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We sometimes feel like Goldilocks when picking a new signature scent.
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One might be toofruity.
One might not be musky enough.
One might have an overwhelming mix of notes you’ve never heard before.
Sarah Hoffmann holding a bottle of Aesop’s Aurner Eau de Parfum
But in the end, there is always one that will fit you just right.
The chamomile and cardamom notes make it almost tea-like, I love the complexity of it.
Cheerful butter yellow bottle aside, this scent is solar to a tee.
Sarah Hoffmann holding a bottle of Aesop’s Aurner Eau de Parfum
It’s really delicate and fresh but has hints of warmth and sweetness.
Its subtle from far away but bold and unique up close.
Yes, this is another spring perfume with a pear note (are we sensing a trend?
Kara McGrath holding a bottle of Jo Malone London’s Frangipani Flower Cologne
Try not to feel happy while wearing this, we dare you.
Every sniff is a burst of energy, but also refined and grounding.
Honestly, the refreshing aroma is so uplifting and vibrant it somehow embodies the essence of sisterhood.
Kara McGrath holding a bottle of Jo Malone London’s Frangipani Flower Cologne
What exactly is a chypre, you ask?
Traditionally, these fragrances contain a combination of notes based on ingredients found on the island of Cyprus.
Hermess Barenia is one of the chypre launches that put this pop in of scent back on our radar.
Nicola Dall’Asen holding a bottle of Dries Van Noten’s Bitter Splash Eau de Parfum
You smell so good.
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Nicola Dall’Asen holding a bottle of Dries Van Noten’s Bitter Splash Eau de Parfum
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Jennifer Hussein holding a bottle of U Beauty’s Proem Eau de Parfum
Jennifer Hussein holding a bottle of U Beauty’s Proem Eau de Parfum
Sarah Han holding a bottle of Phlur’s Golden Rule Eau de Parfum
Sarah Han holding a bottle of Phlur’s Golden Rule Eau de Parfum