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What Fragrance Are You Wearing?

May 1st, 2010 by Karen 87 Comments

I’m going with Balenciaga Paris today, a light floral with notes of violet and pepper (not like bell peppers or jalapeños, LOL!). It smells very feminine and sophisticated to me without crossing over into stuffy-ville…

How about you? Are you wearing a fragrance today?

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

What Fragrance Are You Wearing? / Originally published May 1st, 2010

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  1. Jessica says

    May 1st, 2010 at 7:03 am

    Juicy Couture’s Viva La Juicy!

    Its my go-to fragrance!

    Reply
    • Karen says

      May 1st, 2010 at 11:03 am

      Hi Jessica,

      Hope you’re having a great weekend!

      Reply
      • Jessica says

        May 1st, 2010 at 6:34 pm

        You know it!
        Hulu has posted every singe episode of Lost to date.
        Its going to be a sleepless weekend.

        Reply
  2. Haley says

    May 1st, 2010 at 7:08 am

    Chanel Chance.. Got it for my birthday, and its just such a lovely scent. I feel luxurious whenever I wear it, and its’ afternotes smell so nice!

    Reply
    • Karen says

      May 1st, 2010 at 11:03 am

      Hi Haley,

      Have you smelled the Eau Fraiche version? It’s great.

      Reply
  3. Ida says

    May 1st, 2010 at 7:17 am

    Prada infusion d’Iris I like it very much!

    Reply
    • Karen says

      May 1st, 2010 at 11:03 am

      I just started getting into Prada scents. I’ve got to give that one a sniff!

      Reply
  4. Erin says

    May 1st, 2010 at 7:22 am

    Right now I’m sporting “Eau de Have Yet To Shower”. But later I’ll spritz on some Narciso Rodriguez For Her LOL.
    .-= Erin’s last blog post… Non-Polish: tokidoki at Sephora!!! =-.

    Reply
    • Karen says

      May 1st, 2010 at 11:02 am

      Ha ha, I know that scent all too well!

      Reply
  5. Jenna says

    May 1st, 2010 at 7:27 am

    I almost never wear fragrance. I have a bottle of Chanel Chance I’ve had for eons that’s almost empty though, somehow.

    Reply
    • Katie says

      May 1st, 2010 at 8:02 am

      Chanel Chance is my favorite!
      .-= Katie’s last blog post… I have really long hair. =-.

      Reply
    • Karen says

      May 1st, 2010 at 11:02 am

      Love that scent too!

      Reply
  6. Katie says

    May 1st, 2010 at 8:04 am

    I am wearing Kai Body Glow. It’s definitely my spring scent.
    .-= Katie’s last blog post… I have really long hair. =-.

    Reply
    • Karen says

      May 1st, 2010 at 11:01 am

      Hi Katie,

      Hope you’re having a nice Saturday!

      Reply
  7. Hedy says

    May 1st, 2010 at 8:09 am

    I’m wearing Pink Sugar today.
    .-= Hedy’s last blog post… Free Comic Book Day is May 1, 2010 =-.

    Reply
    • Karen says

      May 1st, 2010 at 11:01 am

      Hi Hedy,

      Sounds yummy! Happy Saturday. 🙂

      Reply
  8. Genesis C says

    May 1st, 2010 at 8:36 am

    Hey Karen!
    Today I am wearing Guess Gold. It smells sooo nice and it kinda reminds me of Chanel Chance (which is another fav. of mine :P)

    Happy Saturday!

    Reply
    • Karen says

      May 1st, 2010 at 8:55 am

      Hi Genesis C,

      Have you had the chance (ha) to sniff Chanel Eau Fraiche? It’s a lighter interpretation of Chance.

      Reply
      • Genesis C says

        May 1st, 2010 at 1:55 pm

        Hey!
        Yes I have! I’ve only smelled it in magazine’s (I think Vogue and/or Harper’s Bazaar) but I lovee it as well! It’s lighter and a little more flowery. Chanel Chance still has my <3 though 😛
        .-= Genesis C's last blog post… GenCuesta: Can you keep up? =-.

        Reply
  9. electra says

    May 1st, 2010 at 8:36 am

    prada milano, it’s just perfect!

    Reply
    • Karen says

      May 1st, 2010 at 8:54 am

      Hi Electra,

      I haven’t sniffed that one yet. What does it smell like?

      Reply
  10. KarenF says

    May 1st, 2010 at 8:44 am

    Estee Lauder Bronze Goddess – I’m on my second bottle!

    Reply
    • Karen says

      May 1st, 2010 at 8:53 am

      Hi Karen F.,

      LOVE EL’s Bronze Goddess. I’m about halfway done with the dry oil spray. 🙂

      Have you smelled Bobbi Brown’s Beach? It’s got a similar beachy vibe.

