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Mother’s Day Beauty Gift Guide — Part 2, Fragrances

Fragrance is a classic gift for Mother’s Day. I know a lot of people shy away from giving their loved ones new fragrances, since you never really know if they will like it. But if you know what types of fragrance notes she likes, you can find a new scent she may just love!

My new finds are:

Balenciaga L’Eau Rose — With “L’Eau Rose”, Balenciaga introduces the third opus in its’ fragrant dynasty. A sparkling melody that sings of a radiant violet as light as the caress of spring. Its pure pink color seems to quiver behind the thick glass of the bottle. The matte black cap contrasts with the deceptive tenderness of Eau Rose.
Top:         Green pear, blackberry, spicy notes
Mid:         Violet, rose, jasmine sambac, aromatic notes
Base:         Cedar and cypress essence, musk, patchouli and iris
Available Feb 2013 at specialty stores nationwide.
50ml $90

Just Cavalli — The Just Cavalli woman is a playful temptress. This creamy sexy floral is packaged in a beautiful flacon made of pink glass and gold metal that is wrapped with a pink python skin collar, reminiscent of the animal instinct it can unleash. Rising model Georgia May Jagger is the face of the global campaign.
Top:         Neroli
Mid:         Tiare Flower
Base:         Palissander
Available Feb 2013 at specialty stores nationwide.
50ml $60.00

VINCE CAMUTO for Women — This first fragrance by Vince Camuto is contemporary, sexy and sophisticated. The top notes are enriched with intoxicating notes of rum absolute and osmanthus nectar. A heart is opulent and floral, composed of Bulgarian rose and night blossoming jasmine enhanced with leather notes, while a base incorporates vanilla, absolute, sensual patchouli, hot Brazilian amber and leathery musk. Fragrance Vince Camuto is available in a gorgeous glass flacon with stylish cap shaped like logo of the brand. 1.7 oz bottle..

Price: 3.4 oz. Eau de Parfum Spray $78.00

Availability: www.vincecamuto.com, Vince Camuto boutiques and major department stores

Vintage Bloom by Jessica Simpson — Vintage Bloom, the new fragrance from Jessica Simpson, is a soft, sheer romantic floral, a subtle harmony of garden flowers wafting by on a summer breeze. Crisp vibrant citrus notes open up Vintage Bloom to raspberry blossom, a light fresh floral accord and a burst of stardust peony. It then blossoms into warm sensuality, inviting notes of crisp cotton musk and Indian sandalwood. Feminine and sensual, beautiful and accessible, this fragrance captures Jessica’s own charming, natural style.

Price: 3.4 oz. Eau de Parfum Spray $65.00

Availability: Major department stores, http://www.jessicasimpson.com

Eternity Summer 2013 Calvin Klein for women

ETERNITY summer captures the natural beauty of seashells glistening in the sand on a warm summer day.
Top: Seabreeze, aquatic accord, sparkling bergamot
Mid: Wisteria, living cotton flower, osmanthus
Base: Musk, white amber, sandalwood
100 ml $58.00

Marc Jacobs Daisy Eau so Fresh Sunshine
Top:         Strawberry, apple blossom, pink grapefruit
Mid:         Jasmine petals, day lily, rose
Base:         Violet leaf, white oak moss, amber wood
2.5oz $75.00

Laura Mercier La Petite Patisserie Eau Gourmande Fragrance Coffret ($45 USD) — Treat yourself to a delicious trio of Laura’s best-selling gourmande fragrance sprays. This limited edition collection includes three perfectly portable Eau Gourmandes in Vanille, Fresh Fig and Almond Coconut Milk. Warm, fresh and exotic, wear your favorite alone, or blend and layer for a custom gourmande scent.

Available at www.lauramercier.com and fine department stores.

Enjoy!

Fall 2011 Fragrance Guide Part 2

Balenciaga Paris L’Essence ($130.00 USD) The essence of the Balenciaga signature fragrance, inspired by the Balenciaga fashion jewels, reflects the high quality and savoir-faire of the brand. The bottle of this leathery violet scent has a reflective, raw effect, as pure as a sharp-edged jewel made of hematite.

Top: violets leaves, pimento berries
Mid: leathery facets of labdanum
Base: cedarwood, patchouli, vetiver

Available exclusively at Neiman Marcus in September 2011 and at all specialty stores starting in November 2011.

