A gift of perfume is always welcomed by women, for their birthdays, on an anniversary, or "just because." If you're searching for the exquisite scent for your extra lady, we've smelled hundreds of designer fragrances, so we can help you choose. Here are our favorites:
Caroline Herrera 212.
Caroline Herrera is a hip fashion designed based in New York. Her website states that her 212 perfume is inspired by New York - the 212 area code. Herrera's 212 perfume is described as young, trendy and cosmopolitan. We found the scent categorically delightful: orange blossoms, mandarin and bergamot layered with camellia, gardenia and lilies all on a base of sandalwood. When you are buying for vibrant, young (or young at heart!) woman, think of 212.
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Guerlain Shalimar
Not exactly a new scent - Shalimar debuted in 1925 - but this superior designer fragrance remains a favorite. This perfume is attributed by many to be the first 'oriental' fragrance ever created. It combines amber and wood accents with delicate flowers. It is distinctive and evocative, and as interesting today as it was 85 years ago. If your girl is a 'classic', reconsider Shalimar.
Llamb by Gwen Stefani
Gwen Stefani is so cool. Whether fronting "No Doubt" or going solo, she has a distinct style that is captured by her Llamb fragrance. This perfume's top notes are hyacinth and freesia, with basal pear, jasmine, violet, lily of the valley, heliotrope and orange blossom scents. Just a hint of musk. It's clean and green and fresh, exquisite for a rock-star mom.
Sarah Jessica Parker Lovely
When she industrialized this perfume, Sarah Jessica Parker worked to generate a subtle, memorable scent that wouldn't be overpowering and dominating. Lovely is a soft fragrance, and can be worn by women of all ages. Lovely combines orchid, apple, lavender, amber and musk to generate a casual, but softly romantic fragrance.
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Diva by Ungaro
Ungaro launched this fragrance in 1983, and it is still one of our favorites. It is woody, by its totally feminine. It smoothly blends sandalwood and patchouli with jasmine, narcissus, iris and rose. A uniquely romantic fragrance, it would make a great anniversary gift.
Vera Wang Princess
With a darling bottle that boosts a tiara, we think this designer fragrance is exquisite for your tween or teen. The fragrance notes comprise pink frosting, apples, water lily, dark chocolate and vanilla chiffon - it categorically does smell good sufficient to eat! It's light and lovely.
Light Blue by Dolce and Gabbana
This perfume debuted in 2001; it's spontaneous and original. The tones of apples and citrus splash together with jasmine and bluebells, over bamboo, cedar and musk. It's invigorating and thoroughly modern. Convenient to wear to work or out dancing!
Ckone by Calvin Klein
This unisex fragrance is a great selection for your athletic, outdoorsy gal pal. It's so clean and crisp; it is the exquisite perfume for summer too. The distinctive scent combines moss, cucumber, watermelon and musk. Lightly sweet, it is never overpowering.
