I don’t know where the idea of a celebrity fragrance came from or why they are so popular. Do women want to smell like their favorite actress or heiress? Do celebrities even wear their own scents?  Or do they go for something else? Does Britney smell like J Lo?  Does Paris smell like Diddy? (That one made me laugh).

I’ve noticed a common theme of sweet and floral in many of the fragrances. Those that veer away from that theme appeal the most to me. I like a scent that has a touch of the unique to it. Why buy something new if it smells like everything else you own?

Here’s a list of my recent favorite celebrity scents. I’d really like to hear about what you readers like. If we get enough responses, I’ll come back and do a follow-up with your favorites.

1. Sunkissed Glow by Jennifer Lopez – I got a sample of this to try earlier this Summer and it’s what I pick most often. It smells like a pineapple, both sweet and tart at the same time. It’s very nice. Perfect for Summer.

2. Lovely by Sarah Jessica Parker – I love the warm base of Lovely. It features Patchouli, Musk, Cedar, Amber, and Woods.

3. Unforgivable Woman by Sean Combs – I have a bottle of Unforgivable Woman bubble bath. I use it all the time and I really like it. The list of fragrance notes is crazy-long, with a touch of fruit, flower, and oriental. Definitely not boring and not overly sweet.

4. I Am King by Sean Combs – I did not want to like fragrance for men, because I’m not a Sean Combs fan, but it’s really very nice. I gave my sample to my daughter’s boyfriend. I remember it as having a fresh citrus smell. What stands out to me the most is the lime.

5. Fancy Love by Jessica Simpson – I reviewed this one a short time ago. It’s sweet, but not overly sweet. Again, the appeal, for me, lies in the warm base notes.

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Sean Combs’ first fragrance was a surprise hit for me when it launched. I hope that he replicates his success with this new perfume, Unforgivable Woman. My invite to the premiere must have gotten lost in the mail!

The House of Unforgivable was hopping last night (Wednesday, September 19th) as the stars turned out in droves to help celebrate Sean “Diddy” Combs’ Unforgivable Woman fragrance launch. Notable attendees included: Sean “Diddy” Combs, Jay-Z, Beyonce Knowles, Ashton Kutcher, Aretha Franklin, Eartha Kitt, Carol Alt, Harvey Weinstein, Zac Posen, Richie Rich of Heatherette, Sky Nellor, Dr. Lisa Airan, Leven Rambin of “All My Children,” DJ Clue, Quentin Richardson, Andre Harrell, Genevieve Jones, Fabian and Martina Basabe, Bob Colacello, Irina Pantaeva, Adrienne Bailon, Carlos Mota, Allison Sarofim, Richie Akiva, Robert Verdi and more.

The sexy and provocative party took place at “The House of Unforgivable,” a private townhouse in Manhattan’s Upper East Side, tricked out with gorgeous models outfitted in Kiki de Montparnasse lingerie, lavish décor and entertainment to seduce all of your senses.

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Eartha Kitt, Beyonce, and Aretha Franklin help launch Diddy’s new fragrance!