So, you look better with all our beauty/fashion tips and tricks – now it’s high time we addressed those superior olfactory senses of yours. Get one of these fragrances and carry around something classically beautiful all day!
Chanel No. 5, Chanel
Marilyn Monroe cemented the pedestal of this classic fragrance in history by answering “five drops of Chanel No. 5” when asked what she wore to bed. Plus a composition that includes bergamot, neroli, ylang-ylang, and lily of the valley, this scent is practically an affirmation of your femininity.
Miss Dior Cherie, Dior
Although this fragrance has been reinterpreted a number of times since the original in 1947, the elegance of Christian Dior’s couture is still perfectly expressed in the current edition with citrusy freshness, a jasmine heart, and a touch of patchouli.
Opium, Yves Saint Laurent
The ultimate seductress on our list, Opium almost didn’t make it to the market because of the name (obviously). This heavy hitter from 1977 was reinvented in 2012 – it became light and caressing while retaining its distinctive oriental (as with the obsession with the orient at that time), spicy character. 
Calvin Klein, Yves Saint Laurent, Lancôme
White Linen, Estée Lauder
Just the name alone conjures up the imagery of crisp clean sheets, a breezy morning, and an endless blue sky. So whether it’s a bad hair day or a bad case of Monday blues, wear the essence (with vetiver, Bulgarian rose and violet) of a perfect day to get back in control.
Miracle, Lancôme
We love how aptly named this fragrance is, because us girls work miracles everyday (and in more ways then one too!). The classic floral-spicy number (which combines lychee with magnolia and pepper) is for days you need a steely resolve to get stuff done.
CK One, Calvin Klein
This one was a global phenomenon, way back in 1994, because it was Calvin Klein’s first unisex fragrance (yep, this one stretches both ends of the Mars-Venus divide with its refreshing notes of bergamot, lemon and mandarin). It was the pioneer of the – now immensely popular and much copied – citrus-floral and herbaceous scent.
Romance, Ralph Lauren
With a name like that, you can’t not fall in love with this eau de Parfum (we’ve been well-acquainted with it since the late 90s). Composed of musk, lotus, chamomile, and rose, the endlessly positive aura it sends out is great for days you need a little uplifting.
Guerlain, Marc Jacobs
Shalimar, Guerlain
If every scent told a story, this one pays homage to the love story between Emperor Shah Jahan and Mumtaz Mahal (yes, he built Taj Mahal for her). The perfume concentration, including vanilla, balsam, and amber, has remained unchanged since 1925, so this is a real old-timer (that doesn’t smell old) in the industry.
Gucci, Gucci
If a fashion house bestows its name to a fragrance, the perfume has to be a darn good one. Gucci has lived up to expectations with its subtly smoky leather scent topped with notes of orange blossoms and musk. We like it for evoking power and sensuality, definitely one for the confident you.
Daisy, Marc Jacobs
We know you think neither Daisy nor Marc Jacobs are qualified to be on this list. Maybe you’re right, yet the carefree and flirty scent, with notes of wild strawberries, is an (unprecedented) affordable sip from the fountain of youth – expressing exactly the works of this leading fashion designer (which is also why we’re great fans of his).
Top Image: Chanel, Dior