Dare to Wear: 7 scents to Try Out in 2022

Whew, that wasn't such a good year, was it? With the mess the last two years left behind, most of us want nothing to do with the horrible two-oh-two-one, even if that means chucking our signature fragrances out the window. 

Okay, that might be a bit too drastic! But isn't daring to wear a new scent a great way to ring in the newness of the New Year? If you're looking to revisit your perfume repertoire, we’ve put together a handful of some of the chicest fragrances you should try — from sultry and musky to fresh and floral from some of the most renowned fashion and beauty brands. 

Ariana Grande Thank U, Next

Say Thank U, Next, to 2021 with one of the most popular fragrances from Ariana Grande. Thank U, Next opens with juicy notes of sparkling white pear and wild raspberry, which are softened by a creamy coconut heart and delicate pink rose petals.

This gourmand creation is infused with beautiful velvety musk, while macaroon sugar lends whimsical femininity. Exudes a lot of attitude and sweetness - just like Ari herself. 

Calvin Klein In2U Women 

Calvin Klein In2U Women exudes urban vitality for both the young and the young at heart. This fashionable floral-woody scent is aimed at the "techno-sexual generation," as Calvin Klein coined it.

Young people's independence and options to explore the world are embodied in CK IN2U. Fresh grapefruit and bergamot dominate the top notes, which are followed by warm notes of cedar, amber, and vanilla in the base.

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Giorgio Armani Sky Di Gioia EDP

Giorgio Armani Sky Di Gioia perfume for women is inspired by the beauty of a lovely sunrise that glows pink over the sea, sending a message of optimism, which is just what we need in the coming year. The heart of Sky Di Gioia is dew-fresh rose centifolia, with a dazzling combination of fruity top notes, fresh, juicy lychee in harmony with crisp green pear, the two bursting forth as one, like rays of sunlight. 

Elizabeth Arden Sunflowers Summer Bloom EDT

Sunflowers Summer Bloom is the summer edition to the Elizabeth Arden's Sunflower line. This summer version is a light and airy flower combination with a romantic undertone. Water lily, anjou pear, and ivy are the top notes. Jasmine, parma violet and hydrangea are the heart notes. Texas cedarwood, seductive musk, and creamy vanilla are the bottom notes. 

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Calvin Klein CK Eternity Men EDT

Modern or old-fashioned? You don’t have to let go of your duality this 2022 with Calvin Klein CK Eternity Men EDT. With notes of fresh bergamot and mandarin, earthy florals, and rain-drenched moss, Calvin Klein Eternity For Men Eau de Toilette is a refined perfume that combines a combination of both modern and traditional.

Benetton Inferno Pink

Benetton's Paradiso Inferno Pink is a casual yet sophisticated fragrance for ladies that was launched in 2004. The fragrance is predominantly flowery, with top notes of lemon and orange that give it a somewhat sweet, zesty start. The scent quickly dries down, revealing flowery middle notes of ylang-ylang and rose that are backed by a foundation of cedar and musk.

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N°4711 Acqua Colonia Lemon & Ginger Eau de Cologne

An energizing scent, N°4711 Acqua Colonia Lemon & Ginger Eau de Cologne encapsulates summer's serenity and brings the senses to the Sicilian hills studded with ripe lemon trees. The enticing blend of energizing lemon and energizing ginger smells like sunlight.

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