Slightly sweet and softly floral, lily of the valley has been a mainstay fragrance note for decades. A favorite scent of Christian Dior, it gained popularity in the 1950s thanks to the house’s Diorissimo scent. Today, notes of the flower can still be detected in a number of Dior’s most-loved fragrances (some of which are among the most popular perfumes of all time).Not to be confused with the standard lily, it grows in the springtime in white bell-shaped buds along on a long, green stalk. �...

You probably know by now that a fragrance can really set the scene or give off a certain vibe. That's especially true with perfumes. The fragrance you choose can dictate what kind of aura you want to put across. So do you want to feel carefree and flirty? Maybe you want to go for something that's fruity or citrusy. Want to give off a traditional floral vibe? Or maybe your goal is to feel incredibly sexy. Well, for that I'd recommend something spicy. It's all about matching the fragrance to y...

If you have a sensitive nose, you know that you have to be careful when it comes to perfume. A strong scent could be too much for you, and no, that’s not just you being dramatic.“Living with a sensitive nose can be difficult because strong scents can cause headaches, migraines, or even nausea,” says beauty and fragrance influencer Funmi Monet Olorunissomo. “A variety of smells ranging from spicy food to strong perfumes can trigger a physical response or irritate your nose.” Despite t...

When you think of "grandma" perfumes, what do you think of? Maybe something that's super floral, maybe a scent that's super rich and potent, or maybe it includes timeless scents like rose and jasmine. It's classic, grown-up, and sophisticated—something your beloved grandmother would wear.Let me be clear here: I don't think there's anything wrong with a "grandma" scent, even though it might have a weird connotation with some people. Who doesn't want to smell timeless and elegant? But I think th...