All-Time Best Scents of Southern Women
Chanel No. 5 Eau de Parfum Spray
“Early on, Suga fell in love with Chanel no. 5, and she still wears it today. As a teenager, she used to wander into department stores to sneak a quick spritz before a date.” Heather Chadduck Hillegas, “My Mom, The Beauty Icon” March 2015
“Chanel No. 5 body lotion and perfume were her staples. I’ll never forget having chicken pox and Mom spritzing me with this scent to make me feel pretty.” Candy Devore, “My Mom, The Beauty Icon” February 2017
Buy It: $135 for 3.4 oz; neimanmarcus.com
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Coco Mademoiselle Eau de Parfum Spray
“My mom loves this perfume because it’s soft, feminine, and not overpowering. I wore it on my wedding day.” Katie Sparrow Hedrick, “My Mom, The Beauty Icon” September 2015
Buy It: $130 for 3.4 oz.; neimanmarcus.com
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White Diamonds Elizabeth Taylor Eau de Toilette
“While my mother is too modest to see her likeness to Elizabeth Taylor, she does love the star’s perfume, White Diamonds.” Tippi Polo, “My Mom, The Beauty Icon” September 2015
Buy It: $69 for 3.3 oz.; macys.com
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Lancôme Magie Noire Eau de Toilette Spray
“Lancôme cosmetics are my grandmother’s go-to, especially their Magie Noire perfume.” Lindsey Reynolds, “My Grandmother, The Beauty Icon” January 2016
Buy It: $68 for 2.5 oz; nordstrom.com
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Vera Wang Eau de Parfum Spray
“Sarah has always loved perfume and had a lot of it—it’s her signature. One of her consistent favorites over the years has been Vera Wang. The soft floral scent always reminds me of her.” Dana Gibson, “My Sister, The Beauty Icon” March 2016
Buy It: $92 for 3.4 oz; macys.com
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Egyptian Musk Perfume Essence
“I always loved hearing my grandmother’s tales of life in the South Pacific. This essential oil is one of my favorite scents; it’s exotic and reminds me of her travel stories.” Andi Eaton “My Grandmother, The Beauty Icon” April 2016
Buy It: $29.50; uncommonscents.com
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Aromatics Elixir Perfume
“A spicy-scented perfume will always remind me of fancy affairs. Mom spritzed this on generously for Mardi Gras balls.” Lauren Lagarde “My Mom, The Beauty Icon” June 2016,
Buy It: $74 for 3.4 oz.; nordstrom.com
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Burberry The Beat Eau de Parfum
“Like Mom, I sample as many perfumes as possible. My current favorite is Burberry The Beat.” Rachel Sewell, “My Mom, The Beauty Icon” July 2016
Buy It: $90 for 2.5 oz; kohls.com
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Halston by Halston Women’s Perfume
“Scents are very important to my mom—she has the nose of a sophisticated hound dog. She has tried different ones through the years, but I always loved when she wore Halston.” Morgan Hutchinson, “My Mom, The Beauty Icon” November 2016
Buy It: $26 for 1.7 oz; kohls.com
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Na Nin Perfume Oil
“She loved music and Shalimar perfume. I’m a fan of these similarly spicy scents named after songs.” Hannah Hayes, “My Grandmother, The Beauty Icon” November 2016
Buy It: $38; shopnanin.com
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Calvin Klein Eternity Eau de Parfum Spray
“This was my aunt’s signature scent. She was drawn to it, I think, because it smells clean and doesn’t overpower.” Valerie Fraser Luesse, “My Aunt, The Beauty Icon” April 2017
Buy It: $88 for 3.4 oz; macys.com
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No. 19 Eau De Toilette Spray
“We don’t go overboard with perfume, but we do like a light spritz for dressy events. Marsha’s go-to scent is Chanel.” Marion Humphreys, “My Sister, The Beauty Icon” May 2017
Buy It: $102 for 3.4 oz; nordstrom.com
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Aliage Sport Eau de Parfum Spray
“This perfume suits her perfectly: It’s energetic, exuberant, and fresh. My parents spent 10 years sailing on the Chesapeake Bay, and she always smelled great.” Alison Miksch, “My Mom, The Beauty Icon” June 2017
Buy It: $53 for 1.7 oz; bloomingdales.com
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Houbigant Paris Quelques Fleurs L’Original Eau de Parfum
“She wore Chantilly, a light musk by Houbigant, which also makes my favorite scent.” Cheri Leavy, “My Grandmother, The Beauty Icon” July 2017
Buy It: $190 for 3.3 oz; neimanmarcus.com
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Guerlain Shalimar Eau de Toilette
“She is a self-proclaimed perfume junkie. The scent I most associate with her is Shalimar by Guerlain.” Whitney Wise Long, “My Mom, The Beauty Icon” August 2017
Buy It: $82 for 1.7 oz.; sephora.com