published on February 20, 2024 in blog

The Sultry, Sexy Fragrances For The Holidays

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Garden Variety

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A sheer floral chypre inspired by Grace Kelly—with peony and bergamot, as well as Bourbon pepper, patchouli and musk.

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Bold Moves

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(Left to right) A true floral focused on the Damascena rose; a richer version of the original floral with hints of bergamot, rose essence, saffron and patchouli; smoked wood coupled with vanilla, ambroxan (sugars from Cognac) as well as apple liqueur.

Giorgio Armani Prive Rose d'Arabie Intense, $275, giorgioarmani-beauty.us; Valentino Limited Edition Assoluto Oud, $150, neimanmarcus.com; Apple Brandy by Kilian, $235, available at the Kilian Boutique in NYC.

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Foreign Exchange

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A woody blend of frankincense, bitter orange, cypress, Egyptian Jasmine, plus Moroccan rose absolute and cinnamon from Laos.

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Out Of This World

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A play on the classic sultry Alien with distilled notes of woody amber and amber.

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Go for Gold

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A floral oriental highlighted with citrus notes of bergamot, mandarin, lychee and peach.

Dolce&Gabbana The One Limited Edition, $108, neimanmarcus.com.

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It Takes Two

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Try the voilet, sandalwood and vanilla version for night; the lighter white peony, muguet and musk for day.

Elizabeth and James Nirvana Black and Nirvana White, $75, exclusively at sephora.com.

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Scent of a Woman

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This classic eau combines fresh citrus like bergamot, lemon and neroli and floral ylang-ylang.

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War of the Roses

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Mandarin and bergamot mixed with spicy rose and saffron and pink peppercorn transforms this cult-favorite.

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Light Touch

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A hybrid of fresh florals like Jasmine Egypt Infusion with and tuberose, plus sweet scents of honeysuckle and sandalwood.

Aerin Ikat Jasmine, $110, aerin.com.

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Tiny Treasures

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Solid versions of the beauty brand's classic fragrances—from Beautiful to Pleasures and their Private Collection Tuberose Gardenia.

Estee Lauder Solid Perfume Compact Collection, $95 to $250 each, esteelauder.com.

Nicole Catanese is a beauty and wellness editor.

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