Fragrance Favorites
Vera Wang, the American fashion designer celebrated for her bridal gowns, has named two fragrances as favorites: the Tiffany fragrance and her own Vera Wang fragrance. It is a fitting pair for a designer whose name is tied to weddings and quiet luxury, since both are polished florals with real elegance. Here is what each one is like and how to try them yourself.
Favorite Fragrances
About the Fragrances
Tiffany, the jeweler’s first signature perfume, launched in 1987 and is credited to perfumer François Demachy. It is a rich woody floral: blackcurrant and mandarin open onto a smooth bouquet of rose, orange blossom, and lily of the valley, resting on a creamy base of sandalwood, vetiver, and amber. The Vera Wang fragrance, the designer’s own debut scent, arrived in 2002 and is a softer white floral built for the bridal moment: mandarin blossom up top, a heart of Bulgarian rose and gardenia, and a clean finish of stephanotis and musk. Where Tiffany is warm and opulent, Vera Wang is luminous and fresh, but both share the same refined, dressed-up floral sensibility.
Wearing It Yourself
Florals like these are best judged on skin over several hours, because the fruity or citrus opening fades quickly and the heart and base are what you will actually wear. Vintage Tiffany in particular can vary from bottle to bottle, so sample carefully before paying collector prices. A designer’s favorites are a lovely reference point, but the fragrance that suits your skin and your occasions is the one worth owning.
Why it matters
When a designer’s favorite from another house shares a mood with the scent she created herself, you can see taste turning into creative work. If elegant florals are your style, these two show how different the same idea can feel in warm and fresh versions.