By Livia Scarcella
After a cold, gloomy winter, we’re all ready for the joy of a new season – and what better way to celebrate than with a new spring scent! Here are some brand new fragrances we at Rescu. are looking forward to wearing this spring.
Distinctive and Luxurious:
ELIE SAAB Le Parfum
Couture genius Elie Saab releases his very first scent, a stunning bright floral with notes of orange blossom, two different types of jasmine (jasmine sambac and grandiflorum), patchouli, rose honey and a ‘cedar woody accord’. White flowers and an earthy base – as luxurious as one of Saab’s gorgeous gowns!
Available exclusively at MYER from August 28, 2011 (30ml EDP – $95, 50ml EDP – $138, 90ml EDP – $195; also available as a body lotion, shower gel and body cream)
Tom Ford, Violet Blonde
Classically sophisticated is one of many ways to describe Tom Ford’s newest release, Violet Blonde. By using violet leaf absolute, then adding iris root and jasmine sambac, the perfumer has created a modern feminine fragrance suitable for any age. Absolutely elegant!
Available exclusively at David Jones city stores from September 4, 2011 (30ml EDP – $100, 50ml EDP – $155)
Givenchy, Exclusive Harvest Amarige Ylang Ylang 2010
Another new release from Givenchy is the limited edition Amarige Ylang Ylang from the Harvests 2010 collection. The ylang ylang flowers used in this scent were picked exclusively for Givenchy in May 2010 on the island of Mohèli in the Indian Ocean. A bright, powdery floral scent, Amarige Ylang Ylang is the perfect spring fragrance!
Available from Myer, David Jones, selected pharmacies and perfumeries, as well as www.givenchy.com.au from September 25, 2011 (60ml EDP – $150)
Sensual and Sophisticated:
Burberry Body
Iconic British fashion house Burberry introduces its newest fragrance – Burberry Body. Peach, freesia and absinthe blend with rose, iris and sandalwood, and luscious cashmeran, vanilla, amber and musk follow.
Feminine, sensual and distinctive – and this includes the ad campaign, featuring British model and actress Rosie Huntington-Whiteley.
Available from Myer, David Jones, The Perfume Connection, selected independents and Burberry Boutiques from September 4, 2011 (30ml EDP – $90, 60ml EDP – $135, 85ml EDP – $170)
Givenchy, Dahlia Noir
To give an odourless, imaginary flower a scent is no easy feat, but Givenchy have done it in the form of Dahlia Noir. Powdery, woody and floral, the fragrance features rose, iris, mimosa, Indian sandalwood, patchouli and tonka bean. Simply gorgeous!
Available from Myer, David Jones, selected pharmacies and perfumeries, as well as www.givenchy.com.au (30ml EDP – $88, 50ml EDP – $119, 75ml EDP – $149)
Narciso Rodriguez, For Her In Colour
The first of two limited edition fragrances from Narciso Rodriguez this spring, For Her In Colour is a deeper, more luxurious take on the original For Her, with woody notes added and amber and vanilla making for a creamier base. You’re sure to be noticed wearing this one!
Narciso Rodriguez, Essence In Colour
Light and powdery, the second limited edition scent takes the original Essence EDP and gives it more sensuality with additions of tiare blossom, amber and a hint of incense to intensify the musk note. Great for both day and night.
Both ‘In Colour’ limited editions available exclusively at Myer from September 4, 2011 (50ml EDP – $138)
The Modern Classics:
Guerlain, Shalimar Parfum Initial
In 1925, Jacques Guerlain created a perfume masterpiece in Shalimar, and 85 years later, Guerlain’s perfumer Thierry Wasser has given this classic scent a 21st Century twist. Shalimar Parfum Initial is based on four notes – Centifolia rose, iris, tonka bean and vanilla, and these four are supported by bergamot, hedione, caramel, ‘warm fruit’ and patchouli. Definitely a must-try this spring!
Available from Myer and David Jones (40ml EDP – $95, 60ml EDP – $132, 100ml EDP – $185)
Issey Miyake, L’eau d’Issey Summer Edition 2011
Every year, Issey Miyake’s L’eau d’Issey is reinvented as a limited edition warm-weather scent – in 2011, we’re taken to the bottom of the ocean with fresh, bright top notes of rose and pear water, followed by peony, carnation, osmanthus and a precious wood base.
For the man in your life, yuzu, mandarin, cardamom, sage, vetiver and ambergris are used to bring the coral depths of a lagoon to life.
Available from Myer, David Jones, The Perfume Connection and selected independent stockists (100ml [for her]/125ml [for him] EDT – $99)
Kenzo, Madly Kenzo!
A bold floral with plenty of attitude, Madly Kenzo! includes notes of orange blossom, pink pepper, heliotrope, rose, incense, vanilla, cedar and musk. You will fall madly in love with the newest Kenzo fragrance!
Available from Myer, David Jones, selected pharmacies and perfumeries, as well as https://www.kenzostore.com.au from September 4, 2011 (30ml EDP – $87, 50ml EDP – $122, 80ml EDP – $147)
More Fragrance Finds:
1. The Top Designer Fragrances For Spring
2. Young And Feminine Fragrances For Any Age
3. The Top Winter Fragrances for Men And Women
