There is no arguing that BTS, also known as the Bangtan Boys, is one of the biggest boybands globally. It consists of seven members: RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V, and Jungkook. BTS has achieved worldwide popularity for their music, which spans various genres including K-pop, hip-hop, and R&B. Their music often features themes of self-love, mental health, and social commentary, which resonated with a global audience. Their influence extends beyond music to philanthropy, social activism, and fashion. Some are even curious about what they smell like. So what perfume does BTS use? And where can you buy them?
FAQ: How did you know all these?
Answer: All the information was gathered from their interviews, live streams, video fan calls, fan signs, eagle-eyed ARMYS who spot their stuff from every photo/video, and other online content.
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BTS Perfumes
RM (Namjoon) PERFUMES
❤︎ Grandhand Kyujang and Susie Salmon – It was mentioned it many social media accounts that RM is using the Korean fragrance brand GRANHAND, specifically its Multi-Spray in Kyujang scent, which is a woody-aromatic fragrance inspired by libraries and aged paper. (If you’re a fan you know that scent profile really matches him). But others have also mentioned that RM is also using the brand’s Susie Salmon scent.
You can buy Granhand in their official Shopee page which ships directly from Korea. Their Multi-Sprays are available in 100ml for PHP2100 and 200ml for PHP2500.
❤︎ Chanel No. 5 Body Lotion – He mentioned in a live stream before that he prefers to wear lotion than perfume and mentioned this product. I haven’t tried this lotion yet, but I used to have a Chanel No. 5 perfume. I describe it as a “grandmother perfume”, but it doesn’t mean it smells bad. It’s musky, powdery, and outdated. Millennials and Gen Z will find Chanel’s No. 5 scent too boring.
You can buy this in Zalora Philippines and Nordstrom for $70.
❤︎ Villa Erbatium Mossy Glen – some ARMYs in Seoul have reportedly caught him going into the Villa Erbatium store to get his hands on this fragrance more times than we can count. Mossy Glen is an earthy, green fragrance that blends dewy moss, soft woods, and herbal notes to create a scent that feels like a quiet walk through a misty forest. It’s grounding, fresh, and subtly mysterious—perfect for anyone who loves nature-inspired perfumes with a calm, atmospheric vibe.
❤︎ Byredo Mister Marvelous – In another one of his live streams, fans spotted a Byredo perfume bottle in his studio. Although RM didn’t show it to the audience, eagle-eyed fans said it was this one. This perfume is marketed as unisex but it leans more to masculine scent. It has a very strong citrusy vibe along with cedarwood and a little camphor. (This perfume has been discontinued.)
JIN PERFUMES
SIDE NOTE: It’s been a year since I started this Kpop perfume series, but Jin is the main reason why I started this. He’s my BTS bias and was curious about his perfume. Then I realized while I was doing my research, that I should write about perfumes that kpop idols use!
❤︎ Diptyque Philosykos EDP – This is probably the greenest perfume I ever tried. It smells exactly like a fig leaf. But with a hint of creamy synthetic coconut. This is one of the best-selling perfumes in Diptyque, but it’s not my type of scent. You can buy this in Trunc PH, and Bergdorf Goodman for $130. A 2ml decant is also available in Shopee.
SUGA (Yoongi) PERFUMES
Suga is the second member with the most perfume collection and keeps a scented candle beside his studio table.
❤︎ Boy Eau de Parfum Chanel – Powdery dominated by soft lavender and Chanel’s characteristic citrus and moss accords. Very refined scent, not overpowering and inoffensive. It leans more masculine, but I think it could be worn by a woman as well. You can buy this Chanel official website for $500. Unfortunately, I couldn’t find any online stores in the Philippines even a decant. Maybe you try Rustan’s Chanel beauty section.
❤︎ Paco Rabanne Invictus – This perfume is citrusy, very sweet, and sexy though the scent is quite synthetic, most people still find it lovely. You can buy this in Sephora US for $119. You can also buy a 2ML decant in Shopee.
❤︎ John Varvatos Artisan – Every Suga stan knows that he loves tangerines and this perfume smells like that. It’s one of its top notes. This is citrusy and sour with a hint of musk and wood. You can buy this in Macy’s for $102. But you can also buy a 2ML decant in Shopee.
❤︎ Viktor & Rolf Spicebomb – This smells like cinnamon mixed with chili and tobacco, a sexy masculine, spicy sweet, and woody scent. You can buy this in Ulta for $130. In the Philippines, this is available in Art of Scent. You can also buy a 2ML decant in Shopee.
J-HOPE (Hobi) PERFUMES
❤︎ Le Labo Musc 25 – Jhope was reported to purchased this from their West Hollywood store in Los Angeles where you can exclusively buy it. It is said to be very musky and aldehydic. Musc 25 is one of Le Labo’s City Exclusive fragrances, meaning it is exclusive to their respective city locations but it will be available online and in their other Le Labo stores September 1st through September 30th only. If you’re from the Philippines, Le Labo have a flagship store here!
❤︎ Byredo Blanche – This is one of the famous scents of Byredo. It’s my favorite, Park Seojoon is known to use this, and other Kpop idols too such as Lee Know and Hyunjin of Stray Kids, Doyoung of NCT, and Sunghoon of Enhypen. It has a musky, soapy, powdery scent with a little hint of floral but smells very fresh like you just had a shower. It’s a safe blind buy. You can buy Byredo perfumes in the stores I listed here. Also available in Nordstrom for $205 and in Cult Beauty for UKD188. A 2ML decant is also available in Shopee.
