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We Asked Drag Queens What Their Signature Perfume Is

Check out what these talented performers' favorite scents are—must be the scents of success!

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Chin Ann Obiedo

<p>They’re working late—because they’re <strong>drag queens</strong>! But thankfully, gone are the days that you can only see drag queens in the wee hours of the night. Now, you can see them during brunch shows, in an afternoon brand event, and of course, during the night at bars. </p><div><br/></div><p>But even if they’re thriving and working overtime, you’ll never catch them not smelling great with their signature perfume! To feed our curiosity (and we’re sure yours too!), we asked some of your favorite <strong>Rupaul’s Drag Race PH</strong> queens from season 1 to season 3 what their signature scent is. Swipe through the gallery below:</p><div><br/></div><div class="article-content" itemProp="articleBody"><div class="media-content"><div class="slider-for"><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/e004d487-8557-434d-b332-d94c7a498040_gallery_dragqueen_perfumes.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/0a464efe-eead-4304-9829-c12985387f00_khiana.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/e53400be-476e-4e79-89f4-2b4e97653727_tita%20baby.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/27889521-6c10-4a2e-83a5-326d799a4abc_miss%20jade%20so.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/1a98a4c9-7cfc-4094-8d6e-698cec28db03_minty%20fresh.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/70df56a5-8a4d-4355-850a-f3119fe82dde_marina%20summers.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/dde72bc9-246e-4c68-abf5-7b53b69618fd_captivating%20katkat.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/05ff30fe-0040-4fd1-bea2-3f2193eef6bd_versex.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/dbfc5f29-8dda-4449-93eb-c77021cba546_eva%20le%20queen.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/f0aeb389-dc5d-4a5a-97fa-23329b779720_yudipota.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/f11a6430-c4d1-4be1-bf8f-28723ea2a1d7_myx%20chanel.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/5f6e1683-5806-466f-b529-63e93a4611c4_zymbading.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/fcf60547-43ed-4c21-84b0-eccba3a43ee2_hana%20beshie.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/73171b81-934a-4800-8d3d-afbb93a98dc9_vinas%20deluxe.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/9f61f0c2-ad10-49cc-8e70-fd7a60536f23_maldituh.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div></div><div class="media-content slider-desc"><div class="item-desc"><div></div></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Khianna, Dolce &amp; Gabbana Light Blue - My favorite perfume would have to be Dolce &amp; Gabbana Light Blue! It just smells so expensive and it smells like you just came from another country, ‘yung kakauwi mo lang galing abroad! Gusto ko talaga siya kasi ang bango niya.</p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Tita Baby, YSL Libre Parfum Intense - Lately, I&#x27;ve fallen in love with YSL Libre Parfum Intense. It has the warmness of creamy vanilla, with the vibrance of orange blossoms and lavender. I love using it for gigs and shows because it exudes that powerful boss lady energy that&#x27;s classy and seductive. It also lasts from a drag brunch performance all the way to the wee hours of a viewing party Meet &amp; Greet. </p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>M1ss Jade So, Mugler Alien Goddess - As the Esoteric Bratzy Goddessa, I love me some Alien Goddess by Mugler. It’s important for me to smell spectacular for a remarkable touch of connection to the people I encounter even without contact. Blexxxing them with my scent is like the spread of Goddessafication to the world. Now, I need the Alienica Goddessa version of this perfume.</p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Minty Fresh, Jean Paul Gaultier So Scandal! - Ito ‘yung drag perfume ko— super fresh ng amoy. It’s floral, sexy, and smells expensive. Siyempre it&#x27;s important for me to stay fresh not just on stage, but also when I meet people. Dapat ‘Minty Fresh’ doesn&#x27;t only resonate with my name, but na-aaamoy din nila na fresh talaga. And because of that, you&#x27;re welcome!&#x27;</p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Marina Summers, Valentino Donna Born in Roma - My favorite boy perfume is by Valentino! It’s my favorite because it smells fresh and it smells like a boyfriend and I wanna smell like my boyfriend and I don’t have a boyfriend. But at least the smell is there!