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Home • Beauty

31 Days of Black Beauty

Refresh your fragrance game this season with a bright new scent. 
By Andrea Jordan · Updated October 27, 2020
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Day 1

Citrus meets floral in this punchy mix of mimosa, fig, oakmoss and neroli.

Kilian Sophie Matisse Art Edition Eau de Parfum in Bamboo Harmony ($195, bykilian.com). 

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Day 2

This sensual, violet potion feels right from day to night.

Atkinsons 1799 Love in Idleness Eau de Toilette ($210, barneys.com).

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Day 3

 It’s a light bouquet of white flowers.

Dolce & Gabbana Dolce Floral Drops Eau de Toilette ($101, 75 ml, Saks Fifth Avenue).

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Day 4

Sparkling lychee and crisp ivy make this one a keeper.

Oscar de la Renta Flor Eau de Parfum ($78, Macy’s).

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Day 5

The spicy, citrusy aroma will draw you closer to him after one spritz.

Giorgio Armani Acquadi Giò Profumo ($95, Nordstrom). 

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Day 6

It’s a modern twist (vanilla and leather) on the original Trésor.

Lancôme La Nuit Trésor Eau de Parfum ($80, lancome-usa.com)

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Day 7

It smells like the beach and summer flowers.

Diptyque Florabellio Eau de Toilette ($125, 3.4 oz, Nordstrom)

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Day 8

This line’s essential oils and organic ingredients are fresh and bright.

Lifetherapy Flirt Pulse Point Oil Roll-on Perfume ($29, lifetherapy.com)

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Day 9

Wake up your space with green apple and earthy amber.

Bond No. 9 Park Avenue South Scented Candle ($115, bondno9.com)

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Day 10

So clean and sexy you might want to borrow it from him.

Dior Homme Cologne ($92, 125 ml, dior.com)

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Day 11

Edgy meets sweet—the new Opium has vanilla and coffee.

YSL Black Opium Eau de Parfum ($115, 3 oz, yslbeautyus.com)

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Day 12

Fresh peony and jasmine are just what you’ll need this summer.

Philosophy Live Joyously Eau de Parfum ($22, philosophy.com)

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Day 13

The white tea in this shower gel will transport you to exotic, faraway places.

Molton Brown Blossoming Honeysuckle & White Tea Bath & Shower Gel ($30, moltonbrown.com)

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Day 14

Victoria’s Secret’s Bombshell line is sure to ignite a little romance.

Victoria’s Secret Bombshell Body Lotion ($20, victoriassecret.com)

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Day 15

The delicate floral mist,infused with cherry blossom, goes with your inner girly girl.

Jo Malone London Sakura Cherry Blossom Cologne ($125, jomalone.com)

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Day 16

Acqua di Parma’s latest is a European rose garden in a bottle.

Acqua di Parma Aqua Nobile Rosa Eau de Parfum ($176, 4.2 oz, Nordstrom)

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Day 17

Orchids and grape fruit are at the heart of this Jimmy Choo fragrance.

Jimmy Choo Exotic Eau de Toilette ($90, macys.com)

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Day 18

Personalize this best seller with its new complimentary scents.

Marc Jacobs Daisy Dream Eau de Toilette Collection ($86, Macy’s)

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Day 19

This perfume comes in peony and musk or violet and vanilla. Can’t choose? Get both.

Elizabeth and James Nirvana Solid Perfume Compact ($48 each, Sephora)

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Day 20

We can’t get enough of its crisp, fruity, but manly aroma.

Drakkar Essence Deodorant Body Spray ($18, Macy’s)

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Day 21

Zesty and fancy —it’s the go-to for special occasions.

L’Artisan Parfumeur L’Eau du Caporal Eau de Toilette ($145, artisanparfumeur.com)

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Day 22

Your man will love this—it’s sweet and spicy with grapefruit and vetiver.

Lacoste L.12.12 Jaune Cologne ($69, 100 ml, Sephora)

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Day 23

Clean and exfoliate skin with a burst of orange and citrus.

Le Couvent des Minimes Eau Aimable Exfoliating Shower Gel ($12, Ulta Beauty)

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Day 24

Punches of cinnamon, oud and vetiver make this irresistible.

Ralph Lauren Polo Supreme Oud Eau de Parfum ($125, ralphlauren.com)

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Day 25

Transform your living room into an oceanside oasis with this beah-inspired candle. 

Tocca John Robshaw Candle Collection in Kuda Huraa ($60, tocca.com)

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Day 26

This luxurious, ayurvedic body oil has a blend of coconut, neroli and black pepper.

Arya Essentials Body Oil ($68, aryaessentials.com)

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Day 27

Its honey and floral notes are just as delightful as the bottle.

Tom Ford Fleur de Portofino Eau de Parfum ($215, neimanmarcus.com)

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Day 28

An homage to Coco Chanel’s best friend, Misia, it’s powdery fresh.

Chanel Les Exclusifs de Chanel Misia Eau de Toilette ($280, chanel.com)

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Day 29

Imagine the original Aromatics with a kick of violet,orange and Sichuan pepper. 

Clinique Aromatics In White Eau de Parfum ($79, 100 ml, Saks Fifth Avenue)

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Day 30

A fusion of bergamot,Turkish rose and sandalwood, this candle is a must-have.

Cire Trudon Joséphine Candle ($105, ciretrudon.com)

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Day 31

Eight minis of your favorite Estée Lauder fragrances. Layer or wear alone and you’ll smell as good as they look.

Estée Lauder The House of Estée Lauder Parfums ($50 each, esteelauder.com)

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