By Livia Scarcella
Did you know there are over 800 new fragrances released every year? Luckily for you, Rescu. is helping you with a rundown of our favourite new fragrances and body products – both warm and deep scents that we look forward to trying as the weather gets cooler, and fruity and fresh fragrances that make us wish summer was still with us!
Escada, Island Kiss
Fruity, sweet and oh-so-fun, Escada’s limited edition Island kiss, previously released in 2004, blends delicious mango, orange, and peach with floral notes of passion flower and magnolia, which lead into a base of woods and musk – and this is all given a twist of aquatic freshness. The bottle is the classic Escada curved shape, but features a pink ribbon and palm tree charm. This fragrance will make you dream of a tropical getaway!
Available at: For your nearest stockist, please call 02 9695 5678 (100ml EDT – $99)
Rihanna, Rebelle
Housed in what is now her signature Stiletto-shaped bottle, pop megastar Rihanna’s second fragrance release smells good enough to eat! Strawberries, plum and ginger are followed by vanilla orchid, cocoa and heliotrope, with musk, amber, coffee beans and patchouli providing a deep, earthy support. Rebelle will make you feel like you’re “the only girl in the world”!
Available at: Myer, David Jones, The Perfume Connection and selected independents (30ml EDP – $39, 50ml EDP – $59, 100ml EDP – $79)
Narciso Rodriguez For Her Eau Delicate
The two original Narciso Rodriguez For Her fragrances, inspired by Egyptian musk, have been given a slight makeover in the form of the limited edition Eau Delicate EDT & EDP. The eau de toilette has kept its notes of musk, orange blossom, amber, vetiver and vanilla, but an addition of fig leaves a sweeter feel to the scent. In the eau de parfum, the original rose, peach, amber, musk, sandalwood and patchouli notes stay the same, and agarwood is added to deepen the base. If you’ve never tried a Narciso Rodriguez fragrance, these two are a great introduction to the line!
Available at: Exclusively at Myer (Limited Edition 75ml EDT – $125, Limited Edition 75ml EDP – $138)
The Body Shop, White Musk Libertine
Another fragrance getting a makeover is The Body Shop’s White Musk – but while the original was a deep musk and white floral scent, the new White Musk Libertine is a sweet and creamy musk that’s a bit softer on the skin. Grapefruit, orchid, tiare flower, ambery woods, Turkish delight and Chantilly cream are combined with, of course, musk. Deliciously sensual!
Available at: The Body Shop, both in-store and online (30ml EDT – $29.95, 60ml EDT – $42.95, 30ml EDP – $43.95; also available as a body mist, body lotion and body wash)
Calvin Klein, Sheer Beauty
2010’s big release from Calvin Klein, Beauty, also gets a delicate reworking – Sheer Beauty oozes the femininity of its predecessor, but instead of a sophisticated and elegant feel, it is younger and more playful. Featuring top notes of bergamot, berries and peach, a heart of peony, lily and jasmine and musk, vanilla and sandalwood in its base, Sheer Beauty is great for daytime wear.
Available at: Myer, David Jones and selected perfumeries and pharmacies from March 18, 2012 (50ml EDT – $80, 100ml EDT – $120)
Kate Moss, Lilabelle
Supermodel Kate Moss’ new fragrance is named after her daughter, Lila, and is a fresh floral with a warm base. It features notes of mandarin, osmanthus, freesia, white lily, night blooming jasmine, plumeria (frangipani), heliotrope, sandalwood and amber. A great scent for when you’re feeling a bit girly!
Available at: Myer, Target and selected independents (30ml EDT – $30, 50ml EDT – $39)
Glasshouse Fragrances, Nourishing Body Bars
Australian fragrance company Glasshouse, famous for its gorgeous-smelling (and looking) candles, introduces a new product to its range of scented products – body bars! These soaps are triple French milled, and contain Vitamin E, shea butter and almond oil, so they won’t dry out your skin! Glasshouse’s Body Bars are available in the following scents: Amalfi Coast (freesia, lavender and lime), Bora Bora (cilantro and orange zest), Bordeaux (vanilla, dark chocolate and hazelnut), Esperance (mimosa and wild apple), Galapagos (kaffir lime and cocoa butter), Kakadu (water lily), Manhattan (orchid, rose, blood orange and musk), Marseilles (gardenia – pictured above), Monte Carlo (fig and guava), Montego Bay (coconut and lime) and Oahu (“Ilima milk and honey”).
Available at: For your nearest stockist, go to Glasshouse Fragrances’ website (200g – $12.95)
Chanel, Bleu de Chanel Travel Spray
For men on-the-go, Chanel releases its fresh and woody Bleu de Chanel in its signature travel spray bottle. The scent in this refillable bottle, which also comes with two refills, contains notes of pink pepper, peppermint, nutmeg, grapefruit, cedar, vetiver, ginger, sandalwood, patchouli and labdanum. Bleu de Chanel fresh, clean and has a hint of sensuality to it!
Available at: Myer and David Jones (20ml refillable EDT travel spray + 2 refills – $103)
