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Why Oud Is the Ultimate Holiday Scent

Experts break down one of the richest and most intense fragrance notes.

When you want a deep, luxurious fragrance experience, you turn to an oud. But this intoxicating wood scent is more than just a lovely aroma — it’s a cultural staple for many. 

“I always say that in perfumery, complex scents have a complex story,” says Givaudan perfumer Rodrigo Flores-Roux. “Perfumery is a lot of nuance about cultural reference, and oud is basically a scent of culture.”

Steeped in history, oud has existed for centuries and has been a mainstay in Asian and Middle Eastern markets. It’s used in perfumery, but it is also integrated into many spiritual practices such as burning incense. But the west is just catching on.

“Oud has been recognized in the western markets as a new warm and woody note that adds depth to a fragrance,” says Frank Voelkl, principal perfumer at fragrance company Firmenich. “[It] is so unique in its character and not as recognizable to all consumers that the use of it in formulations can provide an air of mystery to a fragrance making it intriguing and particularly attractive for consumers.”

So why is this rich wood note having such a renaissance as of late in the west? What makes it everyone’s go-to when the temperatures start to drop? And what is next for oud in 2023 and beyond? To see what exactly makes this fragrance note so special, both Flores-Roux and Voelkl break down what it is, how it’s harvested, and where oud is going.

Oud is a rare — and expensive — fragrance note 

Oud is a raw material. According to Voelkl, it is a “prized ingredient” that is extracted from one of the rarest and most expensive woods: the Agar (Aquilaria) tree. A rich and warm wood note, he says it is the epitome of luxury and extremely coveted.

“Oud is a note that adds a unique woody warmth to a fragrance with a slight leathery and animalic aspect,” he says. “When featured in a fragrance can add significant depth and sensuality.”

To harvest oud is a complicated and long process 

The main reason why it's expensive is because of the complicated way it's harvested. Flores-Roux explains that when an Agar tree gets sick, which is usually caused by fungi in the inner part of its trunk, it begins to release a very rich and strong smelling essence. You then strip and distill the infected bark after it has fallen and that becomes the oud oil.

“I like to compare it to when a very small [particle] gets inside an oyster, which has a very soft body, and then the oyster produces material in order to cover the grain of sand and that produces a pearl. It’s like a secretion is happening in order to protect the body [of the oyster] from something harmful. This is more or less the same principle with the essential oil of oud,” he says. “Oud is basically an oily medium that lubricates and protects the sickened tissue of the tree.” 

The process is a long one. For a tree to be considered a true Agar trea, Voelkl says it needs to be at least 25-years-old. Plus, Flores-Roux adds that the tree must be infected to produce oud. A perfectly healthy and young Aquilaria tree, he says, will not have the scent present. 

It’s the quintessential winter fragrance — but only in the west. 

At least in western consciousness, ouds make for the go-to fragrance for many during the colder months. “Oud notes add depth to the back of a fragrance and it is one of the most long-lasting ingredients we use in our palette, so it really increases longevity when worn, “ says Voelkl. “That said, I believe that in western markets, the long-lasting warm feeling it evokes makes it an attractive scent for consumers to wear in colder weather; feeling warm on the skin is the kind of comfort we all seek during the holiday season.”

"Because it's darker, heavier, warmer, a little bit sweeter, a little bit more ominous, [and] more nocturnal, if you will, those things connect more to the weather that is colder," adds Flores-Roux.

But in other parts of the world, an oud is popular for different reasons. Voelkl notes that ouds are huge in the Middle East, where the weather is very warm. Here, people turn to ouds for intensity and sensuality. That said, Flores-Roux recommends using fragrances whenever you want to rather than sticking to traditional pairings, such as warm woods for fall and citrus florals for spring. “I love breaking the [seasonal fragrance] rule,” he says. “I recommend [breaking] it.”

The future of oud is all about evolution. 

