Most of us have childhood memories that revolve around scents. There are always some fragrances that you can never forget. These fragrances always remain in our list of favorite perfumes but as you grow older you develop a nose for new scents. This is probably due to our exposure to fine perfumes. We introduce you to the top perfumes 2011, for both men and women.

Top Perfumes for Women

212 White Perfume - Carolina Herrera
A blend of scents like pepper, musk, rose, jasmine, mandarin, sandalwood, peony, and benjoin, this is one of the best perfumes for women. It has often been heralded for bringing a feel of the winter with it and also typifying the air of the city of New York. There is no wonder then that this is one of the top perfumes of this year.

Brit - Burberry
The uber cool and stylish bottle that it comes in helps the perfume immensely. Of course there is also the fact that the perfume in itself is absolutely delicious. The fragrance has tones of lime, pears, green almonds, and accents of amber, vanilla, tonka bean, and mahogany. Definitely one of the top perfumes for women 2011.

Lady Million - Paco Rabanne
There is a reason why Lady Million is one of the most popular perfumes for women. From the simply eye catching advertisement, to the beautiful bottle it comes in, and of course most importantly, the scent itself, it has everything going for it. With hints of raspberry, musk, amber, and a delicious addition of honey, it is one of those fragrances that can drive you mad.

Once Upon a Time - Kenzo
You have to agree. The name is absolutely brilliant and takes you right back to the fairy tales of your childhood. With top notes of magnolia, rose, freesia, and peony, and accents of musk, sandalwood, and amber, this scent is one that you should definitely have for your kit. Definitely one of the best perfumes for women 2011.

Heat Rush - Beyoncé Knowles
Remember the perfume from the Beyonce stable earlier known as Heat. This is one of the latest perfumes for women and is a sequel to Heat. With notes of Brazilian cherry, orange, passion fruit sorbet, orange hibiscus, mango blossoms, and yellow tiger orchid, this is sure to one heated affair.

Top Perfumes for Men

Hot Water - Davidoff
Everyone loves Davidoff Cool Water. And now comes the antithesis to that. Davidoff Hot Water is without doubt one of the top perfumes 2011 for men. With scents of patchouli, basil, pimento, it is a perfect fragrance for an evening out. Without doubt one of the best perfumes 2011 for men.

Acqua Di Gio - Giorgio Armani
This is one fragrance that never seems to go off the charts. Somehow this scent has managed to traipse the fine line between woody scents and marine notes which makes for a Mediterranean feel that is exhilarating to say the least. The earthiness of the perfume makes it one of the best perfumes for men.

The Beat For Men - Burberry
Burberry has a knack for creating the best bottles for their fragrances and The Beat for Men is no exception. In that gun metal bottle, comes a fragrance that is to die for with accents of cedrat, black pepper, and violet, it is the perfect scent for a guy who lives living life on the edge. It is no room for doubt then that it is one of the top perfumes for men.

Le Male - Jean Paul Gaultier
This popular perfume from the house of Jean Paul Gaultier has scents that are extremely varied from wormwood, bergamot, lavender, orange blossom, cardamom, cinnamon, cumin, wood, musk, amber, vanilla, and tonka bean. It is the perfect scent for a man who likes to be blend of the best worlds.

The One Gentleman - D&G
Launched last year, it retains it popularity and is definitely one of the top perfumes that can be used in 2011. The notes of the fragrance include vanilla, pepper, grapefruit, patchouli, and cedarwood. This is the perfect scent for formal dinners and evenings out.

While choosing the right perfume, it is important to ensure that the scent suits you. Spray the scent on a card and not your wrist and make sure you take a fresh breath before finally deciding on a perfume. It is also important that the fragrance appeals to you and suits your personality. These top perfumes 2011 are some of the most popular scents in the market but they may not necessarily suit you or even match your tastes. Always choose a scent that matches your aesthetic sensibilities and tastes.

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