Shoppers discover fragrances come in variety of styles, tastes
There are both men's and women's fragrances to complement all styles and tastes:
NEW YORK (AP) -- Many fragrances are built around a "note," a single scent that will stand out and linger, even when surrounded by a dozen other familiar smells.
True Star Men by Tommy Hilfiger, however, is built around a man -- and his mood.
Enrique Iglesias is the male muse for the cologne, and he is someone who is easygoing and relaxed, says Hilfiger, and so the scent had to be, too.
The actual scent is a soft spiced wood with touches of pink grapefruit, black licorice, saffron and sandalwood.
For Iglesias' part, he knew he wanted the fragrance to be something he'd wear himself. "It's a cool thing because it's sweet with a little bit of kick."
For the upcoming holiday season, there are both men's and women's fragrances for all styles and tastes:
ULive Jennifer Lopez. It's called "choreography for the senses," with a base of Sicilian lemon, orange and pineapple. The heart is red currant with peony and violet, and the base is caramel with tonka beans and sandalwood.
UOscar Violet. Oscar de la Renta's newest limited edition for women is lively, thanks to crisp Williams pear, mandarin orange and cinnamon, and sexy, with spicy musk and sandalwood.
ULovely Sarah Jessica Parker. The actress known for her sense of style was involved in all aspects of the perfume's development, from the juice to the bottle. She says she wants it to appeal to "all women, from 17-107."
UStella Rose Absolute. This eau de parfume from Stella McCartney is a more intense version of her signature scent. This one is all about the rose base (Bulgarian rose, Dades rose and Centifolia rose), though there are citrus and peony notes as well.
UFlowerbomb Extreme. Another concentrated essence, this one from Viktor & amp; Rolf and featuring jasmine, vanilla, osmanthus and patchouli.
UMy Queen. Alexander McQueen is an unpredictable designer and his new perfume reflects that. He describes it as a "kaleidoscope" of scents.
UEuphoria by Calvin Klein. This is an oriental floral fragrance that aims to contrast exotic fruits with a creamy signature base.
UArpege Pour Homme. Lanvin launches its male counterpart 80 years after the classic women's Arpege. Perfumer Olivier Pescheux from Givaudan studied the women's perfume to come up with the complementary formula of pink peppercorns, bitter orange, iris, nutmeg, vanilla and rare woods.
UVery Irresistible Givenchy Sensual. Liv Tyler is the "face" of the brand, which has gone so far to create -- and name -- a rose accord for her. The Liv Tyler rose is fruity and crisp. Givenchy also introduces a companion cologne, Very Irresistible Givenchy for Men, which is green, sensual and woodsy.
UPolo Black. Ralph Lauren's men's scent builds upon the designer's fall fashion collection that was inspired by antique racing cars. The aromatic wood fusion fragrance blends iced mango, silver armoise, an herb grown in France, and patchouli noir.
UBurberry Brit Gold. This limited-edition fragrance is a more amber-infused oriental with magnolia, black currant, vanilla and intense musks scents.
UPaul Smith Floral. This is a tribute to the 1970s' flower power, with citrus and ginger overtones and a base of amber, woods, musk and tonka beans.
UL'Occitane Eau de Recolte Bleue. The lavender harvest remains a tradition in Haute Provence, France, and this fragrance aims to capture it in a bottle.
UBijan Wicked. Both a women's and men's version of this fragrance is being offered. Wicked Woman is a floral scent that has a fruity top. Wicked Man includes citrus, greens, carnation, Lily of the Valley, sandalwood, velvet musk and blue amber.
UAlien Thierry Mugler. This women's perfume fuses amber, woodsy and floral scents.
UJean Paul Gaultier's Classique Parfum Haute Couture Corset. This is a new treatment for Classique, bottling it in a hand-tailored corset-shaped bottle with a "bodice" of pink satin.
UJo Malone Pomegranate Noir Cologne. This is a unisex fragrance that that's both spicy and sweet.
UWonderful. This perfume from Estee Lauder's American Beauty collection is a romantic floral with a base of Mackayi orchid, a rich, feminine floral.
UKenneth Cole Signature. This is for "the man who's made it," according to a release statement. It has a golden amber color.
USpirit Antonio Banderas for Women. It combines citrus, plum, red fruit and orange blossom flower accords with a finishing scent of woodsy orientals.
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