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.

Back to Basics: Popular Minimalist Perfume Release...

Let’s get back to the root of perfumery! Most of perfumes on the market are overtaken by fusions, abstractions and exhilarating sensory trips. There are very few perfume houses that are practicing minimalism. So if you’re looking for something introspective and reflective, well-rounded but soft, your options are few and far between.

Instead of following the ambitious pyramids guided by consumer demands, instead of contributing to the market-saturation of similar smelling fragrances, and instead of playing up overuse of common notes, few perfume houses have released perfumes that honor a simple singular note. These perfumes humbly present a path towards the root of perfumery. These perfumes explore the basic components that are the original building blocks of our complex modern perfumes.

So in lieu of expounding, contracting, confounding and abstracting a rose note, for example, these perfumes allow that singular natural note to sing and be celebrated. The effect is light and simple. And not to mention, the pay-off is great since these perfumes can easily stand the test of timelessness. So throw off the layers of complexity and join the celebration of minimalism!

D&G Anthology Series

After a near decade-long success of the ephemeral Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue, Dolce  & Gabbana have released another series of simple scents through their youthful streetwise label D&G. Behold, this astounding unisex fragrance set,  D&G Fragrance Anthology. Each fragrance is light and fresh. Each, so simply constructed. Each, so youthful. If this sounds like you’re cup of tea, or rather bottle of perfume, read on to find out about the star notes in each fragrance. Le Bateleur 1 is filled with sporty citrus notes,  L’Imperatrice 3 features grapefruit-edged melon. L’Amoreux 6 concentrates on a gorgeous cedar note. La Roue de la Fortune 10 is centered around a sugar-filled flower—tuberose. And La Lune 18 is all about a clean and simple lily.

Hermes Eau de Pamplemousse Rose

If D&G’s youthful take on simplicity doesn’t tickle your fancy, perhaps a Jean-Claude Ellena construction will wow the contemporary minimalist in you. Hermes Eau de Pamplemousse Rose is the latest addition to Ellena’s widely respected oeuvre of fragrances. This beautiful Hermes perfume is filled with grapefruit, orange, rose, green rhubarb, and vetiver. But the overall experience is a dry, zesty copy of a freshly peeled grapefruit. A clean, fresh rose note softly haloes the grapefruit, preventing it from becoming too desolate. This simple masterpiece, long-lasting and realistic, is a laudable addition to the celebrated Hermes perfume line.

Acqua di Parma Magnolia Nobile

Following on the heels of Iris Nobile, Acqua di Parma worked to create another hit using the theme of simplicity. Acqua di Parma Magnolia Nobile presents a magnolia, broad and true. The notes include bergamot, lemon, citron, green notes, magnolia, jasmine, rose, tuberose, sandalwood, vetiver, patchouli and vanilla. But don’t let the extensive pyramid deter you from sampling this simple floral symphony. The hesperidic citrus opening truly blends with the magnolia notes, making it feel fresh and green. The additional floral notes simply broaden the star magnolia note, while the woody base adds some real-life dimensionality to this flowering tree.

Prada Infusion de Fleur d’Oranger

Well recognized in the fashion world as a practitioner of elegant minimalism, Prada is also a veteran in the department of simple perfumes. Prada Infusion de Fleur d’Oranger delivers exactly what is promises. This Prada perfume features notes of mandarin blossoms, neroli, orange blossoms—which are flowers from various orange-like citrus plants. The accompanying notes are jasmine, tuberose and petit grain. All in all, this perfume wafts like an blossoming orange grove in the summer. Filling the air with soft citrus scents and recollections of woody notes, this perfume presents a simple song.   

Creed Sublime Vanilla

Creed, the ambitious perfume house, lends an expert voice on the minimalist perfume trend. Long known for creating complex symphonies, Creed offers an uncharacteristically linear perfume Creed Sublime Vanilla. Those who love vanilla straight from the pod will find solace in this stunning perfume. This Creed perfume includes notes of Tahitian vanilla, Bourbon vanilla, tonka bean, lemon, bergamot, and musk. The vanilla initially peaks with softly rounded citrus notes. In the dry down, the vanilla’s depth is enhanced by the creamy notes of tonka bean and musk. This comforting scent will truly inspire any vanilla-purist.

Prada Perfumes Present a Modern Tradition...

Prada perfumes call upon a gently faded era of powdered fineries, esteemed barbershops and essential oils. Prada, excelling in a tradition of staid elegance and muted femininity, creates perfumes that are delicate, natural and rich.

Amber Fragrances

Most recently Prada launched a duo of amber-inspired fragrances. Prada Amber pour Homme, launched in 2006, was paired this year with Prada L’Eau de Ambree. These fragrances call upon the richness of amber gris, a long-treasured perfume ingredient. For centuries natural amber has been treasured for its fragrant properties. Previous decades saw the proliferation and celebration of amber notes as it was combined with other heady compounds to create ostentatious and darkly mysterious scents. Prada revives this legendary note by letting stand alone. Prada creates a modern fragrance centered around the singular amber note, and the effect is both quiet and stunning. Amber pour Homme comes across like suede. Creamy textures of earthy sweetness mix with crisp, clean notes of soap. In L’Eau de Ambree, the amber is said to be tempered with smoky patchouli and soft woods. Overall the fragrance is creamy, light, ambery and feminine.

Infusion Fragrances

Capitalizing on its excellence in delicate minimalism, Prada creates

fragrances that are infusions of treasured fragrance notes. Fine notes that were celebrated a century ago are now taking center stage in the line of Prada fragrances. Miuccia Prada, a designer of quiet elegance, crafts fashions that evoke the refined forms and graceful lines of decades past. As a designer who revives timeless beauty using pieces of fashion’s past, Miuccia would only naturally select historically significant and prized perfume notes on which to center her fragrances. These unassuming fragrances speak worlds about rich elegance and refined tastes. Infusion D’Homme is a fusion of powdery irises and smoked frankincense. The effect is like a puff of air from late 19^th century gentleman’s barbershop. Infusion D’Iris celebrates that same iris note, but this time with a natural twist. This perfume brings to mind a delicate English garden tangled with wild ivy and flower bouquets. Infusion D’Iris presents a fleeting portrait of a freshly planted iris bulb. The fragrance is slightly sweet, slightly rooty and it peaks slightly with the lemony crispness of crushed leaves. The newest infusion fragrance from Prada is Infusion de Fleur d’Oranger. This fragrance is centered around a classic cologne note—neroli. This the citrus-filled neroli presents itself as sweet, powdered, and softly rich. This fragrance is a wonderful feminine counterpart to the classic neroli-centered cologne Versace Pour Homme.

Classic Fragrances

Prada also maintains a range of classic fragrances that represent

the core values of this brand. Underneath the look of polished distinction, Prada is all about an understated, contemplative energy. Prada fashions and fragrances are all about power that is not stated outright, but it remains as a strong undercurrent. This power is capable of holding its own against other ostentatious competitors. The original Prada perfume is soft, quiet and creamy. But on closer inspection, this Prada perfume reveals a formidable blend of patchouli, rose, vanilla, labdanum, sandalwood and bergamot. The fragrance holds a complex beauty, while only presenting itself as simple. Prada Intense simply amplifies this complexity so that the sweetness, the darkness and the basenotes are more prominent. On the other hand, Prada Tendre is a toned down version of the original Prada perfume. Prada Tendre is said to evoke a mix of misty iris and wood. Prada pour Homme is a classic effusion of expensive shaving cream from traditional barbershops, fougere notes and warmth.

Be sure to read more reviews of Prada fragrances to find your classic Prada scent.