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Perfect Girl

"Perfect Girl" is the title of more than one song, including a 2006 single by Kim Wilde and a 2021 cover by Mareux that went viral on TikTok.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

"Perfect Girl" is the title of more than one song, including a 2006 single by Kim Wilde and a 2021 cover by Mareux that went viral on TikTok. Because the topic is ambiguous, this entry uses the most widely documented pop-music titles associated with the name.

Song title ambiguity

"Perfect Girl" refers to more than one recording in popular music. The most prominent documented examples in the supplied sources are Kim Wilde's 2006 single and Mareux's 2021 cover titled "The Perfect Girl".

Kim Wilde version

Kim Wilde's "Perfect Girl" was released on 17 November 2006 as the second single from *Never Say Never*. The song was written by Uwe Fahrenkrog-Petersen and Ricky Wilde.

Mareux version

Mareux's "The Perfect Girl" was released on 8 December 2021 as a cover of The Cure's 1987 song. The track gained major visibility through TikTok and charted in the United States and the United Kingdom.

Original by The Cure

The Cure's original song, "The Perfect Girl", appeared on the band's 1987 album *Kiss Me, Kiss Me, Kiss Me*. It is the source material for Mareux's later cover.

Key facts

  • "Perfect Girl" is a song title used by multiple artists, so the name is not unique.
  • Kim Wilde released "Perfect Girl" as the second single from her 2006 album *Never Say Never*.
  • Mareux released "The Perfect Girl" in 2021 as a cover of The Cure's 1987 song.
  • Mareux's version became widely known after going viral on TikTok.
  • Mareux's song entered the Billboard Hot Rock & Alternative Songs chart.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Perfect Girl" one song or several songs?
It is several songs. The title has been used by different artists, including Kim Wilde and Mareux.
Who recorded the 2006 "Perfect Girl"?
Kim Wilde recorded the 2006 single "Perfect Girl" and released it from her album *Never Say Never*.
What is Mareux's "The Perfect Girl"?
It is a 2021 cover of The Cure's 1987 song "The Perfect Girl".
Why is Mareux's version notable?
It became popular on TikTok and also charted on Billboard's Hot Rock & Alternative Songs chart.
Which band originally released "The Perfect Girl"?
The Cure originally released "The Perfect Girl" in 1987.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perfect_Girl_(song)
    Supports: Kim Wilde's 2006 single, release date, album, and songwriting credits.
  2. Wilde Life — https://www.wilde-life.com/encyclopedia/perfect-girl/
    Supports: Kim Wilde's 'Perfect Girl' release date and placement on the album Never Say Never.
  3. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Perfect_Girl_(song)
    Supports: Mareux's 2021 cover release date, source as a cover of The Cure, charting, and TikTok virality.
  4. Genius — https://genius.com/Mareux-the-perfect-girl-lyrics
    Supports: Mareux's song borrowing lyrics and material from The Cure's original.
  5. Apple Music — https://music.apple.com/ru/song/perfect-girl/1452806394
    Supports: The Cure's 'Perfect Girl' listing on *Kiss Me Kiss Me Kiss Me*.