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Fall Scents From The House Of Guerlain

Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009

Guerlain is one of the oldest brands in the perfumery. It has created over 300 fragrances since it was founded in 1828 by the Guerlain family.  In 1997, luxury brand holding group LVMH acquired the House of Guerlain. From thereon, new perfumes were concocted and some existing fragrances were reformulated for health compliance.

Not to be lost in the huge collection of perfumes spanning over a century, Guerlain has some of the most desirable fragrances that suits perfectly in any season. This fall, here are some of well-known scents from the fragrance house that brought to us the classic gourmand-inspired perfumes where vanilla and amber always make an impressionable statement.

 

Shalimar

Shalimar means “Temple of Love” in Sanskrit. Released in 1925, this floral-oriental fragrance was concocted by Jacques Guerlain. He was inspired by the love story of Indian Emperor Shah Jahan and Mumtaz Mahal. The emperor built a beautiful garden in memory of his wife and called it Shalimar. The perfume stands out as the lush vanilla accords transform the base into a creamy, powdery composition.

 

L’Heure Blue

L’Heure Blue or Blue Hour is a blend of neroli, carnation, iris and vanilla. This romance-filled perfume was created in 1912. The inspiration? The interim period between dawn when the sun has set below the horizon and the quasi-darkness in the skies while waiting for the stars and moon to illuminate. For the modern nose, the scent conjures images of the much venerated old church. There’s a certain mystery that arises. But no matter how dated this timeless fragrance is, it never fails to be a favorite among perfume users.

 

L’Instant

L’Instant is a cocktail of sweet spice and orange flowers. Again, the presence of neroli and vanilla are discernible. The feminine element of this fragrance stems from the orange blossoms and soft floral notes. Sparkling at the opening doesn’t come off as cloyingly sweet despite the lush sweetness in the composition.

 

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Ralph Lauren Blue Perfume - A Review

Sunday, October 4th, 2009

How does a blue floral fragrance smell like? Would it be sweet like the dewy blue roses? Or perhaps aquatic like the deep blue waters of the Pacific? Or maybe something similar to a man’s fragrance - virile at first instant yet surprisingly, delicate in the dry down.

Ralph Lauren is known for marrying colors and fragrances. Each Blue, Green and Black conveys a distinct character only Ralph Lauren can deliver with class.

Let’s talk about Blue. Blue in Ralph Lauren’s fragrance collection is a woman’s perfume. Not to be confused with Polo Blue, Ralph Lauren Blue Perfume for Women is one heady floral fragrance. At first smell, the opening hits you with a healthy dose of floral notes. Jasmine and gardenia dominate the top notes. The middles notes unfolds into more floral accords that features rose de mai, tuberose and orange blossoms. At the base, nuances of sandalwood, musk, vetiver and oakmoss give the overall floral  fragrance a matte finish.

Blue may be a tad overbearing at the beginning but notice how it transforms the heavy notes to a delicate fragrance in the long. The warmth of the early notes peters out to pure heavenly fragrance. The best part of this perfume is unfortunately, the dry down, much to the chagrin of those taken aback by the overwhelming notes of florals in the beginning.

Surprisingly, men often mistake this for a man’s cologne. It could be the marine-like appeal of the color blue or it could be the design and components of the perfume which are so well-blended, if you carefully assess its notes.

One man who furtively wears Ralph Lauren Blue is definitely hooked on it. He says,”To be real, I didn’t know it was a perfume until about 2 months later, because on me, it smells like a cologne, or maybe a very well done unisex scent that really leans toward the male side like CKbe does. With that said, it is the best smelling light cologne I’ve smelled next to CKbe. It is Awesome! … Two words. Get it.”

To learn more about Ralph Lauren’s fragrances, visit scentiments.com.

 

 

 

 

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Burberry Fragrances

Wednesday, July 29th, 2009

Burberry fragrances are inspired by the classic and elegant image of the Burberry apparel. Each scent breathes an invigorating radiance. It’s crisp, urbane, dynamic and naturally fresh. The Burberry brand evokes an exquisite level of panache that sets itself apart from the multitude of fragrances in the perfume market. The exclusive black, red and white pattern also known as the Haymarket check or Burberry check is one of the most copied labels in the fashion industry today.

In 1856, British designer Thomas Burberry established the Burberry label. What started as a single shop in Haymarket, London, now the company is one of the most elite names in haute couture, fragrances and accessory collections. The company is also a recipient of the Royal Warrants granted by the British Royal Family.

