Summertime is the season of fun in the sun, beaches and picnics. Fruits are ripe and flowers are in full bloom. Hum along as we spritz some of our favorite hot weather scents that will keep you cool all summer long. ISLAND IN THE SUN: While we may dream of a vacation to an exotic isle, the closest most of us will get to the sun and surf of Tahiti is the fluorescent lights in our office and a Gaugin print framed over our desk. To capture the essence of
Drawing by Rene Gruau April in Paris is the stuff of legends, lyrics, lovers and perfume. Paris comes alive and its beauty is renewed during April. La Vie Francaise in all its grandeur is yours without leaving home when you shop at Perfume.com. What is more beautiful than Spring time in Paris? Transport yourself with La Vie Est Belle which means life is beautiful. With notes of sweet praline, warm vanilla, juicy black currant, Tonka bean and ripe pears, you are just one spritz away. Tresor Midnight Rose, the ultimate
Now is the time of year when everybody gets the urge to break up the humdrum reality of everyday living with a little vacation. Gone are the long, dreary winter days spent cooped up in the house; we can finally venture out into the world and take part in outdoor activities and adventures. Now is the time of year when everybody catches a bit of wanderlust and a need to break free from the repetition of day to day living. For some of us, unfortunately, an indulgent journey may not
Without a doubt, the thought of a green scent will conjure up a variety of images such as freshly cut grass, rich green foliage, an herb garden or a forest. The relating picture will range from person to person but there is generally a mental image associated with the color green when referring to scent. This image is likely an earthy one as the color green is most often associated with plants, trees, budding flowers and grass. Fragrances described as green fall under the larger fragrance category of “fresh” scents as do
The fragrance category of “aquatic” scents is relatively new in the perfume world. This classification generally refers to a traditional fresh or floral composition that is enhanced by marine notes during the evaporation process. This particular group of scents offers a lot of excellent options for the warmer months as these marine notes tend to be quite complementary with the hot summer sun and long days at the beach. Marine notes add a bright, fresh and natural touch to fragrances. Examples of marine notes would be sea water, ocean breeze,
Spring is finally here and thankfully the harsh winter weather is giving way to warm breezes, shining sun and blossoming greenery. This long awaited seasonal shift is much welcomed and this change often sparks in us the need to “spring clean”. The warm weather motivates us to get up and overhaul our lives. From cleaning out your home to revamping your wardrobe, now is the time for a fresh start. A change in your fragrance repertoire can be the perfect first step to brighten up your mood and freshen up
Gold by Kim Kardashian Ok, I am going to come right out and say it, I am not the biggest fan of Kim Karashian nor her media hungry, fame seeking family so needless to say I resisted when Perfume.com asked me for my humble opinion of Gold by Kim Kardashian. I could have opted to take the easy way out and say that the scent closely resembled her personal choices in life (hint, hint, hint) and moved onto the next perfume without even bothering to open the bottle but that would
Though celebrity fragrances may not actually be the smell of our much loved stars, it does however provide a connection of sorts to them and that is what sells! Perfume companies such as Avon, Coty and Elizabeth Arden see great value in partnering with celebrities as the fame and recognition they bring into the relationship goes a long way even before marketing for the scent begins. As celebrities already live their lives in the limelight and come with an established fan base, their fragrances are almost always guaranteed to sell
Whether you are looking for a new scent to start 2012 off right or just looking to expand your knowledge about perfumes, the market researchers at perfume.com have come up with the latest must have list for work and play. The top fragrances were selected through three different processes of analysis: tracking information requests over a 12-month period, trend scouting by our internal researchers and trend tracking through external databases. According to our findings these ten scents will pave the way for 2013: 1. Chanel No. 5 Worldly, sophisticated, sexy…
There is no age appropriate time to start wearing perfume, as the variety of perfumes that are now available include fragrances that are mild enough for the younger customers. There was a time, when girls, for example could not wear perfumes, as they were too strong for them and would end up discolouring their clothing or burning their delicate skins. There were adults also, who could not wear perfumes, because it irritated their sinuses and caused other respiratory problems. The perfumers are now aware of that and have stepped up