Beauty

The Ultimate Fragrance Guide

October 13, 2013

Every women needs a signature scent. Your scent should be uniquely and recognizably you with a fragrance you’ll wear for years. However, with all the fragrance choices out there it can become mind-boggling trying to find the perfect one. To help you in your search I’ve narrowed down my favorites in each category: floral, clean, musky, and fruity. Good luck finding your perfect signature scent!

Floral Fragrances

  1. Flowerbomb by Viktor & Rolf: Girly and playful, this fragrance evokes femininity and sweetness.
  2. Carnal Flower by Dominique Ropion: Complex and enigmatic, it is both fresh and floral and spicy and animalistic.
  3. Romance by Ralph Lauren : Classic and beautiful, this fragrance has notes of Sungoddess rose and chamomile.
  4. Field of Flowers Orange Blossom by Philosophy: Fresh and floral with hints of uplifting citrus.

Clean Fragrances

  1. Bianca by Tocca: Fresh bergamot and lavender make this perfume an everyday classic.
  2. CLEAN Original by CLEAN: Like stepping out of a shower, this fragrance smells squeaky clean.
  3. Pure Grace by Philosophy: The epitome of clean, crisp, and sensual.
  4. Rose 4 Reines by L’Occitane: Don’t be fooled by the floral name, this fragrance is light and fresh with hints of rose.

Musky Fragrances

  1. Coco by Chanel: Elegant and sophisticated. Those who wear it, wear it for life.
  2. J’Adore by Dior: Intoxicating, addicting, and so sensual.
  3. Premiere by Gucci: Powerful and glamorous. Timeless and alluring.
  4. White Musk by The Body Shop : A velvety, classic musk scent for everyday.

Fruity Fragrances

  1. Brit by Burberry: Notes of Italian lime, white peony, and vanilla make this fragrance sexy, crisp, and unexpected.
  2. Chloe by Chloe: A chic and romantic fragrance, with sweet notes of lychee.
  3. Miss Dior by Dior: Sweetly seductive, this fragrance is an instant classic.
  4. Nectarine Blossom & Honey by Jo Malone: Sweet nectarine and peach with hints of plum and blackcurrant combine with the warmth of honey in this fragrance.

What’s your signature scent? I’d love to know! 

XO, J

P.S. Eau de Parfum is a stronger concentration of the fragrance and has more staying power than Eau de Toilette. Expect a bottle of Eau de Parfum to be more expensive but also last much longer (both on the skin and in the bottle) than Eau de Toilette.