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What's your current favorite fragrance?


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Lately, I’ve been reaching for Plum Japonais by Tom Ford.

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Camila dos Anjos Avatar

There are really so many fragances that I love, right now I’m using Miss Dior Eau de Printemps so much (it’s summer here in Canada), during the winter I love so much Angel by Thierry Mugler La Vie Est Belle by Lancome.

nicole Avatar

Ooooh, Tom Ford frangraces are to die for, I’ve tried as many as I could find but own Black Orchid. M6 current summer go to is Versace Yellow Diamonds. It’s bright and fizzy. Used to love, love, love, Gwen Stefani’s first fragrence L.A.M.B. I don’t know if it’s still available but it’s the ultimate summer fragrance.

Mitzy Avatar

Elizabeth & James Nirvana White in the day and
Elizabeth & James Nirvana Black at night!

or
Vera Wang Princess (although I hate the name)

Ryou Avatar

A custom order I got from Epically Epic with notes of jasmine, vanilla, and gardenia. I’m OBSESSED with it, and I’m not even a big fan of white floral notes! I originally had it made for a friend who loves white florals, but I’m totally hooked now, I even wear it to bed.

Jangsty Avatar

Hi Christine! Mine is Jo Malone Blackberry & Bay, it is fruity and light, but with a woody/spicy note in the end which makes you feel refreshed in this summer heat, love love love.

CeeBee Avatar

It’s still Still by Jennifer Lopez. I have more than a dozen others, including Chanel, Michael Kors, Dior and Guerlain fragrances but I still (STILL, heh) come back to this one time and time again.

it just suits me so well.

Michelle Avatar

I’ve been on the hunt for a new signature fragrance for months and having tried dozens of perfumes I’ve fallen hard for Cartier Baiser Vole – fresh and floral and feminine without being dull or boring.

Kristy Avatar

I’m crazy for tropical fragrances in the summer, so I’m alternating between Pacifica’s Indian Coconut Nectar and Tahitian Gardenia.

Keri Avatar

Mine is English Laundry Signature for Her. I was introduced to it by Birchbox 2 months ago and quickly ordered the gift set. I really love it! Prada Candy is my second one favorite at the moment.

kellilee Avatar

I’ve been on a layering kick lately, so my scent has been Creed’s Virgin Island Water over Estee Lauder’s Bronze Goddess over whatever sample of sandalwood perfume I can find. It’s really lovely and not strong, even though it’s several different perfumes.

LuxeJunkie Avatar

I work at Sephora so I get to wear different fragrances almost every day at work. I’m not usually big on florals, but I am loving Chloe’s “Roses de Chloe,” and Balenciaga’s “Florabotanica.” Also, Maison Martin Margiela’s ‘Replica’ line, especially “Flower Market” and “Jazz Club,” are amazing! I’m seriously considering buying one or the other even at the steep $125 price.

Grlnxdor Avatar

DKNY Be Delicious and Versace Yellow Diamond are my summer go-to’s. Would love to try Dior’s Blooming Bouquet and D&G’s Dolce. I need a Sephora run!

Sadra Avatar

I really like Si Lolita, too. My current favorites are Chanel Bois des Iles (that’s my perennial favorite), Armani Prive Rose Alexandrie and Kilian Beyond Love. Also Madonna Truth or Dare.
And about 100 more, I’m such a perfume nut!

Hannah Avatar

I’m currently bouncing between Chiffon and Violet Mallow from Solstice Scents. They’re both wonderfully creamy and sweet but not too sugary or “edible” like a lot of gourmands can be. Not to mention Violet Mallow lasts for a full day or longer on me(!) and fades to a wonderfully mature light marshmallow scent as time goes on.

Jaa Avatar

Right now it is Elizabeth & James Nirvana White and White layered over Black! For some reason I don’t like the smell of Black by itself. :-/

Have you tried them? 😀

Leah Ann Avatar

Oh, no! Not another Tom Ford Fragrance shout out. Based on your love for Oud Wood it was my initial introduction and I have fallen so very far down the slippery slope of his fragrances. Can’t wait to check out this one now!

Wednesday Avatar

I like cold weather sweater type fragrances best.. they feel so cozy and luxurious. Summer, I tend not to wear fragrance because my skin chemistry does not suit traditional warm weather style lighter, fruitier, super floral fragrance. Instead, during the summer, I use scented body wash. They are lighter and do not overpower my senses. Korres has a number of really nice body washes and I like Japanese Rose and Jasmine.

My favourite real fragrance: Creed Jasmin Imperatrice Eugenie. Total love affair with this scent.

Melissa Franklin Avatar

Still enamored with the fact that Clinique had the good sense to rerelease Calyx after Perscriptives dropped the ball!

hilda fernandez Avatar

at the moment i am obsessing over my Tory Burch perfume. also i need to get my hands on the Elizabeth and James Nirvana White. got a sample of it and my husband cant keep his hands off me when i wear it.

Marjo Avatar

Hi Christine, I llove Plum Japonais. I’m also a big fan of Fille en Aiguilles by Serge Lutens, and Figuier Eden by Armani Privé.

Shea Avatar

DKNY Be Delicious is my favorite, but my very special-important-occasion-only one is one I get at an Irish imports shop in town called “Inis.”

Katrina Avatar

I LOVE La Panthere by Cartier. I have never received so many compliments from women AND men on a fragrance I’ve worn. I love the big cats, and the bottle which is carved into the face of a panther is simply exquisite. It’s referred to as a feline floral fragrance. I’m coming close to calling it my signature fragrance!

Denise Avatar

For summer: Jo Malone English Pear and Fresia. Also Cheap n Chic by moschino.
Winter: Hmm, I am on an Opium by YSL kick at present but I also love Guerlain’s L’instant and Insolence perfumes too.

aris Avatar

besides MAC’s Turquatic which can be worn during any season I would say Victoria’s Secret’s
Bombshell Summer 2011 just recently re-promoted due to popular demand

Leslie Avatar

Roses De Chloe…LOVE LOVE this fragrance. It’s just a clean, feminine scent with a hint of rose…it’s perfect. I was also wearing Marc Jacobs Daisy orginal scent. I wore that one for years. The body lotion with the little shimmery flecks is amazing also.

Natalia Avatar

Chanel Coco Mademioselle is my everyday, interchanging with all the lovely samples I got (the usual suspects like Miss Dior Blooming Bouquet, Marc Jacobs Honey, Flower Bomb and a few others). But! I am soo getting MAC’s Turquatic when my Chanel runs out (and that’s gonna be soon)! I am a total snob when it comes to fragrances, so this is not because I am slowly turning into a MAC junkie and will by it just cause it’s MAC :), it really suits me so well that I just have to have it 🙂

Mairi Avatar

I’ve been alternating Repetto, Coach Poppy Flower and Hermes Un Jardin après la Mousson.

I love love love Repetto, but on me I think it will suit slightly cooler weather more. I favor the Hermes on really hot, super-summery days and the Coach on the more springy weather days!

kellly Avatar

TEA! After quite a bit of searcing, I finally found a fragrance oil that smells like tea. I love it and can’t get myself to switch to anything else right now.

Diane Avatar

Issey Miyake – L’Eau D’Issey
Ralph Lauren Romance (the original one)
Bath and Body Works – Sheer Freesia
Aura Cacia Chill Pill essential solutions (essential oil blend)

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