Perfumery

Davidoff Run Wild for Her is an eau de parfum for women, inspired by precious nature. Davidoff describes it as a floral sensuality and says the name is a call to nature that takes your breath away. The mint-green bottle contains 100 ml.

What it smells like

The perfume has one star note at each level:

• Top notes: pomegranate, sweet and juicy, an explosion of aromas.
• Heart notes: jasmine, which combines sensuality with refinement.
• Base notes: pistachio, creamy and delicious, which the brand calls gourmand.

Davidoff says that jasmine reflects the naturalness of the perfume, while pistachio evokes freedom and sensuality. The result is a floral with a creamy, slightly gourmand finish.

How to apply it

1. Spray it after a shower, on skin moisturized with an unscented cream.
2. Spray on the neck and wrists.
3. Hold the bottle a short distance from the skin.
4. Do not rub, let the perfume settle.
5. Being an eau de parfum, a small spray is enough to start with.

Specifications

What else you need

• Davidoff Cool Water Woman, eau de toilette 100 ml
• Davidoff Cool Water Woman, eau de toilette 50 ml
• Davidoff Cool Water Woman Sea Rose, eau de toilette
• Hugo Boss BOSS Femme, eau de parfum for women

ProBeauty's tip. If you like floral perfumes, but also want a creamy note, test it on your wrist and come back to it after a while. The pistachio in the base is barely noticeable after the pomegranate fades.

Davidoff Cool Water is an aromatic and fresh eau de toilette for men, inspired by the energy of the ocean. Davidoff says it paved the way for a new freshness in perfumery. It is available in 40 ml, 75 ml, and 125 ml bottles.

What it smells like

• Top notes: peppery mint and lavender, which burst to the surface.
• Heart notes: oakmoss, nutmeg, and sandalwood, with strength and intensity.
• Base notes: amber and musk, a warm and sensual finish.

Davidoff describes it as an alchemy between man and the ocean. The aquatic and fresh notes blend with aromatic lavender and mint, while the amber base gives it intensity.

When to wear it

Davidoff recommends wearing it every day, in any season, especially in the morning and during the warmer months. It is suitable for the office, travel, and relaxed days.

How to apply it

1. Spray it in the morning, after a shower, onto clean skin.
2. Choose the neck, chest, and wrists.
3. Hold the bottle away from the skin so the fragrance can disperse.
4. Let it dry without rubbing.
5. A few sprays are enough for the office. Add more only if you are outdoors.

Specifications

What else you might need

• Davidoff Cool Water, deodorant spray 75 ml
• Davidoff Cool Water, aftershave lotion 125 ml
• Davidoff Cool Water Woman, eau de toilette 100 ml
• Davidoff Adventure, eau de toilette 100 ml
• Hugo Boss HUGO Jeans, eau de toilette for men

ProBeauty tip. If you haven't worn Cool Water before, the 75 ml bottle is a good start: Davidoff sees it as the perfect balance between a compact and a large format. The fragrance is the same in all bottles, and if you wear it daily, you can switch to the 125 ml later.

Creed Aventus is an eau de parfum for men, which the house of Creed describes as bold, self-assured and timeless. It combines fresh Calabrian bergamot, smoky birch, and a pineapple accord that has become the fragrance's signature. Our bottle contains 100 ml.

What it smells like

• Top notes: Calabrian bergamot, Sicilian lemon and a blackcurrant leaf accord. The opening is bright and fresh.
• Heart notes: pineapple accord, pink pepper and a jasmine accord, the fruity part you recognize.
• Base notes: birch, patchouli and a musk accord. The smoky birch with a leathery hint gives it depth and structure.

Creed classifies it among dry, fresh, citrusy and fruity woody fragrances. The contrast between the bright pineapple and smoky birch is what defines it.

How to apply it

1. Apply to clean, dry skin, as Creed recommends.
2. Focus on pulse points: wrists, neck, inner elbows and behind the ears.
3. Hold the bottle about a hand's width away from the skin.
4. Do not rub the skin after application, so as not to speed up the evaporation of the citrus notes.
5. Being an eau de parfum, one or two sprays are a good start. Add more only if you feel the need.

