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I find it hard to believe sometimes that Miley Cyrus and I are the same age, 30. I feel like she’s both younger and older than that. I think she can be immature sometimes but has also experienced so much for her age, having been a child star. Honestly I did not get the hype around the song “Flowers,” it is so bland to me. But I can’t deny it’s been a smash, and it dovetails nicely into her work with Gucci fragrances. She’s been a spokesperson for the Gucci Flora fragrances since 2021, and she was interviewed by Harpers Bazaar to promote the launch of Flora Gorgeous Magnolia, a new perfume. It’s a fluff piece but she name drops her godmother Dolly Parton a couple of times and also talks about how she’s always wanted to smell like her mom or her grandmother. They open the interview by asking her what song of hers reminds her of this scent. Of course she’s going to pick “Flowers.” Now I’m surprised they didn’t do a sponcon type of thing for the music video. You know someone in a marketing meeting had the idea.
Who is the best-smelling person you’ve ever met? What did they smell like?
My grandmother and Dolly Parton. They both smell like home to me.If your friends and family members were asked to describe your signature scent in one word, what do you think it would be?
Subtle. I have a very loud presence, so I keep my surroundings subtle, so my personality can shine and nothing speaks for me.When did you start experimenting with fragrance? What was the first scent you ever wore, and have you smelled it lately?
My mom always smelled like candy and cakes, so I just have copied her my entire life. I am becoming my mother in a very sweet and scary way.What scent always makes you feel nostalgic? And how has your scent style changed over the years?
The smell of baby powder and flowers always reminds me of my grandmother. It’s such a blessing to have our senses be able to keep us with people even after they’ve passed.What’s the biggest beauty risk you’ve ever taken? Do you have any regrets?
Cutting my hair short, and it was absolutely worth the risk. I felt so powerful and unique.If you were to gift Gucci Flora Gorgeous Magnolia to just one person, who would that be and why?
Dolly Parton, because I know she loves anything super feminine and sexy.
I believe that Dolly Parton always smells good, and the thing is, I don’t think she’s wearing super expensive perfume. That doesn’t seem like Dolly’s style. I appreciated Miley’s self awareness when she described herself as a “loud presence” because she is. She’s attention-seeking, no matter what she says to the contrary. But “subtle” doesn’t sound like Gucci, so I doubt that she’s wearing their perfumes on a daily basis. There’s also something about Tish Cyrus smelling of “candy and cakes” that intuitively tracks. Those gourmand type fragrances were popular in the nineties when Miley was growing up. I wonder what she means about becoming just like her mom, but I guess it’s inevitable for most of us. I just hope Miley doesn’t end up in the same kind of off-and-on relationship that Tish was in with Billy Ray–I hope she doesn’t inherit that pattern. When it comes to fragrances, I wear men’s cologne or unisex scents (and men’s deodorant) because I can’t stand powdery or sweet scents. The worst is white florals–gardenia, lily, magnolia, etc–they give me instant headaches. Gucci Gorgeous Magnolia sounds like headache central to me but it also has patchouli in it, so I could see Miley wearing it.
I friggin LOVE patchouli!! Tom Fords patchouli was a waste of good dollars so I’m not committed to this one but I’ll spray it a few times to see what happens.
I also love Miley!
I’m still wearing Rush – started in 1999. I know it is heavy and sweet on a lot of people, but it goes well with my chemistry and turns very salty and smoky smelling.
Some recent episode of SUV they were interviewing a victim and asked the usual about any smells they remembered and the girl was like, “Something sweet, like high school – Gucci Rush.” and I was like, booooo.
So I’m anosmic now due to years of allergy problems and a couple of sinus surgeries. I shy away from perfume because I can’t smell it and I don’t want to end up smelling…..some way that I wouldn’t like. I know I don’t like heavy floral scents except from actual flowers. But I do need a go-to perfume, something light and subtle. Any suggestions?
My way of dealing with the whole “how do I smell?” issue is to be kind of obsessive about washing with strong soap frequently. Not showering multiple times a day, just washing.
Anyway, I find Miley exhausting but I think it’s cute that she thinks she is becoming her mother.
I love fresh scents and have a couple of go-to perfumes.
Clean RESERVE – Skin
Versace – Bright Crystal
Chanel – Chance Eau Fraiche
Replica – Beach Walk, Bubblebath, or Under the Lemon Trees
Skylar – Peach Fields
I wore Chanel Crystalle for years–I still love it, but it was discontinued maybe 10(?) years ago. I still haven’t found a substitute.
Ded Cool Milk is light.
Promotional interview successful because now I’m intrigued by this scent and will be looking for it on counters to sniff and test. Gardenia can be a tricky scent though, it can really overwhelm.
Lately I’ve been wearing KayAli scents and I adore them. I picked up their double-sided tube rollers and they have such a deep, lush scent. TBH they all kind of smell alike to me, very rich scents – I think the Sweet Diamond one is my fave, but also really like the amber one, Invite Only.
Yuck. No way I would want to smell like anything Miley Cyrus wears. Scent of a tshirt that’s lain in the laundry basket for a week after you wore it to the gym three times. And it’s icky how many times she name drops Dolly Parton. We get it, we get it, by virtue of your dad‘s one hit wonder, you know a lot of famous people. Now shut up about them and say something authentic.
Yea…mentioning her grandmother and godmother smelling like home…what a jerk.
She has always loved attention, but it seems like she enjoys it in a more balanced way now.
Isn’t that funny Carina – I also get instant headaches from white florals, gardenia, lily, magnolia, even rose. I prefer clean, slightly spicy scents. I think Miley must smell like weed, sweat and musk but I can’t stand her so I’m pretty biased.
I’m put off by the packaging – it reminds me of the poo-pouri bottles!! For something that will no doubt be $$$, they could have made the bottle nicer?