Barbra Streisand's signature scent is said to be Guerlain's profound and quizzical masterpiece Vol De Nuit, a green, narcissus, spiced oriental perfume I also adore; a scent that hovers about you like deep, soft intrigue, that keeps you at civilized distance while simultaneously drawing you in like a moth to the flame.
She fell in love with the Krigler perfume Lovely Patchouli around the time she married Aristotle Onassis and made the note an instant classic.
Marilyn Monroe: Floris Rose Geranium
Like millions of other women, Monroe was a fan of Chanel No 5. However, in 2002, it was revealed that she also had a secret penchant for Floris Rose Geranium.
Tom Cruise wears Annick Goutal Eau de Sud, Guerlain Vetiver, Annick Goutal Eau Du Ciel, Annick Goutal Eau d' Hadrien, Gendarme perfumes.
14 iconic women and the fragrances they loved: Created specially for Audrey Hepburn by Hubert de Givenchy, L'Interdit—which means "forbidden" in French—was created in 1957. Rumors spread that Audrey didn't want Givenchy to release the scent, but it was ultimately made available for wide purchase in the 1960s.
First by Van Cleef & Arpels: Lady Diana's perfume
His mother, Lady Diana, wore First by Van Cleef & Arpels, her favourite perfume. It has very floral notes such as rose, jasmine, and hyacinth. This 'eau de parfum' also has woody scents, such as amber and sandalwood.
Oscar by Oscar de la Renta was Princess Margaret's fragrance of choice. The musky and floral perfume has notes of orange blossom, ylang-ylang and opoponax and is the perfumer's oldest fragrance.
That said, it's not Kate's only signature scent: She is also a fan of Jo Malone London's Orange Blossom Cologne, a warm and bright floral scent that also featured at her wedding — albeit in candle form, scenting the air as she walked down the aisle — and which is far easier to come by.
Guerlain Parfumeur Mon Parfum.
Master Perfumer at Guerlain, Thierry Wasser, created Guerlain Parfumeur by drawing direct inspiration from Angelina Jolie, expressing the idea of '…the notes of a woman,' and the embodiment of modern femininity within her choices, emotions and dreams.
In 2012, Lancôme introduced the world to its newest fragrance La Vie est Belle with muse Julia Roberts at its helm. Needless to say, the pairing was iconic and unmatched — much like the reveal of the brand's latest campaign featuring the full Lancôme ambassador family.
Queen Elizabeth II
Queen Elizabeth reportedly wore Guerlain L'Heure Bleue, a spicy citrus with a powdery dry down. It's been a classic for the fragrance house ever since the scent was created in 1912.
Lenel for Men is a fragrance with classic notes that has been around for decades. Lansky Bros. has sold Lenel since the 1950s and most notably, it was Elvis Presley's favorite cologne brand.
In the early 80s there were two standard colognes with him wherever he went, Aramis and Lagerfeld. He did try others occasionally but always reverted back to those. Later, when he was spending more time in Switzerland he discovered L'Eau Dynamisante by Clarins which he wore much of the time.
If you know your smells, you've probably encountered Creed's Aventus on your travels, considering that every dapper chap seems to be sporting it within a square mile radius (thank David Beckham for that).
Lady Gaga appeared on the programme alongside superstar Gwyneth Paltrow, with whom she discussed her favourite perfume, Thierry Mugler Womanity. Gaga had apparently on a previous meeting with Paltrow, bequeathed to her a bottle of the scent – after Gwyneth had asked what she was wearing because she “smelled so good”!
The best known Old Lady Perfume is probably the classic Chanel No. 5, which launched a century ago.
Meghan Markle's go-to perfumes
I love Oribe Côte d'Azur Eau de Parfum and both the Wild Bluebell and Wood Sage & Sea Salt Colognes by Jo Malone,' Meghan told the Express. While all three fragrances differ in their scent notes and families, there are similarities between them.
Everyone's favourite sad anthem queen, Adele has remained loyal to her favourite perfume since her teen years. Her signature scent is Dior's Hypnotic Poison, which leaves a soft amber vanilla fragrance in its wake.
Johnny Depp's favorite fragrance is Sauvage by Christian Dior and this actor is a huge fan of the Dior brand. He's the official face of Sauvage and has signed repeated deals with Dior over the years to continue his sponsorship. When he's not wearing Sauvage, he's a big fan of Dior Homme by Dior.
Perhaps serendipitously, bluebell is also a fragrance note favoured by Harry's wife, Meghan Markle.
Prince William
Though it's not confirmed which cologne the father-of-three is partial to, Penhaligon's is certainly fit for a future King - the eau de toilette was originally commissioned for the ninth Duke of Marlborough in 1902.
Skincare enthusiast Elizabeth Olsen is a fan of subtler fragrances particularly Diptyque's Philosykos, a creamy fig scent.
The best known Old Lady Perfume is probably the classic Chanel No. 5, which launched a century ago. The main ingredients in this iconic blend are synthetic aldehydes, which were groundbreaking in 1921 and impart the powdery soapiness we've come to associate with the famous blend.
Cartier Les Heures Fougueuse VII is such a fragrance: its complicated spectrum of notes complements Anne's sophistication, but it remains a comforting scent with its earthy, country aromas of horses, hay and herbal lavender.
Charlize Theron Is Officially The Face Of Dior's New Fragrance: J'Adore Parfum D'eau. Dior has tapped famed actress Charlize Theron to join the brand in the release of their newest fragrance, J'Adore Parfum D'eau.