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Ever wonder what's going through a celebrity's head when they're trying to come up with a fragrance? Here's a glimpse into the intricate thought processes of Paris Hilton, Beyonce, and Keith Urban, among others. If you'd like to know what inspired "Blue Seduction" by Antonio Banderas, well, he'll tell you. "This is about my interests. It's a modern scent on one side; mature, mysterious. Seduction with a touch of normalcy that is not forced, and at the same time with a sense of humor." How'd he manage to bottle all that? [Stylelist]
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