6 VINTAGE SCENTS FOR THE MODERN GAL

Most perfumes on the market these days are gone and forgotten before you can say au revoir. But, there are a few classics that have stood the test of time -- and for good reason: they're as drop-dead gorgeous now as they were when they were introduced (I'm completely smitten with these for spring and summer!).
 
Whether you're a vintage vixen or someone who prides herself on her modern sensibilities, these six scents promise to make an impression. Nothing fusty or musty here: only bright, vibrant, and unforgettable.

AN INDIE SUMMER: MUST-TRY WARM WEATHER FRAGRANCES

Looking for a new summer go-to scent? Want something different than the typical department store offerings? Check out these fabulous finds from The Olfactory's sponsors.

I'm not one for fragrance rules, and seasonal scents are a matter of debate. But, I have to admit that I like changing my fragrances (and my wardrobe) as the seasons come and go. With the approach of summer, I'm setting my sights on bright, fresh scents and fragrance notes that will make me feel cool and energized. Think: soft skin scents, fruit notes, and fresh florals.

HOW TO SCENT YOUR HOME: 5 UNIQUE IDEAS

Unique finds that'll have your house smelling like a luxurious retreat in no time.

Looking for an alternative to candles? Get inspired by these one-of-a-kind home fragrance picks. You may never want to leave the house again...

20 MEMORABLE WAYS TO INCORPORATE SCENT INTO YOUR WEDDING DAY

You will cherish the memories captured in your wedding photos for years to come. But revisiting the smells of that special day can bring those memories back to life. "Experiencing things in the presence of an odor actually increases the intensity of that remembered information when you smell that odor again," says Kendra Cherry, psychology writer and educator.

When planning for the nuptials, incorporate a few of these fun tips for creating scent memories that last:

SMELL GOOD + DO GOOD: Perfume Sale to Raise Money for the Victims of the Oklahoma Tornado

In his address to the victims of the recent tornado in Oklahoma, President Obama stated: "There are empty spaces where there used to be living rooms, and bedrooms, and classrooms, and, in time, we’re going to need to refill those spaces with love and laughter and community."

I live only a couple of hours away from the site of the Moore, OK tornado. I was born and raised in Oklahoma, and I know the risks and rewards of living here. The risks were made all too apparent this week. 

Since the devastation, I’ve been racking my brain in an effort to figure out a way I (and you) can contribute to the relief efforts for the tornado victims, and I’ve decided that I will do what I do best: use fragrance as a way to make other people’s lives better.

WHAT'S A SCENT BAR, AND DO THEY SERVE GIN & TONICS?

Nope, unfortunately I do not have a liquor license. There won't be any G & T's.

The good news is: there will a spectacular lineup up of swoon-worthy scents for brides-to-be (and their moms, gal pals, guy pals, fiancées, and sisters) to sniff and sample.

WHAT'S COMING OUT OF THE OLFACTORY?

The smell was so putrid, so eye-burningly awful that sometimes I thought I might actually suffocate.

I used to live next to a chemical refinery (I was a poor grad student, and it was a good deal). Once a month, billows of horrible, acrid smoke would waft from the factory towers. I have no idea what was coming out of there. All I know is that it STANK.