Why do you think the for her fragrances have been so successful and still have such a devoted following 20 years after the launch of the original eau de toilette? The osmanthus flower and the heart of musc that were the core identity of for her eau de toilette are still in for her forever, but it has been enhanced by white flowers and more patchouli, to convey an ultimate sense of grace, sophistication and charm. Women’s perfume is the ultimate finishing touch for any outfit, mood, and occasion. Some feel naked without it, while others adore a spritz (or three) on a special occasion. Thanks to the masterful work of perfumers across the world, we’re not short of glorious scents to choose from; from playful florals to sensual musks to deep and spicy fragrances, somewhere out there is the best women’s perfume that speaks your language. It is hard to imagine that for her is already 20 years old. It is such a timeless fragrance, it is like it was created yesterday! On a more personal note, I feel blessed to have had the opportunity to write a part of this very special perfume’s history.

osmanthus flowers, tuberose and jasmine, and is supported by the most elegant, mysterious and sensual drydown, made of patchouli and the iconic heart of muscs. Today, the ‘for her’ fragrance continues to be a trailblazer in the world of perfumery. It opened up a new chapter in the history of fragrance by introducing an entirely new style of chypre, the modern chypre musk, and its significance to women around the world cannot be overstated. Spreading out into an expansive ‘for her’ collection – ranging from eau de toilettes and eau de parfums that draw out the differences of facets of musc – such as PURE MUSC, MUSC NOIR, and MUSC NOIR ROSE. There’s no way around it, this fragrance has become a part of many women’s identities, playing off of their personality and becoming a lifelong signature. You have worked on many fragrances for narciso rodriguez. How has your relationship with the brand evolved and what do you find unique about working with narciso rodriguez? And most of all, I am really excited to see how it will evolve and keep on being so successful in the 20 years to come! Follow our lead: Here are our favorite transportive perfumes for women that will teleport you to another land, era, or simply to your Happy Place. Find your new signature fragrance (or the perfect gift for her) ahead! The 38 best perfumes for women #

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The inspiration behind for her forever was to create an ode to femininity, a luminescent white floral contrasted with a supple, musky chypre, to keep the iconic signature of for her and make it evolve towards even more femininity, floralcy and elegance. It is a tribute to for her, composed like an immaculate bouquet, a caress of petals warmed by the rays of the sun – soft and dense like a silky cream of flowers, and irradiated with an electrifying vibration. Shaped like a diamond grenade, Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb is a glittering explosion of fresh and sweet sensations and an endlessly sought-after scent. Designed by the talented trio, Olivier Poleg, Carlos Benaim, and Domitille Berthier, this best-smelling perfume for women is like wandering through your own secret flower garden—but after dark. Second-best: Eau de Parfum (EDP) has 15-20% perfume oils and should last between four to five hours, making it popular for evening fragrances.

Finally, orientals: the family that has dominated the fragrance market in the 21st century. Pure orientals are also known as Amber fragrances and are usually warm with desert undertones such as chocolate, honey, and praline. Soft orientals are sensual by nature and commonly consist of myrrh or incense paired with cinnamon and cloves. Floral orientals marry zesty citrus notes with spicy vanillas. And woody orientals fuse dry woods with rich masculine spices. Types of perfumes and concentration strengths The musc signature is still created by the iconic heart of musc, inspired by the Egyptian musc Narciso fell in love with at the beginning of the for her adventure. But as mystery is a major part of the for her woman, the composition of the heart of musc must be kept secret…It is the sense of contained sensuality, of femininity and mystery, embodied and symbolized by the heart of musc, common to the entire for her collection, that makes for her forever both distinctively for her and very narciso rodriguez. The fresh family is a failsafe crowd pleaser as it lends itself to both feminine and masculine fragrances, as well as all seasons and occasions. Fresh perfumes typically combine fruity, green and water scents—all of which work well with all other fragrance families. Woody fragrances

Fragrances are typically classified into four main fragrance families: floral, fresh, woody, and oriental. And made from the same notes and accords, it’s not uncommon that you find yourself partial towards perfumes with similar scent profiles. If you’re looking to spice up your perfume to something less prevalent without changing your fragrance altogether, working with these fragrance families can be incredibly helpful. Floral fragrances I think the fact that for her was born out of a designer’s genuine vision, without considering any market constraints, tests, or trend analysis, is what made it both avant-garde in 2003, and also what makes it timeless in 2023. It was very ahead of its time when it was released, and thus set the trends of intimate perfumery. It is the freedom of imagination which gave birth to this creation that makes it so successful twenty years after its launch.If you look at all the fragrances that stand the test of time, that keep on being successful twenty years after being launched, that gather a true fan base, that are supported by the most loyal consumers and keep on seducing new users every year, they all are an authentic expression of their designers’ vision. To me, that is the case for narciso rogriguez’s for her. Narciso has managed to tell his story, to show his philosophy through a fragrance, and his authenticity seduced many women around the world, who are now his most devoted ambassadors. Finding a scent that speaks to your distinctive personality is no small feat. Many of us feel frazzled by the endless possibilities and subtle differences. So we default to the most popular perfumes out of fear of getting it wrong. And whilst there’s nothing wrong with smelling like everyone else, if you’d rather discover your signature scent, understanding the four fragrance families and concentration strengths will certainly make the process a lot less overwhelming. Four main fragrance families The for her forever woman radiates with an infinite femininity, sublimated by an unlimited sense of elegance. Her contained sensuality fills her with mystery and gives her a natural aura that glows around her and makes her somehow above and apart from others. She is special, in so many ways – just unique, just herself. How would you describe the olfactory composition of for her forever? Can you describe the structure of the fragrance in detail?

I think Narciso and I have the same approach regarding women, sensuality and elegance: he draws dresses like I create perfumes, with the same ambition to sublimate women’s natural grace without transforming their authentic beauty, to make them even more beautiful and graceful. For me, it is amazing to have such an opportunity to create directly with the designer – it is very rare in the perfume industry to collaborate directly with the designer and to have direct access to him. I feel really blessed for that. To celebrate the anniversary of for her, you have created a new limited edition fragrance, for her forever. What was the inspiration behind the new fragrance?In a world where new fragrances are created constantly and trends come and go, what do you think it is that makes for her eau de toilette so timeless? Discover fresh freesia, heady rose, osmanthus, and Sambac jasmine, set on a sweet-and-spicy stage of patchouli and vanilla. Yes, Flowerbomb is luxuriously feminine and playful while winking to something a little more Dionysiac—daring and decisive, and oh-so-addictive.