Hanae Mori Butterfly Perfume Spray, $65, Editors' Signature Perfumes

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Editors' Signature Perfumes

These are the fragrances that have defined our lives

June 30, 2011 | by Anna Jimenez | 66 COMMENTS

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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Yves Saint Laurent Beauty YSL PARIS Eau De Toilette...

8.5

Philosophy Pure Grace Spray Fragrance

8.5

Benefit Maybe Baby Eau de Toilette

9.2

Chloe Perfume by Chloe

9.4

Davidoff Cool Water Frozen Fragrance For Women

9.5

Ralph Lauren Ralph Cool Eau de Toilette Spray

9.3

Hanae Mori Butterfly Perfume Spray

9.8

Maison Martin Margiela (untitled) Maison Martin...

10.0

Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue

8.9

Lush Oasis R De Rose Eau de Parfum

0.0

Tommy Hilfiger Tommy Girl Cologne Spray

8.0

Abercrombie & Fitch 8 Perfume

6.5

Yves Saint Laurent Beauty Parisienne Eau de Parfum...

6.5

Anna Sui Dolly Girl

0.0

Vera Wang Princess Eau de Toilette

9.1

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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

Philosophy is Good!!

by Mommy_of_Ethan Thursday, January 3, 2013 at 06:18PM Report as inappropriate

I would love to smell these!

by LittleBunny Saturday, December 29, 2012 at 09:49PM Report as inappropriate

Never tried YSL but I'm going to very soon

by EricaF123 Wednesday, December 26, 2012 at 06:21AM Report as inappropriate

The Maybe Baby bottle is so cute.

by EricaF123 Wednesday, December 26, 2012 at 06:04AM Report as inappropriate

Very cool! :) I've actually not heard of some of these perfumes. Very enlightening.

by MissXu Friday, December 7, 2012 at 08:38PM Report as inappropriate

Definitely needed these suggestions!

by schien Friday, November 9, 2012 at 01:52PM Report as inappropriate

two different YSL fragrances. they must be doing something right.

by kimihavens Wednesday, November 7, 2012 at 02:35PM Report as inappropriate

Chanel chanel chanel...

by lilas Tuesday, October 2, 2012 at 02:32PM Report as inappropriate

Mine is Marc Jacobs by Marc Jacobs!

by Chris213 Friday, September 28, 2012 at 06:38AM Report as inappropriate

My signature use to be Youth Dew by Estee Lauder. Now and forever it will be Shalimar Parfum by Guerlain.

by Ydabney Thursday, August 30, 2012 at 11:26AM Report as inappropriate

My signature fragrance is Juicy Couture by Juicy Couture.

by rachel_harville Tuesday, August 14, 2012 at 06:57PM Report as inappropriate

These are some good suggestions. I've not heard of most of these perfumes so I will be interested to see which I like most!

by flirtygirl214 Monday, July 23, 2012 at 04:05PM Report as inappropriate

I love Beyonce's perfumes.

by yestfl Tuesday, July 3, 2012 at 03:05PM Report as inappropriate

My signature fragrance is Jo Malone's Nectarine Blossom and Honey. Jo Malone's whole line is extraordinary! I ALWAYS get compliments on how fantastic I smell.

by uniquefashionista Saturday, June 16, 2012 at 07:36PM Report as inappropriate

I always see Philosophy Pure Grace on QVC or is it HSN? Well anyways, they are always raving how good it smells, so I tried it at sephora's several times and I think it stinks alone, on my body and even on my two girlfriends who tried it! This is SOOO overated and HORRIBLE for the price! I can wear 98% of perfumes and my chemistry is really good, but this stuff is horrible.

by Lani702 Wednesday, May 30, 2012 at 05:56PM Report as inappropriate

This makes me want to try Philosophy Pure Grace, I love fresh scents.

by VV001 Monday, May 28, 2012 at 04:42PM Report as inappropriate

it's cool to see how people's perfumes correspond to their personalities. i really want to try the philosophy pure grace spray, it sounds like something i'd love!

by liliofthevalley Friday, May 25, 2012 at 06:01PM Report as inappropriate

I have never tried any of these!

by lisiana_de_bem_justino Thursday, April 26, 2012 at 07:14PM Report as inappropriate

Very interesting to see how different everyone taste is.

by BitterSweet1016 Tuesday, April 10, 2012 at 10:07PM Report as inappropriate

i want to try the butterfly one...she seemed to love it a lot!

by olkrav319 Thursday, April 5, 2012 at 04:07PM Report as inappropriate

I just smelled Chloe last weekend and it was beautiful.

