

There’s nothing like spritzing on a new perfume to elevate your confidence and aura. And today, fragrance lovers everywhere are spoiled for choice with options of new scents to their collection.
It’s not uncommon to have a different scent to fit our changing moods, activities, and rooms that we step into. In fact, we encourage it. Need a scent for your everyday errands and work-from-home life? There’s a subtle perfume– for that. Need a power scent for when you’re looking to make a first impression on a date or social event? Yep, there’s one for that, too.
Perfumes and fragrances are beauty staples that will never go out of style and can grow with us as our tastes evolve. Whether you're seeking a new signature scent or simply looking to refresh your perfume wardrobe, we’ve compiled a list of the top, must-have fragrances. From fresh florals to deep, seductive notes, these perfumes have you getting asked, “What are you wearing?”
Glossier You
Glossier
This is a versatile and subtle fragrance that adapts to your unique skin chemistry, making it an everyday scent that’s you in a bottle.
Notes: Pink Pepper, Iris, Ambrette Seeds, Ambrox
Phlur Missing Person
Phlur
Missing Person has a soft musk scent, perfect for layering and pairing with perfumes already in your collection.
Notes: Skin Musk, Bergamot Nectar, Sheer Jasmine, Neroli Blossom, Orange Flower, Sandalwood Australia Oil, Blonde Wood, White Musk
Snif Sweet Ash
Snif
If you like a warm, woody scent with a unisex appeal, this is the perfume for you.
Notes: Juniper, Bergamot, Tonka, Vanilla bean, White moss, Patchouli
Prada Paradoxe
Ulta
She’s mature, she’s elegant, she’s sophisticated. She needs to be added to your collection.
Notes: Warm Florals, Neroli Bud, White Amber, White Musk
Le Labo SANTAL 33
Le Labo Fragrances
A cult-favorite fragrance that exudes sophistication and timeless allure.
Notes: Iris, Violet, Australian sandalwood, Cedarwood
Carolina Herrera Good Girl
Sephora
An alluring fragrance that combines the sensuality of jasmine and the richness of cocoa, embodying the duality of modern femininity with its bold, sophisticated scent.
Notes: Jasmine, Cocoa, Tonka, Coffee, Amber
Dossier Floral Violet
Dossier
A dupe for Marc Jacobs’s Daisy, but with all the floral notes you’ll love.
Notes: Watermelon, Strawberry, Pomelo, Violet, Jasmine, Wood, Vanilla.
Burberry Her
Sephora
Burberry’s Her is truly that girl. Perfect for the goal-getter looking for a signature scent that’ll leave a lasting impression.
Notes: Fruity Floral, Dark Berries, Jasmine, Musk-Amber
Phlur Vanilla Skin
Phlur
This always-sold-out body spray is a summer staple and a subtle scent that meets the vanilla OG lovers and newcomers right in the middle.
Notes: Warm & Sweet Gourmands, Sugar Crystals, Cashmere Wood, Vanilla
Henry Rose Windows Down
Sephora
Something different from the rest of your scents that captures the essence of fresh air and blooming greenery, perfect for evoking the feeling of a carefree drive with the windows down.
Notes: Fresh Citrus, Grapefruit, Jasmine, Musk
Kayali Vanilla Candy Rock Sugar
Kayali
If you want to smell edible, pick up this sweet and tantalizing fragrance featuring a blend of rich vanilla and sugary notes that evoke a sense of indulgence and warmth.
Notes: Glazed Candied Pear, Bubble Gum, Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Sandalwood, Patchouli.
Sol de Janeiro Brazilian Crush Cheirosa '68 Beija Flor
Sol de Janeiro
Looking for an everyday scent? Sol de Janeiro is known for crafting scents that you can spray all over and feel confident and luscious.
Notes: Pink Dragonfruit, Lychee, Brazilian Jasmine, Ocean Air, Hibiscus, Soft Vanilla, Sun Musk
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Adrian Marcel On Purpose, Sacrifice, And The 'Signs Of Life'
In this week's episode of xoMAN, host Kiara Walker talked with R&B artist Adrian Marcel, who opened up, full of heart and authenticity, about his personal evolution. He discussed his days transitioning from a young Bay Area singer on the come-up to becoming a grounded husband and father of four.
With honesty and introspection, Marcel reflected on how life, love, and loss have shaped the man he is today.
