Best of Beauty 2011: Scent
Photos: David Cook
- 1/11
Scent
NEW
Balenciaga Paris L'Essence, a whiff of violet leaves and moss, is as effortlessly cool as Nicolas Ghesquière's clothes.
- 2/11
Scent
CLASSIC
Dior J'adore is bright and cheerful, with roses, jasmine, and youthful bergamot—nothing heady or old-lady-ish here.
- 3/11
Scent
FLORAL
The gilded flip-top bottle of Cartier Baiser Volé Eau de Parfum looks like the world's most glamorous Zippo lighter; inside is the true essence of a lily—petals, pistil, and leaves together.
- 4/11
Scent
SPICY
A swirling mist of lotus wood, incense, and its namesake flower, Tom Ford Black Orchid is like a walk through enchanted woods: a little bit dangerous and unmistakably magical.
- 5/11
Scent
CITRUS
Citrus scents can smack you in the face—or remind you of Pledge. But the subtle lemony aroma from the verbena and basil in PureDKNY A Drop of Verbena just makes you want to breathe it in...again...and again.
- 6/11
Scent
SEXY
A hothouse of tuberose with a touch of coconut and musk, Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle Carnal Flower is a true weapon of seduction.
- 7/11
Scent
GREEN
Imagine the smell of crisp, just-cut grass mixed with a touch of dirt and cedar. That's what you get from Maison Martin Margiela (Untitled).
- 8/11
Scent
SWEET
Prada Candy is a titillating surge of caramel with a tinge of vanilla—the world's chicest sweet shop.
- 9/11
Scent
MEN'S
It's not heavy or musky or typically cologne-y, which is just what we love about Giorgio Armani Acqua di Giò Eau de Toilette Pour Homme. Instead, it's earthy, watery, and rugged—like he just came in from the outdoors.
- 10/11
Candle
Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle Jurassic Flower candle is so feminine, thanks to the softest lavender and a hint of peach. And its minimalist red jar? We die.
- 11/11
Room Fragrance
Cire Trudon Room Spray in Abd el Kader is an old-world bottle with a squeeze atomizer that pumps out a fresh blend of fresh mint, ginger, clove, and jasmine—perfect to scent your living room, kitchen, or bathroom.
