10 Hollywood Icons And Their Favorite Perfumes
From Brigitte Bardot's unusual choice to Audrey Hepburn's infamous gatekeeping, let's delve into the perfume preferences of some of history's most captivating women.
Certain scents have become synonymous with the essence of these iconic feminine figures, reflecting the personalities, tastes, and eras they defined. Below, you'll find our favorites.
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Audrey Hepburn: L'Interdit
In 1957, Audrey Hepburn famously declared "Mais je vous l'interdis!" ("But I forbid you!") when Hubert de Givenchy proposed releasing her signature scent commercially. Hepburn's fragrance, characterized by notes of iris, jasmine, and violet, encapsulated her unmatched glamour.
Elizabeth Taylor: White Diamonds
Elizabeth Taylor's affinity for fragrances paved the way for other celebrities to launch their own scents. White Diamonds, Taylor's iconic fragrance exudes elegance with vintage floral notes as well as citrus, aldehydes, and a rich base of amber, musk, and oakmoss.
Jane Birkin: L’Air de Rien
Jane Birkin's timeless appeal extends to her choice of fragrance, L’Air de Rien. Described as musky, mossy, and powdery, with hints of vanilla, this scent evokes intimacy and nostalgia.
Grace Kelly: Private Collection
Grace Kelly, known for her impeccable taste, favored green floral chypres like Estée Lauder's Private Collection with its sophisticated blend of floral and woody notes. This exclusive scent epitomized Kelly's refined elegance, later becoming a cherished gift she bestowed upon the Princess and Duchess of Windsor.
Sophia Loren: Fracas
The iconic Sophia Loren exuded confidence, which she accentuated with Fracas by Robert Piguet. This bold and voluptuous tuberose scent captured the essence of Loren's exotic presence, leaving a lingering trail of sensuality wherever she went.
Marilyn Monroe: Chanel No. 5
Arguably one of the most iconic fragrances in history, Chanel No. 5 found its muse in Marilyn Monroe. Conceived by Gabrielle Chanel in 1921, this fragrance symbolizes femininity and sensuality, with Monroe single-handedly catapulting it to legendary status.
Ava Gardner: Sortilège and L'Astre
Ava Gardner's magnetic presence graced the advertising campaigns for Sortilège, a perfume evoking the extravagant parties of the 1950s. Inspired by this collaboration, Gardner commissioned Le Galion to create her own personal scent, L'Astre, with an intoxicating blend of spices, white flowers, leather, and amber.
Jackie Kennedy Onassis: 1000
The fashionably fabulous Jackie Kennedy Onassis curated her fragrance wardrobe with impeccable taste. Among her favorites was 1000 by Jean Patou with notes of osmanthus, violet, and apricot, followed by rose and Lily-of-the-Valley.
Dolly Parton: White Linen
Dolly Parton, the iconic country music legend, has confessed her affection for White Linen by Estée Lauder more than once. This classic fragrance is known for its fresh and crisp floral notes and speaks to Parton's appreciation for simplicity, adding another touch of unexpected charm to her radiant persona.
Brigitte Bardot: Guerlain Jicky
In the 106th issue of Mademoiselle, Brigitte Bardot's fragrance of choice was revealed to be Guerlain Jicky. Many would've assumed that a sex symbol like Bardot would've opted for a similarly seductive scent, but she purposefully chose this playful citrus fragrance, originally worn by men at the turn of the century, for the element of surprise.
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