Always a risky prospect, but if there’s no risk, why not?

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Jennifer Lopez is currently offering free samples of her latest fragrance, “My Glow” on her web site. Free! Gratis! Put it in your friends’ stocking stuffer and pretend to be generous.

This scent is very feminine, with floral notes including lavender, water lily, white rose peony and heliotrope. And free! Did I mention that?

I love the holiday season.

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Granted, I realize movies aren’t real, and her character is not necessarily her.

But I still love Reese! And I love her new scent for Avon, Reese in Bloom.

“In developing In Bloom, I found myself drawn to the scents of my childhood in Tennessee,” explains Reese Witherspoon. “We had a great big Magnolia tree in the back yard, and it’s that beautiful white blossom that inspired the perfume. In Bloom is indicative of where I am in my life today. I’m feeling very strong and independent, and so happy, so full of life. The fragrance truly captures that feeling—it’s very sensual, very romantic and alluring.”

And here’s the exciting part – an AUTOGRAPHED bottle of Reese’s new scent for you! I am giving away one bottle – and it’s super-coveted – in fact, I hear it’s under like, armed-guard lock-in-key at the moment. (OK, not really…but I wouldn’t blame them if it was.) Reese mentioned Bloom was inspired by her favorite childhood scent – what was YOUR favorite childhood scent? Comment below – a winner will be chosen November 25.

Earn extra entries by RT-ing this contest on Twitter. (I’m @alywalansky) – Good luck!

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La Prairie

The purpose of our meet and greet (aside from pastries), was the launch of their exciting new Life Threads fragrance collection.

We all know the super-luxe La Prairie for their paramount skincare and cosmetics – but Life Threads is a whole new ballpark of awesomeness (wrapped up in a pretty lucite bottle!).

The line comes in a trio of “threads” – Silver, Gold, and Platinum – each meant to represent a stage in a woman’s life.

My favorite scent in the line is silver, the “flirtatious” scent – it’s very floral and intoxicating. There’s also a spicy gold (destined for the adventurous) and the elegantly edgy platinum.

Find them all at LifeThreads.com – they are all gorgeous, but my heart belongs to the silver!

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Eau Flirt

Eau Flirt is a new scent from Harvey Prince (you may remember them from their prior release, Ageless Anti-Age Perfume).

Apparently, it is clinically proven to make men flirt with women!

This claim is based on a  study done by the Smell and Taste Treatment and Research Foundation, that  showed Eau Flirt’s blend of lavender, pumpkin and other secret scents actually provoke passion in men.

As I’m currently trying to provoke passion in men, I am going to rise to the challenge and have just asked for a sample of this – possibly – miracle substance. If it works, I will be the happiest girl ever, and start storing mass amounts in my closet.

Will keep you posted!

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If you are a fan of Harajuku Lovers, you’ll swoon for the Love Gift Set!!!

Actually, even if you aren’t a fan – how cute will this look on your vanity?

You’ll love Love: She’s stepping out in a cute, striped mini-dress and fashionable red kicks – honestly, she dresses sort of like me -  and wears her heart on her sleeve, or rather, in her hair! How could you not love??? Her scent is reminiscent of a floral bouquet, with notes of pink pomelo, rose, and creamy vanilla orchid. It’s maybe perfect for your teen queen – but it’s super sensual, so watch out!

(I want it for myself, though, truth be told.)

Image: Amazon.com

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It’s totally romantic and mingles Bulgarian, Turkish and Tea Roses with the essence of orchid, lily, jasmine and peony to create a rosy retro-scent.

I love the sexy playfulness of it – and the bottle is perfectly cute and compact as well!

Image: Nordstrom

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She, too, is a beauty editor, and upon opening up one of her hall closets, we were greeted by shelves upon shelves of bottles of lotions and potions.

When such myriad options are in front of you…what jumps out? The prettiest package.

And, that day, I oo’d and ahh’d (and grabbed) everything that came in sexy bottles – without even knowing what it smelled like or even who made it. And the same effect just happened again.

If you have been paying attention, the constant theme that runs through each of Jean Paul Gaultier’s works are an image of a woman.

This theme continues in the limited-edition Classique, a sweet floral-oriental scent in a corset-shaped bottle.

I love the scent – but also the bottle – and I think it may be a perfect choice for your spring fragrance editions.

Image: Sephora

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For your go-to on this season’s top fragrances, check out this guide from DETAILS:
http://men.style.com/details/blogs/knowandtell/2008/12/the-best-scents.html

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I’ve just discovered the Sephora Scent Sampler Best Sellers For Him – it’s truly an incredible value, and already found a place on my Xmas shopping list – it’s a great choice if you don’t know (or like) your man’s scent but don’t know what new one to choose.

This set includes ten samples of Sephora’s top selling men’s fragrances to try, plus a gift voucher of equal value that can be redeemed at any Sephora store for a full size bottle of any one of the samples included, and a fragrance guide.

Truth is, the samples alone are a great gift! They include Bulgari Aqua Pour Homme Marine, Canali Canali, Carolina Herrera 212 Sexy Men, Diesel Fuel For Life Men, Giorgio Armani Acqua Di Gio Pour Homme, Hugo Boss Boss Pure, Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male, Lacoste Essential, Prada Infusion D’Homme, and Yves Saint Laurent L’Homme.

Here’s how it works:
1. Purchase the Fragrance Gift Certificate as a gift or for yourself.
2. Sample the fragrances and choose a favorite.
3. Fill in the enclosed voucher.
4. Bring the voucher in to your local Sephora store and redeem it for the fragrance you’ve chosen.

It’s like 10 gifts in one box…which will make you very popular. (And improve your own gift.)

Photo credit: Sephora

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Vera Wang Look is presented in a modern cut geometric prism with facets that have been polished to perfection. Inspired by Vera Wang’s ready to wear, contrasting proportions are architectural and refined. The slender silhouette of the clear glass cap reflects simplicity from every angle.

Check out Vera Wang discussing the fragrance available here.

Even sexier, the Parfum Elixir ($300) concentrates the sparkling, lush floral bouquet of Vera Wang LOOK into its purest and most precious form. Presented in an elegant flacon and sealed with a cut crystal stopper and wand to luxuriously apply the fragrance to your pulse points. We have one gorgeous, luxurious (and signed by Vera Wang herself!) bottle to give away…to have your chance to win, tell us, what is YOUR favorite scent? (Can be a fragrance, a person, a food…)

Deadline to enter is November 28.

Photo by Coty Inc.

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