What will become of traditional oud is a bit uncertain. Voelkl explains that the low yield of oud through the traditional extraction process has caused some to begin provoking infection onto the trees so that they can be cut and distilled for oud oil. This has all led to the Agar trees becoming incredibly scarce and raising the price of production. 

But that doesn’t mean that traditional oud is going away completely; there are ways to harvest the natural oud in a more sustainable way. Voelkl says that Firmenich is working to sustainably extract oud oil without destroying trees. “This incredible family business [that Firmenich has partnered with] manages over 600,000 Aquilaria trees (hundreds of which are over 80-years-old), along with planting a significant number of trees ranging from five to 50-years-old.” 

“The perfume industry has actually achieved, quite well, [a way] to cultivate the tree and then, through a very complicated process, inoculate the fungic tissue (the infection agent) in order to infect the tree and [have] the tree produce the scar tissue that will exude the essential oil,” Flores-Roux adds. He also says that they are constantly growing new trees.

There are even ways to replicate the scent or expand on the original wild ingredient to give consumers many different interpretations of it. He points to 1970s men’s fragrance Yagatan by Caron as the first entry of an oud impression. “[Caron] made a very interesting composition that is very wooly and sensual; it’s a little bit enamelic and a little bit leathery,” he says. “It had also kind of a texture of raw wool.” Made with notes of pine, lavender, patchouli, incense, and musk, Yagatan, he says, has been considered very similar to oud by Middle Eastern clientele. (Though, whether Caron intended Yagatan to be an oud dupe or not is unknown). 

Flores-Roux also calls out Tom Ford’s first fragrance for Yves Saint Laurent, M7, as the western’s market first real introduction to oud as a scent. Though it doesn’t contain the essential oil of oud, Flores-Roux says that this oud-inspired fragrance helped opened up oud as the fragrance category that we know today. 

“Oud has become a category of perfume that replicates a very specific mixture that is Middle-Eastern driven, but still universal,” he says. “These elements [to what makes a modern interpretation of an oud fragrance today] are very rich, with notes of amber and patchouli and in many cases, accompanied with top notes of rose and spices (in particular saffron). That’s more or less now what the oud category has become and is.” 

Fragrance in general is always evolving. And while oud has been the main focus in ingredient lists since its inception, Flores-Roux says that the possibilities of how to incorporate it in the background while another note takes center stage is something that has yet to be explored. He personally would be interested in seeing oud as a supporting note to an unconventional match that he hasn’t seen paired with oud before, such as citrus and marine. 

But regardless of where fragrance trends will go, this rich ingredient is most likely going to be a mainstay in perfumes to come.

After all, “Oud is here to stay,” he says.

Our Favorite Oud Fragrances

ALTAIA Any Day Now Eau de Parfum

This woody floral contains a touch of oud and patchouli mixed with warm sandalwood, amber, Damascus rose for a sweet spicy scent perfect for cozy weather.

Photo by David Castillo (@davidcastillofotografo)

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Gift Idea: ‘Any Day Now’ Eau de Parfum

I just received a wonderful Eau de Parfum called, Any Day Now from ALTAIA, the fragrance house named for A Long Time Ago In Argentina. If you know me, then you know I love different fragrances. It's always great to be introduced to new ones on the market and I think I have a keeper with this one! My poor perfume tray is getting filled up so fast but I definitely have to make room for this new beauty! Loving the bottle design and how pretty it looks on on my tray.

Altaia did a great job with the look of it, its very chic and luxurious. As far as the smell, it’s very grown and sexy and puts me in the mind of taking a road trip some place warm with an ocean nearby. You grab your bag to refresh and spray just a dab, because that’s exactly how much you will need too because it’s very vibrant! This perfume will grab the attention of anyone going by lol. It’s beautiful sensuality could not be more welcome at this time of year, safe bet it will warrant a kiss under the mistletoe. Great gift idea for the holidays. See more inside and where to find…..

