Style 101: Tips for Every Woman

Take your time when shopping: spritz options on blotters if possible, then take a stroll while they dry. The top note, or opening burst, of a fragrance often bears little resemblance to its "dry down" (the way it smells after a few hours), so you'll want to whiff at intervals. L, by Gwen Stefani, has a fresh top note, but a base of musk.

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L, a L.A.M.B. Fragrance by Gwen Stefani, $55/1.7 oz; at macys.com.