What Perfumes Do Celebrities Wear? Part II...

Celebrities’ favorite perfume choices might be revealed by their personalities. Other times, their favorite perfumes, once revealed, are a complete surprise. Some of these women have stood as spokeswomen for these products; others have remained tight-lipped about their secret to smelling great. Well, with a bit of snooping, we’ve unlocked some of these secrets to bring you Part II of What perfumes do celebrities wear?

What perfume does Cheryl Cole wear?

Cheryl Cole, British entertainer and everyone’s favorite WAG, is well known for keeping up appearances. Reportedly spending over 1 million pounds a year on styling, clothes and beauty products, Cheryl Cole always looks the part. Between popping out some more chart-climbing records and hosting Britain’s Got Talent, Cheryl has found time to get into the tabloids for her on-again, off-again relationship with footballers Ashley Cole. Always one to dress the part of a show-stopper, Cheryl is recognized for her luxurious hair, beautiful eyelashes, quirky stage show outfits. Funny enough, though, she is known to be an extremely shy and private person on her off-time. Her perfume choice matches her quiet-side and not her performer-side. For her favorite perfume, Cheryl Cole loves to wear Hugo Boss Orange, a soft and sweet orange scent.

What perfume does Kate Moss wear?

Tiny-framed Kate Moss defied fashion industry expectations when Amazonian supermodels were de rigueur. She beat the odds all over again when tabloids declared her professional ruin during her public relationship spats and drug scandals. With tons of fearless rock-and-roll edge packed into a 5 foot 2 inch body, Kate constantly rebounds and dominates. Ever-so-feminine with her doe-eyed look and waif-like silhouette, this little model is edgier than she looks. Serving as a spokesmodel for everything from luxury perfumes to drug-store makeup, she’s found fast friends among the world’s elite and the music industry’s grittiest. Expect the unexpected from Kate, and you won’t be surprised to hear she loves traditional powdery perfumes. Kate Moss’ favorite perfume to wear is the luxurious Guerlain L’Heure Bleue, a velvety iris fragrance created in 1912.

What perfume does Demi Moore wear?

Demi Moore first came to fame as the androgynous-looking love left behind by Patrick Swayze in Ghost. These days Demi is best known for reinventing herself in her prime. Divorcing hot hubby Bruce Willis and marrying comic boyfriend Ashton Kutcher, Demi Moore is now unleashing her sultry side after spending years playing trim-and-tidy mom to her two girls. Now posing for magazine photoshoots and spokesmodel campaigns, Demi Moore is all about her youthful body. Strangely, her perfume choice doesn’t express her newfound sensuality that Hollywood has gotten to know and love. Fresh, simple, and almost unremarkable—Demi Moore’s favorite perfume to wear is Clean by Clean. Hmph, we would have expected something racy like YSL Opium or Jean Desprez’s Bal a Versailles from this daring lady. Who knew?

What perfume does Cameron Diaz wear?

Cameron Diaz, with her piercing blue eyes and leggy long limbs, is ever so Californian. Cameron is an actress that’s unstoppable, spontaneous, sunny, and even at times, racy. With a holistic, sporty persona, there‘s nothing that can set Cameron off her mark. She is known for not taking herself to seriously, both in her personal life and her professional choices. Playing it safe with an annual chick flick or rom-com under her belt, Cameron is all about hanging out or having a good old girlie time with friends like Drew Barrymore. This unabashed thirst for life would lead everyone to believe that this girl needs something as zesty and energetic as herself. Hmm, we’re thinking cardamom-infused mint, perhaps? But, not quite! Cameron Diaz finds solace in her favorite perfume Clinique Happy, the classy soft floral from 90s fame.

What perfume does Renee Zellwegger wear?

Renee Zellwegger is the petite powerhouse that brought the lovable character Bridgette Jones to life. True to her character, Renee proves herself as a hardworking Hollywood actress that is up for any challenge. Pressing her own boundaries with her Chicago song-and-dance routines, Renee has since won much fame and laudation. In her personal life, Renee is all about playing up down-south root. While she’s all about cultivating her craft and intellect, she is also into her family and home-making. Some might call her a perfectionist, or straight-laced. And along those lines, Renee’s perfume choice may not surprise. Renee Zellwegger’s favorite perfume to wear is Prada by Prada. The finely tailored brand, manicured by matriarch and couturiere Miuccia Prada, sings of traditional Italian leanings. Prada by Prada, likewise, is a sophisticated but extremely conventional scent.

