Dear Gentle Readers,
After binge-watching the newly released Season 3 of Bridgerton last night, I thought it would be fun to match some of the main characters with perfumes from my collection.
Penelope Featherington & Love, Don't Be Shy by Kilian: I partially picked this perfume for its name, but it perfectly suits Penelope. She is loud with her secret scandal writing and quick-witted, yet shy when it comes to proclaiming her love for Colin. Love, Don't Be Shy is a sweet perfume with a slightly bitter opening due to the neroli note. Penelope first appears as the bitter "ugly duckling" of her siblings but quickly uses this to her advantage, secretly calling out society's scandals while maintaining a sweet demeanor.
Colin Bridgerton & Grand Soir by Maison Francis Kurkdjian: Overlooked as the younger brother in the first season, Colin is brought front and center in this season. When I first sampled Grand Soir, I dismissed it as too masculine and gave it to my husband. However, a week later, I walked into the bedroom demanding to know what that chocolatey goodness of a smell was. With Grand Soir, I had to wait for the dry down to appreciate it; with Colin, we had to wait for him to grow up and find himself.
The Queen & Guidance by Amouage: The demanding and never-satisfied Queen needs a beast mode, one-of-a-kind scent. Laced with frankincense, florals, woods, spices, amber, hazelnut, vanilla, and pear, Guidance is a fragrance you will either love or hate, but you will never forget it—just like the Queen.
Francesca Bridgerton & Santal Complet by Fragrance du Bois: Francesca doesn't like to attract notice but is soft, elegant, and likable, much like Santal Complet. It's a pleasant, powdery sandalwood scent that is unoffensive and refined.
Have you watched the new episodes? What perfumes would you pick for the characters mentioned above?
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