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12 Perfumes to Inspire Your Next Vacation

Cocktails Overlooking Positano

The sweet mix of blackcurrant, cane sugar, osmanthus, and saffron in Eau d’Italie Mystic Sunset conjure an aperol spitz on the balcony of Positano’s grand hotel Le Sirenuse.

Photo by David Castillo (@davidcastillofotografo)

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Things We Love For The Holidays

Child Perfume Scented Candle

Long-established celeb following who love its fresh white florals and inviting beachy vibe. First Californian-curated fragrance now a cult classic scent.

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THE ITALY ISSUE

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Best Fragrance: Le Sirenuse Hotel Eau d'Italie Mystic Sunset

"I'm always on a mission to expand my perfume collection, so I could not pass up the opportunity to test the new Eau d'Italie Mystic Sunset fragrance by the celebrity-loved Le Sirenuse Hotel. With notes of saffron, cedar wood, cassis, and jasmine, I was immediately impressed by how it smelt so warm and mature, yet stayed light and fresh. I can see how it was inspired by the hotel itself. Over the past few weeks of wearing it, the perfume has truly earned its rightful spot into my small but mighty perfume rotation."

— Allison Ingrum, Editorial Operations Manager

Photo by David Castillo (@davidcastillofotografo)

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ALTAIA Atacama Eau de Parfum

A scent as precious and rare from where it originates, Atacama is an arid desert located on the border of Argentina and Chile which seldom sees any rain but when a few drops fall, the desert floor is filled with flowers. A beautiful metaphor for love patiently awaiting the kiss that kindles it and created by Italian perfume house ALTAIA.

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Eau d'Italie Mystic Sunset Eau de Parfum Spray

Ease into the change of seasons with some of our favorite beauty picks of autumn- from sensuous fragrances, body loving cleansers, and deeply hued makeup. Feel the warm embrace of a summer sunset in Positano with Mystic Sunset Eau de Parfum from Eau d’Italie created by the legendary Le Sirenuse in Positano.

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Gift Idea: Child Perfume Candle

For everyone who’s ever put California Dreamin’ at the top of their playlist – for those who crave the beachy vibe of the California lifestyle – for the person who wants to play among the dunes, feel the surf between their toes, inhale the natural, heady scent of pure white flowers, just feel beautifully at ease in their own skin…there is child perfume now in a candle, new for Holiday.  $65/ 8oz.

What is it about Child Perfume that has celebrities like Jen Aniston, Hilary Duff, Jennie Garth, and so many more (Sigourney Weaver, Christina Applegate, Denise Richards, among others) gravitating to it…the allure of white florals – tuberose, magnolia, and orange blossom? The fragrance that comes across like a natural enhancement of your own scent vs. a perfume?

I have this candle and it smells divine!! I burned it last night after a shower to unwind and boy did it smell up the room, I highly suggest trying it out and it would be such a great gift idea!

child is rich and intoxicating, some call it mesmerizing yet its beauty is understated, it’s a close-to-the-skin scent that’s feminine and sensual. Just ask John Mayer – he recognizes it the moment a woman walks into the room…

The sheer, simple prettiness of the scent that brings everyone around you into a sunny, joyful state – that naturally lingers…the original oil roll-on lasts and lasts…

THE NOTES…THE HARMONY THAT IS child perfume

Inviting you to let the bright citrus notes at the top draw you into child’s powdery blend of lilac, magnolia, and vanilla then ease gracefully into a heart of jasmine, tuberose, and violet before your fragrant dream finishes with lasting notes of musk, mimosa, rose and soft woods.

Considered “a secret handshake” among fragrance lovers, child is distinctive and recognizable. It’s intoxicating, a sensual, feminine scent that’s uniquely memorable. Let summer’s warmth lead you into winter with the new child candle.

Photo by Child Perfume

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ALTAIA Atacama

The newest fragrance from ALTAIA is a beauty. I’ve been wearing it almost every day for a couple weeks and with my fragrance collection that’s saying something. I don’t wear the same one over again too often.

