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Fragrances Too Good to Gatekeep: My Holy Grail Perfumes
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items These fragrances are too amazing not to share. I’ve worn some perfumes for decades. I frequently get stopped and sometimes even strangers asking what fragrance I am wearing!
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90's Fragrances I Am Still Obsessed With
1980's Fragrances That I Still Love
90's Fragrances I Am Still Buying
My Current Fragrance Obsessions
The Best Vanilla Fragrances
Irresistible Colognes Your Man Needs
90's Fragrances I Am Still Obsessed With
When anyone asks what fragrance I am wearing, my reply is typically "Byblos," "Fracas," or many others on this list, and very often they never heard of my favorite perfumes before.
Favorite of all time!
She smells sexy and elegant. Jasmine is the top note here. If there is one fragrance that I had to take to the grave, this would be it. Fracas ( pronounced Fra-cah, please don't say the S!) was first created in the 60's I belie...
Fracas Eau de Parfum, 3.4 oz.
This is really my signature scent. It's sweet, but not vanilla sweet. More like fruity sweet without being overly fruity. When my daughter was little, she told me I always smelled like jellybeans when I wore Byblos. 🥰
Byblos by Byblos, 3.4 oz Eau De Toilette Spray for Women
So disappointed that this perfume has been discontinued. So it's hard to find now, though not impossible, and very pricey. Wore this scent from middle school and beyond. It is a gorgeous floral, orange, vanilla, sensual and light fragrance. Amazon i...
Ferre by Gianfranco Ferre for Women EDT Spray 1.7 Oz
Cannot stress to you how incredible this smell is and I have no idea why it's only $19!! What I smell the most is the pear, but it also has many other soft floral notes that linger. While this is marketed as a hair perfume, I spray this all over my b...
The One Signature Hair Perfume - KRISTIN ESS HAIR
This intoxicating vanilla fragrance smells incredible!! The first time I wore it, and I hugged someone they flipped! If you like Eos Vanilla Cashmere lotion, this is a very similar scent in a fragrance and they really complement one another when laye...
Khadlaj Cream Velvet for Unisex Eau de Parfum Spray, 3.4 Ounce - TikTok Shop
1980's Fragrances That I Still Love
These are perfumes I have owned and repurchased since playing Duran Duran and Madonna on my walkman!
Drakkar Noir is sensual and masculine. One whiff of this cologne and I feel like I am back in the 80's.
Drakkar Noir
If you were alive in the 80's this had to be a perfume you owned! It was the very first fragrance I ever wore. Very floral, classic 80's.
Anais Anais L'Original
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Wore this constantly in college! It was an icon in the 80's and 90's. Warm, spicy, and seductive.
Obsession Perfume for Women by Calvin Klein | FragranceX.com
Eternity is a romantic, flowery but light smelling fragrance.
Eternity by Calvin Klein Eau de Parfum Spray 1.6 OZ
Classic 80's scent! Nearly every woman owned it then and still a lovely fragrance today. It is heavy on the floral with a hint of sweetness from currant.
Beautiful
90's Fragrances I Am Still Buying
These are amazing smelling fragrances I started wearing in the 90's when I lived in the city, drank Cosmos, and wanted Carrie to dump Big and get back with Aidan! I still love and wear them all!
This fragrance is a fresh, breathtaking yet subtle scent. L'Eau d'Issey first hits with delicate floral notes of cyclamen and rose water, with gentle notes of freesia. It's bright, clean, and invigorating . I wear it year round, and think of it as m...
L'Eau d'Issey
This sophisticated fragrance was created by Chanel in 1996. At the top are notes of Lemon, Passionfruit, Peach, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange. The heart is filled with notes from Magnolia, Jasmine, Water Lily, Freesia, Orange Blossom, Peony, Mayrose ...
Allure
Who remembers this beautiful, feminine, fresh and very floral fragrance from the early 90's? I think it will always be a perfect spring or summer scent. Like a sunflower patch in June.
Sunflowers
The first androgynous fragrance that was introduced in early 90's but really it smells more like cologne than perfume.
Ck One
Sweet but sultry. Everyone was wearing this in the 90s. I think it's less popular now, so a perfect fragrance, if you like to have a unique fragrance like I do.
Angel
This is a spicy, floral, Asian fragrance that reminds me of the early 90's when it was created. Its a wintery cool-weather scent for me that I still love.
Givenchy Amarige Eau de Toilette, 3.3 FL OZ
My Current Fragrance Obsessions
My Summer 2025 favorite scent!! OMG I died and went to perfume heaven! It is the perfect blend of light floral with a lingering vanilla finish. You only need one or two sprays because she comes on strong! However mellows out quickly. You're welcome!
Gucci Flora Gorgeous Orchid
You will love Vanilla Skin if you are a vanilla girlie like me. My only issue is my daughter keeps stealing it!! You will smell good enough to eat!
Vanilla Skin Eau de Parfum
Cannot stress to you how incredible this smell is and I have no idea why it's only $19!! What I smell the most is the pear, but it also has many other soft floral notes that linger. While this is marketed as a hair perfume, I spray this all over my b...
