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Editors' Signature Perfumes

These are the fragrances that have defined our lives

by Anna Jimenez

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Hanae Mori Butterfly Perfume Spray, $65 "I first smelled the woodsy sweetness of this perfume on a feather (no joke) in high school. I had gone to the mall determined to find a perfume that I thought fit my personality -- basically one that is outgoing, playful, and feminine -- and the woman at the counter sprayed a bunch of scents on feathers for me to take home and whiff at my leisure. Of course I forgot the name of the perfume on the feather that I loved smelling most and ended up on a ravenous hunt, feather in hand, to find my lost, lovely perfume. I didn't find it until college when my new best girlfriend coincidently sprayed it on me for a night out. I have loved it's soft woodsy, almond/vanilla smell ever since." -- Anna Jimenez, Associate Editor

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I love Philosophy's "Pure Grace."

by GigiSD Friday, April 12, 2013 at 09:43PM Report as inappropriate

I'm always curious about the preferences of people in the beauty business.

by AstridB Thursday, February 14, 2013 at 10:44AM Report as inappropriate

I've heard philosophy's perfumes are very good but who wants to smell all the time like you just got out of the shower? Boring! Dolce & Gabanna The One and Estee Lauder Pleasures last ALL DAY without layering- imagine when used along with the shower gels and lotions!!! Awesome!!!

by IoSonoBella Tuesday, February 5, 2013 at 10:03PM Report as inappropriate