There are some of us that have the one, signature scent. It is you to a tee, or so you think. Or, if you are like me and have several (over fifty) fragrances to change it up and suit your mood and occasion. You go with the flow and love what’s new.
Either way, it is always nice to broaden your horizons, expand the emotions that a fragrance can bring, and try something new.
Choosing a fragrance is a very personal thing, hence why it can be a hard gift to give for some. You either like them or you don’t, and yes, you may be attracted to certain notes, but for me it is how I feel upon that first smell. It is it a memory, an emotion or just a taste of how you would feel when wearing it; upbeat, fresh, warm. Fragrance can be such a great accessory to your daily mood, and there’s nothing better than getting a comment of praise about your new scent.
Here are my top new fragrances to keep you feeling good this season.
Marc Jacobs Mod Noir
With top notes of Greens, heart of Gardenia and base notes of creamy musks, this modern interpretation of a classic gardenia reveals nothing but sophistication.
The airy floral fragrance opens with a field of lush, dewy greens, which gives way to freshly cut gardenias, floating atop sparkling water.
The creamy musks give a sensual feel, while the quirky bottle resembles Marc Jacobs iconic runway collections.
This fragrance is a Sephora Exclusive.
RRP $130 Eau De Parfum 50ml www.sephora.com.au
Michael Kors Gold Fragrance Collection
A trio of opulence and luxury golds from white, to rose and twenty four karat gold.
‘There is nothing sexier than a woman with a beautiful bronze tan after an amazing vacation, and nothing compliments that glow better than shimmering gold jewellery, with the hint of fragrance that feels just as opulent.’ – Michael Kors
White Luminous Gold – Sparkling and Sensuous
24k Brilliant Gold – Feminine and Seductive
Rose Radiant Gold – Tantalising and Hypnotic
One for each woman, three for the different women within you.
RRP $110 50ml | $140 100ml
Guerlain Shalimar Cologne
The strength of a timeless classic? It’s ability to reinvent itself, era after era, and continuously revealing new facets of its sensorial depth while remaining as audacious as ever.
Inspired by the legend of Shalimar, an all-consuming and exceptional love story that took place in India, today Shalimar Cologne unveils a more personal facet of the legend: the precious moment of serenity when the princess plunges into crystalline water sprinkled with delicately perfumed petals, before embracing her loved one in airy vapours of scent.
The colour of the fragrance juice – a very pale pink shade – conveys the lightness of this new interpretation of the legend.
Aerin Rose de Grasse
The granddaughter of Estee Lauder graced our shores earlier this year to launch her exquisite luxe fragrance range and boy were we impressed.
Her knowledge of the fragrance world is so grand with Estee, her grandmother, making iconic fragrances hit worldwide fame that is still so popular today.
Rose de Grasse, the newest of the Aerin range, is a tribute to the timeless beauty of roses and represents the most rare and special of these flowers.
Made in Grasse, the French capitol of perfumery since the 16th century, this new addition is the first parfum to he Aerin range and is a symbol of beauty and femininity and captures the complete, multi-dimensional beauty of the rose in one captivating scent; pristine, sophisticated, unexpected and iconic.
RRP $290 50ml
*Available 13th September
Jo Malone Mimosa & Cardamom Cologne
Warm, ethereal and Mesmerising: just a few words to describe this new gem.
A new Bohemia awaits. Mists of honeyed, golden mimosa float above the spiciness of freshly cut cardamom. Creamy tonka and smooth sandalwood woven under powdery heliotrope and damask rose picked at dawn.
Mimosa and Cardamom adds touches of spice to English Pear & Freesia, and gives Red Roses an unfolding warmth.
If you like the sound of the cologne, there is a body range and candle to match, perfect for layering and getting a concentrated boost of the scent.
RRP $95 30ml | $185 100ml
Tom Ford Noir Pour Femme
Do I have to say more? I feel that anything Tom Ford launches has such high demand in excellence, you are rarely disappointed.
Tom Ford Noir Pour Femme captures the fascinating paradox of the Tom Ford woman in a daring oriental fragrance that is both extravagant and sensual. Definitely a rich show stopper and one that will be noticed in a crowd.
This new launch for women, compliments the Tom Ford Noir for Men that was successfully launched in 2012, which now has it’s own Tom Ford Noir Extreme version as new addition.
RRP $112 30ml | $165 50ml | $235 100ml
Chanel Chance Eau Vive Eau de Toilette
A new Chance. Take one?
Chanel Chance has been a favourite for many and now a new possibility is line with Eau De Vive. ‘A chance came up, I seized it.’ Mademoiselle Chanel knew that her real chance was the one of her own creation, a state of mind, a way of being.
This new addition to the Chance family is a floral-zesty fragrance in a round bottle. A wave of energy that sweeps you into a whirlwind of happiness for a chance encounter that is within everyone’s reach.
RRP $126 50ml | $184 100ml
Alaia Paris Eau de Parfum
Created by fashion designer, Azzadine Alaia, this is his debut fragrance after years in the fashion game and I think you’ll agree, it was worth the wait.
Alaïa Paris is an Eau de Parfum. Resolutely a modern creation with both cool and warm notes. The top is a fresh impression with airy notes and the heart is an abstract floral impression. The base impression of animal and musky notes, like a second skin. The bottle design resembling some of Alaia’s most iconic and intricate fashion moments in time.
RRP $92 30ml | $124 50ml | $168 100ml
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