5 posts tagged “perfume”

Obviously, Jennifer Lopez is tired of family problems and decided to prove Marc Anthony she’s much more than just mother and housewife by launching a new fragrance, “Sunkissed Glow”. As it was with the previous one, the flacon of “Sunkissed Glow” resembles Jennifer Lopez’s figure. It’s said to be flowery and fruity (this is what I personally like) and have some orange blossom (wow!), water lilies and passion flower notes. You’ll also smell ember, musk and cashmerewood scents from the bottle. So, it seems to be something amazing.

No idea how all these scents together smell in “Sunkissed Glow”, but when you just look at the photo of Jennifer Lopez and the picture of fragrance bottle in the sun glow, you may feel as if it’s summer or as if you were on Islamorada in Florida (the island where the photo was taken), too.

The photo for the promotion campaign was made by Peter Lindberg. Mr. Lindberg, thank you for your work – now we all living in cold regions are envious!

The fragrance will appear in European beauty stores only in February, 2009, unfortunately, there’s no information about the U.S. release date by now. As if as a bonus for our patience, the fragrance will also include a small gift – a bracelet. Looking forward to “Sunkissed Glow”!

It’s not enough that you are at your “best looking” during the fall season. You must also be at your “best smelling”! Fortunately, there are some fragrances or perfume products we can use for this season. Check out these most fashionable fragrances for fall and let me know which one you’re likely to try!

Want to feel and smell fresh and feminine? Marc Jacobs’ Daisy line captures both of that plus the scent of innocence. The Daisy set has a 3.4 oz Eau de Toilette Spray, a 5.1 oz Luminous Body Lotion and a Solid Perfume Ring in a gold pouch. The fragrance has the lingering touches of strawberry, Violet Leaves, Ruby Red Grapefruit, Gardenia, Violet Petals, Jasmine Petals, Musk, Vanilla and White Woods.

Expert’s opinion:

    I have to say, I bought this new MJ fragrance on a whim, without having ever let its delightful scent waft up my nostrils. It was a chance, but when it comes to MJ, chances are I’ll like it. And like it I did. (And do!) I describe this as a vintage floral bouquet with a touch of youthfulness. It’s my new favorite, scent of the moment. I can’t stop wearing it.

    Kyle, Face Candy Girl with natural fixation with makeup, purces, shoes…

I must admit, anything from Marc Jacobs catches my attention. This fragrance successfully embodies what we ladies want for fall — sophistication and innocence rolled into one.

Sold for $132 over at Sephora.

Expert’s Opinion:

    It has a subtlety which makes it quite special and soft, and it stays really close to the skin. For me it’s one of those ‘happy’ fragrances that automatically puts me in a good mood when I’m wearing it.

    Lauren Carter, a magazine junkie, editorial&beauty assistant and a real Perfume Queen

The purplish bottle itself is already an indication that this one’s fit for a princess. This one is for the adventurous lady who also needs to be classy and prim and proper once in a while - just like a princess! I love the fact that this one has dark chocolate and chiffon vanilla in it!

Price starts at $42.

Expert’s Opinion:

    I love Pink Sugar’s delectably sweet scent. It’s an enchanting, refreshing, fun and flirty blend of vanilla and caramel. It’s distinctive charismatic aroma always brings me back to those delightful memories of my childhood eating cotton candy at the fair. And how about those sugar cookies that mom used to bake… yummy!

    Melissa, Beauty Diva from Florida, US

Don’t let the fancy bottle and trimmings fool you. The price of this product only starts at $28 over at Sephora - a steal, actually, since the Aquolina has the wonderful smell of caramel and vanilla. The Aquolina also has notes of cotton candy, musk, wood and powder — an enchanting mix of youth and maturity, if you ask me.

Expert’s Opinion:

    I really do like this scent. It’s light and fresh, like apples and lemons with a backdrop of soft florals, similar in a way to Creed Spring Flower (and they share elements: apple-citrus on a musky-cedary base) but more sporty, musky as if crossed with Philosophy Amazing Grace.

