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Your Guide to Signature Fragrances - Neiman Marcus
Your Guide to Signature Scents - Sephora
More Fragrances and Their Effects
Your Guide to Signature Fragrances - Neiman Marcus
I love this scent! It feels like a dance between masculine and feminine energy that feels balanced and perfect for the daytime grind. Juniper berries oil, Nutmeg oil, Coriander seeds oil, Musks, Ambery woods, Vanilla Blend
Maison Francis Kurkdijan – Gentle Fluidity Silver Eau de Parfum Collection
This variation is the nighttime equivalent to Gentle Fluidity Silver. The only difference is the addition of amber – making it perfect for a night time transition. Juniper berries oil, Nutmeg oil, Coriander seeds oil, Musks, Ambery woods, Vanilla Ble...
Maison Francis Kurkdijan – Gentle Fluidity Gold Eau de Parfum
Imagine a fabulous woman preparing to be the center of attention as a large formal event, but she takes her time getting ready with a glass of red wine. This one leaves an impression. Cistus, benzoin, vanilla, amber.
Maison Francis Kurkdijan – Grand Soir Eau de Parfum, 2.3 oz.
For the woman who wants to embody the essence of a woman with much grace, elegance and sophistication.
Frederic Malle - PORTRAIT OF A LADY by Dominique Ropion
The scent of a well-travelled, well-cultured and well-loved woman. Top: Bergamot, African Marigold, Bucchu
Heart: Violet, Cyclamen
Base: Vetiver, Moroccan Cedarwood
Byredo - Bal D'Afrique Eau de Parfum
This scent feels like a heart-centered woman going into battle. Not to create more strife, but to advocate for truth, beauty and self-acceptance. Pepper, rhubarb leaves, coriander, jasmine, tuberose, gardenia, lily of the valley, carnation, vetiver, ...
Amouage – Honour Woman Eau de Parfum, 3.3 oz.
Imagine wearing a silk dress to date night to a sophisticated establishment or event. This scent is elegant with a refined sassiness. Bergamot from Italy, Rose from Bulgaria, Guaiac wood, Oud from Laos, Papyrus
Maison Francis Kurkdijan – Oud Silk Mood Collection
So creamy, simplistic and refined. Sandalwood.
Bulgari - Allegra Magnifying Sandalwood Eau de Parfum, 1.35 oz.
Your Guide to Signature Scents - Sephora
Ready to dive into a signature? Here's a list of recommendations based on the kind of woman I see when I encounter these various scents.
For the woman who loves warm and sweet gourmands with an elegant touch and believes life is meant to be beautiful. Feminine, sensual and iconic. Notes: Iris, Patchouli, Vanilla
Lancome - La Vie Est Belle
For the woman with a bold exterior and a soft interior. Warm florals. Notes: Jasmine, black currant, vanilla and woods.
Valentino - Donna Born In Roma Eau de Parfum
For a women entering her softness era of femininity with freedom of expression. Notes: Dark Berries, Jasmine, Musk-Amber.
Burberry - Her Eau de Parfum
For the liberated woman with a fierce edge. Notes: Lavender, orange blossom, musk accord.
YSL - Libre Eau De Parfum
For a woman with a relaxed, youthful and modern style. The embodiment of a Brit chick. Notes: Top notes of lemon and fresh ginger with a romantic rose and peony heart.
Burberry - Her London Dream Eau de Parfum
For the woman who wants to feel like a fresh bouquet of flowers. She's confident, feminine and chic. Powdery Florals. Notes: Peony, Rose, Honey, Cedarwood
Chloé - Chloe Eau de Parfum
More Fragrances and Their Effects
These are fragrances that may not check the boxes for a signature scent but are worth exploring.
Roses with a smoky, sensual flare. Does not last long on the skin but smells amazing when paired with Rose Prick.
Tom Ford Rose De Chine
Earthy + Woody. Perfect for zen time alone or with others.
Tom Ford - Bois Marocain Eau de Parfum
Smells so nice. Green and silky. Mild sweetness (less like candy, more like kindness). Settles like wet grass in the best way. Ripe figs, iris, coconut milk, tonka and dry blond woods.
D.S. and Durga – Debaser Eau de Parfum
Creamy. Something about this feels sexual in a not so overt way. Pistachio, vanilla, cardamon and roasted almond.
D.S. and Durga – Pistachio Eau de Parfum
What I imagine homemade vanilla bean extract smells like after years of fermentation.
Byredo – Vanille Antique Extrait de Parfum, 1.7 oz.
First impression is wild, chaotic even. The soft floral component lands sweet like kindness to me. A soft earthiness. Passionflower, bergamont, clove, jasmine yucateco and vetiver.
D.S. and Durga - Jazmin Yucatan Eau de Parfum
Leather for sure. A sophisticated leather worn in fall or climates where it's not col outside but cool. Is she in a cabin near fire? Japanese Cedar, Incense, Maple, Patchouli, Treemoss, Leather.
D.S. and Durga – Amber Kiso Eau de Parfum
Feels muted and sexy. There's a reservation at first but then it relaxes into a full embodiment of sensuality with a masculine edge. Turned soapy on my skin but may not for you. Blackberry, musk, red berries.
Mure et Musc Eau de Toilette, 3.4 oz.
Floral with a hint of spice. Enjoyable. Pink Pepper, Ginger, Turmeric, Green Hazelnut, Ultimate Rose, Chilli, Cashmeran, Sandalwood, Musk
Penhaligons – Liquid Love Eau de Parfum, 3.4 oz.
Perfect for the energy of easter and brunch with the girls. This fragrance smells like a woman floating gracefully in softs fabrics. She's not bogged down by anything. Bergamont, rose, matcha accord, jasmine, musk, patchouli.
Penhaligon's A Kiss of Bliss Eau de Parfum, 3.4 oz.
This is a scent I'd relate to how you want to feel after a fresh shower. Soft, clean, without imperfection or impression. Pure. Tonka, Jasmine, Tuberose, Musk, Vanilla.
Liquides Imaginaires – Blanche Bete Eau de Parfum
Smells like fresh cut grass next to a flowerbed. Earthy and heavenly.
Nishane – Sultan Vetiver Extrait de Parfum