Comments on: Scent of a Woman…

By: Joanna

Joanna — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 04:33:31 +0000

I, too, used to favor the self-defining signature scent until I realized how many fantastic fragrances I was missing out on. Scent really is an extension of one’s personal style. Just like you wouldn’t wear the exact same clothes every day, why would you wear the exact same perfume?

There’s an entire perfume subculture that I’ve stumbled upon the last couple years. It’s fascinating and truly is an art form. Go to Now Smell This (http://www.nstperfume.com/) . It will change your life. Can you tell I’m perfume-obsessed? I’ve written a bit about perfume on my own blog. Happy exploring!

By: Jenny

Jenny — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 13:26:21 +0000

I change every few years. I wore Burberry Brit for a while – it’s a great fragrance! I now wear either Vera Wang Princess, Viktor & Rolf or Harajuku Lovers G. It’s nice to change things up!

By: Lindsay

Lindsay — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 00:22:54 +0000

I used to be a Chanel Chance girl until I got to Uni and smelled it on my entire class (well, I continued to wear it, but when I ran out I couldn’t make myself buy a new bottle).
Now I wear Marc Jacobs Daisy during the day/ in summer and Chloe at nights/ in the winter. (neither is particularly exclusive, I realize, but I love them)
Good luck and have fun choosing your new fragrance!!

By: Haydee

Haydee — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 20:24:27 +0000

I’ve often pondered this myself. But since I’m sooo picky when it comes to scents I stick w/my tried and tested Burberry. Just plain Burberry in the round bottle. After all this time, I still love it.

By: cathi

cathi — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 19:38:15 +0000

I have one vanilla scented one that I have been addicted to for the past few years and as long as I can buy it, I will….love it! But I also have a few others that I adore that I will always buy too, but normally I stick with one fragrance for quite a while.

By: Alexandra

Alexandra — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 15:59:06 +0000

For all those who love the Burberry Brit but only wear it in winter… I just happened to pick up the new Allure yesterday, and there was an ad for Burberry Brit Sheer. Is this new?? Is it just a lighter version of Burberry Brit? I’ve been on a Burberry London kick myself lately, for the past year or so, but have been also known to delve into some Narcisco Rodriguez and Chanel Coco Mademoiselle as well. I, too, however, am on the eternal hunt for my signature perfume. I want it to be something that not many women own, something sweet but fresh, feminine and girly but sophisticated and chic, classic but not stuffy… I know, it’s a tall order!

and Kate – PLEASE move to DC! We’d love to have you! I have to say it’s remarkable (and a little bizarre) how much I agree with your style choices. I even have the same black and green kate spade planner :)

By: Habitually Chic

Habitually Chic — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 15:05:18 +0000

I think your scent style can evolve and grow just as your fashion style evolves with time. I used to wear the original Nariciso Rodriguez for years and then switched to Calypso Mimosa for the summer then I tried Le Labo Santal. I have never had so many people tell me how good I smell. It’s kind of fun! You should check them out too!

By: the NEO-traditionalist

the NEO-traditionalist — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 14:03:45 +0000

Mary — I’ll have to do a little search for this Fidji for you! I’ve heard of it. Hmmmm, it must be around somewhere! XO

By: mary

mary — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 13:57:34 +0000

I tend to associate diferent fragrances with memories, so I have several which really make me feel happy and nostalgic- ‘Zen’ was my GrandMother’s fave, so it makes me happy. I love ‘eau de Lancome’, it’s so light and summery (I love it especially during our long, dark Maine winters), and another favorite is the classic ’4711′, it has spicy undertones, and seems to ‘renew’ itself over the course of a day. It reminds me of my time in Germany. Another all-time favorite is ‘Fidji’, but I haven’t been able to find it for years- Does anyone know a good source for ‘hard to find’ scents?

By: the NEO-traditionalist

the NEO-traditionalist — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 13:06:59 +0000

Kelly Anne — Don’t cry! You should go buy more when you run out to keep her memory alive. Isn’t it strange how much a scent can remind you of someone or a particular moment? It’s powerful stuff. You’re lucky to have such sweet memories of your generous cousin. I say you treat yourself to some Coco—I think she’d be up there smiling. Thanks for sharing your memories. XO