    Sali Oguri, an independent singer-songwriter, from New York.

I have written a lot about Dolce and Gabbana’s perfume for fall and yes, I’ll definitely reiterate — the Light Blue perfume is a great buy! Actually, I consider it a must-have. You can wear it during the day and it can pass off as an evening charmer.

Check it out over at Sephora. Sold for only $45 (0.8 oz bottle).

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In the spotlight

Thierry Mugler’s five Miroir, Miroir! fragrances ($150 each, at select Bay stores). Given that the designer has been known to attach side-view mirrors to his creations, it’s no surprise that each of these delicious juices is a collectible, captured in crystalline within a mirrored box.

Stila cosmetics. Unable to find all of our favourites since the cult brand went into limited rotation last February, devotees can now rejoice: Stila’s entire line, including the über-coveted Convertible Color ($28), is available at beautymark.ca.

Justin Timberlake looks flawless, stylish and elegant. He did it!!! I think this new Play cologne from Givenchy with Justin Timberlake will be a real success.

Buying women's perfume can be confusing when there are so many different options out there. If you are overwhelmed by the available choices, a good way to pick womens perfume is to select a fragrance family that matches your personality.

Most women's perfumes fit into one of six fragrance families: fresh, fruity, floral, foody, oriental, or woody (also known as chypre). There are also subcategories within each of the main categories, but the differences among them are slight, so beginners shouldn't concern themselves with them.

Fresh fragrances are clean, youthful, and energetic. They feature marine notes intended to simulate the smell of the ocean, or other water-based scents. They frequently have the words "water","ice","rain" or "cool" in their name and are often colored blue or packaged in blue bottles. This fragrance family is ideal for sporty, active women. Some popular fresh designer fragrances are Issey Miyake L'Eau de Issey, Bulgari Blu Notte, Marc Jacobs Rain, Giorgio Armani Acqua di Gio, and Davidoff Cool Water.

Fruity fragrances are similar to fresh fragrances in their casual vibe and energy, but they also add sweetness to the mix. Most fruity fragrances have citrus notes such as lemon, lime, orange or grapefruit, although apple, grape, cherry, peach and raspberry are also popular choices for fruity women's perfume. Women who love fruity fragrances are usually outgoing optimists. Some of the most popular fruity fragrances on the market today are Fresh Sugar, Acqua di Parma Colonia, L.A.M.B. by Gwen Stefani, and Cartier Eau de Cartier.

Floral fragrances are self-explanatory; one or more flowers are the dominant notes in these women's perfumes, with rose, jasmine, gardenia, and tuberose being the most popular. Floral fragrances are favored by feminine and romantic women. Floral fragrances are the most popular fragrance category, and Dior J'Adore, Stella McCartney Stella, Yves Saint Laurent Baby Doll and Salvatore Ferragamo Incanto Charms are just some of the many floral perfumes popular today.

Foody fragrances, also known as gourmand fragrances, are a relatively new category and are designed to appeal to a woman's (or her man's) sweet tooth; most of them feature chocolate or vanilla as the dominant note. Foody fragrances appeal to women who are nurturing and affectionate. Some currently popular foody fragrances are Aquolina Chocolovers, Thierry Mugler Angel, Britney Spears Fantasy, and Comptoir Sud Pacifique Vanille Abricot.

Oriental fragrances have warm, spicy top notes such as cinnamon, amber and musk. This type of women's perfume is favored by sophisticates with a sense of drama who are not afraid to be the center of attention. Some well-known classic oriental fragrances are Yves Saint Laurent Opium, Guerlain Shalimar and Calvin Klein Obsession.

Woody or chypre perfumes are spicy like orientals, but more mellow and natural. They feature wood and moss notes such as cedar, sandalwood, patchouli and vetiver, and are the most unisex of the six fragrance families. Women who prefer woody scents are likely to be free-spirited and earthy. Some currently popular woody fragrances are Gucci Rush, Fendi Palazzo and Miss Boucheron.