Top Ten Female Aquatic Perfumes...

Aquatic perfumes smell of warm seaside breezes, invigorating mountain air, homes filled with flowers and fresh linen. The airy, light character makes aquatic fragrances extremely versatile. Perfect for casual wear, office wear, sportswear, and even for daytime formal occasions, aquatic perfumes are all around crowd pleasers. 

Aquatic perfumes first gained popularity in the 1990s and maintained a stronghold ever since. Studded with citrus notes and ozonic accords, aquatic perfumes are desirably refreshing and delicate. Aquatic perfumes, alongside timeless florals and powerful orientals, are some of the longest-running popular fragrances. Here are the top ten best-selling aquatic perfumes for women.

Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue

Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue is the most popular aquatic perfume of all time. Designers Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana drew inspiration from their Sicilian heritage to create Light Blue. Calling upon Mediterranean sensuality and carefree femininity, Light Blue celebrates the languid days of summer. Soft fruit-inflected florals recall picturesque countrysides and a vague woody musk base references a dry rocky beachscape. Light Blue is a floral aquatic perfume that whispers with sophistication.

Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue includes notes of Granny Smith apple, Sicilian cedar, bluebells, jasmine, white rose, bamboo, cedarwood, amber, and musk. Dolce & Gabbana Light blue is available in 0.8 oz, 1.6 oz, and 3.3 oz bottles.

Calvin Klein Eternity

Calvin Klein dominates in popular aquatic perfumes. Every single Calvin Klein fragrance reiterates the signature Calvin Klein aquatic structure. Following suit, Calvin Klein Eternity presents a light-hearted floral perfume. In spite of the white floral core, Eternity perfume side-steps the obligatory musk and cloying nectar notes. Instead, Eternity adopts an abstract ozonic accord which lifts the luminous white lily. A sweet atmospheric layer lends a seaside breeze or an airy spring mood to the perfume.

Calvin Klein Eternity includes notes of freesia, mandarin, sage, muguet, white lily, marigold, narcissus, patchouli, sandalwood, and amber. Calvin Klein Eternity is available in 1.7 oz and 3.4 oz bottles.

Calvin Klein CK One Summer

Calvin Klein CK One Summer is an upbeat revamp of the groundbreaking unisex hit Calvin Klein CK One. The aqueous base of citrus and woods is matched with a dynamic blends of herbs, florals and fruits. Though it sounds like a tropical smorgasbord, CK One Summer is actually refreshing, light and never too sweet. Each year, Calvin Klein releases a new rendition on CK One Summer. But since each new version is only tweaked a touch, you can always count on CK One Summer to smell bright and energetic.

The most recent rendition of Calvin Klein CK One Summer includes notes of watermelon, pear, mandarin, kaffir lime, violet leaves, marigold, verbena, water lily, patchouli, musk, vetiver, and cedar. Calvin Klein CK One Summer is available in a 3.4 oz bottle.

Clinique Happy

Clinique Happy is one of the most memorable floral perfumes from the 1990s. Its citrus-piqued aquatic base made Clinique Happy stand apart from all the rest. Though Clinique Happy’s pyramid boasts a dizzying list of perfume notes, don’t let that confuse you. Happy opens with authentic spritzes straight from the peel of the citrus fruits. The daunting list of florals actually comes across as soft atmosphere of femininity. The dynamic citrus notes enjoy a very long life, while the lingering florals happily lend a touch of softness.

Clinique Happy includes notes of grapefruit, bergamot, mandarin blossom, laurel, boysenberry blossom, orchid, jasmine, tiare, lily, magnolia, and mimosa. Clinique Happy is available in 1 oz, 1.7 oz, and 3.4 oz bottles.

Issey Miyake L’Eau D’Issey

Pure atmosphere, pure water, pure nature, pure wind. L’Eau D’Issey is one of the most minimalist perfumes from the most minimalist perfume houses. L’Eau D’Issey from Issey Miyake is delicate, atmospheric, and barely there. But there is something that will make you want to smell it over and over again. It’s a soft reminder that you’re wearing something delicious. If your inspired by something so beautiful, yet so transparent, sample the other fragrances from Issey Miyake. Minimalism is this designer’s forte!