Specifications

What else you might need

• Mercedes-Benz Man, eau de toilette
• Carolina Herrera Bad Boy Cobalt, eau de parfum
• Carolina Herrera 212 VIP Black, eau de parfum
• Tom Ford Noir Extreme, eau de parfum

ProBeauty's tip. On the blotter, you will mainly smell bergamot and pineapple. The smoky birch and musk appear on the skin after the top notes fade, so judge Aventus after an hour, not after the first minute.

Clinique Happy Heart is a rich floral eau de parfum that Clinique describes as the romantic side of happiness. The brand speaks of an abundance of flowers, a touch of warmth, and a fresh, feminine bouquet. The bottle contains 100 ml.

What it smells like

• Top notes: mandarin and cucumber, a fresh and slightly green opening.
• Heart notes: water lily and primrose. Water lily is the heart of the fragrance.
• Base notes: blonde wood, which brings warmth to the finish.

In short, the top is what you smell immediately, the heart is what remains after it settles, and the base is the trail left on the skin. With Happy Heart, Clinique places water lily at the center and highlights it with mandarin and blonde wood.

How to apply it

1. Apply the fragrance immediately after a shower or after body cream, when the skin is still slightly moisturized.
2. Spray it on your wrists, neck, and décolletage. Clinique also recommends applying it to the back of the neck and the back of the knees.
3. Hold the bottle slightly away from the skin so the fragrance can spread evenly.
4. Let it dry. Rubbing makes the top notes disappear faster.
5. Start with one or two sprays and add more only if you can no longer smell it.

Specifications

What else you might need

• Clinique Happy, eau de parfum 100 ml
• Kenzo Flower by Kenzo, floral eau de toilette
• Elizabeth Arden 5th Avenue, eau de parfum 125 ml
• Guerlain La Petite Robe Noire, eau de toilette

ProBeauty tip. If Happy seems too citrusy to you and you want something more floral, try Happy Heart. Test it on your skin and wait for the initial cucumber note to fade: only then will you smell the water lily, which is the fragrance you will actually wear.

Clinique Happy is a bright, floral-fruity eau de parfum for women, which Clinique simply describes as a touch of citrus, an abundance of flowers and a blend of emotions. It combines fresh and lively notes with soft and sensual ones. The bottle contains 100 ml.

What it smells like

• Top notes: ruby red grapefruit, mandarin and bergamot. They provide the first impression, fresh and tangy.
• Heart notes: Hawaiian bridal bouquet and morning dew orchid, the floral part that follows the citrus.
• Base notes: mimosa and a transparent woody accord, which linger close to the skin.

Clinique classifies it in the floral-fruity family. Grapefruit and bergamot bring freshness, while the flowers make it softer and more sensual towards the end.

How to apply it

1. Spray it after a shower or after moisturizing, as Clinique also recommends.
2. Choose warm spots: the wrists, neck and décolletage. The nape of the neck and the inside of the wrists warm up the perfume.
3. Hold the bottle a few centimeters from the skin and press briefly, so that droplets do not collect.
4. After spraying, do not bring your wrists together or rub them.
5. For the office, one spray is enough. Add another in the evening if you want it to be more noticeable.

Specifications

What else you might need

• Clinique Happy Heart, eau de parfum 100 ml
• Giorgio Armani Sì Passione, floral-fruity eau de parfum
• Lancôme Trésor Midnight Rose, eau de parfum 50 ml
• Versace Bright Crystal, eau de toilette 90 ml

ProBeauty tip. If you like citrus perfumes but find them too fleeting, Happy is a good compromise: it starts with grapefruit and bergamot, then becomes floral. Clinique suggests wearing it alone or layered with other perfumes, so you can combine it with a more discreet floral fragrance.

Calvin Klein CK One is a unisex eau de toilette, an aromatic-citrus fragrance that Calvin Klein designed for both men and women. The brand describes it as bold, yet with a simple, youthful freshness. It is available in 50, 100, or 200 ml bottles.

What it smells like

The fragrance goes through three phases, from the lively opening to the soft base:

• Top notes: bergamot, cardamom, and papaya.
• Heart notes: violet, rose, and nutmeg.
• Base notes: musk and amber.

Throughout, a green tea note can be felt, the fragrance's signature. Calvin Klein calls it a dialogue between masculine and feminine: delicate flowers and musk, united in a single fragrance.

