Don’t think you can get a chic fragrance for under 20 bucks? Think again. Drew Barrymore’s fragrance line is just as lovely as her makeup range. The latest scent, Sparkling Garden, is a lively scent that depicts happiness with every whiff. It starts off with hits of cranberry, candied citrus, pink peppercorn and pink champagne; and is followed by notes of raspberry nectar, peony and pear blossom. Finally, precious woody notes, vanilla bean, amber and musk top it off, leaving you in a good mood for the rest of the day. 

 

 

Exotic fragrance blends aren’t just super expensive scents. Adidas’ Born Original for Her is blended with bergamot, apricot, orange zest, candy apple, coconut, jasmine and tonic beans for a seriously unique potion. It’s neither too sweet or too gourmand, making it ideal for the active woman. 

 

Smell like you’ve walked through a rose vineyard on a sunny morning with Caudalie’s Rose de Vigne signature scent. Yes, Caudalie the skincare brand makes fragrances, and they’re just as luxurious as their skincare. Their latest is super refreshing, with notes of grapefruit, rhubarb, black currant and roses from Grasse, France. Fun fact: in Bordeaux, they plant roses near grapevines to avoid environmental threats to the vines; hence, this unique botanical essence. 

 

 

In honor of Banana Republic’s first anniversary of MODERN, the brand has brought an artisanal touch to the scent with a limited-edition potion inspired by their heritage. Inside the cool, suede-like matte bottle is a blend of mandarin pulp, bergamot, fresh chamomile, jasmine sambac, hazelnut blossom, cedar musk, vetiver, leather and amber deliver an invigorating, crisp fragrance that’s far from ordinary. While it offers a nice whiff of zest, we love the finishing touches of woody notes for a unique spin on a woman’s fragrance. 

 

If you’re the HBiC (Head Babe in Charge) of your click, this fragrance is for you. Elizabeth Arden’s Always Red is super bold and confident, just like you.  It’s blended with fruity notes like bloody orange, red plum and passion fruit; and mixed with heart florals like jasmine sambac, pink freesia and velvet rose petals for sensual finish evokes femininity and passion. 

 

 

Celebrity fragrances can be cheesy, but that word would never fly when talking about Jennifer Aniston. She’s a class act in our books and her newest fragrance, Near Dusk, is just that. This is Aniston’s third scent, and while the first two were feminine and refreshing, this one is like a sun set – glowing and sensual. At first spritz, you get hints of ripe nectarine, sweet pink pepper, coconut water and living sea spray (notes inspired by the ocean). Next, jasmine sambac, queen of the night peony and orange flower absolute add a touch of feminine floral to the mix. Finally, the sensuality kicks in with musk, white amber, blonde woods and vanilla bean. If you’re looking to keep the summer feeling around all the way through winter, this scent is for you. 

 

Once August is halfway over, we can’t help but start dreaming of the fall. Cozy sweaters, hot ciders and the change in foliage hues all give us plenty of reason to want to fast forward to October. Here’s another. CLEAN’s latest scent, Cashmere, is basically fall in a bottle. Comforting notes of bergamot, cedar leaf, lavendin, velvet jasmine, tonka bean, sensual musks and creamy sandalwood made this scent warm, yet sexy at the same time. It’s like wrapping yourself in your favorite sweater and cuddling on the couch with your S.O. Who doesn’t want that?

 

If you’re tired of having the same fragrance as everyone else, you’re going to love Blackbird, a totally unique line of fragrance, incense and soaps. Their latest perfume is Broken Glass, a blend of some of the most interesting mix of notes we’ve ever heard of: jasmine, geranium, rose, opopanax, amyris, angelica root, violet leaf, chamomile, cardamom and pink pepper. Together, they give off a mysterious scent that’s beyond addicting. It’s far from any fruity-floral or gourmand fragrance you’ve ever had, but that’s what we love about it. 

 

 

 

 

Aerin’s lovely new Waterlily Sun fragrance is like a burst of warm sunshine on a cloudy day. Inspired by the water lilies of the gardens of Giverny, the scent evokes a sense of peace with notes of Sicilian bergamot and lush dewy greens. Jasmine sambac provides depth and intensity, while musks warm it up for a refreshing and dewy twist. This is one of those fragrances that beg to be worn all year long. 

 

 

Cartier’s first-ever scent, MUST de Cartier, came to life in 1981. Now, 30 years later, the luxury brand has taken the original oriental blend and updated it for the modern woman with MUST de Cartier Gold. It takes the original’s sensual notes of galbanum, jasmine and vanilla, and adds sparkling floral notes like osmanthus to the mix. The result is demure and elegant, like the Cartier woman. You’re bound to feel like a debutant when wearing Must de Cartier Gold (as you should). 

 

 

Another classic scent has been re-imagined for the modern world. Norman Norell’s Norell was the first fragrance produced by an American designer. It launched in 1968 to “reflect Norman Norell’s aesthetic of understated glamour, sophistication and sensuality.” The new Norell scent celebrates the next generation of American style icons with opening notes of green florals and a playful punch of floral bouquets. Each bottle is blended with over 200 jasmine petals! Plus, orris butter, “the most noble and expensive of ingredients,” leaves you with a sensual finish that’s extravagant and captivating. 

 

 

Oud Satin Mood is the final fragrance in Maison Francis Kurkdjian’s fabric-inspired fragrance collection. Oud fragrances are inspired by oud wood, a natural material that’s one of the most rare and expensive ingredients in perfumery. Our Satin Mood is an oriental scent with a unique floral twist, which features notes of violet accord, oud wood from Laos, rose essence from Bulgaria and rose absolute from Turkey. The base evokes a rich vanilla essence that creates softness to reflect a satin feel. If there was one fragrance worth a $300 price tag, it’s Oud Satin Mood.