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Intoxicatingly sweet cherry liquor and Turkish rose round out its scent profile.

Tester feedback:This is the fragrance I get the most compliments on,saysshopping market editorAngela Trakoshis.

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Allureshopping market editor Angela Trakoshis with the Tom Ford Lost Cherry Eau de Parfum.

It opens with a really beautiful combination of cardamom and violet that’s uniquely spicy and sweet.

It’s a really calming scent and I always reach for it when I need a moment of serenity.

Tester feedback:Phlur’s Vanilla Skin is nearly good enough to eat,sayssocial directorKassidy Silva.

Allure shopping market editor Angela Trakoshis with the Tom Ford Lost Cherry Eau de Parfum

Allureshopping market editor Angela Trakoshis with the Tom Ford Lost Cherry Eau de Parfum.

The brand softens the usually overpowering note by contrasting it with sweet, fruity notes of bergamot and watermelon.

Heads up: This is a pretty powerful scent, so verify to spray lightly.

Tester feedback:This floral-woodsy scent has pretty quickly become my go-to, says senior art directorIngrid Fowler.

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Allurecommerce producer Sarah Hoffmann with the Elorea Earth Eau de Parfum

We truly believeeveryfragrance in this lineup is delightful enough to satisfy any preference.

Some of the fragrances featured are the warm Sacred Santal, sweet Vanilla Verve, and camphorous Modern Patchouli.

The scent range is fantastic and truly activates the senses differently with each scent.

Allure commerce producer Sarah Hoffmann with the Elorea Earth Eau de Parfum

Allurecommerce producer Sarah Hoffmann with the Elorea Earth Eau de Parfum

I love being able to bounce between a sultry cedar and a sweet vanilla or light floral.

The roll-on program and small sizes are also fantastic for travel!

This sweet and breezy fragrance (another Best of Beauty winner!)

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Alluresocial director Kassidy Silva with the Phlur Vanilla Skin Body & Hair Fragrance Mist

Spritz on a bit for a Saturday afternoon about town to bring a littlejoie de vivreinto your life.

After the initial burst of brightness, expect a more sensual patchouli drydown.

Considering this fragrance is anAllureBest of BeautyandReaders' Choice Award winner, you’re able to’t go wrong.

Allure social director Kassidy Silva with a bottle of the Phlur Vanilla Skin Hair Body Mist

Alluresocial director Kassidy Silva with the Phlur Vanilla Skin Body & Hair Fragrance Mist

Giving this enchanting fragrance a 2022 Best of Beauty Award was a no-brainer.

Floral notes for spring may not sound particularly groundbreaking, but floral notes for winter?

This woodsy-based scent keeps you company with notes of bright bergamot and warm, cozy musk.

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Allurecontent director Kara McGrath applying the House of Bo Oro Verde Parfum

It melts right into your skin for an all-day, standout smell.

It’s becoming on everyone, so it’s one of our favorites from the fan-favorite fragrance brand.

Ellis Brooklyn Salt evokes a beachy vibe all year longthink salty skin, hazy heat, and exotic florals.

Byredo Mojave Ghost Eau de Parfum in branded bottle component on a light gray background

Alluresenior art director Ingrid Fowler with the Byredo Mojave Ghost Eau de Parfum

Let the notes of ylang-ylang, Tahitian gardenia, and ambergris wash over you like a warm wave.

The result: a delicious crowd-pleaser that also happens to be a favorite of associate beauty directorSarah Kinonen.

It’s energizing without a jolt and warm without heaviness.

Allure senior art director Ingrid Fowler with the Byredo Mojave Ghost Eau de Parfum

Alluresenior art director Ingrid Fowler with the Byredo Mojave Ghost Eau de Parfum

And the little bow on the bottle?

We implore you to get carried away with spritzing because its herbaceous profile is surprisingly light to the senses.

Youll also get some pleasant woodiness shining through all the yum.

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Allurecommerce writer Jennifer Hussein with the Liis Choux Choux Eau de Parfum

Parfums de Marly Delina captured our hearts, eyes, and noses in one rosy sniff.

Cashmere wood and musk anchor the Best of Beauty-winning fragrance, so things dont get too heady.

Trust this time-tested British brand to honor the concept of restraint.

Allure commerce writer Jennifer Hussein with the Liis Choux Choux Eau de Parfum

Allurecommerce writer Jennifer Hussein with the Liis Choux Choux Eau de Parfum

Jo Malone London Myrrh & Tonka Cologne Intense is nicely wintry but suitable for sultry date nights year-round.

Though this unisex fragrance is layerable, its notes are known to be strong, so spritz lightly.

Fans of this fragrance will love theintense version, amplified by hints of honey and moss.

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Alluresocial media manager Bianca Richards applying the Le Monde Gourmand Le Beach Perfume Oil

Sol de Janeiro has quite a few gourmand fragrances to indulge in.

These ingredients are known for their ability to remain potent for hours.

Does perfume expire?

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Alluresenior director of audience development Lexi Herrick with Cyklar’s The Full Collection Perfume Oil Layering Set

An expired perfume might smell slightly off or lose its original vibrancy, she says.

Kessler notes that you may start to notice subtle changes in the scent after one to two years.

The top notes become less fresh and effervescent, she says.

Allure senior director of audience development Lexi Herrick with Cyklars The Full Collection Perfume Oil Layering Set

Alluresenior director of audience development Lexi Herrick with Cyklar’s The Full Collection Perfume Oil Layering Set

The rate of expiration depends on the notes, too.

Fresh,citrus-based fragrancestend to oxidize and lose their scent faster than woody or amber fragrances, notes Monet.

Where should I spray perfume?

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