How to apply it

1. Spray after a shower, on skin that is still slightly damp or moisturized.
2. Choose the neck, chest, and wrists.
3. Hold the bottle at arm's length, so the fragrance cloud covers a larger area.
4. Let it dry on its own, without rubbing the skin.
5. Being a casual eau de toilette, you can reapply with a spritz in the afternoon.

Specifications

What else you might need

• Calvin Klein CK Be, unisex eau de toilette
• Calvin Klein Euphoria, eau de parfum for women
• Calvin Klein Obsession for Men, eau de toilette
• JOOP! Jump, eau de toilette for men
• Davidoff Cool Water

ProBeauty tip. CK One is a fragrance you can share as a couple. If you want a single bottle for both of you, choose the 200 ml version.

Calvin Klein CK IN2U Her is an eau de toilette for women, the feminine version of the CK IN2U duo. Calvin Klein described the line in three words: spontaneous, sexy, connected. The bottle here is the large one, 150 ml.

What it smells like

Calvin Klein no longer lists the notes of this version on its websites, so we won't give you an olfactory pyramid that we cannot verify. What the brand says about the line: it is inspired by an uninhibited generation, excited by all its possibilities. CK IN2U was the first Calvin Klein fragrance with separate versions for men and women, different, but designed to complement each other.

How to apply it

1. Apply it to clean skin, after a shower, when it is still slightly warm.
2. Spray on the neck, wrists, and behind the ears.
3. Hold the bottle away from the skin, not touching it.
4. Do not rub your wrists together after spraying.
5. Being an eau de toilette, you can refresh it throughout the day with a spritz.

Specifications

What else you might need

• Calvin Klein CK IN2U Her, eau de toilette 100 ml
• Calvin Klein Euphoria, eau de parfum
• Calvin Klein Eternity Moment, eau de parfum
• Calvin Klein CK One, unisex eau de toilette

ProBeauty tip. If you have never worn CK IN2U Her, choose the 100 ml bottle first or test it in a store. The 150 ml bottle is worth it when you are sure it is your fragrance.

Calvin Klein CK Be is a unisex eau de toilette that Calvin Klein presents as a fragrance to be shared between women and men. The brand describes it as a clean, fresh, and invigorating musk that is never overpowering. It comes in a 100 ml or 200 ml black bottle.

What it smells like

The fragrance is built in layers. It opens with aromatic notes and settles into a warm base:

• Top notes: bergamot, juniper berries, mandarin, mint, and lavender.
• Heart notes: light spices, magnolia, and white peach.
• Base notes: opoponax and tonka beans.

Calvin Klein associates the fragrance with self-expression, individuality, and warmth. In practice, it is a subtle musk, ideal if you do not like fragrances that fill the room.

How to apply it

1. Apply to clean, dry skin after showering.
2. Spray on the neck and wrists, the warmest areas of the body.
3. Hold the bottle slightly further away from the skin to allow the fragrance to mist evenly.
4. Do not rub. Rubbing causes the opening notes of mint and lavender to fade more quickly.
5. As it is a subtle fragrance, two or three sprays are usually enough.

Specifications

You may also need

• Calvin Klein CK One, unisex eau de toilette
• Calvin Klein Obsession for Men, eau de toilette
• Calvin Klein Euphoria, eau de parfum for women
• JOOP! Homme, eau de toilette for men

ProBeauty tip. CK Be is for anyone who wants a clean, fresh musk that Calvin Klein describes as never overpowering. If you prefer something more citrusy, compare it with CK One.

Paco Rabanne Invictus is the men's eau de toilette that launched the Invictus line. Rabanne describes it as a fresh woody fragrance built around grapefruit, marine accord, and guaiac wood. It comes in 50 ml or 100 ml bottles shaped like silver trophies.

What it smells like

A fragrance evolves on the skin in three stages. The first passes quickly, while the last lingers closest to the skin:

• Top notes: grapefruit, bright and tart.
• Heart notes: a salty, mineral marine accord, like a sea breeze.
• Base notes: guaiac wood, patchouli, and ambergris.

Rabanne presents it as a clash between the freshness of the sea and the warmth of wood. Within the Invictus family, it is the freshest and most versatile option.

When to wear it

The brand recommends it as a daytime fragrance for warm weather, spring and summer. You can wear it for sports, at the office, or every day.

