"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Powdery perfumes are having a resurgence—with classic scents like Chanel No. 5 and Guerlain Shalimar ...

Once upon a time, powdery perfumes were classified as fragrances that smelled like powder cosmetic compacts and generally were comprised of violet, orris, rose, and musk notes. They might be the types ...