by beautybody Wednesday, April 4, 2012 at 09:43PM Report as inappropriate

My signature scent is Burberry Brit. I always get TONS of compliments when I wear it. I have been rocking Pink Sugar for the last few months but now that it is Spring Time again I might have to find something lighter.

by pynkNymphette Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at 11:00PM Report as inappropriate

kate spade twirl is fantastic

by msrayz10 Monday, March 26, 2012 at 02:36PM Report as inappropriate

Funny how our noses are so different. I am familiar with some of them yet nothing I would wear. Who am I? Must de Cartier, Chanel's Coco and number 5 and Kenzo Amour and Holi.

by ShanthiDevi Saturday, March 24, 2012 at 06:33PM Report as inappropriate

Funny how our noses are so different. I am familiar with some of them yet nothing I would wear. Who am I? Must de Cartier, Chanel's Coco and number 5 and Kenzo Amour and Holi. Oh, and sandalwood and more sandalwood.

by ShanthiDevi Saturday, March 24, 2012 at 06:00PM Report as inappropriate

I love trying new scents. I like florals from Jo Malone. I would own every single one if I could afford it.

by beautybody Thursday, March 22, 2012 at 09:14PM Report as inappropriate

I never heard of any of these fragrances before so I might try some next time I'm at the mall.

by hananoire Thursday, March 22, 2012 at 03:38PM Report as inappropriate

interesting article.

by lazorc Sunday, March 18, 2012 at 07:23PM Report as inappropriate

I will have to try the Hanae Mori Butterfly Spray. It sounds amazing. I have just found that I like DKNY Delicious for a summer fragrance.

by powerwoman033 Saturday, March 10, 2012 at 07:55PM Report as inappropriate

My signiture perfume has been max mara. I tried grace this year but it smelled really weird on me. I really wanna give a try to the chloe perfume, i love citrusy sents

by Emianka Wednesday, March 7, 2012 at 01:18AM Report as inappropriate

I;m quite impressed with the fragrances that they have, I'm gonna haveto try a few of them this summer/spring.I'm excited!!!

by yestfl Tuesday, February 21, 2012 at 09:23PM Report as inappropriate

i love fruity ones for the summer, but am using D&G light blue right now besides old standbuys. i went to Bath and Body and fell for Paris Amour....tulips and champagne make up this scent and it smells like somethung from a fine deprt. store. also, at the drug store is a line of afterbath sprays that claim to be the longest lasting....brand is Sexiest Fantasy and i love "Fireworks".....i get stopped all the time lately and ask what i'm wearing and i recently saw CVS had it on sale for $4.99, down from around $7.00!!!! don't have to spend a fortune to get people's attention!!!!!

by barbara_benjamin_tadokoro Monday, February 6, 2012 at 03:01AM Report as inappropriate

I just found a brand new parfume it's called Exceptional y It is so delicious. They say it's a crisp and elegant a lightly spiced floral. I just had to buy it. I also had $20.00 off.

by carol007 Wednesday, November 23, 2011 at 01:06PM Report as inappropriate

I love YSL and Chanel fragrances, true classics.

by shar_r Wednesday, November 9, 2011 at 02:17PM Report as inappropriate

I have loved Hanae Mori since the first time I sampled it. I layer it and get so many people of all ages that just stop me to tell me I smell so good. This is my true fragrance.

by tiffany_gallehugh Monday, November 7, 2011 at 05:20PM Report as inappropriate

I always enjoy hearing about fragrances I may not have had the chance to sample.

by Victorywriter Monday, October 24, 2011 at 04:52PM Report as inappropriate

I have been loyal to YSL for years. But I have recently received Coco Chanel and fell in love with Chanel Madame Mosielle.

by anita_sanchez Monday, October 10, 2011 at 05:12PM Report as inappropriate

Well, it depends on my mood, it had always been the original CoCo by Chanel, but I had to have D&G the One... CoCo will always be #1...

by kelly_ahrman Sunday, August 14, 2011 at 06:54PM Report as inappropriate

I get bored wearing the same fragrance all the time, so I don't think I could ever have a "signature scent" . Besides most of the perfumes mentioned in this article are WAY too expensive for me.

by april_linja Thursday, July 14, 2011 at 03:35PM Report as inappropriate

little to strong for me.

by sandyc Wednesday, July 13, 2011 at 04:43PM Report as inappropriate

soap and water clean smell ,like it alot.

by sandyc Wednesday, July 13, 2011 at 04:38PM Report as inappropriate

My all time favorite is Estee Lauder's Youth Dew. I may try other scents...but always return to this.

