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with the TV show "Desperate Housewives" new perfume and rumored upcoming products from classic 1970's rockers "Kiss" and Canadian performing group "Cirque du Soleil".

For slightly less "name brand" bouquets, there are still plenty of choices. TV/Movie Star Sarah Jessica Parker's "Lovely" is still growing strong with a blend of orchid, cedar, mandarin, musk and rosewood. There are a whole slew of singer Britney Spears scents like "Curious" (a floral scent with Louisiana Magnolia and vanilla-infused musk) and "Fantasy" (created with kiwi, jasmine petals, creamy musk, cupcake essence and red lychee). TV star and former model Kimora Lee Simmons released "Golden Goddess", a follow up to her popular "Goddess" perfume. Golden is a sophisticated mix of champagne, blue lilies, night orchid, vanilla flower, and vetiver. For a sweeter taste, singer Mariah Carey offers "M", which lingers with toasted marshmallow, Moroccan incense, gardenia, and sea breeze.

So in this landslide of products, how does a person figure out what not only looks good, but smells good as well? That of course relies on personal taste, but here are some of the hottest selling celebrity scents this season:

: FOR WOMEN :

- "L" a "L.A.M.B" fragrance by Gwen Stefani. Parent company Coty. This fruity mix is a combination of peach skins, violet leaves, and musk. Retails for about $70 for a 3.4 oz bottle.

- "Unforgivable Women" by Sean Jean (aka Sean Combs, P. Diddy). Parent company Estee Lauder. Combined with jasmine and orange flower, it emits a strong undercurrent of pina colada. Retails for about $55 for a 2.5 oz bottle.

- "Covet" by Sarah Jessica Parker. Parent company Coty. This is a slightly sophisticated scent with a rich, woodsy tone. Retails for about $65 for a 3.4 oz bottle.

- "Believe" by Britney Spears. Parent company Elizabeth Arden. Contains a hint of patchouli but remains sweet with exotic fruit scents like tangerine. Retails for about $58 for a 3.3oz bottle.

- "Usher She" by Usher. Parent Company Firmenich. A delicate mixture of rose, apple blossom, red currant and much more. Retails for about $68 for a 3.4 oz bottle.

: FOR MEN :

- "Unforgivable" by Sean Jean (aka Sean Combs, P.Diddy). Parent company Estee Lauder. A blend of herbs and citrus that has a warm scent. Retails for $55 for a 2.5 oz bottle.

- "Usher He" by Usher. Parent company Firmenich. The fragrances contains a wide range of aromas, from melon, pineapple and violet leaf to black suede and amber. Retails for about $65 for a 3.4 oz bottle.

- "Driven Black" by Derek Jeter. Parent company Avon. This newly released cologne is gaining popularity. With Australian sandalwood, saffron, and mandarin, it has a light woody air. Retails for about $26 for a 2.5 oz bottle.

Some celebrity scents to look forward to in 2008 will include:

- Tim McGraw has paired up with perfume creators Coty to create a mens country and western styled cologne.

- Jay-Z and Elizabeth Arden have signed a deal to create signature fragrances for men and women.

- Jessica Simpson and Parlux Fragrances are teaming up for a new feminine scent.

- Jennifer Lopez and Coty are together again for the upcoming perfume "J Lo Deseo".

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