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Halloween Costume Scents

The Halloween Scents to Wear If You’re Dressing Up As One Of These Iconic Divas

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What do Madonna, Shania Twain, and Diana Ross have in common? Besides decades-long careers in music and a titular look that is uniquely theirs, not much — which is precisely why they make for perfect Halloween costume inspiration.

But if you're the type to plan your every wig, scrunchie, and leopard print detail, don't overlook the most important part: fragrance. A good, timeless scent tailored to your inner diva might be what takes your overall look from overdone to eau, yeah.

Below, we've rounded up the spritzes that leave a lasting — dare we say, legendary — impression.

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Madonna

Who: Madonna, reigning Queen of Pop, actress, and skincare entrepreneur

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Art Meets Art Like A Virgin

Whether you're going as cone bra-wearing Madonna or virginal Madonna (or, you know, something in between) no costume would be complete without a scent as complex as its inspiration. Luckily, the Art Meets Art Like A Virgin Eau de Parfum ($95) delivers in more than its name: its contrasting blend of citrus and musks make it playful yet sexy — which feels very befitting of any kind of Material Girl.

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Art Meets Art Like A Virgin Eau de Parfum
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Aretha Franklin

Who: Aretha Franklin, the late, great singer, songwriter, and actress

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Donna Karan Cashmere Mist Essence​

She taught you to demand some R-E-S-P-E-C-T from everyone around you, so it's no surprise you'd want to pay tribute to the late singer on All Hallow's Eve. The only requirement in finding a mist to match? It must be both commanding and cosy, like Donna Karan's Cashmere Mist Essence ($126) — which, despite the name, would pair nicely with Franklin's big, fur coats.

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Mariah Carey

Who: Mariah Carey, singer, music producer, and Guinness World Records holder

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Narciso Rodriguez Rouge

Why dress up like Santa when you could be the diva who stole Christmas? Bring your holiday swagger with the deliciously addictive Narciso Rodriguez Eau de Parfum Rouge ($97), which marries black cedar with notes of rose and vetiver, and even comes equipped with the telltale red bottle to match.

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Narciso Rodriguez Eau de Parfum Rouge
$97
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Shania Twain

Who: Shania Twain, country singer and songwriter

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Cartier La Panthère Eau de Parfum

No other fragrance could evoke the illustrious Queen of Leopard Print herself quite like Cartier's La Panthère Eau de Parfum ($140). Its muskier notes feel especially primal, giving way to hints of gardenia for a larger-than-life elixir that'll have you ready to pounce on Halloween.

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Cartier's La Panthère Eau de Parfum
$140
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Diana Ross

Who: Diana Ross, former lead singer for The Supremes, actress, and record producer

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Diamond Diana Diana Ross

In Ross's world, bigger is always better — and that goes for her jewellery collection, performances, hair, and yes, her fragrance. The Diamond Diana Diana Ross ($95) comes bottled in diamonds du jour, which makes it the spot-on accessory to your sparkly costume.


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Diamond Diana Diana Ross
$95
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Cher

Who: Cher, singer and Oscar-winning actress

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Viktor&Rolf Magic Liquid Diamonds

Anyone who's seen the iconic singer in concert — which is probably many a people, considering she's been performing for nearly 60 years! — knows that Cher is straight-up magic on stage. The show-stopping scent equivalent: Viktor&Rolf Magic Liquid Diamonds ($190), a sexy blend of pink pepper, ylang-ylang, and amber that will make you believe in life after love.

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Viktor&Rolf Magic Liquid Diamonds
$190
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