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The Four Best Perfumes for the Holidays!

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Vanderbilt chapter.

 

Now I know that many of you ladies don’t like to purchase perfume for yourself, but with the holidays right around the corner, you have no excuse not to ask your special someone for a delicious smelling scent. Many of you would rather spend money on a great pair of shoes or even on that fabulous purse you have been dying to buy all year, and I completely understand, but at the end of the day, having a great perfume is a necessity. The truth is that smelling good is the final touch to a beautiful outfit, so without further ado, read the list of perfumes I recommend you try. 

1. Chanel No. 5 

 

 

Chanel No. 5 is a classic that you can never go wrong with. I recommend smelling it before you buy it, but trust me, you will be hooked once you have your first whiff. This is one of the classiest perfumes out there, plus the beautiful bottle will look great on your vanity. 

2. Chanel Coco Mademoiselle 

 

You probably think I am biased towards Chanel perfumes, but the truth is, they really are some of the best ones out there. Coco Mademoiselle is one of the most popular fragrances at the moment because of its fresh, sexy, and oriental smell. I am obsessed with this perfume, and it is definitely going to be on my wish list this year.

3. Dior Miss Dior Cherie 

 

This fragrance has been popular since the 1940’s. It is very floral, but it also has an edge, which means that you can wear it during the day and the evening. Both men and women love this scent, so if you are looking to smell good for your guy, I highly recommend it. 

4. Prada Candy 

 

Prada Candy is fairly new on the market, and it is already hitting the perfume world by storm. This perfume is described as instantly seductive, the ultimate in femininity, and truly unique. Not only does it smell amazing, but the bottle is pink and gold, which is completely adorable. 

These are only four of the most popular perfumes at the moment, but there are thousands of them out there. When it comes to perfume, everyone has their individual taste, and perfumes can also smell differently when sprayed on the skin than in the bottle. This is why I highly recommend going to your local Sephora or department store to test out the fragrances. This will give you the opportunity to test out the fragrance and even compare it to others. I hope this list has helped you get excited about perfume, and now, maybe you can give your significant other a suggestion as to what you really want for the holidays. 

Stacey Oswald, originally from South Florida, came to Vanderbilt as a member of the class of 2015 and got involved with HerCampus her freshman year. She became assistant editor that year and is now the Campus Correspondent for Vanderbilt HC as a sophomore. Stacey is currently a columnist for Ask Miss A- Nashville and the life section of The Hustler. She's also very involved in her sorority, Kappa Delta, as well as Invisible Children. Outside of school and her extracurriculars, Stacey finds happiness in many sources, the most crucial being exercise and the sun. She loves to attend exercise classes and is an avid runner; she recently completed the Country Music Half Marathon. She also loves Vitamin D, especially when on the beach- though of course, she only soaks up the sun after applying SPF. A few of the things Stacey couldn't live without? Good food (especially from Sweet Cece's, Bricktops, and Samurai Sushi), great books (The Hypnotist's Love Story is a recent favorite), her family back in Florida, her wonderful boyfriend, and all of the great friends she's made at Vanderbilt.