Nothing feels quite as personal as a signature scent. As someone who has been in the beauty industry for more than five years, you'd be surprised to hear that I don't have a signature scent. I'm not a gourmand girl, but I am drawn to fragrances with those notes. I love a sweet floral scent, but sometimes a woody scent also speaks to me. The truth is, I typically cycle through different fragrances depending on my mood. It's rare for me to reach for the same fragrance when I'm getting ready, but as the holidays creep up, I'm looking to change that.
Our beauty editor, Emma Hughes, has taken the liberty of helping me find my perfect perfume for the holiday season, and every recommendation begins and ends with Good Girl by Carolina Herrera. Built around the concept of duality, it mixes bright, floral, amber, and jasmine notes. What better way to kick off holiday party season than to walk into every room with a confidence-inducing scent? Join me as I dive deep into the different personas you can embody with the Good Girl collection.
Radiant florals and warm vanilla to kickstart your day? Sign me up. The product description describes Good Girl Blush as "bright, bold, and irresistibly feminine," and I couldn't agree more. It embodies the confidence you want to have at all times. Spritz it at the start of your day, before you jet out for dinner, or even after your everything shower.
This scent is an ode to jasmine, the House of Herrera's signature flower. This ambery gourmand jasmine perfume screams date night, girls' night, and any other night that requires sensuality, a good outfit, and major hypnotic energy. If you thought the original iconic high-heel bottle looked incredibly chic on your nightstand, just wait until you add the one adorned with a pearl-white jasmine flower.
Very Good Girl is considered the flirtiest Good Girl of them all—I attribute that to its sweet yet sensual blend of ambery, fruity, and woody notes. I mean, just look at the fiery red bottle. There's a special kind of fearlessness that lingers long after you spritz on Very Good Girl. Save it for milestone moments, first dates, or a chic holiday party.
I'm here to give you the gift of the Original Good Girl. It needs no introduction, but I can't help myself. This Eau de Parfum houses bright jasmine, creamy tuberose, and roasted tonka bean in a striking midnight-blue glass bottle. This scent gives people just enough to wonder what you're wearing without the perfume overpowering them. If you're ready to carry an air of sophistication wherever you go, this one's for you.
I like to think of The Very Good Girl Elixir as the Very Good Girl's unapologetically bold older sister. She's intense and loves being the center of attention. This elixir features incredibly rich notes of black cherry, rose, vanilla, and almond. Not only will you smell irresistible right when you spritz this on, but for hours after—up to six, to be exact.
The Good Girl Blush, but make it more sensual. The Good Girl Blush Elixir embodies an intense amber-floral chypre that makes a bold statement before you even get the chance to introduce yourself.
