I believe you’re never fully dressed without a fragrance (ya’ll thought I was gonna say a smile, huh?). I’ve been collecting perfumes since I was about 9 years old, when I started stocking up on Love’s Baby Soft from CVS. But as I’ve gotten older, I’ve also taken a liking to luxury scents. Since luxury scents can be pricey, my strategy is to stick to a few seasonal favorites, while also mixing in more affordable everyday scents.
Below I’ve listed the designer and bargain fragrances I’m currently obsessed with. I hope you find some things to add to your collection!
Luxury Fragrances
I caught an awesome Nordstrom fragrance sale earlier this summer! Both of my luxury picks were around $75 for 3oz(ish) bottles! Under normal circumstances, I might have opted for the rollerball versions to keep it budget friendly.
Mon Paris x Yves Saint Laurent– This first fragrance is easily becoming my signature scent. It’s described as “sensual and feminine” and when I am wearing it, that is exactly how I feel! Notes of grapefruit, rosebud, and patchouli make it alluring and addicting. If you invest in Mon Paris, prepare to become a cult follower. Seriously.
Candy Sugar Pop x Prada– This is a more playful, flirty fragrance, but still very *grown up*. The formal description is “powdery floral”, and I think that’s spot on. In my opinion, it could pass as an adult version of Love’s Baby Soft. This scent is definitely more daytime appropriate, and is perfect for the summer months!
Everyday Fragrances
These more affordable scents are great for every day wear, but are by no means less lovely! You can find them at stores you shop at regularly, and I enjoy them just as much as luxury scents.
In the Stars x Bath and Body Works– This scent is not exactly a dupe for Mon Paris, but it has similar fragrance notes. Like Mon Paris, In the Stars is a bold, warm scent. Amber and tangelo are the stars (pun intended) of this perfume. It can easily transition from day to night, and being regularly priced at $12.50 per .23 oz you can’t go wrong!
Queen Bee x Good Chemistry– This scent is described as “vibrant and bold with a touch of sass”. I don’t think you could describe me any better! I love anything related to honey, and a few spritzes of this fragrance will have you smelling like you’ve been dipped in honey and sprinkled in sugar! Available at Target, a 1.7oz bottle retails at $24.99. It’s totally worth it.
That’s all for this season! Leave a comment and let me know if you’ve tried these, and leave some of your favorite summer scents too!]
Creatively,
