What is a good perfume that smells more like grown woman?

[jaclynhillfan44]

Just getting rid of all my old perfumes from when I was 16 yrs old. Need something that smells more mature

[greeneyedgirl107]

@jaclynhillfan44 I think a lot will depend on your own personal taste.  

When I think of what a 16 year old might wear, I think scents with prominent notes of fruit or scents that are sweet.  If that is the case with you, then you may wish to explore more true floral scents, or ones that are oriental.

But again, it's really what you like to wear.  It's fine to branch out, but at the end of the day you should wear what makes you happy!

[PinkEvergreen]

@jaclynhillfan44 Grown woman here 😂 I like clean fragrances that have very distinct notes. If you’re not quite sure what you may like at this point in your life, may I recommend The Portfolio Set from the brand Commodity:

Commodity - The Portfolio Set

It’s a very reasonably-priced sample set of @Commodity’s fragrances, and includes several of my favourites: Gold, Mimosa, Nectar, Tonka, and Moss. I found it an absolute treat to go on an exploration of fragrance components one evening, using this set. You can also mix your favourite scents in this set to create personalized fragrances. 

Sephora offers smaller sizes of many other great fragrances, too, which allows you to explore without breaking the bank. Some of my other favourites include:

Jo Malone - English Pear and Freesia

Aerin - Mediterranean Honeysuckle

Replica - Beach Walk

Tory Burch - Tory Burch

Tory Burch - Bel Azur

Enjoy finding your new signature fragrances! And don’t forget that Sephora offers many different fragrance samples each week for free when you make a purchase. 

[Commodity]

We totally agree regarding the Portfolio Set! Thank you very much @PinkEvergreen for sharing your love for Commodity! 💕

[alexasteph]

@jaclynhillfan44 Check out Philosophy Amazing Grace Ballet Rose, Chloe Nomad, or Commodity Mimosa. My favorite "adult" fragrance is Dior J'adore. 

[Commodity]

@alexasteph @elisssabeth We're so glad you both like Mimosa! Have you had a chance to smell our newest spring fragrance: Nectar? It is luminous and vibrant (inspired by crisp, sparkling citrus fruits and freshly-picked neroli blossoms). XOXO

[alexasteph]

@Commodity I was able to redeem some points for a small bottle of Necter recently. It’s very nice! I like it a lot. 

[Vmaster]

@jaclynhillfan44These are the top 10 fragrances for women in Turin's new book - all received 5/5 stars: 

XI L'Heure Perdue by Cartier, 

Alaïa by Azeddine Alaïa, 

Black Gold by Ormonde Jayne, 

Castaña by Cloon KeenAtelier, 

Le Cri de la Lumière by Parfum d'Empire, 

Fate Woman by Amouage, 

Fleurs et Flammes by Antonio Alessandria, 

Jasmins Marzipane by Lancôme, 

Le Mat by Mendittorosa, 

Miyako by Auphorie.

[pocketvenus]

@jaclynhillfan44, for more mature fragrances, I would recommend exploring the following houses:

Comme des Garcons are avant garde and urban
Estee Lauder Aerins are polished and feminine
L'Artisan Parfumeurs are versatile and creative
Serge Lutens are mysterious and womanly
Frederic Malles are chic and sophisticated
Tom Fords are opulent and confident

Feminine orientals and chypres like Poison, Opium and the older Guerlains might be worth checking out. Anything more classical will have a more stately and formal vibe than modern scents which tend toward a more minimal, casual presentation.

As for specific scents, it really depends on what style you like. If you can describe what notes or styles you are looking for, BIC members can make more recommendations 🙂