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Soft, Bold & Irresistible: My Favorite Perfumes

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Perfume isn’t just about smelling good. It’s about feeling like the best version of yourself. From cozy, comforting scents for your quiet nights in, to bold fragrances that turn heads on date night, this list has something for every mood, every vibe,...
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Main Character Energy

 
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Tom Ford Noir Pour Femme is discontinued that's the only reason this is here instead of that one. This is MY scent. I get so many compliments on it. This is sexy and alluring. I'll usual layer with a sweet gourmand. Notes are Vanilla, Amber, Mandarin...
TOM FORD Noir Extreme Eau de Parfum Fragrance with Amber & Sandalwood
 
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This one is sexy and flirty but also a main character scent. There is something intoxicating about it. It's a very seductive scent. Notes are Cognac, cinnamon, oak, tonka bean, vanilla, praline, sandalwood. A sexy gourmand with depth, cozy but seduct...
KILIAN Paris Angels Share Eau de Parfum with Tonka Bean & Cinnamon
 
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I'm sure you're starting to see a theme with me lol. I love almost anything with Amber. Fragrances with depth and richness but with a little sweetness mixed in. The notes are Orange blossom, neroli, ambrette seed, floral heart with a musky-amber base...
Prada Paradoxe Eau de Parfum with White Musk & Amber
 
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This is another scent I use as a base. It's sweet but amber and pairs well with most of my faves. I love to layer. I spray this sometimes at night before I got to bed too. I just love it so much. The notes for this one are Black amber plum, Creme de ...
Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa 40 Hair & Body Perfume Mist
 
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A warm amber‑gourmand fragrance with dark vanilla and smoky tobacco. It’s rich and sensual with an earthy woody base like an intimate evening memory. Great for fall/winter or when you want a deeper, memorable scent.
21:50 Rêverie Eau de Parfum
 
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This one is elegant and sensual. Notes are Bergamot, pear blossom, raspberry, pink peony, jasmine, orris, cotton candy, vanilla, caramel, musk, and sandalwood
Main Character 100mL

Cozy & Comforting

 
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Not sure how close this is to Baccarat Rouge 540 I just love this scent on its own. I wear this as base before putting on Tom Ford Noir extreme or YSL black opium. It just adds depth. Notes are saffron, rich jasmine, cedar wood, and ambergris
Crystal | Inspired by Baccarat Rouge
 
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This is such a sexy fragrance. Pink pepper, orange blossom, pear; heart of coffee & jasmine; base of vanilla, patchouli, cedarwood gourmand-spicy with coffee and sweet depth.
Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium Eau de Parfum with Coffee & White Flowers
 
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This one doesn't have as much depth as many others on my list but it's a great everyday scent. Rich floral heart built on a base with tonka bean and amber for warmth.
Givenchy Amarige for Her Eau de Toilette Spray, 3.3 oz.
 
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I love this one. Cloud is a floral fruity gourmand with a dreamy, uplifting personality. It opens fresh and sparkly with lavender, pear, and bergamot. The heart is rich and creamy, thanks to coconut cream, praline, and vanilla orchid. This gives it a...
Ariana Grande - 3.4 oz Cloud Eau de Parfum

Sexy & Flirty

 
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I'm not a big fan of gardenia in my fragrances but there is something about this one that is so unique. Notes are Orange blossom, bergamot, gardenia, vanilla, tonka bean, musk, sandalwood.
Voce Viva Eau De Parfum Women's Perfume - Valentino Beauty
 
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I like this one in the winter mostly and after it has sat for a little bit or layered with another fragrance. Notes are Rum, tobacco leaf, vanilla bean, tonka bean, styrax, pink pepper. Not floral, but a gourmand-amber comfort scent with personality.
'REPLICA' Jazz Club - Maison Margiela
 
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This is a great entry fragrance. It's light than some of the others but still has depth and lasts most of the day for me. orangey florals + rich vanilla with a subtle gourmand twist. It’s supposedly a dupe for ysl black opium. It’s similar but not ex...
Dossier - Ambery Vanilla
 
