Fragrance Favorites
Alicia Keys is the American singer, songwriter and pianist behind hits such as “Fallin’” and “No One.” Her favorites mix a rose from Stella McCartney with some of fashion’s biggest fragrance names, and one of the most unusual scents of the 1990s. Here is what to know and how to explore them.
Favorite Fragrances
- Stella Rose Absolute
- Issey Miyake
- Gucci
- Bvlgari Black
- Bvlgari in general
About the Fragrances
Stella Rose Absolute is a rose-centered fragrance from Stella McCartney’s line. Bvlgari Black, launched in 1998, became a cult favorite for its daring smoky blend of tea and a rubber accord softened by vanilla. Issey Miyake, Gucci and Bvlgari appear here as whole houses rather than single bottles, so they are best explored by sampling a few of each brand’s signatures.
Wearing It Yourself
Try Bvlgari Black and the Stella rose side by side on skin; they sit at opposite ends of the spectrum, and the contrast will tell you a lot about your own taste. Watch how each one shifts from opening to drydown before you decide. Alicia Keys’ list is a great springboard, but the bottle you buy should be the one that makes you happy.
Why it matters
When someone names a whole brand as a favorite, it points to a house style worth getting to know. Sample across that brand’s range and you will quickly learn which of its moods suits you.
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