With Spring well on it’s way, it’s the perfect time to invest in some award-winning fragrances.
Voted by marie claire beauty editors across the globe, the 2019 marie claire International Fragrance Awards select the stand-out scents released throughout the year. Make sure you get acquainted with these worthy victors.
BEST INNOVATION AND CREATIVITY
A floral with just the right amount of grit, this scent by Chloé, with its notes of citrus and moss, has been created for the intrepid woman. Only the brave need apply.
BEST WOMEN’S FRAGRANCE
Chanel Les Eaux de Chanel Paris-Venise, Paris-Biarritz, Paris-Deauville EDT 125ml, $111 each.
Inspired by the travels of the fashion house’s namesake, Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel, each scent in this covetable collection is like a stylish European holiday in a bottle. We advise you collect them all.
BEST WOMEN’S FRAGRANCE AUSTRALIA
Guaranteed to lift your mood, this new citrusy floral by Dior has sparkling notes of rose, jasmine, sandalwood and musk. We recommend adding it to your morning ritual.
BEST BOTTLE
Narciso Rodriguez Rogue EDP 90ml, $179.
With stand-out notes of iris, rose and musk, this scent is as passionate as its attention-grabbing fiery red bottle. It’s a date-night must-have.
BEST BOTTLE AUSTRALIA
Tiffany & Co. Intense EDP 50ml, $180.
This deeper interpretation of the much-loved original blends notes of iris, amber and vanilla – all housed in a bottle as brilliant as one of the jewellery house’s meticulously crafted diamonds.
BEST MEN’S FRAGRANCE
Terre d’Hermes Eau Intense Vetiver EDP 100ml, $170.
With notes of citrus, vetiver and pepper, this reinterpretation of the original is a fresher take without losing any of its manly appeal.
This article originally appeared in the August 2019 issue of marie claire.