by sheryl_versluis Wednesday, July 13, 2011 at 02:11PM Report as inappropriate

I have worn Ralph Lauren Romance for several years... it was my "signature" scent. Recently I went to a wedding & liked a scent a woman was wearing. I asked her what it was & she told me Chanel Chance Eau Tendre. I tried it in a store & then purchased it.... I love it & now have a new "signature" fragrance that I have gotten many complements on !!!

by Bonstrow Wednesday, July 13, 2011 at 10:20AM Report as inappropriate

any of Clinique's "happy" line or Estee Lauder White Linen!

by jtry1953 Tuesday, July 12, 2011 at 11:15PM Report as inappropriate

I'M LOOKING FOR THIS FRAGRANCE CALL "CLEAN" I CAN'T FIND IT ANYWHERE! I DON'T KNOW WHO CREATED IT, BUT I DO KNOW I NEED THAT!!! CAN ANYBODY TELL ME WHERE I CAN FIND IT? THANKS!

by brenda_kowalski Tuesday, July 12, 2011 at 06:58PM Report as inappropriate

Oscar De La Renta

by genevieve_collins Tuesday, July 12, 2011 at 05:22PM Report as inappropriate

I keep returning to Body by Victoria, the fragrance. Their signature perfume is mine.

by kelley_paystrup Tuesday, July 12, 2011 at 02:20PM Report as inappropriate

I love Maybe Baby, one of my favorites and my husband LOVES it too.

by Agrimony Monday, July 11, 2011 at 09:44PM Report as inappropriate

estee lauder's white linen -

by lynn2u54022 Monday, July 11, 2011 at 05:33PM Report as inappropriate

i love pure grace

by porsha_coleman_mcdaniels Monday, July 11, 2011 at 03:14PM Report as inappropriate

I regularly use and LOVE Yves Saint Laurent Parisienne...

by ladyboarder9669 Monday, July 11, 2011 at 01:20PM Report as inappropriate

First, Clinique's Happy to Be, now Chanel Eau Fraiche.

by Thorne Wednesday, July 6, 2011 at 02:23PM Report as inappropriate

I love Euphoria!!

by peanutbutter4 Tuesday, July 5, 2011 at 07:21AM Report as inappropriate

I view Benefit as a cosmetic company, I'll definitely have to look into their fragrances

by awan0912 Tuesday, July 5, 2011 at 12:02AM Report as inappropriate

I want Beyonce Heat!!!

by crazygirl21 Monday, July 4, 2011 at 05:35PM Report as inappropriate

I've used Chanel No 5 for well over 30 years. It never fails to get compliments. It's not overpowering and most people love it. It is my signature scent for sure! I do use Oscar DeLaRenta occasionaly - also a favorite with others.

by ardyb0825 Monday, July 4, 2011 at 08:53AM Report as inappropriate

A lot of these are kind of standard choices for signature perfume, so not many surprises here! Mine are Dole & Gabbana L'Imperatrice edt and Bath and Body Works Sensual Shimmer Mist in Dark Kiss.

by LipglossandSpandex Monday, July 4, 2011 at 02:03AM Report as inappropriate

Ck Euphoria!:)

by selma Sunday, July 3, 2011 at 11:59PM Report as inappropriate

I'm not sure about a lot of perfumes because of what they are made of. I want to make sure I pick a scent that is purely from natural, organic sources.

by muellsrus Sunday, July 3, 2011 at 07:25PM Report as inappropriate

I love how a perfume can really be your signature!

by LittleBunny Saturday, July 2, 2011 at 03:11PM Report as inappropriate

I'm way too all over the place when it comes to finding a signature scent... I wake up one day and the perfume I've been wearing for the past year just doesn't do it for me anymore!

by jhana011 Friday, July 1, 2011 at 05:10PM Report as inappropriate

I still haven't found a signature scent - closest thing to it though is probably Bvlgari Black, it's what I wear most often and just smells like me. In middle and high school, I wore CK1 (I still like it, don't judge - I love unisex scents) and Clinique Happy. I had a lot of guy friends - it's the one scent they could name every time just by smelling it on a girl, it was that popular at our school! It's another one I still like though, but I don't wear it (or CK1) just because it makes me feel like I'm in high school again.

by dark_beauty Thursday, June 30, 2011 at 01:41PM Report as inappropriate

I have and LOVE Yves Saint Laurant Parissienne! mmmmm

by ladyboarder9669 Thursday, June 30, 2011 at 11:36AM Report as inappropriate

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