The Most Iconic Perfumes

One of the best ways to deepen relationships and have great conversations is with shared interests. Perfume can be a significant part of this. It’s also a good excuse to shop for something new, but first you need some inspiration. The best-selling best perfumes in the world will go a long way towards finding your signature scent.

If you want something more exotic — think honeyed jasmine — Yong recommends Frederic Malle Portrait of a Lady by Calice Becker. It’s “cleaner” than many other floral scents out there right now because it uses no top notes at all; instead the scent just lingers on your skin like a beautiful perfume cloud.”

The fragrance: Nocturne Eau de Parfum by Thierry Mugler, $90

The scent: “The drydown of this perfume is what makes it so good. It’s a blend of vanilla, caramel, and tonka bean — a creamy, slightly sweet combination that feels like being wrapped in cashmere.”

If you’re looking for a power scent, Yong says this peppery floral fragrance might be the one for you. “It packs a punch with nutmeg and pink pepper,” but those two notes are tempered by a “dewy sweetness from peony and lily of the valley, so it’s not so bombastic,” she explains.

Created by perfumer Jordi Fernández, “the whole thing has a heat to it, simmering with vanilla, sandalwood, and amber — the overall effect of which is seductive and languid at the same time.” Summing it up, Yong says “this makes me feel rich, powerful, and indisputable.”

What kind of perfume do you want? And what kind of perfume?

The most potent of the bunch, this perfume is a bit of an acquired taste. If you’re looking for a power scent, Yong says this peppery floral fragrance might be the one for you. “It packs a punch with nutmeg and pink pepper,” but those two notes are tempered by a “dewy sweetness from peony and lily of the valley, so it’s not so bombastic,” she explains.

Perfume: Amor Amor by Cacharel

What it smells like: “The first time I smelt this was at my grandparents’ house in Paris back in ’96 or so,” Yong recalls. “I remember being captivated by its heavy sweetness: powdery rose petals with an intoxicating dose of vanilla.” Sure enough when we asked her to describe the scent in three words she said: “Comforting/Rich/Soft.”

Why we love it: Because

If you’re looking for a power scent, Yong says this peppery floral fragrance might be the one for you. “It packs a punch with nutmeg and pink pepper,” but those two notes are tempered by a “dewy sweetness from peony and lily of the valley, so it’s not so bombastic,” she explains. 

Created by perfumer Jordi Fernández, “the whole thing has a heat to it, simmering with vanilla, sandalwood, and amber — the overall effect of which is seductive and languid at the same time.” Summing it up, Yong says “this makes me feel rich, powerful, and indisputable.”

If you want to smell like a little girl who played in dirt all day long (in a good way), then this jasmine-infused beauty is for you. “I love that Chanel No. 5 feels like an elegant yet informal white shirt — crisp and fresh without being too boring or basic,” says Elizabeth Edenbaum, founder of Brooklyn-based luxury travel company The Luxe Travelist. The fragrance was created by Coco Chanel herself in 1921; she wanted something

If you want something that can always be used

If you want something light and fresh: The 2018 launch of this new fragrance by Rihanna has been described as having “a faint whiff of gunpowder in its opening.” It’s like an urban jungle coming alive at night. 

But don’t worry — there’s nothing sinister about this scent at all. It’s just so refreshingly different from what we’ve been offered before that it feels new again! If you’re used to sweet florals or fruity scents, maybe this isn’t for you.

The best power scent? It’s all about balance.

The best power scent? It’s all about balance. “Power scents are not necessarily sweet or feminine,” says celebrity perfumer Roja Dove. “They are fragrance styles that can be worn by anyone who wants to exude confidence.

They are usually based on a heavy-hitter note such as patchouli or civet, but they also often contain more feminine notes like rose, jasmine, and vanilla to soften the harsher elements of the base note.”

Final thought

We hope our readers will use these recommendations, along with the rest of their senses, to find the best perfumes. Whether you’re looking for a signature scent or something unusual to surprise all of your friends, there’s a perfume out there for everyone. Read more: https://foxnewstips.com/