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Light, Subtle, and Sophisticated Must-Have Perfumes & Colognes for Your Fragrance Collection

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Looking for your next signature scent? If you're like me and prefer subtle, elegant, yet unforgettable scents, then you will love these fragrance picks! Here are my favorite light, elegant fragrances to level up your perfume and cologne collection. I...
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Subtle Feminine Scents for Her

My favorite eau de parfums for women!

 
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I have to say, the Chloe eau de parfum is the signature scent for a reason!! The most versatile of the three scents on this list, the Chloe signature boasts an understated, yet unforgetable floral scent. The scent profile is intimate and sensual. Its...
Chloé Eau de Parfum 2 Piece Gift Set
 
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Of the three Chloe scents, Love Story is my all-time favorite! This light, feminine fragrance exudes chic without being overpowering. The scent profile is delicate, clean, romantic floral. Its key notes are Neroli, Pear, Bergamot, Grapefruit, Lemon (...
Chloé Love Story Eau de Parfum
 
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Chloe Nomade is one of my all-time favorite scents for special events. Compared to the other two Chloe perfumes, Chloe Nomade is still floral but slightly more bold and woody. Its scent profile is warm floral/chypre. Its key notes are freesia (top), ...
Chloé Nomade Eau de Parfum
 
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When I’m looking for a less feminine but still light scent, then I choose Aqua Universalis from Maison Francis Kurkdjian Paris Scent. After Vera Wang’s Princess, this was my first mature scent and is subtle enough for more professional settings. The ...
Aqua Universalis Eau de Toilette, 2.4 oz.
 
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I always recommend Vera Wang's Princess as a starter perfume if you are new to wearing scents. It is inoffensive, floral, and sweet without being over-the-top.
Vera Wang Princess Eau de Toilette 3.4 fl. oz.
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For the ultimate discreet perfume, I recommend Glossier You, a skin-scent that enhances your natural scent. This scent smells differently on everyone, so it is the perfect option if you want your very own signature scent.
Glossier You Eau de Parfum

Charming Masculine Scents for Him

Masculine colognes that stand out from the rest!

 
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Mature without being overpowering, Prada’s Luna Rossa Carbon cologne is one I’ve recommended to the men in my life. With aan aromatic fougere scent profile, Its key notes are bergamot and pepper (top); lavender, metallic notes, watery Notes, coal and...
Luna Rossa Carbon Eau de Toilette - Prada
 
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Compared the Luna Rossa Carbon, the Ocean scent is not as heavy but still masculine. The scent profile is aromatic fougere. Its key notes are bergamot, pink pepper and artemisia (top); lavender, iris, sage, suede and saffron (middle); musk, caramel, ...
Luna Rossa Ocean Eau de Toilette - Prada
 
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Jo Malone carry some lovely masculine scents. My personal favorite of the bunch is this Wood Sage and Sea Salt cologne. Its key notes are ambrette seeds (top), sea salt (middle), and sage (base)
Wood Sage & Sea Salt Cologne - Jo Malone
 
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I love the intense, earthy scent of the Versace Eros cologne. It makes more a statement than the others on this list but still works for every day wear! Its main scent profile is earthy and woody. Its key notes are Italian Lemon OrPur® (top), Clary S...
Eros Parfum

Fragrance Gift Boxes for Her, for Him

Sample fragrances with these subscription boxes and wardrobes. These make amazing gifts for him or her!

 
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Why commit to just one fragrance? With a monthly Scentbird subscription, you can get personalized fragrance matches from over 900 brands. I love their fun fragrance matching quiz, and I've used this subscription to test Versace, Burberry, Prada, and ...
Scentbird
 
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All of the fragrances on this list are available as $5 (or less) samples at Scentbox! If you're not sure about which one to try, definitely go build a box of samples through Scentbox.
ScentBox.com
 
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This set makes for an excellent gift for her! It features a selection of eight 2 mL eau de parfum. The scents range from light, everyday options to sultry fragrances for a night out.
Maison Francis Kurkdjian Paris Fragrance Wardrobe Discovery Collection for Her
 
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Check out this Maison Francis Kurkdjian fragrance sampler as a gift for him! I love this a gift since fragrances can be hard to online shop for. This selection has eight 11 mL perfume refills, including fresh and clean eau de toilette, intense and vi...
Maison Francis Kurkdjian Paris Fragrance Wardrobe Discovery Collection for Him
 
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Here is another Maison Francis Kurkdjian gift option for him! The only difference between this and the full size is that the bottles are 2 ml. This is a perfect gift for someone who is just getting started with cologne!
Maison Francis Kurkdjian Paris Mini Fragrance Wardrobe for Him