Dessert people, rejoice—there’s a fragrance family specifically made for you. Gourmand scents are made for people who would rather eat desserts first (or skip savory food entirely). Simply put, gourmand scents smell good enough to eat. Gourmand perfumes are filled with mouth-watering edible notes like candy, caramel, vanilla, almond, peach, cherry, coffee, and honey. Though not for everyone, these perfumes are much more versatile than you probably think. When people think of gourmand scen...

As I was working on this story, I thought back to my experience growing up shopping at Victoria's Secret. I experimented with everything the brand had to offer, from its undies and fragrances to shampoos (which got me compliments on how good I smelled daily). But even with all of my fond memories, I thought about how the brand's messaging around body image affected how I saw myself. So after taking a glimpse at its social media, it was nice to see that the brand is owning its impact on mi...

When I packed up my Culver City apartment last November in order to move into my new place in Santa Monica, it became immediately clear that I had an obscenely large, completely unhinged perfume collection—58 if we want to chat specifics. I'm a Taurus through and through, so even though I stubbornly insisted on packing every last one and taking it to my new, much smaller apartment, upon arrival, I was deluged with regret. Suffice to say, I quickly abandoned my packrat ways and painstakingly ...

It's always a win when fashion brands have their own noteworthy beauty lines. Brands like Tom Ford, Chanel, Dior, Valentino, Yves Saint Laurent, Prada, Gucci, and more make absolute stellar makeup, fragrance, and even body products. And the best part? I truly believe that when anyone wears these finds, they'll feel instantly put-together and chicer.Case in point? Marc Jacobs. The brand has managed to make some pretty dang good fragrances. And while they no longer offer makeup, I used to be t...