The first Burberry perfume, Burberry Men, was introduced in 1995. After its successful debut, women’s fragrances followed: Burberry Touch Perfume for Women, Burberry Weekend and Burberry Tender Touch. In the years that followed, more fragrances were introduced in the perfume world. The most recent perfumes to join the group are Burberry Summer Men and Burberry Summer Women.

Here are some of the best-selling perfumes from the Burberry fragrance collection::

Burberry Brit
The fragrance is a creative blend of the classic and the dynamic lifestyle of modern living. The Burberry Brit contains Italian lime, icy pear, green almond, white peony, sugared almonds, amber, mahogany, vanilla and Tonka bean. The fragrance was introduced in 2008 and was created by perfume designer Natalie Gracia-Cetto.

Burberry Brit Red
Another creation by perfumer Natalie Gracia-Cetto, Burberry Brit Red explores the more edgy character. It’s sensual, more elegant. The top notes features jasmine, orange blossoms and rhubarb. The heart boasts the intensity of red rose, gingerbread and patchouli, while the base is made of benzoin, sandalwood, and vanilla bean.

Burberry Perfume for Women
A refreshing scent coupled with a familiar warmth, Burberry Perfume for Women combines the fruity accords of peach, apricot and marigold. The heart features black currant, sandalwood and cedar and the base captures the comely scent of jasmine, vanilla and musk. A number of perfume reviews agree that this fragrance is perfect for winter.

Burberry Cologne for Men
Burberry Men is dominated by wood accords such as sandalwood, jasmine and cedar. Its base notes are musk and vanilla. It’s the classic masculine scent: citrusy sweet at first then woody in the dry down. Sillage is good; longevity is more than average. This cologne is perfect for daytime.

Burberry Touch for Women
Burberry Touch for Women contains aromatic oils of rose, jasmine, tuberose together with vanilla and cedar wood. The fragrance is light and chic with fruity and floral notes.

Burberry Touch for Men
Burberry Touch for Men is an exciting blend of rich florals and bold woodsy accords of violet leaf. It marries mandarin, oak moss, vetiver, white musk and Tonka bean. Perfume designer Jean-Pierre Bethouart created this fragrance in 2000. It’s a free-spirited, natural fragrance that gets better with time.

There are over twenty Burberry perfumes today and most certainly, there’s always a Burberry fragrance to match your every mood and lifestyle.

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Review of Armani Code perfume for women

Saturday, July 25th, 2009

Armani Code is a fresh, sultry fragrance bursting with a healthy dose of orange-ginger notes that captivate and tickle the scent palate. Introduced in the spring of 2006, this lovely feminine scent has just the right amount of oomph that seduces with its unique floral-oriental combination. Armani Code radiant opening features zesty blood orange, ginger spice and pear sorbet. The heart, with all its subtlety and sweetness, brings out an air of fragrant florals of sambac jasmine. The base fades into a delicious trail of vanilla, lavender honey and precious woods complex.

Oranges fills the head notes giving the scent its citrusy aroma but after a while the orange blossoms fades and smoothly levels off with vanilla and honey. It’s powdery on the dry down but in an elegant kind of way. Armani Code is a borderline gourmand-floral fragrance. The delicious, milk-chocolate aroma is attributed to the warm honey’ed vanilla musk accords.

The distinct sweetness is reminiscent of Hugo Boss Deep Red, a similar fragrance that also falls under this scent category. The oriental base, on the other hand, is similar to the oriental sweetness of Sacre Bleu sans the maturity and smoky incense dry down. One perfume reviewer quipped,” I think that Code was an attempt to be all things to all people, and instead it is a little too sweet for mature women and a little too oriental for young women.” In addition, another perfume reviewer thought that despite Armani Code’s dignified feminine scent the fragrance typifies the usual mainstream floral based perfume: it could get pretty boring with constant use. Further, he commented, “Armani Code doesn’t offer adventure, but it smells lovely and pure. If this is Armani’s code, then I am all about him. Also, it is a much better creation then 90% of what the company has put out all these years. At least, it does not copy anything out there - not all that much at the very least.”Armani Code doesn’t offer adventure, but it smells lovely and pure. If this is Armani’s code, then I am all about him. Also, it is a much better creation then 90% of what the company has put out all these years. At least, it does not imitate anything out there - not all that much at the very least. “

Giorgio Armani’s fragrances like his fashion clothing line boast a collection of classic and luxe scents making the brand one of the most admired signature labels in the perfume industry.

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