/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1779159335557Malou Fores.jpg" style="width:800px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><br/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1779167869253Sherilyn Reyes-Tan.jpg" style="width:800px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><br/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1779168304815Kelly Go.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/></div><div><br/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1779168555015Tanya Maria Aguila.jpg" style="width:800px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><br/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1779169396588Mikka Marcaida.jpg" style="width:800px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><br/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1779170297584Chynna Mamawal.jpg" style="width:800px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><br/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1779170632020Martha Sta Barbara.jpg" style="width:800px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><br/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1779171132205Aly Arellano.jpg" style="width:800px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><br/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1779171780583Je-anne Lo.jpg" style="width:800px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><br/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1779172378062Samantha Dy.jpg" style="width:800px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div>

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11 Filipino Women Founders and The Perfume That Makes Them Feel The Most Confident

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Published May 19, 2026 03:00 PM PHT

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Updated May 19, 2026 03:05 PM PHT

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