Best Travel Perfumes & Fragrances: Compact & Convenient

Claire Benoist

Pick-Me-Up

Cool off with feminine VS Exotics Fragrance Mist in Seductive Amber. ($12, victoriassecret.com)

Tester says: "I spray it postrun."
— Emilie Ptaszynski, Cheshire, Connecticut

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Soft Suds

Caress Fine Fragrance Elixir Body Wash in Sheer Twilight ($4, drugstores) lingers on skin.

Tester says: "The exotic scent lasts all day."
— Davina Johnson, Decatur, Georgia

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Crowd-Pleaser

Vince Camuto Eau de Parfum Spray ($78, macys.com) mixes rose and leather notes.

Tester says: "It's great for dates and work."
— Lindsay Felldin, Los Angeles

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Dream Cream

Coach Poppy Flower Body Lotion ($38, department stores) envelops you in lily and apricot.

Tester says: "It's light and fresh."
— Kelly Jo Carden, Phoenix

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Best Bud

The Soap & Paper Factory Solid Perfume in Gardenia ($18, soapandpaperfactory.com) packs a crisp scent.

Tester says: "It made yoga ultracalming."
— Tiffany Hughes, Orlando, Florida

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Roll with It

Dab honey Estee Lauder Sensuous Nude Touch-On Fragrance ($44, macys.com) on wrists.

Tester says: "It's gym-bag friendly."
— Amanda Downs, Cinnaminson, New Jersey

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Instant Lift

A combo of jasmine and patchouli, Forbidden Euphoria by Calvin Klein Eau de Parfum Spray ($80, department stores) is ideal for fall.

Tester says: "It gives you a sexy boost."
— Kelly Garner, Memphis

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Bling It On!

Chloe Shirley Solid Perfume Necklace ($60, nordstrom.com) houses a rose blend.

Tester says: "I love its portability."
— April Franzino, associate beauty editor

Originally published in FITNESS magazine, October 2011.