Which Will Be Your Préferé?

French Vogue holds me captive {audience} once again!


Does perfume have an age?
Do you feel that certain scents, oils or floral aromas are more geared toward a certain demographic?
Can any woman, of any age, wear any fragrance?

In this lovely little article by Lili Barbery, she so wonderfully breaks down delightful perfumes that are timeless, or vintage, as the article refers to them. Read on to find you new favorite "parfum préferé"! Thanks to French Vogue for categorizing them for us by age. Men, if you are reading this post, this list makes a great jumping off point for your sweetie's Christmas gifts.

For ladies in their 20's:

  

1. Angel by Thierry Mugler
2. Love by Ralph Lauren
3. Midnight Poison Elixir by Dior
4. Ma Dame by Jean Paul Gaultier
5. Jeanne by Lanvin
6. N°5 Eau Première by Chanel
7. Fuel For Life Unlimited by Diesel


For ladies in their 30's and 40's:

  

1. Secret Obsession by Calvin Klein
2. Féérie by Van Cleef & Arpels
3. Prelude to Love by Kilian
4. Love in Black by Creed
5. Serge Noire by Serge Lutens (thank you French Essence!)
6. Magnifique by Lancôme
7. Dans Tes Bras by Frédéric Malle


For ladies around their 50's:

  
1. Jasmin Noir by Bulgari
2. B by Boucheron
3. Profumo d'Acqua di Parma ~ a TRUE luxury
4. Private Collection Amber Ylang Ylang by Aerin Lauder
5. Azzaro Couture
6. Sublime Balkiss by The Different Company

Until next time...
Keep it sweet, keep it personal and be beautiful!

Kelli


Visiting with my Parisian friends Coralie and Emilie. Oh to be a French teenager!

Posted by Kelli Djulus at 11/10/2008 10:30 AM
Categories: Gift ideas, Paris, Simple pleasures, Personal Style*, Perfume
 

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  • 11/10/2008 2:35 PM vicki archer wrote:
    it looks like i have many new fragrances to try. xv
    (thank you for the nod to French Essence)
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  • 11/10/2008 11:47 PM Fifi Flowers wrote:
    I only wear Tiffany... ADORE it! I don't know what age it is for... but I have worn it for many years... at least 10.
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  • 11/12/2008 6:54 AM le petit cabinet de curiosites wrote:
    I think I have to try some new ones! I've found my perfume and I don't care about what age it is for, it is ME: Miss Dior Chérie
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    1. 11/12/2008 6:18 PM Kelli Djulus wrote:
      The past month I have been seeing so much advertising for this perfume; I will definitely be checking it out!
      Thanks for stopping by my blog!
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  • 11/13/2008 2:13 PM Judith wrote:
    I love "Love in Black" by Creed it's delicious! I love the bottle too, a splurge that's worth it! Beautiful post!
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  • 11/20/2008 3:09 PM Christina wrote:
    Kelli,

    Thanks for the info on some new scents. I really have trouble finding a scent that I like. (the only ones I've ever liked and wore are Angel by Thierry Mulger & Mademoiselle by Chanel)

    Personally I can never find a women's perfume because they are so sweet/fruity/flowery. I ADORE men's fragrances!! the earthy, musky scents are what I prefer, so can you suggest any I could check out?
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    1. 11/20/2008 4:22 PM Kelli Djulus wrote:

      Hi Christina,
      Thanks for your honesty in your quest for a new perfume! It is a good question and unfortunately I am not very versed in the world of perfume so I would appreciate readers help on this one.
      A fun idea would be to carve out an hour to roam Sephora, Macy's or Nordstrom, explain the notes and scents you prefer to the salesperson and enjoy your search for a new fragrance. I am confident you will discover something that screams "you"!
      Let us know what you find,
      Kelli 


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