On ‘Life’s Subtle Signals’
Much of the conversation centered around purpose, sacrifice, and listening to life’s subtle signals. “I think that you really have to pay attention to the signs of life,” Marcel said. “Because as much as we need to make money, we are not necessarily on this Earth for that sole purpose, you know what I mean?” While he acknowledged his ambitions, adding, “that is not me saying at all I’m not trying to ball out,” he emphasized that fulfillment goes deeper.
“We are here to be happy. We are here [to] fulfill a purpose that we are put on here for.”
On Passion vs. Survival
Adrian spoke candidly about the tension between passion and survival, describing how hardship can sometimes point us away from misaligned paths. “If you find it’s constantly hurting you… that’s telling you something. That’s telling you that you’re going outside of your purpose.”
Marcel’s path hasn’t been without detours. A promising athlete in his youth, he recalled, “Early on in my career, I was still doing sports… I was good… I had a scholarship.” An injury changed everything. “My femur broke. Hence why I always say, you know, I’m gonna keep you hip like a femur.” After the injury, he pivoted to explore other careers, including teaching and corporate jobs.
“It just did not get me—even with any success that happened in anything—those times, back then, I was so unhappy. And you know, to a different degree. Like not just like, ‘I really want to be a singer so that’s why I’m unhappy.’ Nah, it was like, it was not fulfilling me in any form or fashion.”
On Connection Between Pursuing Music & Fatherhood
He recalled performing old-school songs at age 12 to impress girls, then his father challenged him: “You can lie to these girls all you want, but you're really just lying to yourself. You ain't growing.” That push led him to the piano—and eventually, to his truth. “Music is my love,” Marcel affirmed. “I wouldn’t be a happy husband if I was here trying to do anything else just to appease her [his wife].”
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Colman Domingo’s Career Advice Is A Reminder That Our Words Shape Our Reality
When it comes to life, we are always here for a good reminder to shift our mindsets, and Colman Domingo just gave us one we didn't know we needed.
In a resurfaced clip from an appearance at NewFest shared as a repost via Micheaux Film Festival, the Emmy award winner dropped a gem on how he has navigated his decades-spanning career in Hollywood. The gem in question? Well, Colman has never identified with "struggle" in his career. Let that sit.
Colman Domingo On Not Claiming Struggle
"I’ve never said that this career was tough. I’ve never said it was difficult. I’ve never said it was hard," Colman said. "Other people would say that—‘oh, you're in a very difficult industry. It's very hard to get work and book work.’ I’m like, I’ve never believed that."
Instead of allowing himself to be defined by other people's projections about their perceptions of what the industry is or was, Colman dared to believe differently even if his reality was playing catch up with his dreams:
"Like Maya Angelou said words are things. And if you believe that, then that's actually what it is. Actually I've just never believed it. Someone told me some years ago, they said, 'I remember you were, you're a struggling actor.' I'm like, 'I don't.'"
"I wasn't attached to a struggle. I was attached to living..."
He continued:
"Even when I was bartending and hustling and not having opportunities or anything, I never believed that I was struggling because I wasn't attached to a struggle. I was attached to living and creating and being curious."
Colman’s philosophy of attaching to living instead of struggle has blossomed into an enduring career. He first made his mark on stage in acclaimed Broadway productions before transitioning to the screen, where his star began to rise in the 2010s following his role as Victor Strand in Fear The Walking Dead. From there, his presence only grew, landing memorable supporting roles in If Beale Street Could Talk, Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, and the hit series Euphoria.
In more recent years, Colman has stepped fully into the spotlight with standout leading performances in Rustin and Sing Sing, both of which earned him widespread critical acclaim and Academy Award nominations for Best Actor.
With all that said, Colman's advice is no doubt powerful, especially for those who are chasing their dreams, building something from the ground up, or have question marks about what's next in their careers. Words shape our realities, and how we speak about our journeys even in passing matters.
Words Create Our Reality & Colman Is Living Proof
"I tell young people that. To remember the words that you say about yourself and your career are true. So, I choose to make it full of light and love and it's interesting and every day I'm going to learn something new even if it looks like I don't have what I want but it's important to be in the moment... you really build on the moments moment to moment.
"And you're looking back at your career as I've been in it for what 33 years and you're like, 'Wow, that's what I've been doing.' And I've stayed strong to that so I think that is truly my advice."
Let this be your sign to give your path a reframe. When the path you're on feels uncertain, the journey is still unfolding. Like Colman said: "I wasn't attached to a struggle. I was attached to living."
That's a Black king right there.
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