Every iconic Chanel chain-strapped bag, pair of C-stamped sunglasses and signature fragrance is firmly rooted in the brand’s romantic, trend-savvy history.

How it all began? In 1922 with Pierre Wertheimer, who agreed to financially back the new perfume, N°5, inspired by Coco Chanel’s wish for a women’s fragrance that “smells like a woman.”

The scent, named when perfume designer Ernest Beaux presented Coco with his 5th composition, has only become more popular, proving itself truly timeless and attaching its luxurious reputation to the entire line of Chanel fragrances. Among a list of other fragrance hits, Chanel also succeeded in wooing a younger audience with Coco Mademoiselle, a 21st-century creation in honor of the independent spirit of the young Coco Chanel. Other popular scents include the recently launched Chance, and Allure.

Launched in 1968 as the first dermatologist-developed skincare line, the Clinique brand--a partnership between the Estee Lauder company and Park Avenue dermatologist Norman Orentreich-- was developed for people with extremely sensitive skin, boasting a product line that was allergy-tested and fragrance-free.

In 1971, Clinique released Aromatics Elixier, the first, if slightly oxy-moronic, hypo-allergenic perfume. A series of fragrance hits followed, including Clinique's most popular scent, Happy, a bestseller in the younger demographic with it’s appropriately appealing hint of citrus, wealth of flowers, and mix of emotions.

Clinique went on to develop sister fragrances, such as Happy Heart, along with limited holiday edition scents. A daily-wear skin cologne for men Chemistry has also joined the lineup, along with the perfume-plus Aromatics Elixir.