Fabulous Fragrances...

...all in one place. Avon. You cannot go wrong in choosing a fragrance from Avon. Outspoken by Fergie is a scent that has staying power. It is not a celebrity hit-and-run perfume. It is available in several variations and all of them are glorious. We haven't tried any of the Reese Witherspoon selections but we love their names: Live Without Regrets, Love to the Fullest, Laugh Often, to name a few.

http://shop.avon.com/shop/product_list.aspx?level1_id=300&level2_id=304&cat_type=C&omnCode=Fragrance

Fragrances with Voice and Sport

Coty, created in Paris in 1904 by Francois Coty, is offering some delightful fragrances, including Celine Dion Pure Brilliance and Adidas Moves Pulse her. Pure Brilliance is a fruity floral that is infused with Pear, Apple, Green leaves and Freesia, opening up to Muguet and Honeysuckle. Pulse her has top notes of Mirabelle Plum and Blood Orange followed with Indigo Violet, Tulip, Freesia and Night Jasmine, then White Amber, Cashmeran, Skin Musk and Sensual Woods.

Two lovely fragrances for gift giving or enjoying for yourself.

Pale, Pink and Delightfully Dangerous

                                                            
Adifferent, headier take on the original Stella, Stella Nude is warmly exotic yet friendly scent is infused with the the same rose bouquet as Stella. The bottle is a pale, innocent shell-pink but the fragrance inside will stir the romantic imagination of anyone you are near.
http://www.stellamccartney-parfums.com/stellanude/html/index.en.html










                                                                                                                                                              

Graceful and Luxurious Gift Sets from Jo Malone

You can count on British Fragrance House Jo Malone to offer a spellbinding array of lovely treasures for gift season. Each offering is elegantly presented in the iconic cream-colored box and tied with a grosgrain ribbon. Lovely even before the ribbon is undone and the lid is lifted, when opened, the Jo Malone experience begins to unfold. Here  are a few inspirations:

 The Cologne Collection celebrates the artistry of scent. Six colognes delicately encompassed in glass bottles with spray pumps may be worn alone or layered to create unique combinations. The collection includes Grapefruit, Nectarine Blossom and Honey, Pomegranate Noir, Sweet Lime and Cedar, Lime Basil and Mandarin, and White Jasmine and Mint.

For a sensual and sophisticated bath experience there is the Pamper Kit in rich, regal Pomegranate Noir. Pomegranate Noir combines the sweet, fruity notes of raspberry, pink pepper and pomegranate with patchouli, frankincense and spicy woods. This limited edition includes a Glass Decanter of Bath Oil, Shimmer Body Powder with an Ultra Luxe Puff and Body Crème. The Pamper Kit is elegantly presented in a Jo Malone signature gift box.

 The Bath Oil Collection is an invitation to unwind. Beautifully presented in glass decanters, six distinct scents may be used singly or combined to capture the senses. The collection includes Grapefruit, Nectarine Blossom & Honey, Pomegranate Noir, Sweet Lime and Cedar, Lime Basil and Mandarin, and White Jasmine and Mint.

 

The Lime Basil and Mandarin Fragrance Chronicle™ tells the story of a rich citrus accord embellished with notes of aromatic herbs and sensual woods. Reminiscent of the scent of limes carried on a Caribbean breeze, this addictive fragrance balances dewy translucency with a warm, woody dry down. Transform Lime Basil and Mandarin with the accords of Mandarin, Sweet Basil and Amberwood to create your own compelling signature blend of this modern classic.

The Tea Box Deluxe Candle Collection is elegantly understated. A suite of three Deluxe Candles are presented in a stately cream-colored box accompanied with a silver-plated wick trimmer, candle snuffer and key. The Collection features Eau De Cologne, Parma Violets and Sweet Almond Macaroon Deluxe Candles; each candle includes an engraved Jo Malone Candle Lid.

  

The Pine and Eucalyptus Collection allows you to savor the season with Pine & Eucalyptus, a limited-edition scent from Jo Malone. The crisp aroma of pine is entwined with velvety eucalyptus to evoke the sense of winter. The Collection includes Bath Soaps, Bath Oil , Living Cologne, Home Candle, and Luxury.

       These are just some of the enchanting gift collections. For more click on www.jomalone.com 

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Wear Fragrance No Matter What the Economy

Sometimes it’s nice to wear a single note fragrance. Like Honeysuckle or Heather or Jasmine, or Mimosa (made famous in the film The Uninvited) or Geranium or Cilantro. Saguaro Cactus or Laundromat or Earl Grey Tea or Lavender Martini..…

Not the usual choice for a fragrance? Think again! Thanks to the Demeter Fragrance

Library you have a wide collection of single note fragrances—some vintage and some so new and unusual you might not think of them as a base for a perfume. But, somehow, they work. (And you might be surprised at some of the unusual scents that are found in some of the most expensive perfumes.)

The 250 plus fragrances can be worn alone or layered, so that the fragrance you diffuse s you walk through a room is uniquely yours. You might wear one or all four of the scents in the Tropical Zone Collection (including Coconut and Frozen Margarita) or maybe something or all from the Vintage Collection (available from the Demeter site and Sephora exclusively) Patchouli, Mimosa, Geranium, Rose Bush, Lilac

In the mood for something fresh and vibrant? There’s the Herbology Take-out (Fresh Ginger, Green Tea, and Ginseng Root) or the Clean and Cleaner Mini-of four (including Rain and Pure Soap)

Feeling Sweet? How about something from The Sugar Cookie Collection or the Hershey Collection? The Angel Food Collection? Chocolate Covered Cherries?

Something floral—there’s the Virtual Bouquet Duo, I and II. Or White Bouquet and Wet Garden.

Or put together your own collection—remember there are more than 250 scents. Think what you might come up with if you layered Black Pepper with, say, Almond or Lime? Raspberry Jam and Russian Leather?

In short, there is a scent for every mood and they are priced so that you can indulge your many moods. Many are available in a half-ounce cologne purse spray and half-ounce bottles. Go to their site to browse the selections and read an entertaining history of each of the scents, ie Geranium:

“This is scent of the leaves of the scented Geranium. Geranium Bourbon, is a sometimes hard-to-get oil that comes mostly from Reunion Island via Cairo, a big marketer of essential oils. It is so lovely (and scarce) that another fragrance house cornered the supply several years ago, but it hasn't happened again. We have our ways!

Demeter’s Geranium is a beautiful, bright green, slightly lemon scent that, once used, will become a favorite. A necessary and essential refreshment from heat, tropical or otherwise.”

We say: Have fun with fragrance!

http://www.demeterfragrance.com/

Solid Scents

Sometimes is nice to have a perfume in a handy and nonspillable container--something you can easily tuck in your purse or pocket so that you can refresh yourself with a dab or two of fragrance whenever you like.

Soap & Paper Factory offers hand-poured scents in pocket- size lightweight, round jars-- and lovely scents they are--Verbena, Green Tea, Fig, Rosewood, and Orange Blossom.

Each fragrance is natural and true and feels delightful and is quickly absorbed on the skin. And there is a generous .5 ounces in each jar.

And, as they state on their page, they created this line..."to combine all natural, beautifully scented, handmade products wrapped in exquisite, earth friendly packages. Each pattern and fragrance are created together. Each fragrance is designed to stimulate the mind, body and spirit...Our line is designed with the environment in mind. We never test on animals. We never use petroleum, parabens, or phthalates. We chose recycled papers to wrap our boxes.."

Visit their lovely site for these and other elegantly presented products.
http://www.soapandpaperfactory.com/

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.