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December 16, 2014

The Scent List: Fragrance Gift-Giving for 2014

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fragrances 2014
Lanvin Eclat d_Arpege

[Lanvin Eclat d'Arpege includes notes of lilac green, Sicilian lemon leaves, wisteria and peach flowers, white cedar of Lebanon, sweet musks and precious amber. Priced from $77, Nordstrom.com]

fan di fendi blossom

[FENDI's Fan di FENDI Blossom fragrance is one of my favorites, with notes of ink Peppercorns, Nashi Raspberry Accord,Jasmine Absolute, Magnolia, Vanilla Accord, White Musk. From $71, Macys.com]

Gucci guilty

[Gucci Guilty makes a bold statement, categorized as an oriental floral with notes of mandarin, pepper, geranium, lilac, peach, patchouli, and amber. Priced from $50, Nordstrom.com]

narciso rodriguez for her

[Narciso Rodriguez for her is one of those amazing scents that always smell incredible. With notes of musk, iris powder, and rose petals, it's a super safe bet if you're not sure what kind of fragrance she likes. From $95, Sephora.com]

Jimmy Choo STARS

[Jimmy Choo STARS is a glamorous, limited edition fragrance including notes of candied orange, tiger orchid, caramel, toffee, patchouli, sandalwood. Priced at $98, Nordstrom.com]

le couvent des minimes cologne

[Le Couvent des Minimes' Cologne of the Minimes offers several scents in light, mainly unisex cologne options that range in scent from citrus, floral, musks, and more, they are sophisticated and simple in their formulations and packaging. From $38, Ulta.com]

prada candy florale

[The new Prada Candy Florale is effervescent and fun-loving, perfect for the young at heart on your list with notes of sparkling cedrat, bouquet of cosmos, benzoin, caramel, and white musk. From $54, Sephora.com]

euphoria - Calvin Klein

[Calvin Klein Euphoria is another oldy but goody, with notes of pomegranate, persimmon, black orchid, lotus blossom, mahogany wood, and more. From $68, Sephora.com]

VCA Collection Extraordinaire California Reverie

[The luxurious Van Cleef & Arpels California Rè‚verie as part of the Collection Extraordinaire, based laregely around the note of jasmine paired with mandarin orange, neroli oil, and frangipani flower. Priced at $185, NeimanMarcus.com]

Giorgio Armani Si

[Giorgio Armani Si is relatively new, a sophisticated floral with notes of cassis, Freesia, May rose, vanilla, and patchouli. From $70, Macys.com]

By Friday, most stores will cease offering shipping guarantees by Christmas, but you’ll never need to worry about waiting on a somewhat last minute gift when it comes to fragrance! Most of my top selections for the 2014 holiday season are available at several retailers nationwide, and some have up to four sizing options so that every budget can be met. I’ve included some great new scents alongside some old standbys via the slide show above that she will be certain to love!

Also keep in mind that the roller balls are super affordable and a great way to sample a scent and carry it with you (Sephora has a lot of roller ball options), and auxiliary products, such as shower gels, deodorants, hair spritzes, and creams lock in the scent for extra staying power. What that means is that when you see a fragrance gift set at a great price, go for it! My last tip of fragrance advice is to keep your eyes peeled for it, no matter where you are; I’ve found that T.J.Maxx has an excellent selection of name-brand, designer fragrances in stock.