4.  Absolutement Absinthe Le Parfum d’Interdits

3.  Tuberose Gardenia by Estee Lauder

2.  Black Orchid by Tom Ford

1.  Eternity by Calvin Klein

So, I started to write out what I loved about each of these fragrances, but almost needless to say, the commentary was about the same.  They are floral-y, but not too floral-y (well, except Tuberose Gardenia, which, by name, is super floral-y!), but most importantly, when I wear them, people ask me what I am wearing.  Or when I walk by I hear people turn around and say “wow, I love that fragrance!”  That, to me, is a sure sign of a fragrance that smells great on me.  Even if I like it, if no one ever comments, it eventually makes its way to the back of the drawer (or the back of the shelf, in my instance). 

Eternity is, hands down, the best fragrance for me.  I dated a guy one time for a little while – he was super cute (just an aside there..lol) – and about a year after we quit seeing each other, he called me out of the blue at work one day.  He said “I was just at a restaurant and our waitress smelled like you, so I thought I would call.”  Eternity has been proudly perched at the front of my shelf for many, many years now.  I hope you have a fragrance like that in your life – I would love to hear what it is!

Be sure and check out our July Blog of the Month – The Scented Life (yes I know I am behind and it is August – but I am ignoring August this year) – for all you want to know about fragrances for you and for your home. 

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I just love Amy, she is a terribly interesting person with her finger in all kinds of pies.  This is a blurb from her profile on b5media.com:

I work at Richmond’s City Hall by day.

I’m a grad student @ VCU (Master of Urban Planning) at night.

On TheScentedLife, I discuss fragrances and offer recommendations for scents that will enhance your life.  I find scent to be one of the senses that I enjoy most.  Many people spend lots of money redecorating their homes, on music and movies to delight the eyes and ears, fluffy towels and high-thread count sheets.  In my world, you’re not really living unless you’re tuned in to the scents around you as well.  This can be as simple as opening a window to enjoy a fresh breeze, or stopping to enjoy the scent of a vine-ripened tomato.   How many times has a scent taken you back in time – a perfume that your grandmother used to wear, or burying your head in your lover’s shirt while he is away on business?   It’s the little things that make our lives special and memorable.

Along with all those other goings on in her life (and read her profile, there is a lot more!), Amy is a perfumer, and you can join her chronicling her perfumery journeys over at her blog, Modern Atelier. 

Amy has a fresh and interesting question up at The Scented Life this morning:  What brands of facial skincare have fragrances you love?  Any repeat offenders that are too highly perfumed?  For me, I am not that sensitive to smells.  Im not crazy about heavily fragranced skin care though at all.  Some of the luxe brands have really heavy “old lady” scents, while not enough to keep me from buying (ha), really aren’t my preference.  How about you?  Don’t answer me, go talk to Amy, she is the pro. 

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Ahhhh, summertime! The most magical and intoxicating time of the year. The sights, the smells…the beauty!

Here at the Beauty & Style channel, this month we’re all about everything summer is made of – and our bloggers have shared the very best sights and smells of the season with you. There’s just nothing better.

And while we’re on the topic of scents, be sure to visit our July Blog of the Month, The Scented Life. Written by the fabulous Amy George, you’ll get daily bytes of all things scent-sual – everything in fragrance for your home, your body, your life.

Join us in celebrating all the glories of summer by checking out our links below and subscribing to our feed.

Enjoy!!

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Our Blog of the Month, The Scented Life is celebrating by giving away one bottle of perfume each week in July. This week’s selection? Badgley Mischka’s Fleurs de Nuit, a $90 value! Enter to win today!

Aging Fabulous is surrounding herself in a beautiful new Summer Scent that is making Teri feel like she is in a tropical paradise.

Find some great beach wear with CelebLOOK as they take a look at Gossip Girls’ Blake Lively on the beach.

Style It Less found a sexy “diamond” string bikini on sale for only $12 that’s available in sizes S, M, and L.

Style Tots suggests a cool and edgy summer hairstyle for boys while school is out.

She Knows Best found some patchwork cargo swim shorts to continue the madras plaid trend for the beach.

Shopaholics Daily wants you to know that the next few months are all about stretching out and enjoying the best of what the summer has to offer. And that means spritzing with a gorgeous summery scent, but did you know that there are the superstitions that go along with those scents? I have listed a few of my favorites, but if you know of one that is not on this list, be sure to leave me a comment. I’m just sure that there are more and I would love to know about them!

Shoe Blitz talks about these fun summer sandals that are cute, comfortable and affordable too.

Glamour Gift Guide features the Citrus Spa Gift Basket, which is a terrific gift for someone who loves the scent of oranges, lemons and other summer citrus.

Banging Bags says: It’s the time of year where blushing brides are everywhere! To help ease some of the tremendous work that bride’s have in getting ready for that special day, I have found the perfect bridal gift favors. They are scented sachet purses that can be used as bridal gifts for her bridesmaids. They are tiny, scent-filled pockets of wonder! A cute gift really for any occasion.

Gleaming Things loves the sweetly scented life – especially when you can smell like these adorable cupcakes!

Her Accessories has an odd confession to make – one of her favorite smells is leather, especially new leather handbags!

Snarkstress shares a perennial summer sight with you: A hot celeb bod in a bikini. This time, it’s Lisa Rinna, and she is something to aspire to, for sure!

Teen Style Lounge invites you to score the best summer sight of all: Gorgeous Skin! Enter to win a tube of Clean & Clear In-Shower Facial and you’re on your way to skin greatness!

eBeauty Daily keeps your peepers looking summer-iffic with a fabulous no-smudge mascara tip.

Chic by Nature took a chic break from eco-fashion to fall in love with Sage perfume oils. They’re totally natural and smell pretty.

You can almost smell the beach when you look at the mesh swimsuit found over at Indie Style File. Retro, demure and sexy all in one.

Makeup Minute found a way that you can brighten your smile this summer and moisturize your lips at the same time…with tarte cosmetics and BriteSmile’s enbrightenmint of course!

From Manscaping a few good reads for guys and, believe it or not, a manscaping music video.

Pretty By Nature is crazy about the smell of vanilla .It’s even better when it comes in the form of a lovely eco-friendly fragrance oil.!

The Daily Tee counts down their 5 favorite t-shirts of summer and invite you to share your faves, too!

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