Do you know someone who is a hip, downtown kind of girl? This is the type of girl who is sweet but has a bit of an rock and roll edge to her. Vera Wang has released a limited edition of her popular Princess scent inspired by the latest rock-n-roll trends, it’s called Rock Princess.
Rock Princess is described as a “dark fruity floral” scent with a “rock star attitude and modern runway style”. Top notes include white peach and raspberry with heart notes of jasmine and lilies. The dry down is a mix of cashmere woods and musk.  The bottle …read more

Fragrances make great gifts so long as you know the tastes and style of the recipient.  Are they the sporty and outgoing type, exotic or trend-setters?  Maybe they’re all of the above? It’s all about matching the scent to the person.   Sisley Paris has released three new fragrances that are inspired by the “three faces of the same woman“.
Eau de Sisley 1 — Joyful, romantic and tender. Its top note is lively and stimulating with a fresh gust of citrus interspersed with spices. It has the fruity lemony freshness of green Tangerine, Grapefruit and the teasing fragrance of pink …read more

Mother’s Day will be here before you know it! Give your mom a bottle of her favourite perfume or treat her to a new scent. Do a little sleuthing and figure out what her preferred scent is. There are different types from floral to citrus, oriental and woodsy. If you get something from the same family she’s sure to love it.   Here are a few sweet scents to add to her collection.
Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb Music Box Set ($140)
Dior Beauty Miss Dior Cherie Spring Gift Set ($76)
Yves Saint Laurent Beaute Paris Mothers Day Set ($74)
I’m a big fan of getting …read more

Treat yourself or your mom, sister or best friend to the newest scent from Prada! Infusion de Fleur d’Oranger Eau de Parfum is the first fragrance in a limited edition series called the “Ephemeral Infusion Collection” from the famous design house.

Prada Infusion de Fleur d’Oranger Eau de Parfum is a springtime fresh burst of oranges. Fused together are the notes of Oranger Fleurs Absolute, Tubereuse Absolute, Jasmin, Neroli and Serendoline. This limited edition fragrance is inspired by Prada’s vintage floral patterns.  One scent will be released every year and sold for only 4 months at a time.
Available in three sizes: …read more

Have you had the opportunity to catch any of the new Old Spice ads? Old Spice is no longer my dad’s after shave. Young, brash, not what you’d call subtle, Old Spice is now focused on a younger male audience.  With quirky new ads, bold red packaging, and an array of fresh, zesty scents, Old Spice has effectively re-launched itself as the go-to guy in the men’s grooming market.

My boys – Greg, 17 and Max, 18 – are big fans of the Swagger scent, in particular. When Greg smelled the Swagger Body wash he said, “It smells a-maze-ing.”  (Cute …read more

With St. Patrick’s Day just around the corner I thought it would be fun to look for green themed gifts to celebrate the holiday. It’s always nice gesture when  you surprise your loved ones with little gifts. Often the ‘just because’ gifts are the ones most cherished. Here are some pretty green inspired scents for her.
Bvlgari Omnia Green Jade perfume, $77
A new scent by BVLGARI inpsired but the Jade gemstone. It’s a crisp green floral reminiscent of spring blossoms.
Kiehl’s Forest Rain (for men or women), $38.50
A spicy, woody blend of muguet, vetvier, citrus and musk. It’s made for both men …read more

crazylibellule and the poppies, Parfums Paris, features “solid perfumes with personality.” Adorable scents housed in “lipstick-like” tubes, these are the perfect little scent to keep in your handbag and they are airline approved. You can wear them separately or layer them for the perfect combination of fragrance to lift your mood.

Here are a few  scents worth taking note of, all are .17 ounce and cost only $18…….
Shanghaijava Musc & Patchouli carries notes of Musk, Patchouli, Lily of the Valley, and Bergamot, in a cute little golden-orange tube.
Shanghaijava Ananas Imperial carries notes of Grapefruit, Peach, Pineapple, Lime, Lemon, Cedar, Orange, Blackcurrant, Musk, …read more

Glamour has a piece up on men and the scents that they do and don’t find sexy.  You can find it here. I love reading stuff like that – finding some secret insight about the male mind is always pretty intriguing.
I agreed with some of it, either because I’ve already read a lot of things that back the theories up or through my own personal experience.  Some of the ideas, well I don’t agree with them, also through things I’ve read or my own experience.  I believe that, as a whole, men don’t respond as well to some scents, but …read more