Allure magazine recently announced its 2008 Best of Beauty Awards. To name the 12th annual awards winners, Allure editors scrubbed, slathered, spritzed, puckered and preened, and ruled out thousands of products before choosing the 182 big winners.
Without further ado, behold the fragrances that made the list:
For Women:
New: Chloe Eau de Parfum
What Allure says: “The rose, cedarwood, and magnolia notes in Chloe blend the best of elegance and Bohemian style.”
Classic: Dior Diorissimo
What Allure says: “A sniff of Dior Diorissimo is like lying in a bed of lilies of the valley. It smells delicate and fresh, and not the least bit priss (or allergy-inducing).”
Floral: Estee Lauder Beyond Paradise
What Allure says: “With notes of blue hyacinth, pink honeysuckle, and Laelia orchid, Estee Lauder Beyond Paradise is like our dream residence–part rain forest, part beach.”
Citrus: Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue
What Allure says: “Not too sweet and not too sour, Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue tempers mandarin orange with a hint of crisp grapefruit peel and spicy Sichuan pepper.”
Spicy: Ralph Lauren Notorious
What Allure says: “The pink peppercorn and patchouli musk in Ralph Lauren Notorious give it strength; peony keeps it feminine.”
Light: Tommy Girl by Tommy Hilfiger
What Allure says: Spiked with apple blossom and honeysuckle, Tommy Girl by Tommy Hilfiger smells as cheery as it sounds, with just enough woodiness to combat the sugar high.”
Sexy: Editions de Parfums Frederic Malle Carnal Flower
What Allure says: “Editions de Parfums Frederic Malle Carnal Flower is aptly named. Its potent, raw tuberose makes us think of one thing: s-e-x.”
For Men:
Burberry Brit for Men
What Allure says: “The ginger-and-bergamot Burberry Brit for Men is so invigorating, no man (or woman) can resist it.”
Tom Ford for Men
What Allure says: “. . .with leatherwood, oakmoss, and tobacco leaf, Tom Ford for Men is rich, smoky, and refined.”
For Both:
Prelude to Love Invitation by Kilian
What Allure says: “The ginger, orange blossom, and iris in Prelude to Love Invitation by Kilian create an understated green aroma that’s as intoxicating on him as it is on you.”
Check out the other products that made the list here.
