Today’s subject is Anne, who says perfume is the one thing she can “be a little high maintenance about”. She’d like to find a versatile, season-less fragrance — some sillage is ok, but nothing too overpowering — that doesn’t cost a fortune. She doesn’t have great access to perfume stores, but she likes to shop online. Here is what we know about Anne:

She’s single and in her late 20s.

She’s a student, and a little on the artistic side (“I guess you could call me a hippie”). She likes bright colors and open windows, and spending time outdoors.

She writes poetry and plays the keyboards (badly).

She’s a huge Fleetwood Mac fan, and wonders if she was born in the wrong generation.

She is “a little fiery” and would like a fragrance that reflects that…

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Today’s subject is Mylene, who is looking for a feminine, elegant and delicate perfume for evening wear — she says she already has pretty, now she wants to find sexy. Her perfect scent would be the sexy sister of Frederic Malle’s En Passant, and she’s willing to spend up to $250 to find it. Here is what we know about Mylene:

She’s in her late 30s, and is the working mom of a 2 year old.

She lives in Montreal, and works in a hospital.

Mylene likes good food, good friends, good books and fashion.

She says she is quiet, but likes to express herself by wearing something a little different in fashion and perfume…

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Today we’re helping Michaella. She’s a budding perfumista, and she’s looking for a sensual signature scent that will translate well from day to night. She would like to find something she can try locally, and she does have good access to department stores and Sephora. Her budget: $100 or less.

Michaella…

…is a nineteen year old college freshman majoring in English.

She says she is outgoing, friendly and creative.

She’s a city person but prefers Florence to New York.

She loves writing, dancing and spending time with friends.

Her style: girly, with a touch of boho…

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Paolo, who is Italian and lives in London, wants our help to find one (or more!) informal fragrances to match his personality. He’s after something that would be suitable for informal work environments or laid back outings with friends, and he’d also like moderate sillage and good longevity. Anything available in a travel size is a plus. He can pay about $100 per fragrance.

Here is what we know about Paolo:

He’s in his mid-30s and works for a large international humanitarian agency.

He travels frequently, mostly in developing countries, and he says he is a “a wanderlust type” — he also loves reading travelogues and watching travel movies…

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