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Sunday, June 20, 2010

Angel, Alien, Womanity

It seems that perfume makers are competing for the title of the most amazing packaging ever. The latest example is Womanity by Thierry Mugler, following in the steps of famous Angel and Alien. Unconventional and surrealistic, these perfumes are challenging and totally out of the ordinary. A mixture of ripe fig fruit, black caviar and fig tree wood, it`s salty, woody and altogether complex. You need to try it to find out what I`m talking about. Compare and research Thierry Mugler fragrances.

Perfect for Romantics

Floral fruity gourmand perfumes are the sweetest available on the market. Escada Desire Me is no exception to the rule with its seductive notes of bitter-sweet citruses, mandarin, followed by peony and fresh green leaves, but what`s best comes last: tiramisu, cookies, cheese-cake, coffee and dark chocolate for a really sensuous touch. For sexy young women who enjoy attention. Compare Escada perfumes.

Saturday, June 19, 2010

Hilfiger Star

Tommy Summer Cologne 2008 by Tommy Hilfiger with its nice marine decorated bottle is a pair of perfumes, for men and women. Top notes are neroli, bergamot, coconut from Waikiki, grapefruit, followed by mint, lavender, violet, jasmine from Santa Monica and orange blossom from Key West, but also driftwood from Nantucket. It comes in a 3.4 fl.oz. bottle. Compare and research Tommy Hilfiger perfumes.

Ice Coffee

A * Men Sunessence Edition Orage D’ Ete by Thierry Mugler is a summer version of A*Man, Angel and Alien in a limited edition. It brings energy from the Sun to regenerate us with notes like patchouli, coffee, spices and fresh juices. Green coffee blends in an explosive manner with patchouli. It is the perfect fresh fragrance for this summer. Compare and research Thierry Mugler perfumes.

Friday, June 18, 2010

Hollywood Glam

If there`s a perfume dedicated to starlets and Hollywood glamour, that must be Very Pretty by Michael Kors, a floral fragrance blending sparkling citruses such as bergamot and mandarin orange, together with violet leaf, coconut, jasmine, orange blossom, gardenia, but also vetyver and sandalwood. The glass bottle is extremely attractive, decorated with rhinestones and a silver stopper with the name of the perfume on it. Compare and research Michael Kors fragrances.

Dreamy Laguna

Salvador Dali is unique. And so are the perfumes with his signature. Laguna by Salvador Dali is a floral-fruity fragrance that reminds you of the sea shore. With fresh top notes such as pineapple, plum, peach, Moroccan lemon and mandarin orange, a heart of flowers, among them Italian iris, Egyptian rose, Brazilian rosewood and a base composed of tonka bean, coconut, musk, vanilla, cedar and Madagascar sandalwood, it`s really a tropical heatwave. Compare Salvador Dali products.

Dior Eau Noire

The House of Dior has got an unisex collection of perfumes composed of three fragrances, Bois D`Argent, Eau Noire and Cologne Blanche, they were introduced in 2004.All three bottles were designed by famous Hedi Slimane, the one who also designed the Pour Homme Pret-a-Porter Collection.Eau Noire is an oriental fougere perfume with grassy spiced notes in the beginning, followed by fresh anise and a heart of lavender, cedar and coffee, with a base of vanilla and violet. Compare Dior perfumes.

Thursday, June 17, 2010

Summer Again

I bet you never had a perfume with tequila as a top note. Set Sail St. Barts for Women by Tommy Bahama is one of a kind. A floral-woody-musk fragrance that starts with tequila and lime notes, followed by floral notes and ending with sand, guaiac wood and musk, this one announces to be a hit for the summer, with its light and crisp scent. Compare Tommy Bahama perfumes.

Sugar & Spice

Sensual by Pink Sugar is the newer and more sensual version of the brand's original scent. The scent begins with a touch of of black currant, tangerine and bergamot before leading into orange flower, light pink jasmine and tiare flower. The trailing base note of vanilla, black sugar and sandalwood will leave that special someone enticed. Compare this to other seductive and sweet scents here.

Chanel Man

Men have to be pampered too, Chanel does not forget them and it launches Bleu de Chanel for Men. It is a woody aromatic fragrance with notes such as labdanum, ginger, nutmeg, grapefruit, citruses, vetyver, jasmine, sandalwood, cedar but also pink pepper. The nose behind the perfume is Jacques Polge, so I guess you guys should give it a try. Compare and research Chanel products.

What an Excitement

Since summer is the time for having fun and being naughty, Ted Lapidus comes with a fragrant suggestion for all you men out there, Excited by Ted Lapidus, an aromatic green perfume blending pine tree, kumquat, cyclamen, patchouli and jasmine, but also sandalwood, white musk, amber and Brazilian rosewood. It was launched in 2004. Compare Ted Lapidus fragrances.

