If I were to ask what your favorite Sol de Janeiro Perfume Mist is, what scent would you choose? It’s a daunting task: All eight fragrances live up to their name, “cheirosa,” a Portuguese word that refers to someone who smells really good. Chances are you’re familiar with Cheirosa 62: It’s the Allure Reader’s Choice … Read more
Key notes: lime flower water, mandarin, bell pepper, basil, and nutmeg | Available sizes: 1.6 ounces and 3.3 ounces Best Earthy Scent: Maison Margiela Replica From the Garden Maison Margiela Replica From the Garden Why it’s worth it: While some fragrances sprinkle vegetal notes in here and there for their refreshing qualities, Maison Margiela’s Replica … Read more
Key notes: barbary fig, bergamot, jasmine, and iris | Sizes: 3.4 ounces Maison Margiela Replica Under the Lemon Trees Maison Margiela Replica Under the Lemon Trees Why it’s worth it: Lemon’s usually tart enough to pucker your lips, but it takes on a softer edge in Maison Margiela’s Under the Lemon Trees, which whisks you … Read more
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“I’m gonna do that in my house one day.” These were the words I said to my dad back in 2015 when we were visiting my aunt in Dubai. I’ll never forget standing in one of her rich friends’ homes, looking at the Tom Ford fragrances taking over the walls—moonlighting as art. It was so … Read more
Key Notes: Blackberry, bay leaves, and cedarwood | Available Sizes: 1 ounce, 3.4 ounces Best Clean Fruity: Acne Studios par Frédéric Malle Eau de Parfum Acne Studios Acne Studios par Frédéric Malle Eau de Parfum Why It’s Worth It: This aldehyde-forward scent—Acne Studios’ first, in collaboration with the avant-garde fragranceheads at Frédéric Malle—embodies the ingredient’s … Read more
Hot summer days call for the best summer perfumes. While it’s not mandatory to switch up your scent with each season, this list of fresh scents will give you 19 reasons to discover new go-to’s. As fragrance lovers, we’ve been on the hunt for crisper, sparkling, and more refreshing smells to replace the deeper notes … Read more
Growing up, I was all about fruity, fresh scents. In high school, my go-to fragrance was Ralph Lauren’s Ralph (the blue bottle) with notes of green apple, tangerine, and pink magnolia, described as “fun, colorful, and happy” on the website. In college, I was drawn to Dolce & Gabbana’s Light Blue, mainly because I studied … Read more
The year is 1953. A 27-year-old Queen Elizabeth II is crowned. The Oscars are broadcast on television for the first time. And a bath oil called Youth-Dew is brought to market by a budding beauty entrepreneur named Estée Lauder. The rest of the story goes a little something like this: While most women only wore … Read more
Let’s cut to the chase: are hair perfumes necessary? Absolutely not. Are they a fun, often less expensive alternative to regular perfume? Absolutely. Give one of the best hair perfumes a go if you’re on a fragrance kick and looking to expand your collection — maybe you’ll ditch your standard eau de parfum for good. … Read more
News flash: It’s really cold out, and we’ve already begun adjusting our beauty routines accordingly. Hydrating skin care, nourishing hair care, and of course, the best winter perfumes the beauty world has to offer. We all know that fragrance doesn’t have a season, but once that wind chill hits, we can’t help but gravitate towards … Read more
