Growing up, I would always see my mother spray her favorite scent (Calvin Klein’s Obsession!) prior to leaving the house for the day. My mother would be fully dressed to the nines, high heels, pearls, you name it. However, her outfit was not complete until that lovely scent of perfume was lacquered onto her dainty wrists and behind her ears. As soon as I heard the front door close and lock, I would race to my parent’s bedroom and run my fingers longingly over her prized bottles of perfume. I loved the way the bottles looked, how the fragrances tickled my nose, and how I could imagine myself wearing such luxury one day.
As a young girl and then teenager, I was always mesmerized over how people would stop my mother to ask her what scent she was wearing. Sometimes she would respond with a perfume by Estee Lauder, but more often than not, she would say “I’m wearing Obsession, by Calvin Klein.”
Looking back, these moments are ingrained into my mind. I truly believe that you can add a layer of elegance to any outfit so long as you have a beautiful scent attached. And just like my mother, I am unable to leave my house without my favorite fragrance spritzed across my outfit of the day.
If you’re anything like me, finding the perfect scent to fit your mood and personality can be a bit challenging. Don’t worry, I’ve got you. Here is a round up of the top five fragrances I’m wearing right now.
Tiffany & Co. Rose Gold Eau de Parfum
Jo Malone London Wood Sage & Sea Salt Cologne
The base note for this spirited, earthy cologne is sage. The heart note of sea salt mixed with the top note of Ambrette seeds provides a scent of unparalleled sophistication.
YSL Libre Eau de Parfum
Louis Vuitton Coeur Battant
Replica By The Fireplace