Wednesday, June 16, 2010

Taking Extreme To The Next Level

Extreme by Tom Ford is an utterly decadent scent for gentlemen only. The unassuming bottle packs quite a punch. The bold blend of Persian lemon, black Italian fig, black truffle, cedarwood and vintage patchouli is reserved for men who want to exude manly elegance at its finest. To review this scent and find more like it, visit here.

Another Summer Hit

If you`re in quest for a floral fruity fragrance for this summer, you might want to try Love Generation Pink by Jeanne Arthes with a delicious tropical and juicy scent. It features notes such as pineapple, litchi, sandalwood, pina colada, coconut, mandarin orange, musk, peach, jasmine, also hibiscus and papaya. Doesn`t all that sound yummy? Compare floral fruity fragrances.

Someone said Pupa?

A cool perfume in a really pretty bottle, that`s what I could say about Yes Silver by Pupa. It is a floral-fruity fragrance with notes such as citruses, kiwi, ginger, iris, jasmine, but also Virginia cedar, musk and vetyver. Vanilla and caramel blend together sweetly with the rest for a confident and independent woman. The violet-blue bottle with its silver chain it`s a must add to your nightstand. Research and compare sweet perfumes.

Tuesday, June 15, 2010

Noa Perle by Cacharel

All of you must have heard of Noa by Cacharel, because it`s a famous perfume. Now I`m going to tell you some things about the third fragrance on the Noa theme called Noa Perle. It is more sensual than the first two with spicy-fresh top notes of pink pepper and kumquat, while the floral heart is much more voluptuous, a blend of white peony, orange blossom and freesia. It was launched in 2006. Compare and research Cacharel perfumes.

Thinking Outside Of The Box

KENZOAMOUR by KENZO has taken a unique twist when it comes to their fragrance. The scent and shape of the bottle are described as the slow and sensuous journey of a couple through Asia with bursts of laughter, sensation and brimming with life. If you insist on knowing the ingredients instead of the colorful tale you will be pleasantly surprised. With notes of cherry blossoms from Japan, tanakha wood from Burma and white tea from China, this scent is a unqiue blend of romance and  adventure. Research more intriguing scents here.

A Breeze of Freshness

A really refreshing perfume for those hot nasty summer days seems to be Agua de Agatha Ruiz de la Prada for Women with top notes such as lime, mandarin orange and bergamot, middle notes of coriander, jasmine, lily of the valley and narcissus and base notes of amber, patchouli, white musk and cedar. Not to mention the lovely bottle. Compare summer fragrances.

Monday, June 14, 2010

Yummy !

Vanille Extreme by Comptoir Sud Pacifique is an interesting oriental vanilla fragrance that belongs to “Eaux de voyage”, a range of perfumes dedicated to exotic destinations from far away islands. It is sweet and spicy, with raw sugar and milk, heliotrope absolute and vanilla. Since its launching in 2005, it has conquered the world with its ultra gourmand trait. Compare vanilla products.

For The Sensitive Ones

Coeur de Glace is the new fragrance by Anthony Embry. It is a non-chemical perfume, that`s because it contains twice as much oils than a regular fragrance. It is addressing to the modern woman who is confident and knows her own value. You will detect notes such as gardenia, bergamot, sage, mango, jasmine, neroli, rose, hibiscus, but also oak and musk. Compare and research natural perfumes.

Sunday, June 13, 2010

Unisex Fragrance

If you`re looking for a timeless unisex Italian fragrance, Bois D`Ombrie by Eau D`Italie might suit your tastes. Inspired by the Italian countryside, specifically by the woods of Umbria region on a rainy day, it is a deep scent ,with hints of cognac, tobacco, iris root, vetyver, patchouli, myrrh and incense, it sounds to be something interesting and out of the ordinary. Compare unisex fragrances.

Saturday, June 12, 2010

Dare to Try It

Naomi Campbell has got an array of perfumes with her name, one of them being Sunset. An oriental woody fragrance, it is feminine and very sensual, just like her, I might add. A mixture of melon, green leaves, watermelon, rose, raspberry, milk, freesia, but also iris, sandalwood, amber and vanilla, this one is an invitation to the pleasures of the night. Research and compare Naomi Campbell perfumes.

Friday, June 11, 2010

Summer Aroma

Echo for Women by Davidoff is a light floral, fruity and woodsy mixture, a blend of white musk, vodka, peony, violet, osmanthus, iris, but also cinnamon and crystal amber. It is a perfect fragrance for the summer, nice, fresh and sweet, a lovely chypre-floral scent, especially for the youthful crowd. Compare Davidoff perfumes.

Thursday, June 10, 2010

Holygrace

One funky perfume bottle is the one created in partnership with Comme des Garcons by Jun Takahashi, who is the designer for the fashion house Undercover. The perfume is called Holygrace and it is dedicated to the “motherdoll”, with notes such as bergamot, purple ginger, jasmine, vanilla, red pepper, amber, vetyver and musk, among others. Compare perfumes and colognes

Wednesday, June 9, 2010

Hugo Boss New Fragrance For Men

Boss Bottled Night is the newest fragrance for men by Hugo Boss. Rich in masculine woody accords, its notes consist of African violet, lavender, musk, birch tree aromas, extract of Louro Amarelo tree. The bottle is charming, with midnight blue and black hues and the best part is that the face of the fragrance is none other than pretty boy Ryan Reynolds. Compare and research Hugo Boss.

