OooLaLa, What's That Smell?

Reader favorite in MORE’s Big Beauty Try-On.

Packed with mandarin raspberry and black currant, this is a glamourous, sophisticated scent that’s also fruity. It was adored by most testers- as well as their mates.

“Absolutely delicious! From the moment I sprayed it on, I loved it- as did my husband. It does fade a bit after a few hours, but who cares. I just sprayed on more.”

$85; michaelkors.com

Reader favorite in MORE’s Big Beauty Try-On.

The line’s newest fragrance uses spicy amber, bourbon, and anise to add a little naughtiness to the traditional sweetness of vanilla. Testers were pleases with the results- and found the opposite sex responding too, sometimes unexpectedly.

One tester revealed, "I was with my accountant one morning, going over some paperwork when he suddenly blurted out, “You smell really good.”

$100; jomalone.com

Reader favorite in MORE’s Big Beauty Try-On.

Most testers described this scent as clean and fresh (it’s a cocktail of fruit and flowers- jasmine, honeysuckle and hyacinth), calling it a good daily option.

$105; chanel.com

“I just bought Idole d’Armani ($40; giorgioarmanibeauty-usa.com) last week and am completely obsessed. It’s elegant without smelling stuffy.”

-Tina Carr, fashion assistant

“Natori ($110; saks.com) is a sultry, complex cocktail of rose, plum and black patchouli. To me, it smells sexy and expensive. Like the aromatic equivalent of high-end lingerie.”

-Genevieve Monsma, beauty director

“I wear Chance by Chanel ($80; chanel.com). It’s sophisticated enough for my age, but at the same time fresh and young.”

-Judy Coyne, executive editor

“I wear Tom Ford’s Black Orchid ($92; nordstrom.com). Simply put, it’s a statement perfume. Even if all you’re wearing is jeans and a t-shirt, Black Orchid makes you feel like you’re dripping in diamonds and wrapped it fur.”

-Daniela Jelaska, assistant to the editor-in-chief

“My daughter Lake and I both love The One by Dolce & Gabbana ($70; bergdorfgoodman.com) It feels like winter and I love that I can share something so sophisticated with a 14 year-old.”

-Lesley Jane Seymour, editor-in-chief

“I love Michael Eau de Parfum by Michael Kors ($72; michaelkors.com). It’s super feminine without being sugary sweet. The blend of magnolias, gardenias and jasmine reminds me of spring afternoons down south.”

-Leah Melby, editorial assistant

“I worked behind the counter at a student-run store my freshman year in college. One day this woman walked in smelling so good that I asked her what perfume she was wearing. It was Cristalle by Chanel ($70; chanel.com). Twenty years later, I still wear it every day. It’s my signature scent—to say the least!—and I don’t feel dressed without it.”

-Jennifer Braunschweiger, features editor

“I’m enamored with Versace’s Versense fragrance ($65; nordstrom.com). It’s not your everyday type of perfume, but it’s the perfect scent for when you need a mood booster or have a special occasion planned."

-Alesha Hardwick-Whyte, editorial assistant

“It’s tough for me to pick just one. Narcisco is one of my favorites ($65;nordstrom.com) because it’s powdery, feminine and makes me feel romantic.

-Susan Swimmer, fashion features editor

“My favorite is Miss Dior Cherie ($72; sephora.com). I’ve been wearing it since it came out and absolutely fell in love with the citrus & floral blend. It isn’t overbearing and it always makes me feel pretty. "

-Leilani Sanchez, fashion assistant

Although I am unfaithful to my favorite fragrances from time to time, the one that always haunts me and calls me back is Givenchy’s Le De ($85; dillards.com) because it reminds me of languid late afternoons in Paris; it’s a multi-layered scent that is as complex as it is luscious."

-Ila Stanger, managing editor

“I wear Burberry Brit ($85; beauty.com). It is the perfect every day scent, not too strong & overpowering but definitely noticeable.”

-Gabrielle Frank, editorial assistant

“I hate the synthetic smell of most perfumes (especially when I’m at the gym), so I normally just wear Egyptian Goddess oil ($7; auricblends.com) from Auric Blends. It’s subtle but sensual.”

-Esther Haynes, deputy editor

“I’m obsessed with fig. I don’t like heavy or fruity fragrances- this has an understated woody smell. I also love that it’s light so I can reapply without feeling like I’m overdoing it.” ($115; bluemercury.com)

-Tara Stewart, fashion market editor

I get a ton of compliments when I wear Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue ($45; sephora.com). It’s not overly flowerly or too strong like most women’s perfumes are."

-Susanne Bamberger, assistant art director

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“I usually don’t love floral/citrusy fragrances, but this one is so subtle and earthy that I can’t help but want to wear it, day or night.”

-Patti Greco, associate editor

“I tend to switch fragrances every season but find myself reaching for Zen by Shiseido ($48; nordstrom.com) year-round. It’s a floral that is sweet enough to wear in the summer but warm enough for winter.”

-Nikki Ostasiewski, assistant beauty editor