True to its name, this indulgent scent was crafted to be a delight to the senses. Feast your eyes on the bohemian crystals suspended in the golden liquid as you breathe in notes of light jasmine and orange blossom mixed with heady rum, tobacco and cedar.
This classic bottle has been en vogue for almost a century. Crafted in Paris in the early 20th century, legend (read: Guerlain's website) has it that this warm, sensual fragrance was inspired by a love story between an emperor and an Indian princess. Cue the mysterious music.
Straight from the product description: "An enchanting fragrance that encapsulates the spirit of wood, the memory of oceans and the sparkle of a constellation."
If you've always dreamed of embodying a wood nymph/mermaid princess/star-catcher combo, this is your chance. Float away on the notes of amber, vanilla and patchouli with just one spritz.
Channel your inner pearl-donning, tutu-wearing, smitten-by-sequins girly-girl with this fragrance from the house of Dior. Fruity, fresh and floral, this scent is contained within a classic, yet youthful bottle, topped off with a girlish bow.
For the not-so-good girls amongst us, we have a vial of this decadent fragrance by Killian Hennessey, lauded Parisian perfumer (and yes, he of the cognac dynasty). An 18-karat gold plated Swarovski crystal-embellished snake atomizer makes it hard to lose track of.
Even if you hate the smell of perfume, you can't deny the timeless beauty of a grouping of a few gorgeous perfume bottles. Design no-brainer: Group a few bottles of classic perfumes (you can never go wrong with Chanel, Burberry and Guerlain) in any room except, maybe, the kitchen, and you add instant elegance and sophistication. Design not-so-no-brainer: You don't have to actually wear the perfume you're displaying. Think of it as cheap, multi-purpose artwork that doesn't require a hammer and nail.
Here, you'll find a list of the best perfumes for women — even if you can't stand the stuff.
