Five Essential Scents Every Girl Should Own
While you may love your light-as-air fragrance for classes, the same scent will disappear when you're out with friends. On the flip side, you don't want your everyday perfume to be so strong that the girl who sits four rows behind you in homeroom can get a big whiff. Not all aromas are created equal and though you may have a signature that's often your go-to, set it aside for special occasions.
Scent expert Kim Berg, Director of Evaluation of Drom Fragrances, gives you the inside scoop on which notes to look for in your picks for school, parties, family events, and even a date!
1/6Whether you're in the market for a school day scent or one for a first date, there's a new favorite for you in these pro-approved picks.
Photo: courtesy of Sephora2/6Seek Out White Flowers For Date Night
"Look for notes of a romantic white floral, like iris or orange blossom," says Blerg.
We love that Chloé’s heart notes include magnolia flower and lily of the valley.
Chloé Eau de Parfum, $90 for 1.7 oz. Sephora.com.
Photo: courtesy of Macy's3/6Go Fruity For School
"Spritz an accent of fun, fruity florals. Try fragrances with notes of mandarin, apricot, or dragonfruit."
Juicy Couture La La blends mandarin with white florals for a zesty scent that will keep you alert all day long.
Juicy Couture La La Eau de Parfum, $90 for 3.4 oz. Macys.com.
Photo: courtesy of Neiman Marcus4/6Wear Oriental Notes For Girls Night
"Express yourself with a unique oriental statement. Notes should include exotic florals with sweet undertones."
Prada Candy tops our list. At first, it smells musky, but you’ll soon smell notes of vanilla and caramel.
Prada Candy Eau de Parfum, $82 for 1.7 oz. Neimanmarcus.com.
Photo: courtesy of Philosophy5/6Musk is A Must For Family Affairs
"Get comfy with your favorite musky scent. Look for fragrances where soft floral accents are combined with musk for an easy-to-wear feeling."
Philosophy’s Amazing Grace smells of fresh flowers and clean powder.
Philosophy Amazing Grace Fragrance, $44 for 2 oz. Philosophy.com.
Photo: courtesy of Nordstrom6/6Get Cozy On Casual Weekends With Citrus
"Spray on a layer of freshness with notes of watery fruits combined with sheer citrus notes."
Raspberry, pear, and a zesty kick of grapefruit make Marc Jacobs Daisy Eau So Fresh a Sunday staple.
Marc Jacobs Daisy Eau So Fresh Eau de Toilette, $78 for 2.5 oz. Nordstrom.com.
