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Somewhere between ordering the very last eBay tester of my favorite discontinued Ferragamo perfume from 2009 and crying that I no longer had a go-to scent, I came up with an idea: what if I asked ChatGPT to help me find a replacement? If AI is really so brilliant, it should be able to scent match based on the notes of my favorite fragrance, right? Errm . . . not exactly.
I chatted with fragrance expert and founder of The Fragrance Society Tiff Benson, who invited me to her home studio to get into the weeds. In about an hour's worth of mind-blowing finds, Benson taught me that fragrance is extremely personal. Smelling certain scents can be an entirely different experience on a tester strip versus human skin.
What's more, Benson came up with her own recommendations based on my perfume preference, and they were far superior to those from ChatGPT. In fact, we ended up finding one nearly identical to Ferragamo: Bvlgari Omnia Crystalline ($209), which I now consider to be my saving grace thanks to Benson.
If you love perfumes that are clean-smelling, floral, and slightly aquatic with musk and woody accords, and a hint of lotus, check out the seven other contenders that I've now happily added to my rotation after my visit with Benson, which you can watch a clip of here. |
- Try Clean Soft Laundry ($33) if you lean more powdery than citrusy in your taste. I personally think this one has the subtlest "sunscreen" note to it, which I love.
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Try DedCool Aura ($90) for a more candied, sweeter scent with a caramel-esque dry down.
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Try The 7 Virtues Lotus Pear ($94) for a show-stopping pear moment that's undeniably sweet.
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Try Ellis Brooklyn Myth ($115) for citrusy top notes and a more musky base.
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Try Kayali Eden Juicy Apple ($150) for a fragrance that screams "apple picking in the fall."
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Try Jo Malone Fig & Lotus ($168) for a heavy fig scent balanced with a creamy effervescence. This one's a bit sharper around the edges.
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Try Maison Francis Kurkdjian 724 ($180) for a "watery clean" elevated version of this vibe. We decided this one is the next-level version of my new go-to Bvlgari scent, and I'll be wearing it on my wedding day.
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Influenced: I'm So Into Kylie Jenner's $65 Sunglasses |
It may be winter, but sunny days are still in the forecast, lest you forgot. I recently tried a few more pairs of Otra Eyewear sunglasses — a favorite affordable brand of It-girls Kylie Jenner and Hailey Bieber — and I'm hooked. Jenner wore this pair, appropriately named the Kenny ($65), while she and sister Kendall boarded a boat in Italy last summer. Since then, she's also been spotted in the Lulu ($65), which boasts an even slimmer shape. While the beauty mogul and billionaire could be wearing cat eyes from any high-end luxury brand, she chooses this modern Australian label at a fraction of the cost, which is saying something about its quality. Clearly, I'm hooked.
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If you're already looking forward to spring and curious about what styles will be trending then, you're not alone. Refresh your memory by taking a peek at what the runways indicate will be big this year, and get to shopping early. Those gift cards you got as stocking stuffers all expire at some point . . . |
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You can never have too many butt-lifting leggings in your collection, no matter the season. This roundup features editor-tested picks that we promise deliver in the compression department — the bonus is they flatter your booty like you wouldn't believe. |
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We pride ourselves on staying up-to-date on the best sales from retailers we know you love. Check out this link for the current discounts you'll want to see, with two notables being Orangetheory classes for just $2 a day and Ozlo Sleepbuds that are $75 off.
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Editor Picks: Only the Essentials |
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Now that the holidays are over, I'm being really intentional with my shopping — but that doesn't mean I'm not treating myself when necessary. These are four feel-good items that may look like indulgences, but offer quality for their price. |
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Black Suede Studio Elodie 80 Boot |
I think I'm newly into ankle booties again? After rocking knee-highs for so long, I can't get over how sleek these are with the ankle buckle. |
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Bioré Paint & Peel Pimple Patch |
This liquid formula saves me during my period when I break out on my chin — it gets rid of pimples overnight. |
| Journelle Natalia Bodysuit |
Anyone else already planning for Valentine's Day? This delicate bodysuit comes in seven different dreamy colors. |
| For nights when I need help drifting off to sleep, the ratio of CBD : THC : CBG in this formula comes in clutch — it's so gentle. |
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Before you go, here are more shopping stories from Popsugar that should be on your radar. |
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