perfume

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For Day: Givenchy Dahlia Divin Le Nectar
A fusion of mimosa, jasmine, and tonka bean make for a rich gourmand blend.
($114 for 2.5 ounces; Macys.com)

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For Day: Michael Kors Wonderlust
Jasmine, Italian bergamot and pink pepper give this bouquet a deliciously sweet, slightly spicy scent.
($108 for 3.4 ounces; Macys.com)

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For Day: Tom Ford Orchid Soleil
Spider lily, tuberose and patchouli complement the black orchid in this sexy floral.
($168 for 3.4 ounces; TomFord.com)

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For Night: Giorgio Armani Sì Eau de Parfum Intense
This sensual mix of amber, woods, black currant, bergamot and freesia is equal parts feminine and bold.
($125 for 3.4 ounces; ArmaniBeauty.com)

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For Night: Calvin Klein Deep Euphoria
With black magic rose at its heart (along with geranium and jasmine sambac), this intense fragrance is spellbinding.
($92 for 3.4 ounces; Macys.com)

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For Night: McQueen Eau de Parfum
Top notes of clove and pink pepper spice up the delicate night-blooming jasmine and sweet tuberose in this exotic blend.
($165 for 2.5 ounces; SaksFifthAvenue.com)

What's the best way to store my fragrances?
Even though almost all fragrances contain UV protectors and stabilizers, it's important to safeguard them from sunlight and dramatic temperature changes, says master perfumer Francis Kurkdjian. Because citrus and vetiver fragrances are more sensitive, they typically have a shorter shelf life than orientals or vanilla scents, so it's wise to buy them in smaller bottles unless you use them every day.

From the October 2016 issue of O, The Oprah Magazine