Bottega Veneta for Women
The first ever fragrance release from the luxury Italian fashion house is finally here. In collaboration with Coty Prestige, Bottega Veneta have come out with a truly luxurious scent for leather lovers.
Reminds me of: A beautiful old Italian house on luscious green grassy hills. An escape to a faraway, secluded land.
The Notes: It begins with top notes of bergamot and pink pepper, moves into Indian Sambac jasmine and ends with oak moss and Indian patchouli.
RRP $100 (30ml) at Bottega Veneta and department stores.
Maison Martin Margiela (untitled) L’eau
No, that is not a typo you see above. That is the name of the newest fragrance from deconstruction-favourite fashion house, Maison Martin Margiela. The brands second fragrance reinterprets the natural and fresh scent of the debut release, (untitled).
Who is it for: Men AND Women with a simplistic, fresh and lively take on life.
The Notes: Belonging to the citrus family, crisp notes of crushed Mint and Galbanum leaves, combined with Zest of Sicillian Mandarin and Lemon are paired with ingredients from the first fragrance, Orange Blossom and Cedar Wood for the rebooted version of (untitled).
RRP $145 (100ml) at Myer Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane, and David Jones Sydney and Brisbane.
DKNY Golden Delicious
After five years, the Delicious franchise of fragrances from DKNY is going strong. The newest addition sees the infamous Apple shaped bottle undergo a golden transformation, with even the juice glistening a gold shimmer.
Buy it if you want: An elegant, sensual and warm fragrance to uplift you day and night.
The Notes: Top notes of orange, flower water, sparkling Mirabelle and signature golden delicious apple. The body of the scent includes white rose, Casablanca lily, vanilla orchid and muget. The bottom note is a blend of musk, sandalwood and teakwood.
RRP $105 (50ml) at Myer, David Jones and Perfume Connection.
Tom Ford Private Blend Santal Blush
Expanding the ever-popular Private Blend fragrance collection, Mr Ford introduces Santal Blush, a spicy wood oriental. The nude coloured juice of Santal Blush and its clear transparent bottle welcomes a difference of colour for the collection, a notable change from the usually dark hued vessels. It may look sweet and pretty but this fragrance is complex, with a mysterious, almost hypnotic pull.
Who is it for: The mysterious, neutral-loving lady with a beautiful, modern earthiness.
The Notes: Santal Blush is a scent designed around the richly textured creaminess of Sandalwood, and contrasted with exotic Eastern spices, intoxicating florals, and sumptuous woods. And exotic is an understatement! Masala spices from India, Cinnamon Bark Oil Sri Lanka ORPUR™, Cumin Seed Oil, Fenugrec Absolute and Carrot Seed Oil, are enriched by a floral blend of Jasmine Absolute, Rose Absolute and Ylang Madagascar. An infusion of richly textured Australian Sandalwood, Benzoin, Agarbois™ and Skin Musks, transport the scent to another level.
RRP $290 (50ml) each, available exclusively at David Jones City stores from 2nd October 2011.
Burberry Summer for Women
Aside from sunshine, nothing kicks off summer like a sweet, fruity, floral fragrance. A whiff of this and you will know summer is just around the corner.
Reminds me of: A spring afternoon walk through the botanical gardens.
The Notes: Top notes of pomegranate, orange, mandarin and green leaf. The scent develops with a heart of rose, freesia and lily of the valley, and then dries down with soft cedar wood, sandalwood and white musk.
RRP $89 (100ml) at leading fragrance retailers from 31 October 2011.
Michael Kors Gold
In celebration of the 30th anniversary of his fashion empire, Michael Kors is unveiling the limited edition scent, Michael Kors Gold.
Buy it if you want: Sporty chic with a touch of glamour. A fragrance for those who want effortless elegance.
The Notes: The scent is a tuberose bouquet in which the iconic signature of tuberose is surrounded by magnolia, freesia and orange blossom and supported with creamy woods, musk and tonka bean.
RRP $138 (50ml) at Myer, David Jones and selected Perfume Connection stores from 17 October 2011.
Sean John Empress
The female counterpart to the #1 selling Sean John fragrance for males, I Am King, and the second female fragrance release all together, Empress is set to be a winner with strong, confident women the world over.
Who is it for: A modern day Cleopatra. Feminine, powerful and enchanting.
The Notes: A crisp, fruity floral, the top notes include a fresh blend of Key Lime Pie, Mandarin Imperial, Starfruit and Imperial French Berry, with mid notes of Raspberries, Passion Flower, Peony, Cardamom and Ambrette seeds. The dry down entices with bottom notes of warm and comforting Vanilla, Sandalwood, Crystallized Carmel and Second Skin Accord.
RRP $105 (50ml) at Myer, David Jones and Perfume Connection from 17 October 2011.
