Fragrances don’t get more classic than Arpege. Created in 1927 by perfumers Andre Fraysse and Paul Vacher for designer Jeane Lanvin to gift to her daughter Marie-Blanche on her 30th birthday, it embodies a vintage, old-Hollywood feel that is both enduring and timeless. The name “Arpege” comes from the musical term “arpeggio”, reflecting Marie-Blanche’s love…

For the most part, I like Intenso. When I tried it, I didn’t really know what to expect because the only other Dolce & Gabbana fragrance I had tried was Light Blue, which is extremely subtle and airy. As the name implies, this is definitely more intense, but not overtly so as to be too…

Leather is a rather common note used in way more fragrances than I had ever realized, and it’s a scent that I really do enjoy. It has a sexy, luxuriousness to it, like an expensive leather jacket or a brand new car. Most of the time, it’s very subdued and is merely complementary to all…

I really do love Calvin Klein’s Obsession for men; it’s a very rich, warm fragrance, with loads of spice, making it the perfect Fall fragrance. I always get a ton of compliments when I wear it, and have been told way more than once that it’s very sexually appealing. Released in 1986 at the height…

The House of Versace has many fragrances for both men and women, but most of its fragrances for men are known as “blue” fragrances, meaning they are mostly reminiscent of the ocean. Eros is one of Versace’s boldest scents and is instantly recognizable. Developed in 2012 under the direction of Donatella Versace, who took over…

This fragrance is probably my favorite scent of all time!  It’s very fresh and clean, and though it consists mostly of white florals, it doesn’t come off as overly feminine, certainly not as much as other Chanel perfumes do, mainly Chanel No. 5.  It’s an ideal harmony of vibrant green Galbanum and soft powdery Iris,…