Marilyn Monroe famously told interviewers that she wore Chanel No. 5 to bed (and nothing else), but it wasn't her only favorite. Like millions of other women, Monroe was a fan of Chanel No 5. However, in 2002, it was revealed that she also had a secret penchant for Floris Rose Geranium.
Top notes are Sea Notes and Green Mandarin; middle note is Jasmine; base notes are Vanilla, Salt, Amber and Sandalwood. This fragrance was launched by Designer Fragrances (UK) in collaboration with Twentieth Century Fox Consumer Products.
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Another white floral scent closely associated with Princess Diana was the one picked for her wedding day in 1981. Said to be the first true multi-floral bouquet ever created, the late royal wore Houbiquant's Quelques Fleurs to marry Prince Charles.
Monroe was recounting an anecdote for Time magazine in which she said she was constantly asked what she wore to bed. In response, she answered “Chanel No. 5.” The iconic perfume has been around since 1921, if you can believe it.
Image by Ben Park. When asked what she wore to bed, Marilyn Monroe famously replied, “I only wear Chanel No. 5.” The quote originates from a retelling by Monroe to Life Magazine in April 1952.
Monroe famously didn't wear clothes to bed, stating that pyjamas and “creepy nightgowns” disturbed her sleep. What she did wear, however, was five drops of Chanel No. 5, a perfume that she is also said to have added into her ice baths.
An Emilio Pucci bag, another one of Marilyn Monroe's favorite brands. The famous perfume associated with Marilyn Monroe is Chanel No. 5… and it really was one of her favorites!
Marilyn Monroe famously told interviewers that she wore Chanel No. 5 to bed (and nothing else), but it wasn't her only favorite. Like millions of other women, Monroe was a fan of Chanel No 5. However, in 2002, it was revealed that she also had a secret penchant for Floris Rose Geranium.
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More importantly, Monroe's appearance in Levi's® jeans helped popularize the denim pants — women wanting to dress as Marilyn bought their own blue jeans.
Creed Love in White Edp is Michelle's go-to scent as it reflects perfectly the freedom to choose and act. The top-notch quality scent has a sophisticated blend of ingredients and floral scents that creates a refreshing impression and an even alluring aura.
Queen Elizabeth reportedly wears Guerlain L'Heure Bleue, a spicy citrus with a powdery dry down. It's been a classic for the fragrance house ever since the scent was created in 1912.
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A globally famous floral fragrance, Chanel No. 5 has made its name as perhaps one of the best perfumes that have existed in our time. It is no wonder that Melania Trump enjoys wearing this perfume. It smells delicious and iconic, and its class is like none other.
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To avoid washing it too much (which can affect the colour) she swore by a makeshift dry shampoo – Johnson's baby powder– applying every two days to keep her hair looking fresh.
Marilyn Monroe's bespoke skin-care routine from March 1959. Starting from the top, Marilyn's morning skin routine began with cleansing using Erno Lazlo Active Phelityl Soap and warm water.
The classic red shade Marilyn so often wore on her nails was revealed to be the Revlon colour 'Cherries a la Mode' which the brand has since sadly discontinued.
Marilyn was devastated. One of her greatest fears—that of disappointing those she loved—had come true. His betrayal confirmed what she'd “always been deeply terrified” of: “To really be someone's wife since I know from life one cannot love another, ever, really,” as she wrote in another “Record” journal entry.
Over her lifetime, the blonde bombshell had a library of over 400 books. She would often travel to bookstores, read a random book and if she liked it, it was hers. Monroe considered reading her favourite hobby.
By all reports, Monroe could be shy, with no self-confidence, taking drugs to keep herself on track; or a banshee screaming in anger; or so charismatic that few could resist her. Photographs prove she could be a glamour queen on the order of Marlene Dietrich, or a lost waif who resembled Shirley Temple.
Marilyn Monroe's Scarlet Stories
Guerlain's Rouge Diabolique and Max Factor were among Monroe's go-to brands for her textured, siren red lip.
As for Marilyn, who famously said “Give the girl the right pair of shoes and she'll conquer the world” – her beloved Ferragamo heels allowed her to do exactly that.
So, Marilyn used three different colors of eyeliner to get it just right. For the upper lid and wing, she used black liner. For the lower lash line, she used brown, and in the water line, she used white to make the eyes look even bigger.