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Glossier
You Eau de Parfum
Soft musky skin scentKey notes: pink pepper, iris, ambrox
A sheer, warm 'your skin but better' scent that's easy to wear every day and to the office.
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Cloud Eau de Parfum
Sweet gourmandKey notes: lavender, pear, bergamot, coconut, praline, vanilla orchid, musk
Creamy, sweet and cozy. A popular affordable pick for anyone who loves dessert-like scents.
Check price on AmazonDior
Miss Dior Eau de Parfum
FloralKey notes: lily of the valley, rose, musk
A polished rose-forward floral. A classic choice for weddings, milestones and someone who loves flowers.
Check price on AmazonSol de Janeiro
Cheirosa 62 Perfume Mist
Nutty gourmandKey notes: pistachio, salted caramel, jasmine, vanilla, sandalwood
The famous pistachio-and-caramel scent of the Brazilian Bum Bum Cream, in a light, playful mist.
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Which fragrance family is you?
Pick the moment that sounds most like your perfect day.
Gift guides
First perfume gift ideas for teens and young women
Light, easy-to-love fragrances that make a great first 'real' perfume gift, plus how to choose one.
Perfume gifts for mom: elegant classics she'll actually wear
Polished florals and warm classics for Mother's Day, birthdays and holidays, and how to pick her style.
Date-night perfumes: warm, sweet and unforgettable
Evening fragrances with presence, from coffee-vanilla to glowing amber florals.
Learn the language of fragrance
How to find your signature scent (without buying 20 bottles)
A step-by-step method for discovering a perfume that feels like you: samples, skin testing, and the 3-day rule.
Fragrance families explained: floral, fresh, gourmand and amber
What fragrance families and notes mean, how top, heart and base notes work, and what EDP vs EDT really means.
How to make your perfume last longer: 9 tips that work
Moisturize, target pulse points, layer smartly and store bottles right to get more hours out of every spray.
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