What Perfume Does V Wear? The Surprising Truth About Taehyung's Fragrance
Search for “What perfume does V wear?” and you will probably see one luxury name again and again: Celine Reptile.
But the real answer is more interesting.
V, also known as Kim Taehyung, has actually said that he does not use perfume very often.
In a 2025 W Korea feature reported by Korean entertainment media, V explained that he has used body lotion every day since middle school and does not particularly like mixing its scent with perfume. He said he prefers aroma-type scents instead.
So why is Celine Reptile constantly described as “V's perfume”?
Does V wear Celine Reptile?
Celine Reptile has been strongly associated with Taehyung, and GQ included it as the fragrance connected to V in its 2026 guide to BTS perfumes.
V also has a long relationship with Celine as a global ambassador.
However, it is more accurate to say that Reptile is a fragrance associated with V, rather than claiming he wears it every day.
That distinction actually makes the story more interesting.
What does Celine Reptile smell like?
Reptile is much darker than many of the fragrances linked to other BTS members.
Celine lists notes of cedar, pepper, tree moss, leather and musk. The house describes it as a fragrance made for centre stage, with a powdery and slightly mysterious character.
In other words, this is not a fresh citrus perfume.
It is woody, musky and slightly leathery — the type of scent that feels more appropriate for an evening, air-conditioned restaurant or special event than walking around Singapore at 2 p.m.
How much is V's Celine perfume in Singapore?
Celine Singapore currently lists Reptile Eau de Parfum 100 ml at S$530.
Yes, S$530.
That makes it one of the more expensive fragrances associated with a BTS member.
Fortunately, there is a much cheaper way to try it.
Celine's 11-fragrance Discovery Set includes Reptile and is listed in Singapore at S$83.
For someone who is mainly curious about the scent because of V, that makes far more sense than blind-buying a S$530 bottle.
So what does V actually smell like?
Probably not one specific perfume.
Based on V's own comments, body lotion and softer aromatic scents appear to be a bigger part of his personal routine than spraying a strong fragrance every morning.
And somehow that answer feels very Taehyung: understated, slightly unexpected and much less predictable than simply naming an expensive bottle.
FAQ
What perfume does BTS V wear?
Celine Reptile is widely associated with V, although he has said he does not use perfume very often.
How much is Celine Reptile in Singapore?
The 100 ml Eau de Parfum is currently listed at S$530.
Can I try Reptile without buying a full bottle?
Yes. Celine's fragrance discovery set includes Reptile and costs considerably less.
What does Reptile smell like?
It combines cedar, pepper, moss, leather and musk.
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