MEET THE SUPERPOWERED PERFUMES
As worn by the AAA-list
THE BEAUTYPRENEUR
Huda, Instagram influencer, wears Dior Fève Délicieuse and Dior La Colle Noire EDP, from £200 each
“Layering these together makes the most amazing scent. I think the muskiness combined with the freshness says a lot about my personality. I get so many compliments because it smells different and complicated.”
THE FASHIONISTA
Caroline Issa, CEO of Tank magazine, wears Perfumer H Lemon Tree EDP, £400 “It’s slightly
fruity and woody at the same time, and energises me whenever I spray it on. It’s like wearing the best cashmere or the finest silk – it makes a real difference to how you feel.”
THE JOURNALIST
Emily Maitlis, Newsnight presenter, wears Nuxe Dry Oil Huile Prodigieuse,
£29 “I never wear perfume. I find it overpowering and a turn-off. Instead, this super-light body oil leaves the suggestion of a scent rather than a sledgehammer.”
THE PERFORMER
Abigail Collins, comedian and cabaret star,
wears Clarins Eau Dynamisante EDT,
from £34 “I often finish a show late then go to the airport to fly to the next event. This makes me feel fresh.”
THE CEO
Sam Baker, co-founder & editor of The-pool.com, wears Miller Harris L’Air De Rien EDP, £105
“I don’t like heavy scent or make-up that enters the room before I do, so I feel really comfortable with this slightly masculine, low-key fragrance, inspired by Jane Birkin.”
THE LAWYER
Miriam Gonzàlez Duràntez, partner in an international law firm & chair of Inspiring Girls, wears Nenuco Agua De Colonia [for babies], £5.92
for 240ml “I find strong smells too oppressive. This baby fragrance is happy, cosy, clean and lets your own personality shine through without covering it.”
THE PR
Liz Matthews, whose clients include Alexa Chung, wears Diptyque L’Ombre Dans L’Eau EDT, from
£64 “At 42, I have finally found my scent. My friend Sophie passed away last spring. After she died, I bought the perfume she wore, and I’ve never had so many compliments. It brings me much-needed comfort, like a part of her is always with me.”
THE POLITICIAN
Nicky Morgan, Member of Parliament & former Minister For Women And Equalities, wears Chanel No5 EDP, from
£52 “I am a long-term fan of this classic – something I inherited from my mother!”
THE ATHLETE
Ellie Simmonds, OBE, Paralympic
swimming champion, wears Dior Miss Dior Absolutely Blooming EDP, from £52
“This is the perfect fragrance for me right now. It’s sweet and floral and frequently gets me compliments.”
THE WELLNESS GURU
Jasmine Hemsley, nutrition expert & co-founder of Hemsley + Hemsley, wears Frédéric Malle Géranium Pour Monsieur EDP,
from £34 [for 10ml] “It smells of geraniums and toothpaste, and reminds me of when I was young and my mum used to kiss me goodnight after she’d brushed her teeth.”