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Classic Florals are elegant single notes or blends of rose, tuberose, jasmine, orange blossom, lilac, peony and orchid. Some of the most sumptuous include L’Artisan Parfumeur Fleur d’Oranger (shown, $250 for 100 ml; artisanparfumeur.com), Vera Wang EDP (shown, $65 for 1.7 oz.; sephora.com) and Annick Goutal Quel Amour EDP ($160 for 3.4 oz., beauty.com).

Your Style: Ladylike Luxe. Traditional yet opulent.

Crinolines rustling beneath a Duchesse satin ballgown, the glint of diamonds and pearls on your Art Deco tiara and a vintage Bentley to whisk you off to your honeymoon suite.
Soft Florals blend traditional blossoms with delicate notes of citrus or vanilla for a clean, powdery result. Divine standouts include Penhaligon’s Bluebell EDT, (shown, $85 for 100 ml; penhaligons.com), L’Artisan Parfumeur Orchidee Blanche EDT ($110 for 100 ml; artisanparfumeur.com) and Fresh Pink Jasmine EDP ($75 for 3.4 oz.; sephora.com).
Walking down the aisle in your usual haphazard ponytail is about as likely as wearing your everyday fragrance on such a momentous occasion – particularly if it’s the latest trend-in-a-bottle like Eau de Waffle Cone. Even if you’ve always been loyal to a signature scent, you’ll likely find yourself obsessively searching for the perfect wedding day potion. Why? The most primitive explanation is that our sense of smell holds such a powerful connection to our significant memories. So, capture the essence of your wedding day in a scent, and you’ll relive the bliss every time you use it. The dizzying number of hip new scents is overwhelming, but try to stick to fragrance categories that have withstood the test of time. Following is a guide to finding your wedding day fragrance style along with some must-try scents, each one a timeless expression of your big day.
White Florals are a popular choice for brides, thanks to their romantic blends of white blooms like gardenia, freesia and jasmine. The most lush include Gardenia by Jalaine EDP (shown, $150 for 6 ml; luckyscent.com), Marc Jacobs EDP ($65 for 1.7 oz.; sephora. com) and Jala St. Barth EDT ($85 for 100 ml; beautyhabit.com).
Flor-iental scents possess a greater depth than the traditional florals, thanks to exotic accents like vanilla, pepper, nutmeg and other spices. Some of the most lavish blends are Michael Kors EDP (shown, $65 for 1.7 oz.; sephora.com), Creative Scentualization Perfect Bliss EDP (shown, $36 for 17 ml; beautyhabit.com), Stila Midnight Bloom EDP ($50 for 1.7 oz.; stilacosmetics.com) and Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb ($150 for 3.4 oz.; saks.com).
Island Fever

Your Style: Glam Girl. Sexy & fashion-forward.

A curve-hugging trumpet gown of shimmering silk satin, feathertrimmed stilettos, wavy locks cascading past chandelier earrings; a martini lounge and sushi chef.

Your Scents: Woodsy and Oriental scents have a bewitching and sophisticated rep due to their rich mixes of florals like rose, orchid and tuberose, with warm notes like cinnamon, amber, sandalwood, patchouli, vanilla, musk and nutmeg. The most intoxicating concoctions include Bond No. 9 Chinatown EDP (shown, $178 for 3.4 oz.; beauty.com), Comptoir Sud Pacifique Vanilla Extreme EDT (shown, $49 for 50 ml; sephora.com), Serge Lutens Un Bois du Vanille EDP ($92 for 1.69 oz.; aedes.com), Jo Malone Pomegranate Noir Cologne ($50 for 30 ml; gloss.com) and Ralph Lauren Pure Turquoise EDP ($55 for 2.5 oz.; sephora.com).

Your Style: Barefoot Elegance. Free-spirited and unassuming.

Ethereal chiffon spaghetti straps upon tanned shoulders, an orchid tucked behind your ear and mango margarita toasts at sunset.

Your Scents: Tropical scents are spiked with beachy notes like coconut, vanilla, sea spray and exotic fruits and flowers for laidback yet festive results. Must-try mixes include Kai Perfume Oil (shown, $45 for 1/8 oz.; kaifragrances. com), Escada Pacific Paradise EDT (shown, $50 for 1.6 oz.; nordstrom.com), Nyakio Perfume Oil ($48 for 1/3 oz.; Fred Segal or nyakio.com), Comptoir Sud Pacifique Mora Bella EDT ($49 for 50 ml; beauty.com) and Stacked Style Baroque Bleu EDP ($45 for 1.7 oz.; sephora.com).

Your Style: Understated Charm. Playful and vivacious.

A sweetly simple Alençon lace sheath, Grandma’s pearls, the backyard bedecked in paper lanterns and twinkling lights, spiked lemonade and fondant-flourished cupcakes.

Your Scents: Fresh scents, which can contain light floral notes, may be green, citrus or water-based but always end up with a clean, uplifting result. The most effervescent elixirs include Miller Harris Tangerine Vert EDP (shown, $120 for 3.4 oz.; saks.com), I Am Peace EDP ($44.95 for 50 ml; dramaqueenstyle.com), Fresh Sugar Blossom EDP ($75 for 3.4 oz.; beauty.com), Clarins Par Amour Toujours EDT ($40 for 1.7 oz.; gloss.com) Caudalie Fleur de Vigne Fresh Body Veil ($25 for 5 oz.; sephora.com) and Chantecaille Wisteria EDP ($95 for 3.4 oz.; neimanmarcus.com).
If you designed your own engagement ring and insisted on a oneof- a-kind wedding gown, why not complete your unique statement by commissioning perfumer Mandy Aftel to create your own fragrance, a trend that she says is becoming increasingly popular with brides. Aftel sends the client 18 vials of blended essential oils to rank then mixes the favorites to create a truly distinctive scent. The $900 fee includes a .25 oz. liquid and .25 oz. solid version encased in her charming sterling silver compact, or you can even provide your own vessel.

