STAR EXTRACTS

Limited-edition bottles and rousing
notes in the latest women's scents both delight and intrigue

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TIME IN A BOTTLE
In an effort to capture the true essence of the house of Gucci, the brand's creative director, Frida Giannini, set out to develop a fragrance that would call to mind more than 85 years of tradition and excellence. Gucci By Gucci (a delicious concoction of guava, pear and Tahitian Tiare flower) comes in a smoky brown, glass bottle tied with a horse bit necklace bearing the house's iconic symbols. $100; at Gucci boutiques

WHAT A GEM
There's a certain sensation associated with clutching onto the recognizable gleam of a Judith Leiber handbag. The Hungarian design diva has managed to bottle that special feeling in the brand's newest launch, the Leiber fragrance. The scent, which comes inside a clutch-like bottle, boasts notes of vanilla, musk and amber for a mysterious bouquet. $110; at Nordstrom stores

STOP AND SMELL THE ROSES
Bulgari's newest fragrance has us seeing pink. The very delicate Rose Essentielle harmoniously balances notes of rose, violet and blackberry for a floral end result sure to appeal to those with discerning noses. $145; at Sephora stores