The One Signature Hair Perfume - KRISTIN ESS HAIR
Started buying this yummy fruity floral fragrance around 5 years ago, and surprisingly nobody else I know was into it. The top notes are Sour cherry and Cassis. The middle has notes from Orange Blossom, Rose and Peach, while the fragrances of Vanilla...
Prada Candy Gloss
There is just nothing that compares to this fragrance! It smells incredible and has a price tag only a small few can afford. If the original is not in your budget there are are some dupes that I shared.
Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540
Hands down the best dupe on the market for Baccarat Rouge! I have tried them all because I am obsessed with the scent, but $350 for perfume is cray cray!
Ambery Saffron
This is what I love to wear when the weather starts to get cooler. It's perfect when you break out the sweaters. Fruity, floral with notes of raspberry, coconut, pear, and pink rose. She is gorgeous!
Ariana Grande Thank U Next
This intoxicating vanilla fragrance is viral on Tik Tok for a reason!! It smells incredible!! The first time I wore it, and I hugged someone they flipped! If you like Eos Vanilla Cashmere lotion, this is a very similar scent in a fragrance and they r...
Khadlaj Cream Velvet for Unisex Eau de Parfum Spray, 3.4 Ounce - TikTok Shop
Feel fabulous and elegant in this gorgeous fragrance from Versace. It has subtle citrus with a beautiful floral note. Love this and for me it is one of my favorite fall to winter fragrances.
Versace Bright Crystal
The Best Vanilla Fragrances
This list is some of the most vanilla-y vanillas, for vanilla girlies like me.
If you are vanilla obsessed, you need this fragrance! I love the entire line of Comptoir vanilla fragrances! Sharing my two faves which are Vanille Extreme and Vanilla Apricot.
Comptoir Sud Pacifique Vanille Extreme
The second of my two favorite Comptoir Sud Pacifique vanilla fragrances. You obviously need to really like vanilla to enjoy them, but they are both divine!!
Comptoir Sud Pacifique Vanille Abricot
This went viral on TikTok for a reason! It smells incredible. A touch of musk with a strong vanilla. My only issue is my daughter keeps stealing it!! Comes in a lighter body spray as well as Eu De Parfum which lasts much longer.
Vanilla Skin Eau de Parfum
I recently discovered this feminine fragrance at TJ Maxx. It is light, sweet, a little bit floral, and not an overpowering scent. If you see it at TJM grab it, but I linked it here too.
Laura Mercier Ambre Vanille
This intoxicating vanilla fragrance went viral on Tik Tok for a reason!! It smells incredible!! The first time I wore it, and I hugged someone they flipped! If you like Eos Vanilla Cashmere lotion, this is a very similar scent in a fragrance and they...
Khadlaj Cream Velvet for Unisex Eau de Parfum Spray, 3.4 Ounce - TikTok Shop
I always reach for this vanilla body spray when Im heading to pilates. Probably because it's such a light fragrance. They could have named it whipped vanilla, because thats what it smells like.. vanilla and whipped cream mixed together.
Fragrance Mist
Luxe vanilla with a woodsy undertone. Very high end perfume.
Tom Ford Vanilla Sex
Truly smells like dessert!! Very sweet and seductive.
Demeter Vanilla Cake Batter
The sweetness of pistachio and vanilla are prominent notes. Pair with the Bum Bum cream and you smell divine!
SOL Cheirosa '62 Eau de Parfum - Sol de Janeiro | Sephora
Great inexpensive travel size perfume! Smells like a vanilla musk. Good year-round scent. Toss it in your beach bag for on the go. It reminds me of an expensive perfume but I am still figuring out which one it is! Comment if you know please!
MIX:BAR Women's Mini Hair & Body Mist Perfume - Vanilla Bourbon - 2.5 fl oz
Irresistible Colognes Your Man Needs
There is nothing like the smell of a freshly showered man after he sprays cologne. I could just smell these faves all day!!
A man in this scent is irresistible! It is my number one favorite of all time. Sexy, masculine, just perfect.
Allure
One whiff of this and I feel like I am back in the 80's, drinking Coors Light out of the can with my boyfriend, in our friend's Long Island basement. Don't care how old I get it's still smells intoxicating.
Drakkar Noir
I describe this cologne as "sporty sexy. " If your man is the active, athletic type, he will love it. Chances are he will love it even if he is a couch potato. It smells so good.
Polo Red
Spicy, rich and masculine is words to describe this cologne. This is my husband's go-to and favorite fragrance. I love to snuggle up to him when he has this incredible scent on.
Burberry London
A classic cologne for men that is a light fragrance, very clean smelling. Reminds me of the beach.
ARMANI beauty Acqua di Gió Eau de Toilette
This fragrance is what I would describe as woodsy, earthy, and alluring. Perfect date night cologne!
Versace Eros
Smells very similar to Creed Aventus but at a lower price point. It is a fresh and earthy fragrance that is a definite head turner.
Mont Blanc Explorer
This cologne makes a man smell fresh like an ocean breeze. It was first introduced in the late 80's and is a classic fragrance that will never go out of style.
Cool Water