The Most Important Prom Accessory You Might Forget? Perfume!
There's nothing sweeter than having a signature scent, but the big night calls for something special. Before you start smelling at random, we've broken down 12 brand new fragrances into four categories: Floral, citrus, fruity, and spicy. Narrow it down to a few you may like, then head to the store to take a whiff of your favorites. The winner will make you smell as beautiful as you look.
1/5No look is complete without a scent to match, and we've found the 12 perfect picks.
2/5Florals
If you’re a hopeless romantic at heart, try a floral fragrance. There are endless combinations of common and exotic buds to choose from that blend together to make sweet and girly scents.
Just Cavalli: This perfume has a feisty kick amidst the notes of tiare flower and neroli.
Roberto Cavalli Just Cavalli, $60 for 1.7 oz. Macys.com.
See by Chloé: There’s something for everyone in this subtle scent spiked with bergamot, jasmine, and vanilla.
Chloé See by Chloé Eau de Parfum Spray, $78 for 1.7 oz. Bloomingdales.com.
Vince Camuto Fiori: Freesia and iris get a juicy accent from grapefruit and nectarine.
Vince Camuto Vince Camuto Fiori Eau de Parfum, $78 for 3.4 oz. Macys.com.
3/5Fruity
Fruity scents tend to be crowd pleasers because there’s something for everyone. These three fragrances include sweetness, depth, and airy floral accents.
Escada Cherry in the Air: Your first spritz will give you an addictive whiff of cherries, which soon makes way for the delicious scents of marshmallow and coconut.
Escada Cherry in the Air, $56 for 1.6 oz. Sephora.com.
Nicki Minaj Pink Friday Special Edition: Juicy apple intermis with raspberry, water lily, and honeysuckle for a perfume that’s sweet and sassy—just like Nicki!
Nicki Minaj Pink Friday Special Edition, $39 for 1 oz. Available this April at Macys.com.
Juicy Couture La La: Mandarin, green apple and red currant are combine with water hyacinth and blushing peony for a scent that will transport you to summertime after every spray.
Juicy Couture La La, $70 for 1.7 oz. Sephora.com.
4/5Spicy
Girls who love a deep, rich scent that will linger long after you hit the dance floor should try something with a hint of spice.
Balenciaga L’Eau Rose: Blackberry, spices, cypress essence, and patchouli make this a must-try for someone who enjoys a sophisticated scent.
Balenciaga JL’Eau Rose Eau de Toilette, $90 for 1.7 oz. Nordstrom.com.
Givenchy Dahlia Noir L’Eau: Ironically, dahlia’s are scent-less, so Givenchy had a lot of leeway when it came to whipping up this new fragrance. The outcome was a blend of pink pepper, rose, sandalwood, vanilla, and amber.
Givenchy Dahlia Noir L’Eau, $90 for 1.7 oz. Sephora.com.
Dolce & Gabbana Desire: Dolce & Gabbana’s scents are always perfectly balanced. The mix of mandarin, lychee, Indian tuberose, and jasmine would be an excellent choice for prom and first dates to follow.
Dolce & Gabbana Desire Eau de Parfum, $93 for 1.7 oz. Saks.com.
5/5Citrus
Energetic go-getters should try a vibrant citrus-y scented perfume to reflect your zesty personality.
Marc Jacobs Daisy Eau So Fresh Sunshine: Here’s a complex scent that will keep you coming back for more. Red currant, guava, and juicy mandarin are softened with lychee, apricot skin, and musks.
Marc Jacobs Daisy Eau So Fresh Sunshine, $65 for 1.7 oz. Macys.com.
**Ck One Summer **: This fragrance practically screams summer. Citrus notes blend with watermelon, cucumber, and crushed leaves!
Calvin Klein Ck One Summer Eau de Parfum, $50 for 3.4 oz. Macys.com.
Vera Wang Be Jeweled: This gem (pun intended) is described as flirtatious and sounds practically good enough to eat with a mix of pomegranate, passion fruit, piny honeysuckle, and pink sugar crystals.
Vera Wang Be Jeweled, $52 for 1.7 oz. Available this April at Kohls.com.
