Fragrances For Every Season
Our noses all sniff out what fragrances they like and don’t like, and what one smeller favors, another nose knows isn’t working. That’s why a fragrance guide for all seasons is the perfect solution to sifting through the endless parade of scents out there. We’ve tested out this year’s newest crop of perfumery, along with some old faves, to bring you the best scents for each season of the year.
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Spring
Spring doesn’t have to be too girly, but it’s nice to wear something light, breezy, floral, and flirty.
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| Elizabeth Arden Pretty $49 Like the simple name implies, you’ll feel simply pretty when you spray on Elizabeth Arden’s scent. Its florals blend beautifully with fruity top notes. |
Mariah Carey Luscious Pink $55-$65 Girly, ultra-feminine and sweet, Luscious Pink features notes of Bellini and pink peony mixed with warm “sun-kissed” woods. |
Marc Jacobs Daisy $57 An oldie but a goodie, Marc Jacobs’ Daisy screams spring. Its scent is not too girly, with hints of gardenia and jasmine. |
Summer
Perfume becomes more distinct in the heat, so try out a scent that’s crisp, light, and fresh.
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| Juara Candlenut Perfume Oil $28 Juara’s Candlenut Perfume Oil is a sophisticated blast of freesia, white blooming jasmine, bergamot, rose and, of course, coconut. |
Ferragamo Incanto Bliss $43 We’ve heard of women buying a perfume strictly for the bottle, which we can understand with Salvatore Ferragamo’s Incanto Bliss. Fruit and florals are anchored by a base of musk, sandalwood, and cedarwood, which may sound heady, but really smells quite oceanic. |
Bvlgari Eau Parfumee White Tea $59 Bvlgari Eau Parfumee White Tea delivers with a clean and soothing blend of white tea, woody amber, white pepper, and a whole host of other notes that linger beautifully on skin. |
Fall
Something a little woody, vaguely musky, and with just a hint of spice is a good start for a great fall fragrance.
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| Philosophy unconditional love $40 This sweet, warm blend of black currant, Bulgarian rose, white lily, woody notes, and cashmere vanilla makes for an inviting, yet not overpowering, scent. |
Badgley Mischka Couture Parfum Elixir $48 Badgley Mischka Couture’s lightweight gel Parfum Elixir is at once sweet and musky (via purple plum, blackberry and pear nectar). |
Lisa Hoffman’s Variations $95 Lisa Hoffman’s Variations comes in four roll-on oils—Morning, Daytime, Evening, and Bedtime— which are meant to be layered throughout the day according to their “time.” |
Winter
Winter scents can be sweet and powdery or a little dark and sexy. Why not try both options?
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| Halle by Halle Berry $35 Halle by Halle Berry is downright sexy. This woody, oriental fragrance is perfect for a night out on the town when you’re looking for a scent to reel them in. |
Thierry Mugler Angel Eau de Toilette $61 You can wear this scent morning, noon, and night of any season because of its dreamy mix of dewberry, honey, red berries, vanilla, caramel, patchouli, dark chocolate, and more. |
Chanel Coco Mademoiselle $95 An updated classic, this luxurious fragrance is warm and powdery, but modernized with fresh notes of jasmine, bergamot, and orange. It’s very sexy, and très chic. |
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