Valentine's Day is next weekend; are you ready? I am here to help y'all knock it out of the park this year and give your gal the greatest gift possible: fragrance. It's an awesome and sexy gift--IF you get the right kind--and you're in luck because I am here to help. Behold, my picks for the sweetest scents for Valentine's Day!

Let's get one thing clear: perfume is the perfect gift, but you've got to be willing to drop some coin on a designer fragrance. That means NO CHEAP STUFF--none of that If You Like Calvin Klein's Obsession You'll Love "Restraining Order" junk, okay? If you can't afford a full-size bottle of perfume, do what I do and buy a roller. Rollers are portable (she can carry it in her purse or makeup bag) and usually cost about $30.

My picks for the perfect Valentine's Day gift are below; they're all perfumes I have bought and loved. If you're reluctant to buy a fragrance for your gal pal without letting her try it first, consider getting her a perfume sampler. Sephora has these sets that come with little samples and a gift certificate--your lady can try out the scents and then use the gift card to get a full-size of her fave. I mean, really--you cannot go wrong there.

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    Maison Martin Margiela Replica: Beach Walk

    I am OBSESSED with Maison Martin Margiela's Replica fragrances; each scent in the line represents a moment in time. It's such a unique concept, and each fragrance is intoxicating. Beach Walk is alluring, sensual, and worth every dang penny of its ridiculous price tag (buy the roller of this one, trust). I don't know how to describe this spectaular scent other than this: wearing Beach Walk is a vacation. You put it on and suddenly your skin smells as if you'd just finished a long day on the beach--the salt water, the tanning oil, the hint of warm island breeze--it's all there. This stuff is magic.

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    Elizabeth and James Nirvana White

    This is my every day perfume--it's feminine, chic, and sophisticated. It has notes of peony and musk and manages to be both crisp and bright and a bit dark and edgy at the same time. You'd never guess this fragrance was designed by the Olsen twins. I'm not making that up, y'all--but don't let that scare you away. This scent is perfection!

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    Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue

    I've been wearing Light Blue since I was in college. I'd list all the 'notes' Dolce & Gabbana uses to describe its scent, but that would take eighteen years. Let's keep it simple: Light Blue is a fresh, clean scent. It reminds me of the sky on a cloudless day. When I wear it, I feel pretty. It's an instant self-esteem boost. I love this perfume!

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    Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey

    If I had a signature scent, it would probably be L'Eau d'Issey. I love the perfume's witty name, and I love that it is filled with floral fragrance: freesia, carnations, lillies, and lotus with just a hint of amberseed...  L'Eau d'Issey is one of those timeless fragrances. I just can't live without it!

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    Nest Midnight Fleur

    I'm a sucker for niche perfumes. I love finding a new brand and falling in love, and that's exactly what happened with Nest. I received a sample of Midnight Fleur with an online order from Sephora, and let me tell you--this is the REAL DEAL. This may be the sexiest scent ever. It's so sensual and exotic--it's an amber musk with vanilla and orchid. Wearing Midnight Fluer makes you feel like the most irresistable woman on the planet, so it goes without saying--this makes a perfect Valentine's gift!

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    Tocca Beauty Colette

    Tocca Beauty's perfumes are inspired by iconic women, and each scent represents that woman's world. Colette was inspired by the infamous French novelist; it's meant to capture Colette's beauty and allure. It's spicy, sweet, and seductive; it's the perfect introduction to Tocca Beauty's line of fab fragrances.

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    Ralph Lauren Romance

    You can't have a list of the best Valentine's fragrances without including Romance. I think that's a law. Ralp Lauren's iconic scent is perfect for your paramour: velvety woods, fragrant florals, and seductive musk. There's a reason why this is one of the best-selling perfumes--it's awesome.

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