Coco Chanel once said: "A woman without perfume has no future." A well-chosen perfume flatters a woman's style and usually plays one of the key roles in her personality." That is why many people, especially women, are careful when choosing the right perfume. What kind of perfume did or do the most legendary women of all time wear? Which of these perfumes can you buy today?
To which perfumes are and do famous women swear by it?
Princess Diana
Princess Diana did walked to the altar with perfume Quelques Fleurs by Houbigant Paris. First produced in 1913, this floral perfume features notes of citrus, jasmine, Spanish elder and cloves. Quelques Fleurs was also the first perfume to contain several fragrances.
He has been for the past few years Diana's favorite perfume Hermès' 24 Faubourg, made in 1995. Both perfumes are still in production, a newer version of the Quelques Fleurs perfume was made 2017, and the classic version of the 24 Faubourg perfume is still popular today.
Marilyn Monroe
When Marilyn Monroe was asked what she wears to bed, she replied with the now famous phrase: “Chanel No. 5, of course.” This perfume was one of her favorites and is often associated with Marilyn.
In 2002, it was revealed that during the filming of the film Some of the Hot Marilyns, she got a pafum in her apartment in Beverly Hills Rose Geranium, which was produced by Floris at the time. There is also bill, which confirms this. This perfume is no longer produced, but you can find bath essential oils with this scent. Chanel № 5 has several newer versions to date, the last one was created in 2015.
Audrey Hepburn
Audrey was the fashion designer's muse Hubert de Givenchy. So it's no surprise that she preferred Givenchy perfumes. L'Interdit perfume was in 1957 made especially for Audrey. The name of the perfume means "forbidden" in French. The composition of the perfume contains spices, citrus notes, peaches and strawberries, while the heart notes are iris, violet, narcissus, fragrant cangan, lily of the valley and rose.
Although Audrey asked that the perfume not be made available to the public, people were able to buy it 3 years after its first production. The fragrance instantly achieved cult status as all women wanted to smell like Audrey Hepburn.
You also have that option. The perfume was re-released in 2003 and 2007. Unfortunately, the perfume is no longer available in the original bottle. Today it is much simpler - just a rectangular bottle with the Givenchy logo.
Elizabeth Taylor
Almost every celebrity has their own perfume line these days, but it was Elizabeth Taylor who started the trend. Her brand has created quite a few successful perfumes, among them Black Pearls, Passion, Forever Elizabeth, White Diamonds etc. And the actress herself chose the White Diamonds perfume.
She also liked the perfume Bal a Versailles Jean Desprez, created in 1962. It is an oriental fragrance that has as many as 300 ingredients, and the main notes are sandalwood, patchouli, fragrant cangana, orange blossom and vanilla.
White Diamonds is a cult perfume that you can still buy today. Bal a Versailles Jean Desprez is a rarity today: the perfume is no longer produced, but enthusiasts still find it and try to buy it.
Grace Kelly
Grace Kelly was a true lover of perfume Fleurissimo by the British perfume house Creed. The perfume was specially commissioned for Grace's wedding and complemented the bride's bouquet. It is a floral fragrance that contains notes of bergamot, Bulgarian rose, lily and Florentine iris. Creed still produces the legendary fragrance in the classic version.
Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge
Kate Middleton's favorite perfume brand is Illuminum. It is a British elite brand founded in 2007. Kate chose a perfume for her wedding day with Prince William White Gardenia Petals. This one opens with notes of lily and bergamot, and the heart notes are gardenia, fragrant cananga and jasmine. The perfume is available in niche perfumeries.
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex
Meghan really loves perfume. Among other things, it is even admitted, to return if he leaves the house without perfume. As you might expect for a member of the British royal house, Meghan prefers British perfumes. Her two favorites are Wild Bluebell and Wood Sage & Sea Salt from niche brand Jo Malone. The first is floral with notes of iris and rosehip, while the second is more woody and aquatic. But both seem quite natural and fresh.
There is a perfume house behind the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Floris London, the main perfume supplier to the British royal family, created an exclusive perfume. It is a unisex perfume with aquatic and citrus notes.
Meghan's bridal perfume from Floris London has become part of a private collection and is therefore not available to the public. Jo Malone perfumes are of course available to the public.
Penelope Cruz
Penélope became the new face of the legendary Lancôme perfume Trésor. V the interview she said that since her 13th birthday, when her parents gave her Trésor perfume, she never leaves home without a few drops of this perfume. It is a floral perfume with notes of pineapple, peach, iris and rose. In addition to the classic version, Lancôme also creates new versions of perfumes.
Nicole Kidman
Nicole is in the interviews she said, that she loves to create her own unique scents, which she achieves by mixing different essential oils. Her favorite perfume is Angel by Thierry Mugler. It is a sweet perfume with notes of bergamot, tropical fruits, vanilla, caramel and patchouli.
The first Angel was produced in 1992. The perfume is still being produced.
Cameron Diaz
Positive Cameron really lives up to her favorite perfume, which is called Happy. It has been produced since 1997 and is considered one of the most successful perfumes Clinique. It is a fruity-floral fragrance with notes of apple, plum and a touch of bergamot. Heart notes are freesia, rose, lily of the valley and orchid.
This perfume is very popular and of course available in perfumeries.
Madonna
Madonna is a real fan of perfumes. It's one of her favorites Dior Hypnotic Poison. The fragrance has notes of apricot, plum and coconut. Heart notes are jasmine, lily of the valley, rose, sandalwood and vanilla.
Hypnotis Poison was first produced in 1998 and this year marks 20 years. The perfume bottle resembles an apple, which is associated with the forbidden fruit in the Garden of Eden. The aroma of the perfume lives up to its name: the French poet Paul Valéry once said: "Perfume is poison for the heart."
Hypnotic Poison is easy to buy in perfumery and a newer version was produced 4 years ago.
Vivien Leigh
Joy by Jean Patou was Vivien Leigh's favorite perfume. It was created in 1930 and became available to the public during the great economic crisis of the late 1930s. The name of the perfume and its aroma were a contrast to the gloomy financial situation in the United States, so it became a symbol of hope. The floral fragrance had notes of Bulgarian and May rose and jasmine. Decades later, the style icon also named Joy perfume as her favorite Jacqueline Kennedy.
Today, this legendary perfume is no longer available. However, true enthusiasts still try to find the perfume and add it to their collection.