Atacama celebrates the line’s South American heritage and was inspired by the the Atacama desert. It’s the highest desert on earth and also the driest (parts are covered with dried salt) but also one that with a little rain brings out the blooms of pink mallow flowers throughout....

The scent is not exactly desert like but it is dry. Also creamy and beachy with a suntan lotion feel but nothing too overt, nothing that screams sunscreen. More like the coziest sunbaked beach day with the salty breeze, fragrant flowers nearby and damp driftwood. A lush jasmine, freesia, clary sage and tonka are the main notes here along with cashmere woods. The jasmine combined with the sage, a note I tend to love and then the tonka makes it cozy and nuzzly as it dries down, with a hint of vanilla sweetness. I can’t stop sniffing myself when I wear this. Atacama has good lasting power, I get whiffs of it most of the day. The sillage is light to medium.

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Smelling Child Perfume

Cult-classic fragrance Child Perfume (Jennifer Aniston, Hilary Duff and Jennie Garth are among fans) is now available as a candle! Infuse the air with beautiful aromas of tuberose, jasmine, orange blossom and magnolia.

Glamour.com

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13 Fall Fragrances Made for Sweater Weather

Now that autumn has semi-officially arrived, perfume enthusiasts are excitedly swapping out their breezy summer scents for more foliage-friendly and moody fall fragrances. 

And we can't blame them. Any autumn lover knows there's practically no point in sipping a hot pumpkin spice latte wrapped in an oversized scarf unless you smell the part too. Crimson leaves just don't have the same effect unless your aroma matches the aesthetic. Why do you think Taylor Swift takes on new eras with her meticulously planned autumn releases (remember the red scarf?!), or Starbucks debuts a fall-friendly menu come September? Autumn is more than a season: It's a vibe. And fall fragrances are of the utmost importance when it comes to establishing and maintaining the autumnal aesthetic.

Whether you're a fellow fall fanatic, or simply looking to expand your aroma horizons, read on for 13 of Glamour editors' favorite fragrances for autumn.

Eau d'Italie Mystic Sunset Eau de Parfum Spray

I just started using Eau d'Italie's Le Sirenuse Positano Mystic Sunset fragrance and it immediately shot to the top of my list. If there was ever a mist that reminded me of the magic of Positano along the Amalfi Coast, this is it. With a base note of sugarcane and cedarwood, it's romantic and cozy, and exactly what I need until I can make my way back there.

—Jessica Radloff, Senior West Coast Editor

Photo by David Castillo (@davidcastillofotografo)

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Eau d'Italie Mystic Sunset Eau de Parfum Spray

“It has notes of cassis, saffron, and cedar for a fruity floral scent that is soothing, sweet, and light. It makes for the perfect end-of-summer fragrance.”

— Audrey Noble, beauty writer

Photo by David Castillo (@davidcastillofotografo)

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Eau d'Italie Mystic Sunset by Eau d'Italie

Italian Summers and La Dolce Vita, it's the stuff of movies and yes, perfume. Eau d'Italie takes us there with their beautiful creations and their newest scent Mystic Sunset, draws us into the warm evening near the Tyrrhenian Sea. 

Eau d'Italie is the fragrance line from the family behind the legendary Le Sirenuse Positano hotel in Italy and is exclusive to the fabulous, you want everything beauty retailer Beautyhabit. I remember Eau d'Italie well from years back when I went to NYC on sniffing excursions. It has been some time since I visited with the line and they recently revamped their look. 

Inspired by the setting sun over Positano's bay and created by perfumer Marie Salamagne, the heavy weighted glass bottle holds the scent of cassis (blackcurrant), osmanthus, cane sugar, saffron, jasmine and cedar. 

I am not always a fan of cassis, it depends. Here I really like it, as it's not too sweet or overdone. More the fresh fruit that's not overripe, maybe even a little tart. The cane sugar also doesn't make it too sweet but is just enough. The light florals are barely there and mix nicely while the saffron keeps it all a little dry. The cedar definitely shows up as it dries down but in no way overwhelms the rest of the scent.