❤︎ Terre d’Hermès – Some people say this smells like inside the Hermes store. The scent leans masculine, its bitter orange peel. Very citrussy and woody. Smooth, elegant, and sophisticated. You can buy this in Neiman Marcus for $135. This is also available in Zalora Philippines and Rustans. If you want to try it without buying a full bottle, you can buy a 2 ML decant in Shopee.
❤︎ John Varvatos Artisan – Just like Suga, I think J-Hope is also into citrus scents. Suga and Him are reportedly using this perfume.
JIMIN PERFUMES
❤︎ Jo Malone Orange Blossom – This is a realistic orange blossom scent. I prefer this for layering since it has a weak sillage and longevity. You can buy this on Sephora US for $160. This is also available in Rustans, and Jo Malone London Lazada. This is also available in a 2ML decant in Shopee.
❤︎ Loe White Shirts – In one episode of Jungkook and Jimin’s Disney+ show called “Are You Sure?” there was a scene in which both of them were applying the same perfume and it was this one. It is said to have a clean and linen scent, the same as some of Jungkook’s known perfumes. You can buy this on LOE’s website and Amazon for $45. In the Philippines, you can buy from this Korean-based store in Shopee.
V (Taehyung) PERFUMES
❤︎ W.DRESSROOM 45 – It was V who gifted Jungkook the famous W.Dressroom 97 that every ARMY buys in Olive Young when they visited Korea (it was shown in one of their Christmas special Vlive). Unlike the 97, this one has a muskier aquatic scent and leans to masculine. You can buy this in Style Korean for $9, on Amazon for $19, and in Shopee Philippines.
❤︎ Frederic Malle – V was finally seen using a legit perfume during the In The Soop. He didn’t fully show his perfume but the bottle looked like it was a Frederic Malle, and some ARMYs alleged it was the “Musc Ravageur” scent. It smells like lavender, cinnamon, bergamot, musk, and a boatload of clove. It’s an acquired taste in my opinion. You can buy this in Neiman Marcus for $355. This is also available in Rustans and a 2ML decant in Shopee.
❤︎ Celine Reptile Eau de Parfum – V, a Celine ambassador, uses this perfume which is a part of the brand’s luxury fragrance collection. It is known for its unisex scent with notes of cedarwood, pepper, leather, and musk. The scent is described as having a spicy, leathery, and woody aroma with a powdery dry down. You can buy this in Celine boutiques worldwide.
JUNGKOOK PERFUMES
Jungkook has the most perfumes among the members. I have a post about it here, a collaboration with the Look At Me store, and also his candle collection.
❤︎ Forment Cotton Hug – Jungkook’s perfumes are either citrus or powdery, and this one is the latter. Like W.Dressroom 97 and Byredo Blanche, this one smells powdery and musky with a hint of white floral but very intense! The scent is almost like a laundry soap. You can buy this in Olive Young and Shopee Philippines.
❤︎ Loe White Shirts – Jungkook and Jimin were spotted using this in their Disney+ show called “Are You Sure?” It is said to have a clean and linen scent, the same as some of Jungkook’s known perfumes. You can buy this on LOE’s website and Amazon for $45. In the Philippines, you can buy from this Korean-based store in Shopee.
❤︎ Blue de Chanel – In his Vogue Japan What’s In My Bag feature with Jimin, Jungkook showed a perfume that looks like Blue de Chanel. It is a citrus woody fragrance for men. Deep, fresh, intense, vibrant, sensual & seductive. Top notes of the citrus accord, vetiver & pink pepper. Heart notes of grapefruit, dry cedar tones & labdanum. Base notes of frankincense, ginger & sandalwood.
You can buy this in Zalora, and a decant is available here. Also available in Sephora for $125-184.
**These below are Jungkook’s perfumes found in very old Bangtan vlogs. Some are already discontinued.
❤︎ VICTORIA’S SECRET – Jungkook has been spotted using 3 different colognes from this brand. Victoria’s Secret Love Spell (available in Watsons and Amazon) my fave cologne when I was in high school, Pure Seduction (available in Watsons and Amazon again), and Noir Tease (available on Amazon).
❤︎ W.DRESSROOM 97 – I wrote about this before, and I am still using this. Its scent is almost like Byredo Blanche, unisex but more soapy. I love spraying this on my bed and clothes. You can buy this in Olive Young for $13, on Amazon for $19, and Style Korean for $9. You can also buy this in Shopee Philippines. I have a list of stores here.
❤︎ BVLGARI OMNIA PARAIBA – Unfortunately, this one was discontinued. But as expected from Jungkook, it has a fruity orange and passion fruit scent.
❤︎ GUCCI FLORA GORGEOUS MAGNOLIA – This one looks different when it was spotted in Jungkook’s closet. Gucci rebranded their perfumes a few years ago which included new bottle designs. This one smells fresh, sweet, and youthful. It has notes of citrus (no surprise), magnolia, chocolate, and musk. This is available in Sephora US for $168. This is also available in Rustans and a 2ML decant in Shopee.