Bottega Veneta ($130.00 USD), the eau de parfum, evokes the suppleness and sensuality of the house’s renowned leather goods. The fragrance, a leathery floral chypre, marries the olfactory language of the Venetian countryside—fresh meadows, mown hay, flowers, earth, and wood The bottle itself, inspired by Venetian glasswork and the traditional Italian carafe.

Top: pink peppercorn, bergamot, lily of the valley
Mid: jasmine, leather, patchouli
Base: oak moss

Available exclusively at Bergdorf Goodman and Neiman Marcus in September 2011 and at all specialty stores starting in November 2011.

Celine Dion Signature ($33.50 USD) This fragrance is inspired by the extraordinary connection that Celine has with her fans. As memorable and timeless as Celine Dion herself, this fragrance is a classic and elegant with modern sophistication. This makes it truly unforgettable.

Top notes: Mimosa, pink lady apple, guava
Heart: Rose essence, jasmine, magnolia
Base: Sensual musk, amberwood and sandalwood

Available at Walgreens

Heidi Klum Shine ($35.00 USD) An effervescent floral Oriental fusion, perfectly reflecting Heidi’s sparkling vivacity and soft sensuality.

Top notes: mandarin, pear, pink pepper
Heart: mimosa, lily of the valley, sunflower
Base: vanilla, tonka, musk

Available at Walgreens.

Diane von Furstenberg’s Diane ($45.00 — $95.00 USD) opens with bold notes of Frangipani, an exotic floral discovered on a trip to Bali. Frangipani is intertwined with subtle notes of Violet, giving the scent a fresh feel. The fragrance’s feminine power is enhanced by base notes of myrrh, musk and patchouli.

Top notes: frangipani
Heart: violet
Base: myrrh, musk and patchouli

Purchase at Sephora.

In honor of Halloween and the fall season, you won’t find any more unique fragrances than those of the Demeter Fragrance Library! With scents like Funeral Home, Tootsie Roll, Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, Pumpkin Pie and mixing Golden Delicious PLUS Caramel (to make Caramel Apples!), you will be sure to “invoke the spirits” of scent memory! Visit http://www.demeterfragrance.com/ to purchase. Enjoy!

Switch Up Your Fragrance This Summer

I like to change my fragrance for each season, although most scents can be worn year round. Fragrance can enhance your mood and the way that you want to feel.

The perfect summer scent may be light and fruity, or soft and sexy depending on what you like and what you mood you wish to evoke. Try one of these for a fab update:

Calvin Klein Euphoria ($$45.00 for 1 oz, $60.00 for 1.7 oz and $78.00 3.4 oz) is about sexiness, fantasy, and being captivating. Sexy and sensual, euphoria speaks to the woman who has the urge to break free from everyday life – to provocatively be part of an exciting world filled with pleasure, surprise, and temptation. Her fragrance is a contrast between exotic fruits and seductive florals, for a rich, creamy, seductive signature.

Notes: Pomegranate, Persimmon, Green Notes, Black Orchid, Lotus Blossom, Champaca Flower, Liquid Amber, Mahogany Wood, Black Violet, Cream Accord.

This fragrance can be found at Sephora stores, www.sephora.com, and departments stores near you.

Balenciaga Paris Eau de Parfum ($95.00 for 1.7 oz and $130.00 for 2.5 oz) A lovely paradox. A demure violet with airy blossom and delicate peppery notes. A fragrance that is mysterious and fragile, yet leaves a lasting trail.

Notes: pepper, violet leaves, violet, cedarwood, patchouli, vetiver.

Viktor & Rolf ‘Flowerbomb’ Refillable Eau de Parfum Spray ($115.00 1.7oz) — Flowerbomb is a floral explosion, a profusion of flowers that has the power to make everything seem more positive. Opulent and full-bodied, the iconic and multifaceted Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb bottle is now available in a luxurious, refillable version with a precious pink metallic seal and screw-top cap.

Notes: bergamot, tea, freesia, jasmine, orange blossom, orchid, rose, patchouli.

Visit Nordstrom stores, www.nordstrom.com, and other fine retailers to purchase Balenciaga Paris and Vicktor and Rolf Flowerbomb. Enjoy!