How to apply it

1. Apply it after a shower, to clean, moisturized skin. Moisturized skin holds a fresh fragrance longer.
2. Spray it on your wrists, neck, chest, and behind your ears.
3. Hold the bottle slightly further from your skin so the fragrance falls like a fine mist.
4. Let it settle on your skin on its own. Do not rub.
5. Rabanne says that spraying it on your shirt collar extends its scent. Try it on a hidden area of the fabric first.

Specifications

What else you might need

• Invictus Set with Travel Spray
• Paco Rabanne Pure XS, men's eau de toilette
• Paco Rabanne Paco, 100 ml eau de toilette

ProBeauty Tip. If you wear it in summer, spray it in the morning on skin that is still cool after a shower. The grapefruit is clearer, and the guaiac wood emerges throughout the day without becoming heavy.

Cartier Déclaration is a woody and spicy eau de toilette for men. The house describes it as a fragrance for saying what matters, with a woody, spicy trail tempered by a note of freshness. Our bottle contains 100 ml.

What it smells like

• Main notes: cedarwood and cardamom.
• Cedarwood: is the star. Cartier says that Déclaration explores its full olfactory range, with strength and majesty.
• Cardamom: brightens the composition and gives it freshness.

Cartier does not publish a top-heart-base pyramid for Déclaration, only these key notes. In short, it is a classic woody fragrance in which cedarwood provides the structure, while the spices and freshness bring it to life.

How to apply it

1. Apply after a shower or shave, to clean, dry skin.
2. Spray on the neck, chest, or wrists.
3. Keep a palm's distance between the bottle and the skin.
4. Do not rub the skin after application; let the woody trail develop on its own.
5. Start gradually: use a little at first and add more only after seeing how strong it feels on you.

Specifications

What else you might need

• Cartier Pasha de Cartier Édition Noire
• Cartier La Panthère, for her
• Hugo Boss BOSS Bottled Night, eau de toilette
• Antonio Banderas The Golden Secret
• Azzaro Wanted, eau de toilette

ProBeauty tip. If you like Déclaration and want something deeper, Cartier also offers a Parfum version, with more pronounced balsamic and leathery facets. The eau de toilette remains the fresher version of the line.

Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey is an eau de toilette for women, the house's first aquatic floral fragrance. Issey Miyake envisioned it as the scent of water on a woman's skin: clear, with white flowers. It is available in 50 ml or 100 ml bottles.

What it smells like

• Top notes: a delicate, powdery accord of lotus and rose.
• Heart notes: an accord of lily and a fresh floral bouquet, with peonies and white lilies.
• Base notes: exotic wood, amber, sandalwood, musk, and cedarwood.

Lotus gives the sensation of fresh water. The white flowers in the heart are soft and luminous. The precious woods in the base complete the fragrance's trail, says the brand.

How to apply it

1. Spray onto clean skin after applying an unscented body cream.
2. Choose pulse points: the wrists, neck, and inner elbows.
3. Hold the bottle at a short distance so the fragrance falls like a fine mist.
4. Let it dry on its own without rubbing it into the skin.
5. A floral eau de toilette can be refreshed throughout the day with a spray.

Specifications

What else you might need

• L'Eau d'Issey gift set, with body cream
• L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme, 125 ml eau de toilette
• L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme Vétiver, 50 ml
• Narciso Rodriguez For Her, 150 ml eau de parfum

ProBeauty tip. If this is your first L'Eau d'Issey, get the 50 ml bottle. Lotus and white flowers are delicate, so it is an easy fragrance to dose: one spray on each wrist shows you how to wear it.

Ralph Lauren Polo Black is a fragrance that emphasizes men's masculinity and strength. Created for charismatic gentlemen with dynamic activities, this fragrance is ideal for those who know how to care for themselves and who value quality and elegance.

Initially, the first notes to emerge are fresh notes of mandarin, mango, and sage, bringing a refreshing and energizing sensation. Then, in the heart of the fragrance, exotic patchouli stands out, adding a mysterious and intense aura. Finally, sandalwood and tonka complete the composition with woody and warm notes, leaving a lasting and elegant impression.

Composition:

• Top notes: mandarin, mango, sage 
• Heart notes: patchouli 
• Base notes: sandalwood, tonka 

Fragrance families: aromatic, woody 

This fragrance is perfect for men who want to express their confidence and elegance through every gesture.

