Released in 2012, La Vie Est Belle from the Lancome house has been a top-seller since it was launched with a timeless marketing campaign headed by the actress, Julia Roberts. The Inspiration and Production The idea and inspiration behind the scent were to create a timeless, classic fragrance that would appeal to women for its...
Burberry perfumes are a favorite among celebrities and stylish women around the world. They are crafted with a discerning touch so that every single note brings out a different character in the wearer. What are the best Burberry perfumes for women? It all depends on your personality. This guide will show you the most popular...
Envelope your space with fragrance and style. The best luxury scented candles will look at home among your shelf's decor and contain the perfect balance of scent and beauty. Best Luxury and Perfume Scented Candles Candles set the mood in a room. The best ones will enhance an atmosphere without distracting from it. Investing in...
There’s nothing more annoying than dishing out for an expensive perfume only to find that just a couple of hours after spritzing, the scent has faded away. For many, the solution is simple – just apply more. But drowning your body in perfume is a sure way to burn through that expensive bottle whilst suffocating...
Often referred to as liquid gold, oud is one of the world's most coveted scents. Once worn by sultans and pharaohs, the oud is renowned for its rich, woody notes that hint of honey and cool woods. Its intoxicating muskiness can be quite potent, and it's been used for centuries in India, the Middle East,...
These days, there are lots of ways you can create your own unique style. The way you dress, how you wear your hair, even how you walk and talk. But what about how you smell? Finding a signature perfume can be a unique way to tell people about you. There’s a very good reason that the...
Vera Wang EDT for men was launched in 2004 by the famous design house of Vera Wang. It’s a warm, inviting, and seductive fragrance created specifically for men. It’s composed of a set of unique and distinct ingredients bound to leave an impression wherever it goes. Overview Seasons: Fall/Winter/Spring Usage: The fragrance was designed to...
This 2013 release from Kenneth Cole and partner Lux Par exemplifies smooth. Mankind was carefully designed to take you from the boardroom, to the dinner table, and even out to the dance floor without missing a beat. It’s warm cardamom and tarragon leaves mix profoundly with spicy ginger and sweet pineapple. The fragrance was developed...
In 2006, Lalique launched its Encre Noire cologne line. Encre Noire was the first of many spinoffs and specialty fragrances. It was constructed by Nathalie Lorson, a pioneer in the fragrance world. It’s a dramatic, elegant scent. Its name translates literally to: “black ink” — a dark vetiver with a purely natural magnetism. Packaging and...
Few of us would turn our noses up at a Christian Dior perfume – and Dior Addict is no exception. Christian Dior loved flowers – so much so that his holiday home, the Château de la Colle Noire, is nestled amongst the beautiful rose and jasmine in Grasse, France. Dior has come a long way...
Nothing sparks thoughts of style and beauty more than the Chanel name and trademark intertwined "C's". The Coco Chanel Mademoiselle fragrance is one of the later additions to the range of perfumes and fragrances created by this iconic French brand created by Coco Chanel. The Coco Chanel Mademoiselle fragrance was released in 2001 and has...
Calvin Klein launched Eternity Aqua for Men in 2010, with an intention to bring a new astounding fragrance to the Eternity lineup. CK partnered up with Coty, a global brand recognized for its contributions to fragrance, to introduce an all-new aquatic edition to the valued Eternity label. It’s marketed as confident, modern, and effortless. It...
When Sarah Jessica Parker decided to put a two-decade-long dream of creating her own fragrance into action, she didn’t start with a blank slate. According to the Sex and the City star, she knew what she wanted even before her first meeting with her perfumer. The fact is, she already had her unique fragrance ready...
Daisy scents have been delighting noses since 2007, and in that time the original has been joined by a multitude of flankers that have all been developed with the foundations firmly ground on the original scent. By adding their unique spin on the base aroma, the newcomers each make the scent their own. For the...
Vera Wang has grown to become one of the most famous names in fashion. But it all started at Vogue magazine… She worked there for 15 years before when planning her wedding she discovered a chronic lack of choice of wedding dresses on the market. What did she do? Well, in true fashionista style she...
A very common dilemma that buyers face when they’re in the market for a new perfume or cologne is figuring out the right fragrance for them. With so many different fragrances on the market and endless combinations of scent combinations, it can be daunting even for a seasoned perfume wearer. Even more, fragrances can smell...
It was only 90s when the design house Bvlgari made the leap from high-class jewelry and fine fashion to perfumes. We’re very glad they did. Bvlgari perfumes betray a complexity that seems too good to be just a few decades in the making. This is well demonstrated in the green tea inspired Eau Parfumée au...
In 2017 Coach launched its first men’s fragrance, “Coach For Men”. Coach selected James Franco to be the face of the fragrance, marketed for the modern masculine man. Crafted carefully by Anne Flipo and Bruno Jovanovic, both of whom are “Master Perfumers,” the scent is an excellent combination of cool, elegance, and sophistication. It’s a...
A design house like Oscar de la Renta has little to prove after 40 years of creating such definitive fragrances. In 1977, the perfumer was one of the first fashion designers to create a designer perfume and it is innovation and daring like this that has fuelled a trailblazing career. Oscar de la Renta perfumes...
In 1997 Burberry launched one of their most impressive releases to date, a fragrance for the casual and easygoing time at the end of the week, and they named it: Burberry Weekend. The fragrance was created in France by one of the most accomplished contemporary perfumers, Michel Almairac. To this day it’s one of the...
In 1994, Issey Miyake released a stunning new fragrance for men which was released under the name “L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme.” It was created by the well-known perfumer, Jacques Cavallier, and launched by the design house at Issey Miyake to be “naturally elegant.” With its target branding in mind, the woody aquatic fragrance aimed at...
Throughout the 1950s, French fashion designer and style influencer, Christian Dior were heavily influenced by the lily of the valley flower and scent found throughout France. The inspiration Christian Dior felt when he smelled the lily of the valley scent passed through much of his work, including his 1954 haute couture collection shown in Paris,...
When you think of sexiness and sensuality, Victoria's Secret perfumes probably come to mind. This is because founder Roy Raymond and his wife named the store after the romance of the Victorian Era. It all started in the late 1970s when the founder discovered how difficult it was to buy his wife lingerie. So, he...
Simplicity and a casual-chic style is the core of the Calvin Klein brand. In fact, designer jeans weren't even a thing until he started putting his name on the back pocket in the 1970s. Today, the CK brand is known for celebrity endorsements and is a well-respected brand in clothes, underwear, and accessories. When you...
Christian Dior perfumes are carefully crafted to reflect every personality and tone. These are the best Dior perfumes for you, whether you want to be sultry, playful, or exude timeless sophistication. Christian Dior was a designer that established Paris as the center of high fashion in the 1940s. His discerning eye for detail and appreciation...
J'adore Eau de Parfum is a fruity floral fragrance launched in 1999 by the French luxury design house Christian Dior. It's a complex, elegant fragrance by perfumer Calice Becker that remains popular today and has spun off several flankers. How Does J'Adore Smell? First off, if you don't like florals, give this a miss. The...