A Guide to Celebrity Fragrances

Celebrity-endorsed fragrances are so 2004. Remember Paris Hilton and Britney Spears’ debut scents? (Both, surprisingly good…admit it, there’s still a bottle of Curious in your bathroom.)
Nearly every It girl had a fragrance, and, contrary to popular belief, this trend has not died down. We’re making a strong case for the perfumes brought to us by our favorite celebs, because imitation is the finest form of flattery. Not to mention, we’ve come across the newest edition of celeb-backed fragrances that are more than just a name slapped on a bottle.

KKW Fragrance ($35 – $60)

Kim Kardashian West graced us with not only one, but three gardenia-inspired fragrances (Kim’s favorite flower) just in time for the holidays, and they’ve already sold out! We’re keeping our eye, and shopping cart, on Crystal Gardenia Oud, with boasting notes of bergamot and lavender, it’s a luxe scent perfect for sexy winter nights. Kim tweeted that she’ll be restocking soon (fingers crossed!).

Elizabeth & James Nirvana French Grey ($85)

The Olsen Twins have always had a knack for fashion, and who knew their signature fragrance would be a hit too? If Nirvana Black was a little too masculine, Nirvana French Grey is here for the non-girly-girl who still wants a feminine fragrance, thanks to notes of lavender. The scent reminds us of winter in Paris. Très chic, indeed.

Jason Wu Eau De Parfum ($145)

Jason Wu may not be your typical celeb, but the highly-coveted designer’s debut fragrance embodies the “glamour and sophistication” of a Jason Wu woman. A true Wu fan (like Emily Ratajkowski and Jessica Alba) will appreciate the balance of shimmering florals and a peppery afterthought in this jasmine-heavy scent. Walk around clad in Jason Wu, without breaking the bank.

Victoria’s Secret Love Eau De Parfum ($56)

The lingerie wholesaler’s newest fragrance has the endorsement of literal angels, aka the Victoria’s Secret angels: Lily Aldridge and Lais Ribeiro, we’re looking at you! Forget the body sprays of your middle school days, the VS fragrances are much more grown up, and Love is what snuggling with bae smells like. Think: a bouquet of blushing blooms wrapped up in his favorite t-shirt. Cuffing season just got a whole lot steamier.

Scandalwood Eau De Parfum Dita Von Teese ($165)

When sandalwood, Bulgarian rose, and myrrh come together, we get the scent of Dita Von Teese. The woman exudes sexuality and Scandalwood is an erotic fragrance, to say the least. If flirty florals aren’t your thing, sandalwood and white musk please the senses, creating an androgynous scent perfect for you and your boo (yeah, it’s unisex, too).