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This is such a sexy scent. It smells like black cherries to me but not heavy on the cherries. It’s hard to explain. I got this in a sampler pack but I’m heavily considering buying the full size. A woodyamber scent that’s bold and seductive. It opens ...
Suite 302 Eau de Parfum

Hidden Gems / Affordable Finds

 
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Soft cotton candy, raspberry sorbet & creamy coconut with vanilla base; youthful beachy sweet. This is an understated set scent. Delicious
Skylar Boardwalk Delight Eau de Parfum
 
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This scent is pretty sweet. Great if you have a teenager who is look to get into in to fragrances. fun, sweet vanilla with candied pear & marshmallow vibes for summer energy.
KAYALI VANILLA CANDY ROCK SUGAR | 42 Eau de Parfum
 
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This was actually my very first fragrance. Not really one of my faves not but it was 15 years ago. A bright, uplifting citrus floral with grapefruit, bergamot, and soft mimosa. Perfect for daily wear that never feels seasonal locked.
Clinique - Happy Eau de Parfum Spray
 
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I got sucked into the hype a few years ago when hair fragrances became a thing lol. I bought this and loved it. It's for hair any body. It's a very fresh and bright scent. Rose and lychee on a musk base make this a lively yet refined choice that isn’...
OUAI Melrose Place
 
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Clementine Dream smells like fresh juicy citrus when you first spray it, and then softens into a smooth, lightly warm citrus vanilla vibe perfect if you want something bright and easy to wear without it smelling too sweet or overpowering.
The 7 Virtues - Clementine Dream Eau de Parfum with Vanilla

Golden Hour Glow

 
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Jo Malone has so many great fragrances. If you haven't tried any you should grab her fragrance sampler at Sephora or Macy's. I love the orange blossom. Notes are Orange blossom with tangerine, iris, and vetiver. crisp yet refined. Fresh and elegant.
Jo Malone - Orange Blossom Cologne
 
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This is an everyday scent in the summer. I also use their body oil and it just smells delicious. my husband loves it. Notes are pistachio, salted caramel, vanilla. with supporting notes of almond, jasmine petals, heliotrope, and sandalwood. It gone v...
Brazilian Crush Cheirosa '62 Bum Bum Hair & Body Fragrance Mist
 
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This one is playful with a little bit of spice. Notes are Blood orange, pear, pink peppercorn, jasmine, sandalwood. It's a fun, warm weather scent that’s flirty without being heavy. This is for like after you've been at the beach all day but you go b...
Sexy Darling Kylie Minogue perfume
 
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A luxe, sun drenched scent that evokes tanned skin and golden beaches, blending creamy coconut with exotic florals and citrus for a silky, radiant summer vibe. The body oil is fantastic too. If you want to test it out they usual have a small sampler ...
Soleil Blanc - TOM FORD
 
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A balanced summer scent that’s fruity and fresh at first with a soft, amber vanilla finish that transitions beautifully into evening. Notes are Bergamot, mandarin, freesia, jasmine petals, waterlily, vanilla orchid, amber, sandalwood, musk.
Soft Spot Eau de Parfum - PHLUR
 
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Mason Margiela has insane ability to create scents that actually smell like a memory and this one smells like a walk on the beach. It’s such a nostalgic scent that just takes you to the beach immediately
'REPLICA' Beach Walk - Maison Margiela
 
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I love all of her fragrances. This one and reverie are my faves. They all so unique. A woody aquatic citrus fragrance that opens fresh and sunny, then warms into spicy incense and amber with earthy woods. It’s meant to evoke a young romance on the It...
Portofino '97 Eau de Parfum
 
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My husband bought this for me for my birthday. I literally begged for it. I got it in a sampler and fell in love. This to me smells like the Sol de Janeiro 67 of it had a rich aunt. A fruity‑floral scent with ocean inspired freshness and warm amber v...
San Ysidro Drive Eau de Parfum