These Lesser-Known Chanel Fragrances Are Fashion-Girl Favourites

Ask anyone who knows me, and they’ll confirm that I very much plan my life around scent. And no, I’m not just talking about a penchant for lighting candles. I surround myself with great fragrances. I like all of my skincare to be scented (to the horror of other beauty editors), I have fresh flowers stationed on my desk at all times, I buy special fabric softener in a bid to amplify my daily scent, and I rely on perfumes throughout the day to keep me going. It sounds dramatic, I know, but scent and fragrance are without a doubt one of the most important things for my general well-being.

It goes without saying, therefore, that perfume is one of my favourite things in life. I own an obscene number of fragrances, each one evoking a different emotion and feeling. I reach for fragrance in the same way that I imagine other people select their outfits in the morning and ask myself similar questions: What is the weather like? How am I feeling? What is important to me today? While some might tell me my perfume collection is excessive, to me, it’s almost essential. Having said that, a couple of months back, I decided it was time to give my perfume wardrobe a clear-out and part ways with the fragrances that were either gone or no longer serving me. I found the process cathartic and surprisingly easy except when it came to one particular category: Chanel.