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Best Sophisticated Perfumes That Aren’t Stuffy

January 23, 2019 · In: Beauty

Finding a fragrance that isn’t stuffy and doesn’t give you a headache can be difficult. Check out the best sophisticated perfumes that won’t do that below!  

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Anyone else have to do the spray into the air and shimmy-thru dance when applying perfume?! I do — not with all perfumes, but with a lot of them. I’m quite sensitive to scents, which can trigger migraines, so I am careful about what I wear. In today’s post, I’m sharing my top 3 perfumes, that I think you’ll like too!

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When it comes to perfumes, I am extremely picky! I can’t wear just any perfume or I’ll get a headache, sometimes leading to a migraine. It’s quite annoying, to be honest. So I thought I’d share the 3 perfumes that smell divine, but don’t cause headaches and aren’t stuffy either. 

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This perfume takes me back to my high school days. I have been wearing Ralph Lauren’s Ralph for YEARS! It’s been a favorite and I might go as far as saying it’s my signature scent. It’s a light scent that perfect for everyday wear. 

  • Notes of apple, citrus zest, and mandarin followed by aquatic mid notes of freesia, magnolia, and linden flower. The base features light notes of white musk and orris. 

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Moving on to my college year fragrance. I discovered this when it was gifted to me, shocking as I don’t like getting perfumes as gifts, since I’m so sensitive to scents. But it’s been a favorite since…I’ve repurchased it several times and even have the rollerball version too. Juicy Couture’s Viva La Juicy is such a fun and lively scent and the packaging is just so cute! 

  • Features notes of wild berries and juicy mandarin followed by honeysuckle, gardenia, and jasmine. Finishes with notes of amber, caramel, vanilla, sandalwood, and praline.

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Lastly, my absolute (hands-down) holy-grail perfume is Viktor&Rolf’s Flowerbomb! I know, I know, I said they are all my favorite…but if I could only wear one perfume for the rest of my life, it would be this one. It’s the perfect mixture of florals (which I don’t normally gravitate towards) but they nailed this scent! It’s quite pricey for a perfume, but SO worth it. I always get compliments when I’m wearing it too. 

  • Fragrance Notes — Bergamot, orange blossom, jasmine, rose, freesia, vanilla, praline and patchouli. 

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That rounds it out for the best sophisticated perfumes that aren’t stuffy and don’t cause a headache. I have several other perfumes, but don’t wear them as often as I wear these. Occasionally I opt for body mists, mainly during the hot months, because they aren’t as heavy.

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