Fragrance by Caroline Chu, a true "must have"

As I mentioned before, growing up with a mother that was a little too into dousing herself in perfume every morning literally had me running away from almost any fragrance I came across. Most scents struck me as "old lady perfumes" and I would crinkle my nose at all of them. It took the magnificence of Dolce & Gabbana's Light Blue to finally get me to succumb to the notion that not all fragrances were bad. And while I've devotedly used it often I may have to retire it after discovering. Fragrance by Caroline Chu.

Herein lies the problem: trying to elaborate on just how wonderful this fragrance is through words. It's far from an old lady perfume as it's super light and airy. It's online description is spot on about it being "delicate," a quality that is of the utmost importance. The fragrance is chic and feminine, but not too feminine. It's floral elements don't overwhelm, but instead are subtle and sophisticated: a dewy mix of rose, sandalwood and lily. The Scented Life is right about how the floral scent "gives way to a soft and powdery dry-down." (She also calls it "Spring in a bottle," with which I agree completely.

It's available in a convenient roller and I love that I can carry it in my purse so that I'm always ready for a little sophistication.

Get it online.