When it comes to perfume, I’m a late bloomer.  And these days I love to discover fresh new scents. Bond No. 9’s crisp, floral “The Scent of Peace,” “Bryant Park,” and “Chelsea Flowers” are my favorites.  
Like me, however, you probably have a girlfriend who’s a longtime perfume-nista.  So I enlisted the assistance of my always sweet smelling friend Simone.
Here are her top fragrance picks:
1) Narciso Rodriguez for her eau de parfum ($89, Sephora)
My sexiest fragrance ever… Men love it.  I’ve been stopped on the street for this one. It’s Modern, Feminine, Elegant and Sexy.  It has a unique blend of musk, pink floral, soft …read more

 
I’ve recently become a perfume-nista and the luxury brand Bond No. 9 is my favorite. I first discovered Bond’s “Bryant Park” ($45 – $198) fragrance during New York Fashion Week several seasons ago, and I’ve been jonesing for the subtle floral scent ever since.
The best way to find the Bond fragrance that’s right for you is to order a few colorfully-wrapped samples (six samples for $15 including shipping and handling at www.bondno9.com).  Since discovering “Bryant Park,” I’ve also become fond of the “Andy Warhol Lexington Avenue” ($135- $195) scent with hints of fennel, toasted almonds, sandalwood and pink peony, and the …read more