It takes more than the name on a perfume bottle to impress us. Fragrances that bear the stamp of actors, singers and other notables may come and go but here is one you will wish will be here forever—but it is available as a limited edition. Pure Orchid by Halle Berry is an enchanting scent—heady, yet not overpowering.
Top notes: Jungle cactus Flower, Italian Lemon, Papaya Nectar Fizz and middle notes of Blackberry Crème Concentré, Star Anise, Masdevallia Orchid followed by Base note of Giant Sequoia, Patchouli Leaf, and Sustainable Tonka Bean.
This sensual, woody fragrance comes by way of Coty Beauty, a long-respected perfumer with a serious nose for the best and was designed by perfumers Rodrigo Flores-Roux and Christophe Raynaud, both of Givaudan. Even the bottle and hue are reminiscent of an exquisite orchid. A bouquet of pure enchantment., very affordable.
Emanuel Ungaro’s designs have always been known for their classic imaginative use of fabric, cut and design and this head-turning fragrance is no exception.
Avon’s new fragrance from U by Ungaro is Fire and it does indeed smolder—but always delicately with Chypre florals and smoldering woods.
Top notes of Raspberry, Mandarin Chinese Osmanthus delight and the Middle-- floral notes of Lychee Flower, Rose Absolute, White Honeysuckle further add to the perfume cocktail.
The Smoldering base notes—Sleek Amber, Patchouli, Sandalwood, Sensual Musk intensify and complete the banquet for the sense of smell and memory.
Even the bottle is sensual, fluid and exquisite. A lovely and enchanting fragrance.
Another safe way to add lovely fragrance to any room is with reed diffusers. These work slowly and steadily—diffusing the scent of the oil up through the porous reeds and throughout your surroundings. There is no flame so this is another safe but sure way to bring fragrance home. The Fragrance Collection from Glade offers Lotus Bamboo, Sheer White Cotton, Pomegranate and Cranberry, Fresh Pine and Cedar among others, each one as delightfully fragrant as the next.
The Febreze fragrance collection for your surroundings will infuse your environment with subtle, yet very appealing scents. Their newest collection includes soy candles and Flameless Luminaries and both will create an atmosphere of warmth and relaxation.
The scented oils in the soy candles, which come with a wooden lid, are locked within the soy and diffuse an enticing fragrance whenever lighted.
The Flameless Luminaries provide fragrance and ambient light and will add loveliness to any room. All you have to do to enjoy the scented glow is to place one of the many scented shade styles onto the wooden base to activate a flickering flameless glow as the fragrance of the shade permeates your environment. You can change the shade design and refresh the scent to match a specific room décor or time of year. There are a few holiday-themed shades as well.
What is especially nice about the Flameless Luminaries is that since there is no flame involved—just the illusion of one—they are safe. The light appears to flicker like a real candle and the scent is infused in the shade.
Both are available in Cranberry Pear, Green Tea Citrus, Willow Blossom, Pomegranate Mango, Caramel Crisp (seasonal), Orchard Cider (seasonal), and Vanilla Frost (seasonal).
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
This is the season to bring beautiful fragrance into your home so that the inside warmth will permeate with pleasing scents and Lindsay Olives is offering compassion-minded shoppers two sizes of its gorgeous handmade wreaths of olive, bay and eucalyptus branches to hang as a sweet-smelling front door welcome or enjoy as natural, lovely centerpieces.
All proceeds—that’s correct—all proceeds from the wreath sales go to The Meals On Wheels Association of America (MOWAA), the oldest and largest national organization in the United States, representing programs that provide meals to people in need.
Lindsay Olives is offering gift-ready wreaths in two sizes, each a fragrant restyling of the traditional olive branch wreath. Holiday shoppers can give a charming 14-inch round wreath, or an impressive 18-inch round wreath. The wreaths are hand-woven from freshly harvested olive branches, universally recognized as a symbol of peace, along with branches from bay and eucalyptus trees.
The branches are harvested from California groves and, over time, dry to a beautiful silvery green. Fragrant bay and eucalyptus branches add that special holiday aroma. Each wreath is packaged gift-ready in holiday red tissue paper with a personalized gift card.
The Lindsay Olive Holiday Wreath is available exclusively at www.lindsayolives.com or by calling (800) 765-2029. The 14-inch wreath is $30 and the 18-inch wreath is $35 plus shipping, with delivery untilDecember 31, 2009.
The olive tree is one of the oldest trees on Earth. Archives of ancient civilizations dating back thousands of years refer to the olive branch as a symbol of peace and goodwill.
About Meals on Wheels
The Meals On Wheels Association of America (MOWAA) is the oldest and largest national organization in the United States representing those programs that provide meals to people in need. To obtain more information about MOWAA or to locate a local Meals On Wheels program, visit the MOWAA website at www.mowaa.org.
Alien, the intriguing fragrance from Thierry Mugler, is now available in an Eau de Toilette.The scent is spicy yet delicate; refreshing, woody, serious, and yet with an underplay of mischief. Tangy and zesty Tangerine, Moroccan Jasmine, White Amber and Kashmir Wood are all blended skillfully together to stir the senses without overwhelming them.
Alien is a very timely addition to your fall fragrance wardrobe. The fragrance will delight your eyes as well. The beguiling amethyst crystal inspired bottle is an inspiration in itself.