Dolce&Gabbana Light Blue pour Homme is a fresh and invigorating eau de toilette for men, as described by the brand. It opens with citrus, moves through rosemary, and settles on patchouli. The bottle contains 75 ml.

What it smells like

• Top notes: Sicilian lemon, bergamot, and grapefruit, a cool citrus cocktail.
• Heart notes: rosemary, pepper, and Brazilian rosewood.
• Base notes: patchouli, frankincense, musk, and oakmoss.

Dolce&Gabbana associates it with an adventurous Mediterranean man. The citrus notes are felt first, rosemary provides the aromatic character, and the woody base warms it up. Dolce&Gabbana classifies it in the woody family.

How to apply it

1. Spray on clean, dry skin after a shower.
2. Aim for the neck and wrists, where the skin is warmer.
3. Hold the bottle a few centimeters away from the skin, not flush against it.
4. Let the fragrance dry without rubbing. The opening citrus notes will fade faster if you rub.
5. If you want to smell it more, add a spray to your clothes, not another two to the same area of skin.

Specifications

What else you might need

• K by Dolce&Gabbana, eau de toilette 50 ml
• The One for Men, eau de toilette 50 ml
• The One for Men, eau de parfum intense 100 ml
• L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme, eau de toilette 125 ml

ProBeauty tip. Citrus is the liveliest and shortest-lasting part of this fragrance. If you want to feel that freshness again in the afternoon, keep a small atomizer filled from your bottle with you.

Jean Paul Gaultier Classique is an eau de toilette for women, the fragrance in the famous corset-bust bottle. The brand calls it a symbol of seduction and sensuality, a multifaceted fragrance for women with personality. The bottle contains 50 ml.

What it smells like

Jean Paul Gaultier does not divide its notes into top, heart, and base. Here is what the brand calls them:

• Main notes: orange blossom, ginger, rice powder, and vanilla.

The softness of orange blossom intertwines with ginger, which brings lively freshness. The scent of rice powder, a childhood memory, is twisted by a strong caress of vanilla. The brand summarizes it like this: ginger gives freshness, orange blossom sensuality, vanilla warmth.

How to apply it

1. Apply it to clean skin, moisturized with a neutral lotion.
2. Spray on the wrists, at the base of the neck, and on the décolletage.
3. Do not press the nozzle against the skin: leave a little space between them.
4. After spraying, leave the wrists alone, without rubbing them together.
5. Being an eau de toilette, you can refresh it throughout the day with a single spray.

Specifications

What else you might need

• Jean Paul Gaultier Scandal, eau de parfum
• Carolina Herrera Good Girl, eau de parfum 80 ml
• Paco Rabanne Ultraviolet, eau de parfum 80 ml

ProBeauty tip. Classique has a powdery, retro side that is not for everyone. Test it on your skin and smell it again after an hour: that is when you can see how the rice powder blends with the vanilla.

Jean Paul Gaultier Scandal is an eau de parfum for women. The brand says it embodies Jean Paul Gaultier femininity: an elegant, cheerful, and sexy Parisian woman with a rebellious side. You can find it in a 30 ml or 80 ml bottle.

What it smells like

Jean Paul Gaultier names three key ingredients without breaking them down into top, heart, and base notes:

• Main notes: gardenia, patchouli, and honey.

Sensual gardenia meets bold patchouli. Then everything is enveloped in a velvety, gourmand honey. On the French website, the brand describes it as a gardenia with a honeyed sensuality.

It is a sweet and intense fragrance. If you prefer fresh and light floral scents, test it before buying the large bottle.

How to apply it

1. Apply it to clean, well-moisturized skin.
2. Spray it on your wrists and in the hollow of your neck.
3. Hold the bottle at a distance so the honey doesn't concentrate in one spot.
4. Let the fragrance dry on your skin without rubbing.
5. Start with a little: eau de parfum is concentrated, and the honey is noticeable from up close.

Specifications

What else you might need

• Jean Paul Gaultier Classique, eau de toilette 50 ml
• Carolina Herrera Good Girl, eau de parfum 80 ml
• Carolina Herrera Very Good Girl, eau de parfum 80 ml

ProBeauty tip. If you haven't worn a fragrance with honey before, test Scandal on your skin before buying it. Honey and patchouli smell different on everyone's skin, and one day of wearing it will tell you if it's right for you.