Selena Gomez Dishes on Her Intoxicating Fragrance

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While visiting New York City this week, Selena Gomez gave 10 of her biggest fans a treat: the chance to help her put the finishing touches on her upcoming perfume.

I was nervous, she told PEOPLE Monday. I relate a lot to my fans. Whenever I do concerts, shows, meet and greets, I see these people. Theyre my age, or younger or a little older, and were all going through the same thing.

Luckily, she had nothing to be nervous about; Gomez hit it off with her admirers, and added the final notes to her fragrance (due out this May). They picked out something Im really excited about and really proud of, she revealed.

Gomez said she was very hands-on throughout the process, picking the initial notes, designing the bottle (shaped like a gown with balloons on top) and advising on the campaign (which features her floating in water). Its been a long process, she admitted. But its been really fun.

The scent features hints of raspberry, chocolate and vanilla, so its really strong and also very feminine, Gomez said. Im in a place right now where I love intoxicating feelings you just cant get enough of it, you want more.

When she needed advice, Gomez did call on two famous friends for help: Justin Bieber and Taylor Swift, who both release! d scents last year. Its nice to say, Im so confused, what should I do? she said. Theyve helped me, told me what they did. I did it a little differently than them, but it was good. I cant wait for people to smell it.

Kate Hogan

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