MAKEUP, hair, clothes: these are things many girls use to express themselves. Another thing that is perhaps more underrated is one’s scent.
Like any other form of expression, there’s a wide range of fragrances available in the market. If you’re looking to smell dark and mysterious, or perhaps sweet and floral, there’s surely something for you somewhere out there.
There are some scents, however, that stand out: ones that make you smell like the main character. If you’re looking to grab attention anytime you walk into the room, here are some fragrances you may be interested in:
- Alien by Mugler
Estimated price: PHP 2,000 – 8,000 (based on US prices)
Described as a rich, sensual scent that brings out one’s feminine force, Alien is a floral perfume with fragrances of jasmine, as well as scents of cashmere wood and notes of white amber.
“Alien is a talisman capable of revealing the light and creative force of every [woman,]” wrote Mugler on its website.
“It illuminates the women who wear it with an extraordinary halo.”
If you’re looking for something bold and sexy – something that’s sure to highlight your femininity – then this is the scent for you.
- Chanel N°5 by Chanel
Estimated price: PHP 5,800 – 9,300 (based on US prices)
As seen in the Scream Queens character of the same name, Chanel N°5 is that b*tch. Like Alien, Chanel N°5 is a powdery, floral scent filled with key notes of aldehydes, jasmine, neroli and sandalwood.
This scent has been around since 1921 and has been said to be to be the very essence of femininity. Given the price, this perfume screams elegance and luxury and has been described as smelling like a composition of different elements instead of just one distinct scent.
If you’re hoping to add a flair of mystery to your aura, then dab a bit of this complex scent on your neck and you’re good to go.
- Lipstick Fever by Juliette Has A Gun
Estimated price: PHP 6,660 – 8,750
If you haven’t yet heard of Juliette Has A Gun, here’s what you’ve been missing out on.
This brand was created by Romano Ricci, inspired by the character of the same name in Shakespeare’s works.
Here, however, she is transported to the 21st century with a gun in her hand – the ultimate symbol of a weapon of seduction. This is exactly the aura that the brand tries to encapsulate in its scents as well.
One such example is Lipstick Fever, perhaps one of their most popular fragrances. This perfume is filled with notes of raspberry, violet absolute, iris absolute, patchouli, and vanilla absolute.
It’s described as smelling leathery and ultimately feminine. It’s perfect for edgier girlies hoping to feel like that same bad-ass, modern-day Juliette.
- Wood Sage & Sea Salt by Jo Malone
Estimated price: PHP 4,600 – 9,300
Filled with notes of ambrette seeds, sea salt, and sage, this woody scent is for those who want to veer away from floral or sweet-smelling perfumes.
Seen as more woody and earthy, Wood Sage & Sea Salt is reminiscent of sitting on the rocks at the beach, watching as the waves crash against them. It also has hints of earthy sage.
As per writer Aimee Jefferson, it helps its wearer to feel stronger, more confident, and more alluring–traits that you need if you wish to feel like the main character of the day.
- Idôle Eau de Parfum by Lancôme
Estimated price: PHP 4,470 – 10,240 (based on US prices)
Is this perfume for the main characters? Queen Zendaya wears it. That should just about answer that question.
This perfume has a vanilla base with notes of bergamot, pear, rose, jasmine, patchouli, white musk, and cedarwood, and is made for strong, empowered, and outspoken women.
Lancôme said this perfume was made with the leaders of tomorrow in mind—those who are daring and willing to pave paths for themselves no matter the obstacles they might face.
It’s a perfume that’s elegant and not so complex that it may confuse those who cross your path. It’s perfect to use every day but still smells good enough to make sure that you send out from the rest.
