Saturday, May 30, 2015

Scents


Now that the season is changing toward summer here in the QC, I'm thinking about replacing some of my dwindling supply of warm-weather scents. As I dig through my stash of giant full sized bottles, rollerballs, and various sample spritzers, I took some time to document and organize some of my all-time favorites that I will be repurchasing for the upcoming season. I've included the notes of each for objectivity's sake, but I'm typically a floral, bright, sweet scent lover, so these will tend to follow those preferences! Enjoy!


Spring/Summer
Marc Jacobs Daisy, $76 for 1.7oz
     Always elegant, always enchanting—but not too serious—Daisy is a sparkling floral 
     bouquet, spirited and fresh, wrapped in comfort and warmth.
     Notes:
     Strawberry, Violet Leaves, Ruby Red Grapefruit, Gardenia, Violet Petals, Jasmine Petals, 
     Musk, Vanilla, White Woods.



Hollywood Royal by Juicy Couture, $75 for 2.5oz
     This flirty fragrance opens with delicious candied apple and the sparking sweetness of 
     juicy pear. 
     Notes: 
     Candied Apple, Juicy Pear, Jasmine Sambac, Gardenia Brazil Np, Tuberose Fieur Firnat, 
     Cashmere Wood, Vanilla, Marshmallow, Soft Musk. 



Tory Burch by Tory Burch, $65 for 1oz
     Floral peony and tuberose blend with crisp citrus notes of grapefruit and neroli anchored 
     by earthy vetiver—a bright and complex mix.     
     Notes:
     Neroli, Grapefruit, Cassis, Bergamot, Peony, Tuberose, Jasmine Sambac, Vetiver, 
     Sandalwood.

Dolce by Dolce & Gabbana, $72 for 1oz
     Dolce is a gentle, feminine mix of white flowers defined by the full-bodied scent of white 
     amaryllis. A classic yet distinctly original floral fragrance.  
     Notes:
     Neroli Leaves, Papaya Flower, White Amaryllis, White Daffodil, White Water Lily, Cashmeran, 
     Musky Notes, Sandalwood



Fall/Winter
Viva la Juicy by Juicy Couture, $72 for 1.7oz
     Viva la Juicy combines delicious wild berries with creamy vanilla and bright jasmine. 
     Notes:
     Wild Berries, Mandarins, Honeysuckle, Gardenia, Jasmine, Amber, Caramel, Vanilla, 
     Sandalwood, Praline. 


Dolce & Gabbana Pour Femme, $92 for 1.7oz
     The addictive and sugary guimauve introduces the full-bodied sensuality of the vanilla 
     base notes, and the captivating fragrance is further lit by the roundness of heliotrope and 
     smooth, creamy sandalwood. 
     Notes:
     Neroli, Raspberry, Green Mandarin, Jasmine, Orange Blossom, Guimauve, Vanilla, 
     Heliotrope, Sandalwood.




Catherine Malandrino Style de Paris, $65 for 1oz
     Like her renowned, sought-after designs, its the perfect blend of chic Parisian style and 
     the infectious energy of New York City.     
     Notes:
     Orange blossom, red grapefruit, pear, jasmine, gardenia, amber, musk. 
Hopefully this has given some inspiration to anyone struggling with fragrance identity. I spent a long time searching for a signature before stumbling upon Viva la Juicy, so don't give up hope! Keep crashing Sephoras and Ultas everywhere until you smell your soulmate.  

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