Fragrances that Smell Like Cosmetics: an Experimental List 0 ▲ Perfume Shrine 2 hours ago · Art · hide · 0 comments The tender, sometimes playful associations of violet and iris-powdery references account for the popularity of several sweet florals in the market, especially when coupled with the intensely feminine note of roses producing an almost "makeup" vanity-table effect. Here is an experimental list of fragrances that reference cosmetics, especially face powder and retro lipstick, in their scent. No comments yet. Log in to reply on the Fediverse. Comments will appear here.