Mystic Sunset is sunny, calm, easy to wear and subtly sultry. Not shy but not too bold it takes you away without leaving your yard. Can't get to Italy? Go there via scent.

Photo by David Castillo (@davidcastillofotografo)

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Eau d'Italie Mystic Sunset by Eau d'Italie

Mystic Sunset is new from Eau d'Italie (available @beautyhabit) the fragrance line from the family behind the legendary Le Sirenuse Positano hotel in Italy. I remember L'Eau D'Italie well from years back when I went to Lafco in NYC on sniffing excursions. It has been some time since I visited with the line and they now have a new look. 

Mystic Sunset is a beauty and reaffirms that I really like Italian perfume houses. The fragrance celebrates the setting sun over Positano's bay and the notes include cassis (blackcurrant), osmanthus, cane sugar, saffron, jasmine and cedar.

Now I am not often a fan of cassis, it depends. Here I really like it, it's not too sweet or overdone. More the fresh fruit that's not overipened, maybe a little tart. The cane sugar also doesn't make it too sweet but is just enough. The light florals are barely there and mix nicely while the saffron keeps it all a little dry.  The cedar definitely shows up as it dries down but in no way overwhelms the rest of the scent. 

Sunny, calm, easy to wear and subtly sultry, this takes you away without leaving your yard. Can't get to Italy? Go there via scent.

Photo by The Beauty Alchemist

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Mystic Sunset Eau de Parfum

The sun setting behind the cliffs of Positano has captivated and inspired people for centuries, from the ancient Romans to modern times. As the sun turns into a red disc before slipping away, it gives off mystical qualities, which was the inspiration for this lush modern gourmand. A blend of cassis, Osmanthus, jasmine, saffron, cane sugar and cedarwood creates a floral fruitiness.

Photo by David Castillo (@davidcastillofotografo)

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Eau d'Italie Eau de Parfum by Eau d'Italie: How to Make a Fragrance Memory of a Place You Love

New insights on how your brain connects a smell with a destination can help you get the most joy out of your next vacation—and your next scent purchase.

Experimental psychologist Pamela Dalton doesn’t remember the first time she smelled cilantro. If she had to associate the scent with something, or someplace, it would probably be the supermarket, where she sniffed it to confirm what it wasn’t: parsley. But that changed a few years ago when she was traveling through Vietnam. She was wandering around a night market around 2 a.m., and the air was redolent with the earthy, citrusy aroma of cilantro. She says the intensity was overwhelming. To this day, when she smells cilantro, she’s transported. “It all comes back to me, the experience of walking through that market, the chatter of the vendors—it’s like I’m there again.”

Dalton knows this experience is special because, as a researcher at the Monell Chemical Senses Center, in Philadelphia, it’s part of her job to study the relationship between scent and memory. She explains that her brain created a new association with an odor—something that doesn’t happen that often by adulthood, when many scents are familiar. “Familiar scents don’t become uniquely associated with new places unless there’s something emotional going on,” she explains. In Dalton’s case, the moment was emotional—she was on vacation experiencing the joy of discovery—but, she says, the herbal scent was also unfamiliar—sweeter and more perfumed than supermarket cilantro.

Scent memories—whether they’re linked to a location or not—tend to be more emotionally charged than memories triggered by sounds or visual cues. This is because the olfactory bulb in the brain that processes smells is directly connected to both the amygdala, the brain’s emotional center, and the hippocampus, which is responsible for encoding memories in the brain. In fact, last year, researchers (using advanced neuroimaging techniques) found that our olfactory system is more strongly connected to the hippocampus than our sensory systems for other senses like vision, touch, and hearing. In December, a different group of scientists, studying rats, discovered olfactory neurons that can encode spatial maps of different locations. “For some reason, evolution has granted our brains the ability to link an odor with a location,” says Dalton.

