Charli XCX Calls This Iconic, Anti–"Brat Girl" Byredo Perfume an "Essential"

Charli XCX

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Charli XCX singlehandedly coined and created the "brat summer" aesthetic this year. Named after her latest album, Brat, this aesthetic is all about a messy, It-girl party vibe. Think of tousled hair, late-90s-to-early-2000s–esque club scene, and unkempt makeup. The more lived-in and effortless, the better.

Essentially, it's the complete opposite of the "clean girl" aesthetic, and the "brat girl" look is a refreshing reminder that we don't *always* have to be perfectly put together. In fact, it's actually about letting loose and embracing a bit of chaos for the fun of it. As such, "brat"-inspired beauty products have been trending lately, and most of them come packaged in the official shade of neon green.

So, imagine our surprise when we watched a British GQ TikTok video in which Charli XCX herself shares her very luxe beauty essentials. Yep, that's right—her favorite products aren't very "brat" at all. She wears an iconic academia-inspired Byredo perfume for goodness sake. Surprised? So are we. Keep scrolling to find out what it is.

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Kaitlyn McLintock
Associate Beauty Editor

Kaitlyn McLintock is an Associate Beauty Editor at Who What Wear. Although she covers a wide range of topics across a variety of categories, she specializes in celebrity interviews and skincare and wellness content. Having lived in Los Angeles and Austin, Texas, she recently relocated back to her home state of Michigan where she works remotely. Prior to Who What Wear, she freelanced for a variety of industry-leading digital publications, including InStyle, The Zoe Report, Bustle, Hello Giggles, and Coveteur. Before that, she held a long-term internship and subsequent contributor position at Byrdie. When she's not writing, researching, or testing the latest and greatest beauty products, she's working her way through an ever-growing book collection, swimming in the Great Lakes, or spending time with family.