FOR HER

Designer perfume for women, priced below retail

Novalera stocks luxury perfume for women from the houses people ask for by name, in sealed full-size bottles at prices below the department store counter. The collection runs across every scent family, from soft florals and clean citrus to warm ambers and smoky woods, so there is something for daytime, evening and the months in between.

How to choose a scent family

If you are buying for yourself, start with what you already like. Floral perfumes built on rose, jasmine or peony are the most widely worn and suit most occasions. Fresh scents with citrus, green notes or aquatic accords are light and work well in summer and at the office. Oriental and amber perfumes layer vanilla, resins and spices for a warmer, more enveloping evening scent. Woody and chypre perfumes use sandalwood, vetiver, oakmoss and patchouli for something drier and more grown-up.

EDP or EDT

Eau de parfum has a higher concentration of fragrance oil, usually 15 to 20 percent, and tends to last six to eight hours of wear. Eau de toilette sits around 5 to 15 percent, opens brighter and fades sooner, which makes it the better choice for daytime and warm weather. Many perfumes are offered in both, and the EDP is generally the richer interpretation.

Buying from Novalera

Every bottle ships free worldwide with tracking, dispatched within 1 to 5 business days and delivered within 2 to 10. You have 30 days to return or exchange, and inspection photos of the sealed box are available before dispatch on request.