4 Scents That Make Us Feel Proud

Perfumes that make you feel proud

Do you have a certain fragrance that, no matter how many times you smell it, always makes you stand a little bit taller? We certainly do here at Escentual! So, we thought we’d share them with you.

In this edit, we’re celebrating the fragrances that make us feel proud. From Versace to Histoires de Parfums, these are the four scents that Team Escentual turns to when they want to boost their confidence, celebrate their achievements and feel proud of themselves – no matter the reason…

 

1. Chelsey: Versace Oud Noir

Fragrances that make you feel proud: Versace Oud Noir Eau de Parfum

Fragrance Pick: Versace Oud Noir Eau de Parfum

Why Does This Fragrance Make You Feel Proud?

Oud Noir makes me feel proud because it reminds me of how far I’ve come. It was one of the first scents I discovered in a strategy meeting. I came away feeling appreciative of what I got to see and learn in this job. I couldn’t wait to tell my friends about the this amazing Versace perfume I got to try, and now they all love to borrow it when they come around.

Another fond memory of Versace Oud Noir is the fact I worked on it with Ceryn. At the time, the brand launched Oud Noir and Oud Oriental. I love oud scents, and Ceryn didn’t. I was desperate for her to find an oud she’d like and was convinced Oud Oriental would be the one, and it was. We took on the Versace Oud copy and launched together as a pair, and I love that there’s an Oud pair to remind me of how far we have both come.

 

2. Hannah: YSL Libre Intense

Perfumes that make us feel proud: YSL Libre Eau de Parfum Intense

Fragrance Pick: Yves Saint Laurent Libre Eau de Parfum Intense

Why Does This Fragrance Make You Feel Proud? I have lusted over YSL Libre Intense, smelling it every opportunity I get – I always make people I’m with at the airport test it out! I have to thank Keavy for the obsession, she wore it all the time when I joined Escentual and I knew that to celebrate my first permanent full-time job, I had to own one myself… Now every spritz of the beautiful vanilla scent reminds me to be proud of what I’ve achieved in my life so far. Feeling proud of yourself is not something we tend to do everyday, so having Libre Intense on my shelf is a nice material reminder to be proud of where I am now, plus the scent is just unbelievably delicious!

 

3. Eleni: Initio Oud for Greatness

Fragrances that make you feel proud: Initio Oud for Greatness Eau de Parfum

Fragrance Pick: Initio Oud for Greatness Eau de Parfum

Why Does This Fragrance Make You Feel Proud? Every time I wear oud fragrances, I feel like there’s something about them that not only makes me feel more confident, but also proud. My whole attitude changes; I walk in a more stable and secure way, I talk differently and I present myself in a way that fills me with pride. The most magnetic and addictive of all the Oudy Fragrances, it has to be the Initio Oud for Greatness. Oud for Greatness’ aroma regenerates personal growth and inner peace that helps me believe in myself. Oud for Greatness is more than a fragrance, it’s a bold statement and all the times I have worn it I have felt sure for myself and confident for me and for my achievements. It’s a perfume that when I wear I’m ready for Greatness.

 

4. Ben: Histoires de Parfums Rosam Absolu

Scents that make you feel proud: Histoires de Parfums Rosam Absolu Eau de Parfum

Fragrance Pick: Histoires de Parfums Rosam Absolu Eau de Parfum

Why Does This Fragrance Make You Feel Proud? Histoires de Parfums is a relatively new brand for us here at Escentual, and, to be quite honest, they’re quite brazen – you either fall head over heels, or they’re absolutely not for you. I’m not of the latter – I happen to love individual, beautifully crafted scents, so it hits all the right notes with me! The Absolu from the “Golds” range fits the proud theme perfectly as, when you spray it, it has an energy about it that makes you feel like you can take on whatever the day throws at you… Perfect for Monday mornings, or before a big presentation!

Also, I have to mention the 60ml version I have (half of Histories de Parfums’ typical 120ml offerings) is quite literally a full-sized bottle cut in half – genius!

 

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