      Reply
  11. Karen B says

    May 1st, 2010 at 8:48 am

    A tiny bit of Givenchy’s Very Irrisistible combined with my go-to Coco Mademoiselle. It is my signature scent after all 🙂
    .-= Karen B’s last blog post… LuShae Jewelry =-.

    Reply
    • Karen says

      May 1st, 2010 at 8:52 am

      Hi Karen B,

      You can never go wrong with either of those scents. 🙂 How’s your weekend going so far?

      Reply
  12. Glosslizard says

    May 1st, 2010 at 8:56 am

    Nothing yet, but I’m leaning toward DKNY Fresh Blossom later, or maybe Tiffany Sheer, a nice sparkly floral! I loved Balenciaga’s opening notes, but the dry-down was not my favorite! Maybe I’ll try it again!

    P.S. I picked up one of the Royal Apothic rollerballs in Violet Pastille, it’s so wonderful, it smells just like the candy and layers beautifully!

    P.P.S. Have you sniffed Prada’s Infusion de Tubereuse yet? It’s lovely!

    Reply
    • Karen says

      May 1st, 2010 at 9:00 am

      Hi Glosslizard,

      Happy Saturday! I haven’t had a chance to sniff Tiffany Sheer, but it sounds very pretty. Glad to hear that you picked up one of the Royal Apothic rollerballs. The Green Tea scent is now one of my staples.

      Oh, and yes, I sniffed Tubereuse. It’s a really unusual take on rose, right?

      Anywho, what are ya up to today?

      Reply
      • Glosslizard says

        May 1st, 2010 at 9:04 am

        Ooh, I’m going to check out Green Tea next!

        Today is a lazy Saturday, no plans and taking it easy since I had one of those annoying little spring colds this week! Looking forward to using my birthday present from hubby soon… a Bliss-certificate! Woot!

        Reply
        • Karen says

          May 1st, 2010 at 11:00 am

          Happy Birthday!! 😀

          Oooh, what treatment are you thinking of doing? I’ve tried the Deep Sea Detox and really enjoyed it. I’ve also heard that the Head Over Peels Scrub + Rub is great.

          Reply
          • Glosslizard says

            May 1st, 2010 at 1:48 pm

            Thanks! 🙂

            I think I’m going with the herbie facial! They wrap you in a full body wrap (similar to the detox wrap) and then, while you’re all warm and cozy, give you a full facial! Bliss indeed! I had this a couple of years ago and it was one of the most relaxing experiences of my life!

          • Karen says

            May 1st, 2010 at 2:38 pm

            That sounds divine… I bet it smells yummy, too!

  13. Lynn says

    May 1st, 2010 at 9:09 am

    Marc Jacobs Daisy…it just smells so pretty. *happy sigh*

    Reply
    • Karen says

      May 1st, 2010 at 10:57 am

      Hi Lynn,

      I just started wearing that scent. It’s lovely for spring.

      Reply
  14. Nathalie says

    May 1st, 2010 at 9:20 am

    D&G Light blue my fav 🙂

    Reply
    • Karen says

      May 1st, 2010 at 10:56 am

      Hi Nathalie,

      I wore that scent on my wedding day. 🙂

      Reply
  15. Alison says

    May 1st, 2010 at 9:22 am

    Today I’m wearing one of my all time faves Coco Mademoiselle. I love it, I also treated myself to the luxurious body cream in the sqaure glass pot. I feel like a princess when I use it!

    Reply
    • Karen says

      May 1st, 2010 at 10:56 am

      Ooh, have you tried Chanel’s bodywashes or soaps? They’re very luxurious.

      Reply
      • Alison says

        May 1st, 2010 at 11:51 am

        I haven’t yet but I will do! I just love Chanel, I always feel a million bucks when I wear it. That includes make-up and nail polish too!

        Reply
      • Karen says

        May 1st, 2010 at 2:39 pm

        Me too. I love it ’cause it’s a little bit of everyday luxury. 🙂

        Reply
  16. Princesa Livia says

    May 1st, 2010 at 9:24 am

    Miss Dior Cherie~! My favourite xx
    .-= Princesa Livia’s last blog post… Accessorize Haul, Trip to Borough Market, Look, and Outfit of the Day!! =-.

    Reply
    • Karen says

      May 1st, 2010 at 10:30 am

      Hi Pricesa Livia,

      That’s such a feminine scent! Love it.

      Reply
      • Princesa Livia says

        May 2nd, 2010 at 9:21 am

        You’re right, its very feminine! And I’m really girly, so it suits me haha x
        .-= Princesa Livia’s last blog post… Accessorize Haul, Trip to Borough Market, Look, and Outfit of the Day!! =-.

