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Ready for a new perfume – but don’t know which one to choose? We know it’s tough to navigate the department store perfume counters. And each fragrance says something completely different and unique. Do you want to come across as adventurous? Sexy? Carefree? Romantic? Below are some tips on the fragrance type that’s really right for you – from fruity to floral to oriental to woodsy. And we’ve even included some perfumes in each category that we think you’ll like!
By Jamie Sanders
You’re fun and flirty. FRUITY fragrances like the ones below bring out the playful side in you, with notes including blood orange, lime and mandarin.
Garren New York Hair Fragrance in Sheer Fig, $35 at 877-441-9255
Spirit Antonio Banderas for Women Eau de Toilette Natural Spray (1.7 fl. oz), $30 at mass-market retailers nationwide
L’Artisan Parfumeur Ananas Fizz Eau de Toilette (3.4 fl. oz), $110 at L’Artisan Parfumeur and Henri Bendel in NYC and www.artisanparfumeur.com
Yves Saint Laurent Baby Doll Paris Eau de Toilette (1.6 fl. oz), $53 at department stores
Benefit Baby Maybe Baby Eau de Toilette (1.7 fl. oz), $30 at www.benefitcosmetics.com
Creative Scentualization Perfect Nectar Eau de Parfum (.58 fl. oz), $36 at Apothia at Fred Segal in Santa Monica, Bloomingdale’s in NYC, 888-799-2060 and www.creativescent.com
Clean Sweet Layer (2.14 fl. oz), $76 at Sephora stores
Origins Ginger with a Twist™ Sparkling Body Cocktail (3.4 fl. oz), $37.50 at Origins stores and www.origins.com
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If you’re a romantic, you’ll be drawn to FLORAL fragrances. Notes of rose, lily, gardenia and jasmine in the fragrances below will make you think of picnics in grassy meadows and evening strolls with that special someone.
Bill Blass for Women Eau de Toilette Spray (3.3 fl. oz), $19.99 at Perfumania stores and www.perfumania.com
Crabtree & Evelyn Sonoma Valley Eau de Toilette (2 fl. oz), $28 at www.crabtree-evelyn.com
Lush Ginger Fragrance (1.5 fl. oz), $54.95 at www.lush.com
Sonia Kashuk No 1 Gardenia Eau de Toilette (1 fl. oz), $9.99 at Target stores
American Beauty Wonderful Perfume Spray (1.7 fl. oz), $37.50 at Kohl’s stores and www.kohls.com
Creative Scentualization Perfect Love Eau de Parfum (.58 fl. oz), $36 at Apothia at Fred Segal in Santa Monica, Bloomingdale’s in New York City, 888-799-2060 and www.creativescent.com
Penhaligon’s Bluebell Eau de Toilette (1.7 fl. oz), $65 at Penhaligon’s stores and www.penhaligons.com
Barbie The Pink Fragrance Eau de Toilette (2.5 fl. oz), $15-$20 at Sephora and Macy’s stores
The slight pink undertones make this a hot color for fall. $8, 800-232-1155 for store info.
Aftelier Perfumes Solid Perfume in Jasmine, with black case (1/4 oz), $175 at www.aftelier.com
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Feeling the power of seduction? You’re drawn to EXOTIC AND ORIENTAL fragrances. The fragrances below, with notes such as tuberose, night queen flower and vanilla, will bring out your sexy side.
Victoria’s Secret So In Love Eau de Parfum Spray (1 fl. oz), $45 at Victoria’s Secret stores and www.victoriassecret.com
Soul by Curve Eau de Parfum Spray (3.4 fl. oz), $55 at Macy’s stores
Oscar de la Renta Oscar Bamboo Eau de Toilette (2 fl. oz), $39.50 at Macy’s West stores
Yves Saint Laurent Opium Eau de Toilette (1 fl. oz), $62 at department stores
Sonia Kashuk No 2 Tuberose Eau de Toilette (1 fl. oz), $9.99 at Target stores
Taste by Jessica Simpson Kissable Fragrance in Delicious (1.7 fl. oz), $20 at Sephora stores
Voluspa Jasmine Brown Sugar Eau de Parfum (1 oz.), $18 at www.b-glowing.com
Cake Beauty Satin Sugar Refreshing Hair and Body Mist (4 fl. oz), $16 at Nordstrom stores and www.cakebeauty.com
That’s So Raven Cologne Spray (1 fl. oz), $7.50-$12 at mass-market retailers nationwide
Jaqua Body Glaze Buttercream Frosting Dry Oil Body Spray (6 fl. oz), $20 at www.victoriassecret.com
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Want a hint of spice in your life? MUSKY AND WOODSY fragrances are the answer here. With notes such as sandalwood, vetiver, amber and orchid, the fragrances below will add an enticingly sensual and passionate essence to your daily routine.
Tarte Supergloss in Pip & Estella
Two coordinating purple hues for the price of one? Now that’s what we call a sweet deal. $21 at www.TarteCosmetics.com.
Victoria’s Secret Dream Angels Heavenly Eau de Parfum Spray (2.5 fl. oz), $49 at Victoria’s Secret stores and www.victoriassecret.com
Garren New York Hair Fragrance in Golden Woods, $35 at 877-441-9255
Crabtree & Evelyn Savannah Gardens Eau de Toilette (2 fl. oz), $28 at www.crabtree-evelyn.com
Lush Karma Perfume (1 fl. oz), $30.95 at lush.com
Cacharel Promesse Eau de Toilette (1 fl. oz), $36 at Macy’s stores
L’Artisan Parfumeur Mechant Loup Eau de Toilette (3.4 fl. oz), $110 at L’Artisan Parfumeur and Henri Bendel in NYC and www.artisanparfumeur.com
Kiehl’s Original Musk Blend No 1 Eau de Toilette (3.4 fl. oz), $55 at www.kiehls.com
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