Finding a signature scent is both very personal and very telling of who you are or want to be in that moment. Do you have a specific perfume based on the time of year? Or one for work hours and a separate for play hours? A fragrance that you always wear on a date or evening out? Or have you been spraying the same scent for so many years you can’t even tell you’re wearing it anymore? Recently I decided to venture outside my signature fragrance of Hermes Des Merveilles, one I’ve been wearing for a decade now, and test the waters to see if I could find something I loved even half as much.
Perfumes are a tricky beast as they are completely different from person to person based on our own unique body chemistry, and can be the absolute opposite when worn for a day rather than spritzed in the air at the cosmetic counter. That was the case with Jo Malone’s Wild Fig & Cassis. I was obsessed with the scent in store, but it overpowered me so much on I could barley handle it. Which made for a sad day because I adored the woody earthiness and cozy feeling that fragrance embodies. I had been dying to try Aerin’s perfumes (mainly because the stone cap is just too gorgeous) for awhile now so when I received two of the bottles for Christmas I was thrilled. And even better, I love them. The fresh notes from Ikat Jasmine and warm, almost creamy tones of the Amber Musk compliment my body chemistry perfectly. They won’t completely replace my Des Merveilles, I don’t think any perfume ever will, but it’s nice to switch it up every now and again. I’d love to know, what’s your signature scent? Truly, MKR
*Photography, Kathryn McCrary
Love the Aerin scents! And you know you can get them at Bloomie’s- gift with purchase too in Feb! Hope your shop did well over the holidays:) Onto greener pastures in marketing- we’re due for a catchup in Feb!
I agree that fragrances can be challenging between person and place. Lately, I’ve been wearing Chloé Eau de Parfum. I know its very popular, but I just love the smell. I could pick out my mother’s fragrance in a heartbeat. It will always remind me of her. I love that about perfume! It is very sentimental.
Mine is D&G #3 – L’Imperatrice. When I was just out of college, I would wear Ralph by Ralph Lauren, but as I got older, it didn’t seem mature enough.
Then, lo and behold, on a random night out with friends, there was a girl sitting nearby who smelled amazing. I asked her what it was she was wearing, and she told me.
I know body chemistry can change the way a scent smells on each person, but after taking it on a test run at the store, I loved it on me, too!
My go to scent as of late is Dolce & Gabanna’s new Dolce. I get so many compliments when I wear it so hopefully that means it’s a keeper!
xo Jessica
http://www.mystylevita.com
Trying to find a new perfume (especially when you already have a signature scent you love!) is like trying to find a needle in a haystack…that’s why the moment you do, it’s like striking gold! No shame in wearing the same scent forever I say. 🙂 Xo, Alison
http://www.simplyfairbyalisonjeanine.com
I feel you, I’ve tried SO many scents but I really am loving the Aerin. xo
Ooooh I’ve never tried, sounds fab though. xo
ooooh I’ll need to try that. xo
I’ve never tried Chloe though I love the bottle. I’ll have to grab it next time. xo
Thanks for the gift heads up and yes I want to hear all about what’s happening with you, it all sounds fabulous! xo
For Spring and Summer I love wearing Dolce & Gabanna’s “Light Blue” perfume. During the rest of the year I use either Saint Laurent’s “Parisenne” or Jimmy Choo’s “Jimmy Choo for Women Eau de Perfume Spray”.