Scientists are just starting to understand the intersection of location and scent, but perfumers have been exploring these connections for years. There are entire fragrance collections, like Memo Paris and Gallivant, designed to evoke destinations through scent. And many of the best perfumes have the ability to transport: With its orange blossom and green cactus pepper notes, D.S. & Durga’s new scent Sweet Do Nothing bottles West Texas in the spring, while Aerin Mediterranean Honeysuckle Mimosa captures a summer day on the French Riviera.

And have you ever noticed how the aromas of certain hotels and resorts get lodged in your memory? That’s often intentional, says Dawn Goldworm, cofounder of the olfactive branding firm 12.29. “Smell is the most acute way for a brand to create a connection with a customer—and often that emotional, tangible connection translates into loyalty,” she says.

Le Sirenuse in Positano, Italy, was one of the first resorts with a signature fragrance, but Sebastián Alvarez Murena, whose wife’s family founded the hotel, says it wasn’t a branding exercise. They simply wanted to commemorate Le Sirenuse’s 50th anniversary, which had passed without fanfare (a party in the fall of 2001 was canceled because of 9/11). In the spring of 2002, Murena, his wife, Marina Sersale, and a few other family members were on the hotel’s terrace discussing ways to celebrate, when someone came up with the idea of doing a fragrance. Two years later, they released Eau d’Italie, which has notes of blackcurrant, magnolia, and bergamot—the legendary aroma of the Amalfi Coast. But the thing that makes it special is a unique accord reminiscent of the terrace where the project was conceived: “Argile,” says Murena, using the French word for clay. Throughout the hotel, there are terracotta tiles and vases, as well as amphorae; when the sun hits them in the summer, the air is perfumed with their sweet and dusty mineral scent. “I can’t explain why it’s so popular—I’m not a psychologist,” says Murena. “But people wear Eau d’Italie and it reminds them of Le Sirenuse, of Positano, of happy times.”

These days, resorts with signature scents are ubiquitous. The Sheraton Carlsbad Resort & Spa infuses its rooms with a blend of fig, bergamot, jasmine and freesia. The black-tea fragrance of Edition hotels is available in candle form and scents all their Le Labo toiletries.

Goldworm, who has developed fragrances for Thompson Hotels and Ritz-Carlton properties, says turning a location into a fragrance is an art, and she often relies on color to facilitate the journey. “If you ask someone to describe how a certain place smells, they usually don’t have the words,” she says. “But color helps to bridge the part of the brain that smells with the part of the brain that speaks.” Goldworm says that people all around the world tend to associate the same smells with the same colors, so when she begins a new project, that’s often where she starts.

“When I created a scent for the Montage resort in Cabo [San Lucas, Mexico], the team there wanted me to look at the local plants and flowers, but they also wanted me to watch the sunset,” she says. Hotel guests say the Pacific sunsets—fiery reds, intense oranges, soft yellows—are one of the best things about the location. The fragrance Goldworm designed plays off the colors of that ocean sky at dusk: “We used lemon-like bergamot and a juicy mandarin.”

Will lighting a candle or spraying a perfume replace a vacation? Of course not. But don’t underestimate smell’s ability to uplift, transport, and even orient you. Dalton says most people don’t recognize that power until it’s gone, as some Covid-19 patients understand firsthand. Those who experience anosmia, or loss of smell, report feeling disoriented and lost. They’re describing their emotional state, but perhaps the choice of words hints at something deeper.

Dalton interviewed a flight attendant years ago who’d been in a car accident and sustained a brain injury that caused anosmia. When she began traveling again for work, she often had trouble remembering where she was. “She almost didn’t know which city she was in because she didn’t have the smells—the scent of a metro or a market—to ground her,” says Dalton.

You can also pre-plan your scent memory: Next time you travel, pack a fragrance you haven’t worn before and use it throughout the trip. Then, reach for it in the future whenever you want to be reminded of your vacation. Or, whenever you find yourself somewhere new this summer, take a moment to stop and really smell the roses—or the market air, terracotta tiles, or salty sunset. You just may make a memory that lasts a lifetime.

