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.

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Fragrance Diffusers

One way to bring fragrance into your environment is the NEST Fragrances Diffuser Collection - Carefully crafted with the highest quality fragrance oils, these reed diffusers are designed to continuously fill your home with a lush, memorable fragrance.

Available in: Moss & Mint, Bamboo, Moroccan Amber, Orange Blossom, Wasabi Pear, and Grapefruit

Where to buy: Neiman Marcus or online at neimanmarcus.com

A Treasure of a Fragrance

THINK: The scent of timeless luxury.



WHAT THEY ARE: Classic fragrances for contemporary elegance. A truly alluring scent is more than just a pleasing blend of aromas, it tells a story. Drawing upon a legacy of luxury, each expertly created Krigler fragrance is inspired by founder Albert Krigler’s glamorous friends and their many travels. These meticulously crafted scents transport the wearer to a beautiful place in time, evoking the same magic that moved Albert Krigler many years ago.


Extraordinaire Camelia 209: Created in 2009 to celebrate their 105th Anniversary. Extraordinaire Camelia 209 gathers two sorts of Camellias flowers, Corsican lemon, pink peppercorn from florida, Indian cardamom, bourbon vanilla, musc de Baur, Cedar, Chinese Tea. In the flower’s language, Camellia symbolizes excellence, pride, abnegation and modesty. To offer Extraordinaire Camelia 209 means to declare the perfect love, to recognize an ideal relationship.

Price:

3.4oz / 100ml - $225

1.7oz / 50ml- $145

Sample: $5.50


ABOUT KRIGLER: Conceived of in 1904, the Russian-born, New York-Monte Carlo basenamesake house was born of founder Albert Krigler’s desire to create unique luxury fragrances made with the finest ingredients from around the world. Krigler Perfumes rose to fame in the early 1920s as a favorite among celebrities and royals of the era, with high profile clients including John F. Kennedy, Audrey Hepburn, and Grace Kelly.


WHERE TO FIND: The Plaza Hotel, One West 58th Street at The Plaza Hotel’s Concourse Level.

 www.krigler.com

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.

On His Honor

Honor is a new men's scent by Express and it is edgy, fresh and aromatic. It is a skillful blend of fresh water accord, peppermint and basil with a layer of grapefruit, fig and green ivy,all of which dries down to a base of musk, vetiver and a dash os vanilla.
The bottle is flask-shaped with silver.

Remember Express Honor when you are looking for a new men's fragrance and you will be remembered.

 http://www.express.com/honor-for-men

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.
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Fragrance for Your Environment

Let’s take a side road for a moment and explore a sensual fragrance for your home. Febreze seems to have a never-ending supply of lovely fragrances for the environment and different ways to disseminate the aromas. The name Thai Dragon Fruit on the tropical pink container promises an exotic scent and it delivers. It is inspired by a warm blend of dragon fruits, mangoes and papayas. You can find it in several versions, including fabric refresher, room freshener and candles. This is a nice complement to their Moroccan Bazaar, a fragrant feast of fresh-ground Ginger that will transport you to the markets of Casablanca.

If you prefer a more passive fragrance-dispersion system, the no-spill wood diffuser, which allows the scent to subtlety permeate the surroundings while you don’t have to lift a finger (after you put it together).

Wonder what their next enchanting scent will be?


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Limited Edition, Unlimited Possibilities

  The limited edition White Tie & Tiara, from Jo Malone was last launched in 2008, and is designed exclusively to support the Elton John AIDS Foundation. It is a wonderful summer scent inspired by the beautiful 'White Scented Garden' at Sir Elton John and David Furnish’s Windsor home, and is named after the White Tie and Tiara Ball, held every June in the grounds. The fragrance blends delicate jasmine, orange blossom, and white violets with hints of pineapple, tangerine and bergamot.

Due to its popularity, the scent is now available in a limited edition from Jo Malone boutiques.  Each purchase of White Tie & Tiara 2010 supports Jo Malone's donation of £150,000 to the Elton John AIDS Foundation, which has prioritised its key programmes in Cambodia and Malawi, helping over 25,000 children infected with the HIV virus or orphaned because of AIDS, as beneficiaries of this donation.

A lovely scent and a worthy cause.

 

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Pure Orchid Pleasure

     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.

A Fever of Fragrance

   

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.

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Passive Fragrance for Your Surroundings

   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.  

 http://www.fragrancecollection.com

As Fragrant as a Perfumed Breeze

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).

http://www.febreze.com

                                                                                                            

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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A Fragrant and Charitable Wreath

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 until December 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.

Enigmatic Alien

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.

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A Flawless Fragrance

British Fragrance house Jo Malone is synonymous with the art of fragrance blending. Not only are many of their fragrances intriguing mixes of delicious notes, including spicy, floral, citrus, fruity or woody to name a few, each and all of the scents are perfect for layering so you can create your own signature combination or combinations.

Their newest fragrance is Vanilla & Anise and it is one to treasure.

The top notes of Sicilian Bergamot, Tunisian Neroli, Wild Fennel Flower and Star Anise are the first to arouse your senses. Middle notes of Oleander, Tuberose, Frangipani and Purple Vanilla Orchid are next, followed by base notes of Madagascar Clove, White Amber. Vetiver Bourbon, Vanilla Bourbon Absolute and Tonka. The result is a soft scent with a powerful pleasurable effect.

The balance of heady spices and warm vanilla in Vanilla and Anise is especially enchanting this time of year as we segue, not always smoothly, from crisp/warm Autumn to frigid/thawing Winter to confused Spring. One spray of Vanilla Anise and you will find yourself in your own perfect season.

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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/

Sweet, Subtle, and Echanting

Noodle & Boo states that it offers Luxury for Sensitive Skin. And it truly does.(We'll have more on that later on our Beauty Products Page.) Noodle & Boo (nicknames for founder Christine Burger’s children) also has an enchanting room spray, Crème Douce, and a sweetly fragrant candle, Glowology Love Light.

Even before you light it, the soy candle disperses a fragrant bouquet of oils and natural extracts throughout the room. The fragrance is fresh and sweet—slightly reminiscent of candy floss, vanilla and baby powder. Inhaling it is like smelling the fresh aroma you might inhale while strolling by a French pastry shop.

For more instant fragrance gratification, try the room spray. With one push of the button the room is filled with a truly heavenly fragrance blend of peach and water blossoms, a soupcon of berries and vanilla that will relax and inspire you and your surroundings.

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