6 iconic women fragrances that you will want to wear all summer!
| Updated: Apr 24, 2018, 11:03 IST
Perfumes are extremely personal and not only do they depend on your personality, but they also depend on your mood. And choosing a personal scent for your everyday wear can be a bit daunting especially now, since there is an overwhelming number of fragrances in the markets. The winning combo to picking a scent? A perfume that dates back to decades ago yet is still modern and relevant today. From florals to oriental fragrances, we’ve got a cache of perfumes that have stood the test of time. Choose from these 6 iconic fragrances and trust us, you will not be able to live without them this summer!
Estée Lauder Youth Dew
Estée Lauder introduced this strong, captivating fragrance in 1953 and it is considered one of the sexiest scents ever created. Youth Dew forever changed the way women bought perfume, being manufactured in the '50s at a price point that they could afford so that they didn’t have to rely on a man to buy it. With top notes like rose and lavender, it sprays on lightly and then strengthens into rich spice and wood notes.
Angel by Thierry Mugler
This vanilla fragrance has been a staple in women’s vanities for 25 years. It’s a unique blend of sweet and spicy, has notes of caramel, honey and vanilla that develop into strong bouquets of nutmeg, jeera and sandalwood for a peppery finish, all housed in that famous star-shaped bottle.
Chanel Coco
Launched in 1984, Coco by Chanel fragrance, nicknamed after Gabrielle Chanel, symbolises her mysterious personality. Coco by Chanel lives in the oriental fragrance family, with hints of spice lingering after it settles into the skin. It starts with coriander, mandarin orange, jasmine and Bulgarian rose, which are then heightened by the rare middle notes of mimosa and cloves.
Tom Ford Black Orchid
The newest scent on our list, Tom Ford Black Orchid, was created in 2006 and is a modern, yet timeless scent, which is matched by the style of its sleek black, glass bottle. One spray will give you complex notes of French jasmine and black truffle, which then turn into balmy notes of patchouli and sandalwood.
Yves Saint Laurent Opium
Introduced in 1977, Opium by Yves Saint Laurent is an exotic, sultry fragrance. The notes come from the fruits of tangerines and plums, and from the spices of cloves and coriander. Giving a feminine touch, the middle notes come from florals such as carnations, lily of the valley and rose. They are balanced by the warm, balsamic base notes of sweet myrrh and sandalwood.
Christian Dior Miss Dior
This romantic Dior scent has been around since 1947. The bottle with its signature metal bow houses a scent that starts with a rush of orange essence, it then moves to bloomy hints of neroli and rose. It finishes with a floral bouquet, reminiscent of a springtime garden in bloom.
Choose your pick!
Estée Lauder Youth Dew
Estée Lauder introduced this strong, captivating fragrance in 1953 and it is considered one of the sexiest scents ever created. Youth Dew forever changed the way women bought perfume, being manufactured in the '50s at a price point that they could afford so that they didn’t have to rely on a man to buy it. With top notes like rose and lavender, it sprays on lightly and then strengthens into rich spice and wood notes.
Angel by Thierry Mugler
This vanilla fragrance has been a staple in women’s vanities for 25 years. It’s a unique blend of sweet and spicy, has notes of caramel, honey and vanilla that develop into strong bouquets of nutmeg, jeera and sandalwood for a peppery finish, all housed in that famous star-shaped bottle.
Chanel Coco
Launched in 1984, Coco by Chanel fragrance, nicknamed after Gabrielle Chanel, symbolises her mysterious personality. Coco by Chanel lives in the oriental fragrance family, with hints of spice lingering after it settles into the skin. It starts with coriander, mandarin orange, jasmine and Bulgarian rose, which are then heightened by the rare middle notes of mimosa and cloves.
Tom Ford Black Orchid
The newest scent on our list, Tom Ford Black Orchid, was created in 2006 and is a modern, yet timeless scent, which is matched by the style of its sleek black, glass bottle. One spray will give you complex notes of French jasmine and black truffle, which then turn into balmy notes of patchouli and sandalwood.
Yves Saint Laurent Opium
Introduced in 1977, Opium by Yves Saint Laurent is an exotic, sultry fragrance. The notes come from the fruits of tangerines and plums, and from the spices of cloves and coriander. Giving a feminine touch, the middle notes come from florals such as carnations, lily of the valley and rose. They are balanced by the warm, balsamic base notes of sweet myrrh and sandalwood.
Christian Dior Miss Dior
This romantic Dior scent has been around since 1947. The bottle with its signature metal bow houses a scent that starts with a rush of orange essence, it then moves to bloomy hints of neroli and rose. It finishes with a floral bouquet, reminiscent of a springtime garden in bloom.
Choose your pick!