Eau So Subtle: Why Your Signature Scent Should Whisper
Perfume perfection
You want your signature scent to whisper (not scream). Here, eight fragrances that do just that.
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Sweet sophistication
There’s nothing plain about Chanel Les Exclusifs Beige (top left; $200) with scents of honey and freesia.
Grass roots
You’ll dream of spring showers after smelling the moss and grass notes in Kiehl’s Forest Rain Eau de Toilette (bottom right; $37.50).
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Light linen
Inspired by the Mediterranean, Estée Lauder Pure White Linen Light Breeze Eau de Parfum Spray (left; $67.50) is a lighter sister scent to the classic White Linen fragrance.
Gem of a scent
The jewel-like bottle of Bvlgari Omnia Green Jade Eau de Toilette (right; $77) looks as sophisticated on your vanity as the scent smells on your skin.
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Ultrafresh
The soapy citrus scent of Clean Shower Fresh Eau de Parfum ($76) will leave your skin smelling squeaky-clean.
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The great outdoors
Get a springtime fix with Les Fleurs Sweet Grass Eau de Parfum (left; $85), a crisp mix of mint and grapefruit scents.
Nod to nature
Enjoy an April shower—minus wet hair—with the floral notes of Bath & Body Works Signature Collection Rain Kissed Leaves Eau de Toilette (bottom right; $26.50).
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Naked notes
For those who prefer a nonperfumy scent, Bobbi Brown Almost Bare (bottom left; $60) is an unobtrusive floral.