I'm a self confessed fragrance-holic (is that a term??) & it's been through a long,painstaking process of self control(Read- Broke) that i have been able to control my urge to buy each and every new perfume that i like. Trust me, i bought so many of em that now when i use them, there are at least 3-4 which i cant tell apart.. because they smell exactly the same. That's how hopeless an addict i was..
Well, Past is past and now that i've turned into a more mature person who takes educated & informed decisions where perfumes are concerned (Yet to mature myself in the shopping front), i'm here to give you a lowdown on the best scents to try this season.
Though my liking is more towards the fruity/gourmand category of perfumes, i have tried to be as unbiased as possible in my search for the perfect perfumes that'll ensure you end up smelling good..and delicious in some cases, no matter what the time or the occasion.. Yes..Finally a post on Fragrances!!
“You are never fully dressed without perfume!”
―
C. JoyBell C.
Day Fragrances:
Clinique Happy in Bloom 2013-
First off, i love the bottle.. it practically screams summer!!
Top Notes- Apricot & assorted fruits
Middle Notes- Freesia, Mimose & incense
Base Notes- Woody
This
one is a perfect fragrance to wear all day.. be it at work or brunch or
at home.. It's beautiful mixture of fruits and flowers, held together
by a woody base.. Pure perfection. It's a light, happy scent that lasts
all day and has moderate sillage.. i wear this when i need instant mood
upliftment.
This one truly is "Happiness" in a bottle.. LOVE IT!
L'Eau d'Issey Summer-
Top Notes- Pink Grapefruit & Litchi
Middle Notes- Guava. Passion fruit & Flowers
Base Notes- Vanilla & Exotic woods
This
latest offering from Issey Miyake is in short, A Fruit Salad.. In a
good way!! It's citrusy(you get the hint of sour grapefruit), fresh and
very summery.. It's also the perfect smell for a climate like India's.
The beautiful blue bottle gives an impression of a freshly sliced fruit being splashed in a pool of cool water.. REFRESHING!!
Lanvin Oxygene-
Middle Notes-Gardenia, Milk & Rose
Base Notes- Iris, White Sandalwood & Musk
Smelling
this perfume is like breathing clean air.. An absolute delight!! I
cannot express just how much i love this perfume... It's a clean and
fresh scent but not cold.. It's a warm, milky, creamy floral with bursts
of aquatic freshness here and there.
There
is nothing run of the mill about this bottle of juice.. It's a feminine
spicy scent with sublime floral woods to give it an edge of clean sexy!
The
longevity is pretty good..it lasts me the 8 and half hours in office..
and the sillage is soft to moderate. However, i am not a fan of the
bottle- i find it too clean cut and futuristic.. the juice inside
however, makes it up for it. This one is a keeper!
Night Fragrances:
Lancome Tresor Midnight Rose-
This is by far the most romantic perfume i've smelt..It's a floral fruity fragrance with a hint of woody virginian cedar and sensual musk.
Top
notes: Raspberry Rose absolute
Heart
notes: Jasmine, Peony, Currant buds, Pink Pepper
Base
notes: Virginian cedar, Musk and Vanilla
This is a delicious smelling fragrance that is sweet without being cloyingly so and has a decent lasting power without being overpowering. It stays pretty close to the skin so if you are looking for a fragrance with great sillage, this isn't the one. This is only for your nose or for close encounters with someone special..Hence, date night :)
Dior Hypnotic Poison-
This one is a classic. Launched in 1998, it still remains my go-to fragrance for nights when i want everyone i pass by to take a deep breath of this gorgeous heady fragrance.
Heart
notes: Jasmine, Tuberose, Lily of the Valley,Rose, Brazilian Rosewood & Caraway
Base
notes: Cedarwood,Almond, Musk and Vanilla
Everytime i wear this, i get tons of compliments..and it just takes my confidence to a whole new level. This perfume exudes feminity and sensuality although you gotta be careful to not overspray it as too much of it may become overpowering and too strong for the wearer (it gave me a migraine once when i got too spray happy).
A beautiful, sexy fragrance with an Amazing Lasting Power and equally good sillage ( i could still smell it on my skin the next day). Although it's a bit heavy on the pocket, i wouldn't mind investing on this one over and over again.
Chanel Coco Noir-
Just one word- Gorgeous... In fact, Beyond Gorgeous!!
This one is a scent that bridges the gap between the original Coco and the lighter Coco Mademoiselle.. And HOW! It's an elegant scent- deeper than the Coco Mademoiselle and lighter than Coco..with a really good longevity and Sillage.
Top notes: Grapefruit & Bergamot
Heart: Rose, narcissus, Rose geranium leaf and Jasmine.
Base Notes: Tonka bean, Sandalwood, Vanilla, Patchouli
and White musk
The beauty of this fragrance is that you can change the way it smells by controlling your application. For example, if you are wearing it on a casual date, just spray the air and walk into it..and if it's a special dinner at a special restaurant, Spray it directly on your skin-the pulse points that is.
This spicy, heady, sexed-up bottle of juice doesn't just
turn Heads....It makes men want to inch closer to you to breathe you in! Go get
yourself a bottle...Enough Said!
Till Next Time,
xoxo!
Wonderful post...I like your blog.^^
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Lovely greets Ness
Thanks Vanessa..i'd love to read your blog. do send me the link.
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ReplyDeleteHaha not sure if thats a word but youre definitely one!!
ReplyDeleteI am not much into perfumes but i have been using the same one from few months and I love the woody frangrance it has.. Its the oriflame's By Marcel Eau de Parfum.. lovely fragrance!