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CLEAN, $76, is an ideal fragrance for those who don't really like the smell of heavy perfumes, soaps or detergents. This scent has been described by many as having that "just-out-of-the-shower" fresh smell. The original scent is called Clean Eau de Parfum and is made of light notes of: litsea cubeba, orange, sweet lime, grapefruit, passion lily, rose geranium, and white musk. It is also Read more
From Marilyn Monroe to Jackie Kennedy, artist Andy Warhol was inspired by a variety of muses, but sometimes the motive came straight from within. That's just what New York-based perfumer Bond No. 9 wanted to capture when creating its latest Warhol series, Andy Warhol by Bond No. 9 ($180 to $240). In this sixth scent of the series, the fragrance and packaging are meant to celebrate Warhol's Read more
The zippy, sweet smell of nutmeg helps make mulled wine, spiced cider, and pumpkin pie delicious. Coincidentally, it smells Read more
Victoria's Secret and Valentine's Day go together like the perfect pairing of fine wine and artisanal cheese. And when it comes to fragrance, the sexy brand's got it down pat. In fact, its Dream Angels Heavenly Eau de Parfum ($39—$59), which consists of notes of cardamom, quince, freesia, white peony, sandalwood, white musk, and vanilla, is America's top-selling scent. So who better to ask Read more
I don't know if I could ever do his and hers bath towels, but his and hers fragrances? I can handle that. This month, Banana Republic is set to launch two new complementary scents: Republic of Women Eau de Parfum ($48) and Republic of Men Eau de Toilette ($47). Both are packaged with the clean lines that we've grown to expect from all things Banana. Ladies first: If you like florals with a bit of Read more
In 2003, designer Narciso Rodriguez successfully launched his gorgeous first fragrance collection, For Her Eau de Toilette ($40 to $87), a seductive, great-for-evening kind of scent. And this Spring, Rodriguez is about to get a little more demure with Essence Eaux de Parfum Collection ($33 to $100), a new fragrance line that also will include a body lotion, shower gel, and deodorant Read more
The Sarah Jessica Parker fragrance empire is expanding. Her first scent, Lovely, was an enormous success that led to a complex scent called Covet. That one is no longer in most stores, and she's still working on a genderless scent. But beginning in February, she'll extend the Lovely line to include three new scents based on the concept of time: Dawn, Endless, and Twilight (no relation to the Read more
What better way to celebrate summer than by wearing a refreshingly floral, light and sweet scent? You might like Elizabeth W Magnolia Eau de Parfum, a fragrance inspired by romantic summer nights in the Old South. Brimming with notes of white magnolia petals, saffron, sandalwood, riviera mimosa and gardenia, it's a beautiful choice for 90-degree nights. Elizabeth W is a San Francisco-based Read more
When I heard that Prince was launching a fragrance, called 3121, I viewed it more as an entertaining novelty than as a perfume I'd actually want to wear. I mean, I love Prince and all, but I've never had much desire to smell like him. However, I was lucky enough to get an early sample of the perfume, and I have to say, it's really very wearable, refreshing, and — contrary to what you might Read more