</p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Captivating Katkat, Jo Malone Peony and Blush and Dior Homme Sport - I actually use two perfumes. I use Jo Malone Peony and Blush and Dior Homme Sport. Jo Malone Peony and Blush has a very refreshing and feminine scent which I like, and I also love Dior Homme Sport because it matches my strong personality and both have a long-lasting smell.</p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Versex,  Le Labo Another 13  - Another 13 from Le Labo is my favorite scent because it perfectly blends subtlety with a distinct charm. It’s not overpowering, but there’s something about it that really stands out. I love how it pairs with every outfit, giving me a boost of confidence that makes me feel like a true “it girl.” It’s funny—there’s just something about wearing it that elevates my mood and makes me feel effortlessly stylish, no matter where I’m going. It’s a signature scent that feels like a part of me.</p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Eva Le Queen, Prada Paradoxe - I love Prada Paradoxe because it’s sweet and it’s strong. So for me it’s the smell of feminine energy but powerful. It’s kind but it’s also strong. [I wear this] usually when I perform– actually anywhere where you see Eva, you’ll smell this. I think it embodies the kind of queen that I want people to remember me as.</p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Yudipota, Maison Francis Kurkdijian Paris Baccarat Rouge 540 - I don’t have a specific favorite, but Baccarat Rouge 540 mixed with this cheap, strawberry vanilla mist/vanilla milkshake perfume just makes everyone&#x27;s head turn and ask. And I like smelling like a sweet dreamy cake. I loved Baccarat Rouge 540 when my bf picked up a dupe of it when we rode a ferris wheel in an amusement park back home. After that, I bought the real thing.</p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Myx Chanel, Ariana Grande Mod Vanilla - As a drag queen, I think having a signature scent is key to leaving a lasting impression, even through short interactions during performances or at meet-and-greets. Vanilla has definitely become my signature fragrance note, and no one does vanilla like the queen Ari. I used to use her Cloud perfume, but have since switched to Mod Vanilla because though it&#x27;s still definitely sweet, it has more depth and body that just makes the scent profile all the more delicious.</p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Zymbading, Noah Smooth Operator - To be honest, my crush actually made me love this perfume. It still reminds me of him up to this day. The scent is different from what you would usually smell from a drag queen ‘cuz it smells strong, musky, and citrusy. But, it does last so long and I want supporters to remember me with this scent just like how I remember my crush. Landi!</p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Hana Beshie, Jo Malone Silver Birch and Lavender - Jo Malone Silver Birch and Lavender is my staple! I’ve been using the dupe of this one since 2022. Tapos I got a lot of compliments from people, especially during filming our season! When I earned money na, I was finally able to buy the original one para syempre mas pasabog! Kaya din I never switched to any scents kasi gusto ko once maamoy nila ‘yung perfume somewhere, ako ‘yung naaalala nila.</p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Viñas Deluxe, Carolina Herrera Good Girl - I love how people react when they smell me. It gives me confidence whenever I smell good. And it smells like a girl that&#x27;s why I love Good Girl.</p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Matilduh, Angels’ Share by Killian - I immediately fell in love when I first had a sniff of Angels’ Share by Killian. It was the right amount of sweet, warm and sexy, just like me! I tried it because of a video I saw– apparently, Beyoncé wears it so I had to get one myself! I first wore it during our premiere for Drag Race PH Season 2 and I got a lot of compliments that night and of course we have to smell good all the time because we meet a lot of people during shows and events and Killian definitely does the work!</p></div></div></div></div><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>Related Story: </strong><a href="/beauty/body/best-new-fragrances-2024/39117" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Here&#x27;s Our Fragrance Wishlist for the Season</a></div><div><strong>Related Story: </strong><a href="/beauty/body/crowd-favorite-perfumes-2024/38751" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">We Asked 20 People What Their Favorite Perfumes are at the Moment</a></div>