Smelling sensational just got easier, thanks to the crew at Richmond magazine — trust us, we're a pretty discerning bunch. We asked a few local retailers and a local atelier to let us sample a slew of spring's hottest fragrances for women and men. They provided the newest of the new and some customer favorites. We sprayed cards so as not to be affected by bottle hue or celebrity branding. Here's how they placed in our sniff-off.
Women
1st
Vivara by Pucci, $85 for 1.7 oz., available at Sephora
2nd
Voyage by Nautica, $47 for 1.7 oz., available at Ulta
3rd
(a tie) Ed Hardy by Christina Aguilera, $55 for 1.7 oz., available at Ulta,
and Libby Hill by Modern Atelier, $12, a unisex fragrance handcrafted by Richmond's own Amy Elizabeth George ( modernatelier.etsy.com )
Men
1st
Curve Connect, $50 for 2 oz., available at Ulta
2nd
Eau Fraiche by Versace, $50 for 1.7 oz., available at Ulta
3rd
(a tie) Aqva Pour Homme by BVLGARI, $52 for 1.7 oz., at Sephora,
and Libby Hill by Modern Atelier, $12, ( modernatelier.etsy.com )
