Do you want to be forever glamorous like Mariah Carey? Okay, she might not always be glamorous (hey, anyone can have an ‘off’ day) but you have to admit, she’s quite the successful celebrity.
Miss Mimi has released a new fragrance called Forever and judging from the description on the Macys website, it sounds like a really nice scent.
Forever ($55-$65) is described as, radiant, glamorous and mesmerizing floral scent.  It combines green apple, gardenias, tuberrose, lotus blossom and neroli with white musk and exotic woods.  This scent is Mariah Carey’s interpretation of old Hollywood glamour.  I do adore the shape …read more

Attention all Bare Escentuals Bare Minerals fans!  Creator and CEO, Leslie Blodgett, has created her first ever fragrance brand called Perfume Diaries. Perfume Diaries will feature limited edition scents that takes from the pages of  Leslie’s own diaries and personal experiences.
The first limited edtion scent under the brand is called Bare Skin.  This scent was created to capture the ultimate beach vacation in a bottle.
The Bare Skin perfume collection includes a 1.7oz Eau de Parfum Spray ($55), a Solid Perfume ($35) and a Scented Body Cream ($30).  It’s described as romantic, spontaneous and warm with florals and musk.  The scent …read more

When I’m at the mall, I like to stop by the perfume counters. I don’t necessarily look for the big name perfumes or the ones sponsored by the newest “it” celebrity, I look for the scents that are under the radar. Ones that might not be as popular or ones that aren’t advertised as much.
I do this when I’m looking for gifts for family and friends. First, you should have a general idea of the type of scents they are drawn to. Once you know that you can shop for scents that are in the same family or range.
10 Corso …read more

Do you know someone who loves the brand Juicy Couture? The latest scent from this super trendy, super girly, super frilly and super pink brand is called Couture Couture.  It’s targeted towards the “it girl” in every girl, to inspire her to “show off, be loud, talk to strangers, make a scene, and love life”.  Does that sound like someone you know?
The Juicy Couture Couture Couture fragrance is described as decadent oriental floral fragrance.  It stars off with the scent of mandarin, orange flower and pink grape accord, then blends into star jasmine, honeysuckle and …read more

Laura Mercier is known for her high quality make-up and skin care products. One of my favourites is her oil-free tinted moisturizer, it goes on well and definitely works to prevent my face from becoming an oily mess.   Aside from her fabulous beauty line, are you aware she also has a line of fragrances?
L’Heure Magique ($75)  – Translated it means, The Magic Hour; the time just before sunset when the light is just right.  A scent that starts with pikake petals, bergamot and then blends into white roses and pink geraniums with a dry down of …read more

Still looking for sweet summer scents for someone you love or yourself? Summer is a great time to switch over to something a little lighter, fresher and cooler. Your summertime fragrance should make you think of crashing ocean waves and tropical breezes. Here are just some of the sweet scents that are perfect for summertime.

Missoni Acqua Eau de Toilette ($60-$80) is  for the woman who is passionate about love, family and life.  The fragrance is a blend of  fresh grapefruit, bergamot, melon and sensual narcisse with muguet, violet, freesia and peony. The dry down is a mixture of Tuscan …read more

Treat her to a perfume unlike all the others on her vanity. Annick Goutal Gardenia Passion Butterfly Eau de Parfum is a wonderful blend of gardenias and orange blossoms.   The scent evokes the fresh smell of an orange grove after the rain.
The bottle features a gold Annick Goutal signature butterfly perched on top of a frosted glass bottle.  The scent blends the notes of tuber rose, jasmine, orange blossoms and a bit of vanilla.   Gardenia Passion was created when Annick Goutal traveled to Japan in the springtime when gardenias were blooming. Did you know Polynesian women used Gardenias in …read more

Treat yourself and someone you love with matching his and her scents perfect for summertime by L’eau D’Issey. These limited edtion bottles are beautifully designed and feature fragrances that are clean, refreshing and wearable year-round.
The Limited-Edition L’eau D’Issey Summer ($62) is a floral scent mixed with musk and woody tones.  Florals include lotus, cyclamen, freesia, carnations and fresh white lilies which are combined with amberseed, musk, rose water and osmanthus.    The men’s version,  Limited-Edition L’eau D’Issey Pour Homme Summer ($57), has notes of verbena, tangerine, cypress, yuzu zest, coriander and sage. It’s fresh but warm, spicey and woodsy with an …read more

Dress up your special someone’s vanity with this gorgeous bottle of perfume! Lalique Parfums newest signature fragrance is called Amethyst Crystal and it makes a great gift for the perfume collector.
The Amethyst Crystal Flacon is inspired by the original René Lalique “Epines” collection of 1920. It celebrates the beauty of nature with the beautiful blackberry vine topper in a deep amethyst colour.
• Top Notes: Blackberry leaves, blackcurrant, and raspberry.
• Middle Notes: White lily, peony, and wild rose.
• Base Notes: Musk, sensual wood, and vanilla.
The bottle is presented in a purple box perfect for displaying. Gorgeous, right? You can purchase this …read more

Since writing about unique scents from Crabtree & Evelyn; I want to expand on the topic of niche scents. “Niche” fragrances are scents which are not released with the fanfare of your typical perfume with celebrity endorsements, multiple magazine and television ads. These fragrances are often made by smaller, not as well known companies which are primarily focused on creating perfumes.
When choosing a fragrance for someone you love, unless you know what they already want, why not pick out something that’s out of the norm? You might be surprised at the number of choices you’ll find. Here are just a …read more