The best known Old Lady Perfume is probably the classic
CHANEL N°5 Eau de Parfum
No list of perfumes for older women would be complete without the addition of the ultra classic CHANEL Nº5. This timeless and iconic perfume from CHANEL was first launched in 1921 and has been a favorite for elegant and sophisticated women worldwide ever since.
Marilyn Monroe: Floris Rose Geranium
Like millions of other women, Monroe was a fan of Chanel No 5. However, in 2002, it was revealed that she also had a secret penchant for Floris Rose Geranium.
Acqua di S.M.
Also called the Acqua della Regina (the Queen's Water), it based on the recipe of a perfume that was first made by Dominican Friars of Santa Maria Novella for Catherine de' Medici in 1533 as a wedding gift for her soon-to-be husband, King Henry II of France, known in Italian as Enrico di Valois.
Guerlain Shalimar, Yves Saint Laurent Opium, and Nina Ricci L'Air du Temps have similar profiles; Shalimar and Opium emit a powdery amber essence, while L'Air du Temps has a carnation note that smells soapy. They, too, are often referred to as Old Lady Perfumes.
One of the most beloved perfumes of the 70s, Charlie Blue for Women by Revlon was reputed as the perfect airy floral for daytime wear.
Does pheromone perfume work? Perfumer Geza Schön, who works with Escentric Molecules (famous for Molecule 01, the perfume which smells different on everyone) is skeptical of synthetic pheromones in perfumes.
First by Van Cleef & Arpels: Lady Diana's perfume
His mother, Lady Diana, wore First by Van Cleef & Arpels, her favourite perfume. It has very floral notes such as rose, jasmine, and hyacinth.
JO MALONE LONDON Orange Blossom Cologne 100ml
For her wedding to Prince William, the now Princess of Wales, Catherine Middleton, is said to have worn a springtime scent of buttery florals — White Gardenia Petals, by niche British perfumer Illuminum.
In 2012, Lancôme introduced the world to its newest fragrance La Vie est Belle with muse Julia Roberts at its helm. Needless to say, the pairing was iconic and unmatched — much like the reveal of the brand's latest campaign featuring the full Lancôme ambassador family.
Oscar by Oscar de la Renta was Princess Margaret's fragrance of choice. The musky and floral perfume has notes of orange blossom, ylang-ylang and opoponax and is the perfumer's oldest fragrance.
14 iconic women and the fragrances they loved: Created specially for Audrey Hepburn by Hubert de Givenchy, L'Interdit—which means "forbidden" in French—was created in 1957. Rumors spread that Audrey didn't want Givenchy to release the scent, but it was ultimately made available for wide purchase in the 1960s.
Creed actually presented Victoria with a suprisingly heady scent, in 1845, 'Fleurs de Bulgarie', which she wore throughout her illustrious reign: a waltz of Bulgarian rose, musk, ambergris and bergamot (and an updated version is still a bestseller today).
The best-selling women's perfume is Chanel Coco Mademoiselle Eau de Parfum released in 2001. The most dominant notes are patchouli, orange, and rose.
OUD Satin Mood by Maison Francis Kurkdjian
OUD Satin Mood Eau de Parfum by Maison Francis Kurkdjian is considered one of the best colognes in the world for men. It is a woody, oriental fragrance crafted by perfumer Francis Kurkdjian and has won several awards since its launch in 2020.
From a list of ten unique scents, survey respondents from a variety of cultural backgrounds all ranked vanilla the most pleasant, reports Peter Dockrill for Science Alert. Researchers suggest there may be an evolutionary basis for the universal aroma preference, reports Peter Dockrill for Science Alert.
No. 1 Majesté impériale by Clive Christian Perfume: $215,000.
Coty, Bonne Bell, Houbigant, Max Factor, Prince Matchabelli, Dana, and Jovan were a few of the popular drugstore brands in the 60s, and many of their creations are regarded as classics today.
Lenel for Men is a fragrance with classic notes that has been around for decades. Lansky Bros. has sold Lenel since the 1950s and most notably, it was Elvis Presley's favorite cologne brand.