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Miuccia Prada just never gets it wrong. Combining the floral scent of tuberose with blood orange this is a sophisticated blend that is sexy, yet still pretty. If it was a…
Place: it would be Italy
Celeb: it would be Helena Christensen
Outfit: it would be Prada’s ss 10 - look 20Infusion de Tubereuse, from £47.50 by Prada
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A more sophisticated choice, it’s citrus scented at first, followed by pretty florals including rose and ylang ylang, but it ends up being quite masculine with clove, nutmeg and cedarwood. It is an interesting choice that will definitely get people talking. It if was a…
Place: it would be a rainforest
Celeb: it would be Tilda Swinton
Outfit: it would be Chloe’s s/s 10 - look 15Vetyverio EDT, £45 for 50ml, by Diptyque
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With hints of fruits and floral, this scent is light and pretty, yet still has an air of cool (well, it is Burberry after all). If it was a…
Place: it would be a relaxing spa
Celeb: it would be Kate Bosworth
Outfit: it would be Burberry’s s/s 10 - look 6Burberry Summer EDT, from £31 for 50ml, by Burberry
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Lighter than Thierry’s original Angel, but with telltale signs from the cult fragrance, this is the perfect scent for summer nights thanks to the spicy and sensual ginger and vanilla notes. If it was a …
Place: it would be an exotic island at night time
Celeb: it would be Victoria’s Secret’s model Miranda Kerr
Outfit: it would be Proenza Schouler ss '10 - look 25Sunessence Angel EDT, £39 for 50ml, by Thierry Mugler at The Fragrance Shop
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A youthful fragrance and perfect for summer, this scent is fruity and sweet but not sickly. Think cocktails, rather than ice cream by the beach. If it was a…
Place: it would be a sunny beach
Celeb: it would be Lauren Conrad
Outfit: it would be Emilio Pucci ss '10 - look 22CK IN2U Heat EDT, £29 for 100ml, by Calvin Klein at Debenhams
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Unlike Costume National’s rose fragrance which is musky, this is a true, unapologetic rose fragrance. If it was a…
Place: it would be girly boudoir
Celeb: it would be Olivia Palermo
Outfit: it would be Lanvin’s ss 10 - look 52Jeanne Lanvin La Rose EDP, £49 for 100ml by Lanvin at Harvey Nichols
Lanvin
Every fragrance has a personality and discovering its traits is key to finding your perfect match (or at least your summer fling). Forget top notes, dry downs and other olfactory lingo that only a perfumer or fanatic would be able to decipher. Here we have edited ELLE’s top 12 summer scents and given you a visual picture of what the fragrance is like; what would each fragrance be if it was an outfit, place, or a celebrity? Click on the images to find out and discover the scent made for you…
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