By Katie Martlew
Springtime is just around the corner, which means we will not only be updating our wardrobe and makeup collections, but it also gives us a fabulous excuse to splash out on a pretty new scent. We share our top five fresh and lovely new fragrances to see you through the season with a little extra ‘spring’ in your step…
For an oh-so-pretty and playful luscious fruity floral fragrance…
1. Estee Lauder Pleasures Bloom
Drawing inspiration from Estee Lauder’s best-selling fragrance Pleasures, Pleasures Bloom is kind of like the ultra-feminine, playful and exuberant little sister. This sparkling fruity-floral fragrance is bursting with top notes of Grapefruit, Raspberry, juicy Lychee and Violet Flower, and features radiant feminine heart notes of Pink Peony, Rose, Jasmine and Green Lily. The fragrance is rounded off with base notes of soft Musk blended with a touch of Patchouli and Creamy Vanilla. This scent is truly springtime in a bottle!
50ml EDP RRP $100. Available from September 5th 2010 at all Estee Lauder counters nationally.
For a simple and elegant woody-floral fragrance with a hint of vanilla…
2. Jo Malone Cologne Intense Rose Water & Vanilla
Inspired by centuries old Middle Eastern rituals of layering scents, oils and incense, this warm woody-floral fragrance is a 21st century take on the traditional Arabian Rose Mokhalat with a signature Jo Malone twist. Keynotes include sparkling Rose Water teamed with Neroli and Petitgrain, Rose Loukoum- a delicate rose-flavoured Turkish delight, and Vanilla, which together with notes of Patchouli and Musk adds a warm and sophisticated edge to the scent. Jo Malone- you’ve done it again. This fragrance is truly divine!
100ml RRP $230. Available at David Jones stores nationally.
For a hypnotic, seductive and sensual feminine floral scent…
3. Dior Hypnotic Poison Eau Sensuelle
This bewitching sensual oriental-floral fragrance is inspired by the tale of the dangerously intoxicating forbidden apple in the Garden of Eden, yet at the same time, explores a softer side of the Hypnotic Poison woman. Keynotes include Jasmine Sambac, Bitter Almond, Damascena Rose, Ylang-Ylang, Orange Blossom, Vanilla Orchid, Sandalwood and Musk- which, when teamed together, creates a lovely fruity floral fragrance with a warm, sensual and seductive finish. The perfect Femme-fatale fragrance, all wrapped up in a sexy little bottle!
50ml RRP $115. Available from August 30th 2010. Ph) 02 9695 4800
For a rich floral fragrance bursting with the scent of peony and rose petals…
4. L’occitane PEONY Eau de toilette
Inspired by the beauty and femininity of a garden filled with peonies on a spring morning, this oh-so-lovely scent by L’occitane captures the aura of the Peony Flower in a rich floral fragrance with a splash of juicy green freshness. Head notes include delicious scents of Bergamot and Grapefruit, heart notes include a sparkling bouquet of Peony and Rose Petals and base notes consist of soft and warm woods Sandalwood and White Musk. This scent is reminiscent of a beautiful big bouquet of flowers…sans the hayfever!
75ml RRP $49.95. Available at www.loccitane.com.au
For a vivid and vibrant, crisp and citrusy floral scent…
5. Benefit Crescent Row Garden of Good and Eva
Garden of Good and Eva is one of three new additions to Benefit’s super-cute fragrance range Crescent Row. As the crisp and citrusy floral scent of the three, Eva is the perfect fresh springtime scent for the carefree and young at heart. Top notes include fresh and fruity Pear and Watermelon, middle notes consist of delicate floral scents of Rosebud, Jasmine Petals, Green Violet Leaves and Freesia and the base notes of musk and sandalwood add warmth and body to the fragrance. Also, in true Benefit style the packaging is simply adorable! We love!
30ml RRP $59. Available at Benefit counters nationally.
So now you’ve got your spring fragrance sorted, how about dads? Check out our story on New Men’s fragrances for Father’s Day.