L’Eau D’Issey includes notes of lotus, freesia, cyclamen, rose water, carnation, lily, peony, musk, amberseed, tuberose, osmanthus, sandalwood, and cedarwood. L’Eau D’Issey is available in 1.6 oz, 2.5 oz, and 3.4 oz bottles.

Kenzo L’Eau Pour Kenzo

Kenzo is a poetic designer, and Kenzo perfumes are painterly. With wide watercolor swatches an entire feeling, scene, or moment is depicted by Kenzo’s fragrances in an instant. Kenzo Flower paints an olfactive image of a beautiful flower, Kenzo Amour glows with sunshine warmth, and Kenzo Jungle moves with loudness and dynamism. L’Eau Par Kenzo is Kenzo’s interpretation of water—cleansing, replenishing, refreshing, beautiful, and timeless. Opening with cucumbers and herbs and finishing with light lilies and vanilla, L’Eau Par Kenzo is an ambient aquatic.

Kenzo L’Eau Par Kenzo includes notes of frosty water mint, water lily, paradise seeds, blue cedar, and an infusion of vanilla pods. Kenzo L’Eau Par Kenzo is available in 1 oz, 1.7 oz, and 3.4 oz bottles.

Lancôme Ô de Lancôme

This mysterious aquatic floral smells unlike any modern aquatic perfume. Ô de Lancôme, a chypre perfume, was created as a light alternative to the powdered aldehyde-filled florals. Just as Ô de Lancôme stood out 40 years ago, it still stands out today. With the added twist of citrus fruits, Ô de Lancôme boasts a zing that is missing from other 1960s perfumes. With a velvety base of oakmoss, Ô de Lancôme features confidence that many modern aquatic perfumes lack. With a triad of herbs, flowers and oakmoss, the chypre structure makes Ô de Lancôme dry and elegant.

Lancôme Ô de Lancôme includes notes of bergamot, lemon, tangerine, basil, rosemary, coriander, honeysuckle, jasmine, sandalwood, vetiver, oakmoss, and labdanum. Ô de Lancôme is available in 2.5 oz and 4.4 oz bottles.

Hermes Eau de Merveilles

Beachy and light, Hermes Eau de Merveilles is a celebration. Revelling in the sun and sand, Eau des Merveilles focuses on the dry character of aquatic perfumes. Ocean minerals, dry peppery woods, dusty earth notes from the sand stand in the forefront of this perfume. Like all Hermes fragrance, Eau de Merveilles reveals the untapped beauty of natural ingredients. Eau de Merveilles is a stand out aquatic perfume—classy and refined.

Hermes Eau de Merveilles includes notes of vetiver, oak, cedar, ambergris, lemon, orange, elemi, and pink pepper. Hermes Eau de Merveilles is available in 1 oz, 1.7 oz, and 3.3 oz bottles.

DKNY Be Delicious

DKNY Be Delicious opens with irresistible crunchy notes of cucumber and grapefruit. This water-like accord makes the heart notes sing like the first juicy bites of an apple.  The authentic apple sweetness is enhanced by the blossom aroma. At first spray, Be Delicious is as refreshing as any other aquatic perfume. The fruit notes are tangy enough to make your mouth pucker. Once the perfume settles, the light citrus-floral accord is reminiscent of popular aquatic perfumes.

DKNY Be Delicious includes notes of grapefruit, cucumber, magnolia, apple, tuberose, white muguet, rose, violet, white amber, and woods. DKNY Be Delicious is available in 1 oz, 1.7 oz, and 3.4 oz bottles.

Burberry Beat

Hailing from the lighter end of the floral aquatic spectrum, Burberry Beat opens with a citrus note that is bright and airy. Veering far away from any sweet notes, the neutral notes of cardamom and pink peppercorn make Burberry Beat soft and feminine. Tea-inflected notes of iris and bluebell lend to the atmospheric quality of this perfume. Overall, Burberry Beat feels dreamy, light, and wispy. The experience is like transparent fog lifting off a spring carpet of forest flowers. Burberry Beat is a refreshing reinvention of the aquatic floral.

Burberry Beat includes notes of bergamot, cardamom, pink pepper, Ceylon tea, iris, bluebell, white musk, vetiver, and cedarwood. Burberry Beat is available in 1 oz, 1.7 oz, and 2.5 oz bottles.