        Reply
  17. Liza says

    May 1st, 2010 at 9:25 am

    Oooh, perfume talk. I’m wearing Comme des Garçons Rhubarb, which is pretty tart at first but has a sweet drydown. Good on a hot day in Philly.

    Reply
    • Karen says

      May 1st, 2010 at 10:30 am

      Hi Liza,

      Ya know, I can’t say that I’ve smelled that one. Does it smell like an actual rhubarb?

      Reply
      • Liza says

        May 1st, 2010 at 1:46 pm

        Yeah, and if you like green scents, you might enjoy it. I think you can get a little vial through luckyscent.com. I know you’re a Chanel perfume fan — have you ever smelled Cristalle? Rhubarb isn’t exactly similar but they both have a fresh vibe.

        Reply
      • Karen says

        May 1st, 2010 at 2:40 pm

        OH yeah! Cristalle was my JAM circa 2001-2002. I’d probably love it. Thanks for the link… I’ll see if I can order a sample. 🙂

        Reply
  18. chibu74 says

    May 1st, 2010 at 9:34 am

    Euphoria by CK……..loves it

    Reply
    • Karen says

      May 1st, 2010 at 10:29 am

      Hi Chibu74,

      Hope you’re enjoying your Saturday. 🙂

      Reply
  19. Tracy S. says

    May 1st, 2010 at 9:39 am

    Victor & Rolf Flower Bomb EDT. I love it!
    .-= Tracy S.’s last blog post… My First Chanel Lipstick! =-.

    Reply
  20. Kelly says

    May 1st, 2010 at 9:45 am

    I’m wearing nothing as of right this moment, but I just got Michael Kors Very Hollywood from Sephora and I am totally in love with it.

    It reminds me so much of something from my childhood, but I can’t place my finger on it!
    .-= Kelly’s last blog post… Feline Trifecta =-.

    Reply
    • Karen says

      May 1st, 2010 at 10:28 am

      I really like the packaging of that bottle. It’s very glam! If you like that scent you might like Kim Kadash’s scent. They share a lot of the same notes.

      Reply
  21. Sug says

    May 1st, 2010 at 10:14 am

    L’Imperatrice by D&G. Loves it!

    Reply
    • Karen says

      May 1st, 2010 at 10:27 am

      Hi Sug,

      D&G makes some fantastic scents. Rose The One and D&G Light Blue are two of my summertime staples.

      Reply
  22. Jordyn says

    May 1st, 2010 at 10:17 am

    burberry summer for this hot day!

    Reply
    • Karen says

      May 1st, 2010 at 10:26 am

      Hi Jordyn,

      Enjoy your weekend!

      Reply
  23. Toni says

    May 1st, 2010 at 10:55 am

    Just my Ivory soap smell! Fragrances give me headaches, but I can sometimes tolerate bath products if they aren’t too strong and if they are food scents.

    Reply
    • Karen says

      May 1st, 2010 at 2:42 pm

      Ivory soap is an oldie but goodie. It reminds me of childhood because we always had a bar in the tub. 🙂

      Hope you’re having a nice weekend so far! Are you doing anything fun?

      Reply
  24. chrissy says

    May 1st, 2010 at 11:19 am

    I’m wearing D&G 3 Limperatrice…its so pleasant I love it

    Reply
    • Karen says

      May 1st, 2010 at 2:42 pm

      Love that one too!

      Happy Saturday!

      Reply
  25. amy says

    May 1st, 2010 at 11:32 am

    I think I will wear Angel Sunesscence Bleu Lagon today.
    .-= amy’s last blog post… LOTD Chanel Rouge Allure Laque in 78 Phoenix =-.

    Reply
    • Karen says

      May 1st, 2010 at 2:43 pm

      Hi Amy,

      Don’t think I’ve ever sniffed that yet… sounds perfect for summer!

      Reply
  26. Lisa S. says

    May 1st, 2010 at 12:34 pm

    Hanae Mori Butterfly

    Reply
    • Karen says

      May 1st, 2010 at 2:44 pm

      Hi Lisa S,

      That’s a pretty scent. Have you seen the Hanae Mori Butterfly ring? It’s so cute!

      Reply
      • Lisa S. says

        May 2nd, 2010 at 9:39 am

        Yes I have and I’m thinking very seriously about getting it!

        Reply
  27. makeupalumni says

    May 1st, 2010 at 12:34 pm

    Dior Hypnotic Poison – I love this scent sooo much! I get really excited when I smell it (: I had it now for a really long time and it brings back wonderful memories to me (: <3

    Reply
  28. Patty says

    May 1st, 2010 at 2:03 pm

    Jo Malone Ginger & Nutmeg!

