Classic fragrances are back in fashion; not that they ever went out of favour really. Chloes a/w 10 show was 70s-inspired, our obsession with Mad Men and Harrods recent Perfume Diaries (curated by Perfumer Roja Dove, it chronicled the history of fragrance from ancient times to the modern day) have had us all harking back to the fashion and beauty of bygone days. The classics are the scents that transcend the throwaway trends securing a loyal following for decades, some even centuries. Team ELLE is getting all nostalgic as we each let you in on our favourite classic
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‘I've always wanted to be able to wear this fragrance. It's mysterious, temperamental, but impeccably put together. The kind of woman I one day hope to be, I suppose.’ Emma Smith, Beauty Director.
‘I discovered this scent two years ago and have worn it solidly ever since. It was created in 1902 as a men’s fragrance but I think the lemon, lime, lavender, pine and black pepper combination is fresh, modern and feminine. I love it.’ Carrie Gorman, ELLEuk.com Editor
‘This heady, rich fragrance is what my mother used to wear when I was growing up so it’s particularly evocative and brings back lovely memories of smelling it on her warm skin.’ Georgia Collins, Acting Beauty Editor
Dior Poison, from £35.50 for 30ml EDT
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‘I’m not really a classic fragrance girl; I love Viktor & Rolf’s Flowerbomb and Michael Kors both launched this century. But Estee Lauder’s Youth Dew and its rich, spicy and opulent notes appeal to me. Launched in 1953, I can just imagine Betty Draper or Joan Holloway spritzing it on before a glamorous evening.’ Amy Lawrenson, ELLEuk.com Beauty Writer
Estee Lauder Youth Dew, from £14 for 15ml
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‘My favourite classic fragrance is Lancome Tresore. It has some granny connotations but because I have been wearing it for years I find it a really reassuring scent.’ Suzanne Scott, Acting Beauty Writer
Lancome Tresor, from £34 for 30ml EDP
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‘No. 5 is almost shorthand for classic perfume. I love powdery dry-down – like a dusting of the poshest talc you can imagine and just unbeatable for making me feel utterly grown-up.’ Sophie Gridley, Beauty Intern