Though the combinations of Aftel’s pure, all-natural essential oils and essences is virtually endless, some of her favorite components for bridal fragrances include jasmine, pink grapefruit, blood orange, pick pepper, natural vanilla (much more rich and voluptuous than synthetic) and nutmeg absolute, which adds a lush, woody note to florals.

Want a sublime scent but at a more economical cost? In addition to custom scents, Aftel has her own collection of exquisite fragrances perfect for bridal party gifts or for your self. Bridal faves include the Jasmine Solid Perfume, $125, and the set of 3 perfume or essence minis of your choice in a silk pouch (shown, $100). Please visit aftelier.com to order.
Best Oil-Free Skin Savers for Silky Matte Moisture
Wildly Extravagant: RéVive Sensitif Oil Free Lotion With SPF 15, $180; Neiman Marcus or reviveskincare.com.Wise Buy: Decléor Matte Finish Skin Fluid, $38; sephora.com.
Best Eye Creams for De-Puffing, Circle Fading & Line Chasing
Wildly Extravagant: Z. Bigatti Re- Storation Eye Return Anti-Aging Eye Cream, $125; z.bigatti.com. Wise Buy: Rilastil Intensive Eye Contour Cream, $51; beautyhabit.com.
Best Skin Revivers for Power Lifting & Glow-ifying
Wildly Extravagant: Natura Bissé Diamond Ice Lift Mask, $140; neimanmarcus. com. Wise Buy: Sue Devitt Beauty Microquatic Luminous Finishing Mist, $45; sephora.com.
Best Luxe Skincare Line for Top Performance + Glam Appeal
Each cleverly-named product in the Körner Skincare line attacks premature aging and photo damage with a blend of plant, mineral and marine extracts for fabulously luminous skin. Star products include Prove Real Serum, $150, Feel Legendary Night Cream, $125, and Look Famous Purifying Mask, $70, shown. Debuting at Bergdorf Goodman, 212.753.7300 or visit kornerskincare.com.
Best Skincare Buy for A-List Results Without Breaking The Bank
Stock up on the eponymous line by skincare guru Patricia Wexler M.D. The products pack the powerful punch of the top cult brands at far less than top prices. Star products include the MMPi Skin Regenerating Serum, $55, and the Under- Eye Brightening Cream, $29.50. The real find is the 30-Day Universal Anti-Aging Repair Kit, $45, shown. At Bath & Body Works or bathandbodyworks.com.
Put your nude, brown and plum tints on hiatus. This season, lips and cheeks lighten up with sugarcoated shades of candy pink, sunny peach and cherry red. Paired with a light (faux) tan, it’s the cosmetic equivalent of an antidepressant.
Clockwise, from top:

Sue Devitt Starbrights Lip & Cheek Palette in Rana, $35, at sephora.com.

Tarte Lipgloss in Westley & Buttercup, $19, at tartecosmetics.com and select Nordstrom stores.

Rosie Jane Cheek Gloss in Poppy, $24, at beautyhabit.com.

Pout Flush Blush stick in Rampant Rose, $22, at sephora.com.

Stila Lip Polish in Dazzle, $20, at stilacosmetics.com.

Too Faced Flushed Blush in Who’s Your Daddy, $18.50, at sephora.com.

Lucy B. Fresh Juice Lip Gloss in Hibiscus, $16, at beautyhabit.com or lucybcosmetics.com for retailers.

You’d never settle for a less-than-perfect mate, so why settle for less-than-perfect hair? The newest products promise a clean break from troubled tresses.
Cure fading, drab color with Oscar Blandi Ancore Colore Color Enhancing Set, a dual system that deposits color, brightens highlights and adds shine. Available in Golden Blonde (shown), Mocha Brown and Amber. $31; Barneys New York and sephora.com.
Even the most patient among us can’t always grow the impossibly perfect maiden-like hair that brides covet. Give ho-hum length and color an instant ego boost with Micro Color Extensions, the brainchild of LA-based celebrity colorist Nelson Chan. This cutting-edge process not only gives the most undetectable and gentle extensions imaginable (no glue or weaving) it also lets you achieve brilliant highlights that won’t fade or damage hair. The extensions, made of the highest-quality human hair, are attached near the root with nearly invisible micro rings for an extreme hair makeover that will last permanently with the right care. Call 310.989.8828 for more information.

It’s a crime to let curls fall prey to frizz and dullness. Tame and twirl smooth, luminous, defined waves and curls with Halo Curling Crème, especially for colored curly hair. $18; visit halohaircare.com for salons.
Scare unruly texture straight with Graham Webb Stick Straight. $16.95; visit grahamwebb.com for salons. Finish with Purelogy Shine Max for smooth, silky ends plus color protection. $18; visit pureology.com for salons.
Brittle, weak, heat-ravaged hair is simply tragic. Heal it with ISH Ionic Rescue Conditioning Sealer, a cutting-edge leave-in that uses futuristic Hair Renewal Crystals of jojoba extract and natural oils, which are activated by the heat from your blow dyer or flat iron. Smoothes the most porous hair for a just-cut look even on damaged ends. $24; visit ISHprofessional.com or call 800.429.0989 to order.
Give limp, wimpy locks some guts with Paul Mitchell Extra Body Daily Boost which lifts roots for lush volume. $11.50; visit paulmitchell.com for salons. Lock it in with Alterna LIFE Volumizing Flex-Hold Hair Spray for strong, not stiff, style. $18.50; visit 4alterna.com for salons.