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I think we can all agree that when we think about perfumes from decades ago, we immediately think of outdated. Stinky. So potent, the fragrance could fill up an entire theatre.

I am here to clear up the confusion.

classic actresses knew what made a perfume beautiful.

Hollywood was on to something with their choices in perfume for women. Audrey Hepburn, Marilyn Monroe, and Grace Kelly became iconic for a reason. And they certainly knew how to choose perfume that didn’t chase their fans away.

Nowadays the fragrance counters are full of Chanel, Jimmy Choo, and Burberry. As always, they can create a mood, make you feel sexy, or just simply make you happier with their scent. For better or worse, perfumes are part of our style, almost as much as those visible elements such as a dress, a scarf, or our shoes.

You can channel classic Hollywood fashion in a lot of different ways. When it comes to perfume, classic actresses knew best.

Here’s are a few fragrances to get you started.

Hollywood's Favorite Classic Movie Perfumes for women

more classic hollywood lifestyle inspiration below!

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