Recommended Perfumes by Top Brands for Men & Women

Leaving a lasting impression isn't just all about the looks, but about our scents  and the way we associate scents with a person. Many times a scent or smell can take us back to our past, and remember certain loved ones. Whether it's your mom and her favorite perfume or your spouse that certain fragrance will forever be embedded in your brain and it doesn't matter if it's years before you smell it again, you'll always register it with a memory of that person.

If you're anything like me, you might take a whiff of hundreds of bottles before you find "The One." In the meantime at around the 50th bottle you've developed a nauseating feeling in your stomach and you can't go any further, this is where those cute little coffee beans become the heroes in your quest for the right scent. Allow me to help you out with some suggestions.

Below are some that are top rated, some that I personally own, a couple that have a special place in my heart and others that are just simply irresistible!

Chanel describes it as: "Sexy, fresh oriental fragrance" This is one of my favorites, the scent truly follows you all day long. If you're wanting to make an elegant, smooth statement, then look no further than Coco Mademoiselle.

Yves Saint Laurent describes it as: "A fresh and woody fragrance that plays on contrasts and leaves a magnetic, sensual trail...A fresh and sparkling opening. An elegant and modern character, made of floral and spicy notes. A woody ambery structure, deeply masculine."

I first caught a whiff of L'Homme from one of those pull out tabs in a Magazine. The scent was invigorating, sweet and enticing. I hadn't bought a fragrance without my husbands approval on the scent, after all, he would be the one wearing it. This one was the exception, I was not surprised when he received many compliments on it.

Dior Describes it as: "an audacious Chypre with a citrusy freshness and a jasmine heart sprinkled with fruity notes, underscored by the elegance of Patchouli."

Just by looking at the bottle and it's packaging, you know to expect a wonderful scent from it and Miss Dior Cherie definitely delivers. It's a luxuriously dainty scent that's perfect for everyday.

The website for Carolina Herrera has this to say about it: "This classic man awakens a woman's senses"

Herrera undoubtedly a classic. A Strong masculine scent that's appealing to men of all ages, not to mention the ladies. For a woman this scent quickly captures our attention, very unique and crisp.

Some of the notes include: Fern, Clove, Tobacco, Geranium, and Sandalwood.

The website describes it as: "Elegance infused with youthful vibrancy, capped with an unexpected twist"

Top Notes: Wild Strawberry, Violet Leaves, and Ruby Red Grapefruit"

Don't be fooled by it's softness, Daisy is remarkably captivating.

Bvlgari website describes it as: "A prestigious and timeless aromatic signature, AQVA Pour Homme is inspired by natures noblest element"

Top Notes: Mandarin and Petit Grain

Heart Notes: Santolina and Posidonia

Base Notes: Minearl Amber

Aqva harnesses the power to inveigle you, a first class seducer.

The above list and descriptions is just an appetizer, department stores have a plethora of fragrances and scents that you can make uniquely yours. 

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