J.Crew's Heady Scents

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More evidence that J.Crew's new Madison Avenue bridal boutique is not just an oversized mall store: It carries six scents from the hard-to-find intellectual-luxe fragrance line Histoires de Parfums. Each bottle has its own back story, from 1873 Colette (named for the French novelist) to 1969 (named for the hippie banner year, and reportedly a favorite of Angelina Jolie). 120 milliliters go for $185, and unlike many wedding-related purchases, this is one item you can keep wearing long after the honeymoon. [T]