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Do You Have A Signature Scent?

We’ve been wearing the same two colognes all summer.

When it comes to scents and colognes and sprays, PJ and I tend to gravitate towards a certain smell, and it usually includes cedarwood as one of the key notes. It’s no surprise then that the two colognes we’ve been wearing for the past few months both have cedar wood in them. There’s something about that scent that is sensual, masculine, and timeless, don’t you think?

Here are the two we can’t get enough of right now:


My favorite: Y LE PARFUM by Yves Saint Laurent

A yummy, woody scent that smells sophisticated and sexy. I have been looking for a signature scent for a while and I can confidently say I’ve finally found it in this. The cedarwood, lavender, and geranium give this fragrance an intoxicating aroma that lasts all day.

Key notes:

  • Geranium

  • Cedarwood

  • Lavender


PJ’s favorite: Ralph's Club Eau de Parfum by Ralph Lauren

The definition of a classic, timeless scent from Ralph Lauren. It smells like a department store at Christmas time (in a good way). The woody scent is sensual and elegant, and immediately conjures up images of being worn in a dimly lit, cozy room with a big fire and worn leather chairs. Can you picture it? I would be lying if I said I haven’t been stealing a few sprays from PJ every now and then.

Key notes:

  • Top - Lavandin, Clary Sage

  • Middle - Virginia Cedarwood

  • Base - Vetiver


What about you? Do you have a signature scent? What do you wear? Our all time favorites are Santal 33 and, back in the day, Fierce by Abercrombie!

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