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Es gibt viele ikonische Parfums, aber es gab auch Frauen, die ihre Parfums zu den begehrtesten und meistverkauften machten. Entdecken Sie mit uns die Parfums, die von einigen der berühmtesten Persönlichkeiten aller Zeiten getragen wurden.

Es gibt viele ikonische Parfums, aber es gab auch Frauen, die ihre Parfums zu den begehrtesten und meistverkauften machten. Entdecken Sie mit uns die Parfums, die von einigen der berühmtesten Persönlichkeiten aller Zeiten getragen wurden.

**A few drops of No. 5… **<br>
That was what Marilyn Monroe used to wear to sleep. Sensuality is one of the things both the actress and the iconic perfume had in common. Marilyn was an absolute fan of the perfume, created in 1921 by Chanel’s nose Ernest Beaux. After a century of its creation, the fragrance is still relevant and forever linked to Marilyn’s name. It is a floral perfume worn by women of all ages because of its timeless spirit.<br>

**Joy by Jean Patou **<br>
Joy was Jackie Kennedy’s favorite perfume. It is said that this 1929 fragrance captivated the First Lady of the United States with a mix of jasmine and rose. It’s also known for being one of the most expensive fragrances of the time because of the high cost of its ingredients. <br>

**Shalimar by Guerlain** <br>
Rita Hayworth was one of the most beautiful actresses of the 40’s and still remembered for her dance in Gilda. Hayworth used to wear the iconic Shalimar by Guerlain. This perfume was created in the 20’s (1925) and it’s one of the first oriental perfumes of modern perfumery. Its name comes from Taj Mahal’s gardens that inspire the scent that became a milestone and changed the course of perfumery.

**A few drops of No. 5… *

That was what Marilyn Monroe used to wear to sleep. Sensuality is one of the things both the actress and the iconic perfume had in common. Marilyn was an absolute fan of the perfume, created in 1921 by Chanel’s nose Ernest Beaux. After a century of its creation, the fragrance is still relevant and forever linked to Marilyn’s name. It is a floral perfume worn by women of all ages because of its timeless spirit.

*Joy by Jean Patou **

Joy was Jackie Kennedy’s favorite perfume. It is said that this 1929 fragrance captivated the First Lady of the United States with a mix of jasmine and rose. It’s also known for being one of the most expensive fragrances of the time because of the high cost of its ingredients.

Shalimar by Guerlain

Rita Hayworth was one of the most beautiful actresses of the 40’s and still remembered for her dance in Gilda. Hayworth used to wear the iconic Shalimar by Guerlain. This perfume was created in the 20’s (1925) and it’s one of the first oriental perfumes of modern perfumery. Its name comes from Taj Mahal’s gardens that inspire the scent that became a milestone and changed the course of perfumery.

**Opium by Yves Saint Laurent**<br>
It was a boom back in 1977. A controversial perfume because of its provocative name and its scent both modern and irresistible.<br><br>
The perfume stole the hearts of the 80’s top models Linda Evangelista and Helena Christensen. Both, women with strong personalities that changed the course of fashion. The perfume, created by Jean Louis Sieuzac, was a true revolution and it’s still one of the most iconic fragrances in history.

Opium by Yves Saint Laurent

It was a boom back in 1977. A controversial perfume because of its provocative name and its scent both modern and irresistible.


The perfume stole the hearts of the 80’s top models Linda Evangelista and Helena Christensen. Both, women with strong personalities that changed the course of fashion. The perfume, created by Jean Louis Sieuzac, was a true revolution and it’s still one of the most iconic fragrances in history.

Perfume L’Interdit, Givenchy 1957

Perfume L’Interdit, Givenchy 1957

** L’Interdit by Givenchy**

Audrey Hepburn was also an iconic face in Hollywood. Friend and muse of Hubert de Givenchy, Hepburn inspired his famous perfume L’Interdit (1957).

In 1957 Givenchy created a fragrance for his muse known as L’Interdit (in French, “the forbidden”).
Formulated with rose of Bulgary, jasmine, narcissus and sandalwood, it’s no longer made and has been completely reformulated.

**Le Labo Santal 33 and Alexa Chung**<br>
It is a match made in heaven. The connection between the it girl and the perfume can’t be more organic and contemporary. Chung, a socialite turned into fashion designer, is an absolute fan of the unisex perfume. Le Labo Santal 33, created in 2011 has notes of cardamom, sandalwood, leather and amber and it’s still trendy. <br><br>

**Love Don't Be Shy by Kilian**<br>
Finally, Rihanna, an icon of 21st century music that has shaken up fashion and cosmetic industries with her brand Fenty. It is said that her favorite perfume is Love Don't Be Shy by Kilian. This niche perfume, created in 2007 has a charming personality with a sweet scent made of rose, orange blossom, pink pepper and vanilla.

Le Labo Santal 33 and Alexa Chung

It is a match made in heaven. The connection between the it girl and the perfume can’t be more organic and contemporary. Chung, a socialite turned into fashion designer, is an absolute fan of the unisex perfume. Le Labo Santal 33, created in 2011 has notes of cardamom, sandalwood, leather and amber and it’s still trendy.


Love Don't Be Shy by Kilian

Finally, Rihanna, an icon of 21st century music that has shaken up fashion and cosmetic industries with her brand Fenty. It is said that her favorite perfume is Love Don't Be Shy by Kilian. This niche perfume, created in 2007 has a charming personality with a sweet scent made of rose, orange blossom, pink pepper and vanilla.

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