    Reply
    • Karen says

      May 1st, 2010 at 2:44 pm

      Hi Patty,

      Sounds delish. 🙂 Hope you’re having a great weekend.

      Reply
  29. Emily says

    May 1st, 2010 at 2:42 pm

    Pink by Victoria’s Secret; my favorite!

    Reply
  30. LM says

    May 1st, 2010 at 2:51 pm

    Chloe… got it for my birthday. Love it!

    Reply
  31. Stacy Z says

    May 1st, 2010 at 3:30 pm

    Currently Philosophy’s Unconditional Love. Yesterday I was wearing Hanae Mori’s Butterfly. I like light, pretty scents. 🙂

    Reply
  32. Nina says

    May 1st, 2010 at 3:56 pm

    Elizabeth Arden Green Tea. I finally finished my huge bottle of D&G Light Blue. I am alternating it with CLEAN Provence.

    For going to bed, its Bath & Body Works Brown Sugar Vanilla. Lovelovelove. Been using it for years!

    Reply
  33. unetasse says

    May 1st, 2010 at 3:56 pm

    Lancome Miracle 🙂
    .-= unetasse’s last blog post… A fantastic deal from Wahanda =-.

    Reply
  34. Nancy says

    May 1st, 2010 at 4:07 pm

    my current “signature” fragrance is couture couture by juicy couture.

    Reply
  35. Marian says

    May 1st, 2010 at 4:21 pm

    I’m wearing Gap Grass

    Reply
  36. Cui-Lyn says

    May 1st, 2010 at 6:34 pm

    Last weekend I bought a new bottle of Dawn by Sarah Jessica Parker. Very fresh smelling, not so keen on the other two scents in the Dawn to Dusk trio, though.
    Loving Dawn, I’ve gotten quite a few compliments on it already!

    Reply
  37. Claudia says

    May 1st, 2010 at 6:47 pm

    I’m wearing Essence by Narciso Rodriguez. So lovely!

    Reply
  38. Marissa says

    May 1st, 2010 at 8:27 pm

    Chanel Chacne Eau Tendre. Smells soooo good, but wish it lasted longer!
    .-= Marissa’s last blog post… MAC Shy Shine & An Introduction to MAC Korea’s Back 2 Mac Program =-.

    Reply
  39. Melissa says

    May 1st, 2010 at 8:38 pm

    Flowerbomb. I can’t resist any perfume that has that name and comes in a little glass hand grenade.

    Reply
  40. Nadia says

    May 1st, 2010 at 9:35 pm

    Escada Desire Me, it is flirty.. ♥♥♥

    Reply
  41. Rica says

    May 1st, 2010 at 11:58 pm

    I love the new Balenciaga fragrance, it’s so pretty. But $100 a bottle is a bit too much… sigh…

    Anyway, my current fragrance would be Anna Sui Secret Wish Magic Romance. That’s because I have a big bottle of it. But it’s a pretty sweet and girly scent, which I love. Too bad it fades away quite fast. I guess I can put some Vaseline on my neck and wrist to preserve the scent.

    Anyway, happy weekend!

    x
    Rica
    .-= Rica’s last blog post… It’s the time of the month… April Favourites =-.

    Reply
  42. Andrea says

    May 2nd, 2010 at 12:18 am

    Today I wore the original Juicy Couture fragrance! Right now it’s my everyday 🙂

    Reply
  43. mill says

    May 2nd, 2010 at 12:29 am

    Harajuku Lovers Lil Angel. it’s sheer, and smells like summer berries and icecream to me.

    Reply
  44. Annie says

    May 2nd, 2010 at 9:06 am

    Narcisco Rodriquez Essence is my new fav…so beautiful and delicious. Philosophy Amazing Grace is the one scent I’ve gone through multiple bottles…love it!

    Reply
  45. AO says

    May 2nd, 2010 at 9:19 am

    I just bought that Balanciaga yesterday from Neimans. Been using the samples and had to have it. I love it. 🙂

    Reply
  46. Scientific Housewife says

    May 2nd, 2010 at 10:55 am

    I don’t really change up fragrances (they can be expensive!) but my tried and true perfume is The One by D&G 🙂

    Reply
  47. Jen In VA says

    May 2nd, 2010 at 1:33 pm

    Burberry Summer…….picked it up the other day and it’s not overwhelming like the basic Burberry’s but still has the right amount of musk.

    Reply
  48. Sarah says

    May 2nd, 2010 at 5:56 pm

    Michael Kors Very Hollywood…..love it!

    Reply

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