Almost 20 years later, The Devil Wears Prada still feels weirdly relevant, especially when it comes to beauty and luxury.
Because between 2006 and 2026, trends evolved, but the energy of each character never really disappeared. The polished elegance, the effortless glow-up, the sharp editorial attitude, it all still exists today, just in different forms.
And honestly, if the characters walked into Feel22 in 2026, their perfume choices would probably look something like this.
👑 Miranda Priestly, Quiet Luxury Makeup
Miranda would never wear a perfume that enters the room before she does.
Her scent would be refined, timeless, expensive-smelling without trying too hard. Something polished, elegant, and quietly intimidating. Basically the fragrance version of the quiet luxury aesthetic everyone is obsessed with right now.
Think:
- clean sophistication
- soft florals with depth
- warm woods and musk
- understated elegance
👉 CEO energy, bottled.
Her Feel22 Picks
🌸 Andy Sachs, The Soft Glam Glow-Up
Andy’s transformation predicted today’s obsession with looking polished without seeming like you tried too hard.
Her perfume would feel fresh, feminine, and easy to wear, the kind of scent people compliment without immediately knowing why.
Think:
- soft florals
- clean musk
- airy fruity notes
- fresh, radiant energy
👉 Main character glow-up energy.
Her Feel22 Picks
🖤 Emily Charlton, Sharp Editorial Makeup
Emily’s perfume would absolutely turn heads.
Bold, confident, slightly dramatic, the kind of fragrance that lingers after someone leaves the room. She’d wear scents with strong identity and zero softness.
Think:
- deep florals
- rich amber notes
- bold signature scents
- fashion-week energy
👉 The assistant who secretly runs everything.
Her Feel22 Picks
💡 So… Which One Are You?
The interesting thing about The Devil Wears Prada is that every character had a completely different presence, and honestly, fragrance works the same way.
Some people want to smell polished and untouchable.
Some lean toward soft, effortless energy.
Others want a scent that walks into the room before they do.
