Fragrant Treasures

Lancome has introduced lighter versions of two signature fragrances.

Tresor Sheer, the newest version of Tresor, a lovely elixir to start with--lighthearted and yet thoughtful. It is the scent of Spring and is now available in a lighter embrace of bergamot, white pepper and freesia. Now you can surround yourself with a veil of this intoxicating scent.

Magnifique Eau de Toilette is an airier manifestation of the vibrant Magnifique, a magical mystery of spicy saffron, rose and deeply exotic nagarmota wood. Make no mistake, this Magnifique is every bit as heady and stirring as the original but perfect for warmer weather.

Try each, try both and have a deliciously heady Spring and Summer.

The Season for Sweet Lime and Cedar

It seems to really be Spring--finally! Time to surround yourself with your own personal warmth, light and fragrance. Sweet Lime & Cedar from British fragrance house Jo Malone was introduced last fall and now the line has expanded to include Shower Gel, Body Crème, a Home Candle, and the newest, a Body Oil. Now you can completely immerse yourself in this most lovely fragrance from dawn to dusk.

The fragrance itself is, like all of the scents from Jo Malone, singular. The first whiff of Sweet Lime & Cedar will transport you to the land where its inspiration was born, Siam, now Thailand. Top notes such as Kaffir Lime, Blood Orange, Spearmint and Pink Pepper along with middles notes that include Clary Sage, Coconut, Coriander, Lavender, layered on base notes such as Cedarwood, Amber and Tamarind. How deliciously delightful and at the same time, subtle, mysterious and unmistakable.

Jo Malone's unique philosophy encourages you to experiment with scent. Each of her original fragrances was designed to be worn alone or layered on the skin. By combining two or three, you can create an unexpected signature scent of your own. Think Wild Fig and Cassis, veiled with Honeysuckle and Jasmine or Amber and Lavender combined with Nutmeg and Ginger.

The fragrance collections can be combined as you wish and can be elegantly gift-boxed. Sweet Lime & Cedar Fragrance Collection makes a thoughtful and beautiful gift for you or for someone else. Or both.

Find it at Jo Malone Shops, http://www.jomalone.com/, and specialty stores including Bergdorf Goodman, Saks Fifth Avenue and select Neiman Marcus stores.