Tuesday, June 8, 2010

Something Different

The heart shaped bottle of Oxbow Essence de Surf Man Oxbow Cologne is really something special. Oxbow is the first French surfing brand and this is their first fragrance. An unusual blend of lime, coca - cola, cannabis, driftwood, vetyver, oakmoss, musk, holly and other notes, it is dynamic and energetic. Research man cologne.

Italian Connoisseurs

If you enjoy Italian fragrances, you must have heard of Acqua di Parma, but what you may not know is that a new fragrance was launched in 2009, called Blu Mediterraneo, a mixture of almond, orange, fig, myrtle and cypress. It`s actually a collection of fragrances, each one dedicated to an unforgettable place in Italy, such as: Sicily- Mandorlo di Sicilia ; Tuscany- Cipresso di Toscana ; Capri- Arancia di Capri ; Amalfi- Fico di Amalfi ; Panarea - Mirto do Panarea and Calabria - Bergamotto di Calabria. Get the scent of Italy in a turquoise bottle! Compare men's cologne.

Monday, June 7, 2010

Flight of Fancy

A fabulous perfume in a fabulous bottle, that`s what Flight of fancy by Anna Sui is. A blend of Java lemon, litchi, yuzu, Star magnolia, rose blossom, amber crystals, light wood and skin musk, it`s an homage to the beauty of a woman and it`s also available in body lotion, bath & shower gel. The amazing bottle is made of crystal, it`s transparent with square lines, a work of art. Don`t you think you deserve it? Compare Anna Sui products.

Sunday, June 6, 2010

Marc Jacobs` Signature Perfume

Men too deserve to smell cool, Marc Jacobs knows it, that`s why he created his first perfume, the woody spicy Bang, with notes such as black, white and pink pepper, aromatic benzoin, elemi resin, but also white moss and vetiver. The flacon of the fragrance is an interesting, metallic one. It`s definitely a fragrant explosion. Compare Marc Jacobs perfumes.

Saturday, June 5, 2010

What a Beauty

Parfum Sacre Eau de Parfum Intense by Caron has one of the most beautiful bottles ever. And that`s just the beginning. It`s an oriental spicy fragrance, its name suggesting power and strength. Cardamom, pepper and cinnamon are top notes, followed by rose and jasmine, with a musk and vanilla ending. If you want to leave a memorable impression, you should try this one. Compare Caron fragrances.

Friday, June 4, 2010

Celeb Fragrance

Kylie Minogue launches a new perfume called Pink Sparkle, an energetic and dashing fragrance, celebrating life and glamour. It`s a fresh cocktail of white peach, lily of the valley, champagne and white flowers, Arabic jasmine and gardenia, but also delicious Bourbon vanilla and musk. It`s pink, playful and luminous. For all occasions. Compare and review Kylie Minogue products.

Thursday, June 3, 2010

Avril`s Aroma

Every respectable star has to have a personal statement, usually a perfume. Avril Lavigne follows the rule and launches Forbidden Rose, a floral fruity gourmand aroma, with notes such as peach, red apple, heliotrope, vanilla and mexican chocolate, this one suits the tastes of her young fans. Compare Avril Lavigne products.

CAUTION: Illicit Fragrance

Illicit by Billy Jealousy is a tantalizing scent for only the bravest of men. Unleash any man's inner bad boy with the smooth notes of ivy and ginger. Finally, be enticed by the finishing notes of tea and sandalwood. What makes the scent even better is the sultry packaging and mysterious black bottle. To compare other fragrances for men, click here.

Wednesday, June 2, 2010

Beautiful Brasil

Since Brasil is one of the most magnificent countries on earth, it surely deserves a perfume that bears its name and that perfume is Brasil Dream for Men by Estee Lauder. It is a spicy-woody fragrance, a blend of nutmeg, pepper, coriander, neroli, oregano from Cuba, but also jalapeno pepper and pimento. Want to give it a try? Compare Estee Lauder fragrances.

Take The Beach With You Everywhere

Even if you cannot always be at the beach in the summer, you can at least smell like it. Bobbi Brown's Beach fragrance is subtle and has notes of jasmine, sea spray and mandarin. The soft notes excite the sense while not overwhelming them. That great ocean mist scent can be added to your bed sheets for those warm summer nights. Review this and more summer scents here.

Tuesday, June 1, 2010

New Fragrances

Surely you`ve heard of Lee Cooper jeans. The famous brand is launching two perfumes, Lee Cooper Original Ladies and also Lee Cooper Gentlemen. The version for women is a floral-oriental-woody mixture of agrums and tart fruit, such as yuzu, litchi and black currant together with freesia and mandarin blossom, while the masculine version is a citrusy-spiced one. They are available starting this spring. Review and research perfumes.