Photo by David Castillo (@davidcastillofotografo)

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Homme Body Lotion by Ligne St. Barth - Don't Leave Home Without These Summer Beach Quintessentials

It is the most wonderful time of the year, right? Yes, we know that’s something you hear when the temperature drops and the Christmas tree goes up but the best time of the year for most of us is when the heat rises and the beaches are full. As you prepare to hit the oceanside and soak up some fun in the sun, there are a few items that you don’t want to go without this season. Check our list of beach essentials for the season.

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Child Perfume Roll on: 12 Best Luxe Fragrances That”ll Make You Feel Charismatic 

You need to ensure that you smell wonderful when stepping out of the house. It contributes to defining your personality and class. Add something mystical and magical to your life – it’s all about getting a new attitude today! 

Perfumes are a must for those who want to radiate a pleasant aura wherever they go. The endearing smell and long-lasting fragrance make you feel refreshed and uplift your mood. They give you a thrilling vibe and epitomize modernity. 

The avant-garde women’s beauty products and perfumes are celebrated for their sobriety and sophistication. It keeps you confident and fashionable. 

In this article, we have listed some of the best luxe fragrances that you can get to leave a trail of a unique, delicate persona of yours wherever you step into.

Child Perfume Roll-On

Child is the ultimate California girl fragrance, a fresh white floral with an easy beachy vibe, a cult classic that counts Jen Aniston, Nicole Kidman, and Kim Kardashian among its fans. Brings out your inner child, a playful and fresh scent that takes you joyfully to the beach and beyond. It opens with a heady burst of exotic white florals, and moves to a heart that is a lush blend of jasmine, tuberose, orange blossom, and magnolia then it leaves you with a lingering aura of feminine sensuality. The perfume is quietly seductive and has a close-to-the-skin scent.

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Ligne St. Barth Tiare Body Lotion: 129 Gifts for the Mom Who Says She Needs Nothing — But Deserves Everything

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Best for the lotion collector

Ligne St. Barth Tiaré Body Lotion

Instantly transport her to a tropical island with Ligne St. Barth Tiaré Body Lotion. This luxurious shimmery blend melts into the skin, leaving it smelling like the sweet and fragrant tiaré flower.

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Child Perfume Roll On as seen on rd.com...

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Child Perfume Roll on: 129 Gifts for the Mom Who Says She Needs Nothing—But Deserves Everything

Looking for the perfect present for the most important woman in your life? You're in the right place with these can't-miss gifts for moms!

Best for the beach lover

Child Perfume Oil

Maybe you can’t bring Mom to California, but she will feel the beachy vibe every time she rolls Child perfume oil on her skin. Kim Kardashian, Jennifer Aniston, and Nicole Kidman are just a few of the celebs who are fans of the intoxicating aroma of vanilla, jasmine, and magnolia, with demure hints of lilac, rose, and violet and just enough patchouli to remind her of the good old days.

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Child Perfume Roll On: Best Fragrances Under $100

With the explosion of so many expensive perfumes, sometimes we forget that there are many excellent, long wearing and simply beautiful perfumes that cost under $100 for a full bottle – and we’re not talking travel sizes! Have a look at these high end perfumes for yourself, or to gift someone special.

Child Perfume

If there was ever a secret handshake in fragrance, Child Perfume is it. Created as a personal perfume in 1990 by Susan Owens, and requested by so many, she decided to bottle it for others. It has garnered cult-like status among Hollywood’s rich & famous and is worn by so many…Britney Spears, Christina Applegate, Denise Richards; Hilary Duff, Jenny Garth, Kim & Khloe Kardashian, LeAnn Rimes and many others. The fragrance is a beautiful powdery blend of lilac, magnolia, vanilla and a touch of citrus top notes, which sashay into middle notes of jasmine, tuberose, violet, and then finishes off with long lasting base notes of musk, mimosa, rose and soft woods.

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