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DIESEL Loverdose Fragrance
Beauty

DIESEL Loverdose Fragrance

New to the empire of Italian mega cool brand, DIESEL, comes a fragrance so irresistibly sexy, so seductive it will have you falling in love. Some call it Lovers Dose others Lovers Overdose, either way LOVERSDOSE is true to it’s name “a beautiful but deadly weapon of seduction”. With top notes of mandarin, heart notes of sambac jasmine and liquorice, and base notes of ambroxan, this scent is totally delicious! You know that fresh explosion of “yum” you get when you first chew on a fruity gum? Well it kinda reminds me of that. I just want to eat it off my wrist! The bottle, well, that’s another love story on its own! LOVERSDOSE is packaged in a beautiful purple heart shaped crystal that radiates light and fits perfectly into your hand. You can even tip it forward onto its side and it will adorn your dressing table or office desk beautifully! Apparently the fragrance contains “Molecule A” which is known to stimulate endless addiction to love. While I don’t know if that’s true, I am very much in love with this fragrance. The other factor could be that I literally want to eat it, which I guess could have the husband eating out the…

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September 8, 2011
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ELIE SAAB Le Parfum – Tres Glamorous
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ELIE SAAB Le Parfum – Tres Glamorous

South African fashionistas can breathe a sigh of relief, as we can finally get our perfectly manicured paws on the brand new and first fragrance from Lebanese Haute Couture designer, ELIE SAAB. The jewel of glass and light, ELIE SAAB’s fragrance, simply named “Le Parfum” is beautifully packed in a bottle that radiates light and looks like a gem all on it’s own. “I wanted something simple, straight lines, the rigor of a cube and the sensation of an object made to be held in the hand, but with the density of beautiful objects. And as always, light as the overarching theme. For me, light is eternal strength,” says SAAB. He calls it “a fragrance which expresses a radiant femininity and which includes the duality of my world: the light of the Middle East and the modernity of the West.” I love the scent, it’s got just the right mix of floral woody notes with some lovely feminine hints of that make it pretty, powerful and seductive all at the same time. ELIE SAAB Le Parfum celebrates the splendor and the brilliance of radiant femininity with a floral solar woody theme. The permanent exchange between flowers and wood is what gives the fragrance…

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August 31, 2011
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Friday Fragrance – Chanel Chance
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Friday Fragrance – Chanel Chance

After posting a blog on the amazingly fresh and fabulous Chanel Chance Eau Tendre Sheer Moisture Mist, I became obsessed with the fragrance, Chance by Chanel.. Truth be told, I didn’t like this fragrance at first spray. Its not the kind of scent that has an instant “wow factor”, but after it settles on the skin for a few seconds it’s amazing. My oh my, is it amazing! It’s like a burst of total joy and releases the fun flirty, little girl in every woman. She’s pink, happy and dancing around in a bed of gorgeous pink flowers with the sun’s rays adding a gentle glow to her skin. Can you picture it? Chanel Chance is a fragrance for a young woman who lives life with passion and reaches for adventure. She’s innocent, determined, impetuous and dreamy. She’s also unpredictable and utterly romantic. Jasmine, Amber and Patchouli are mixed with hints of pink pepper to create this kaleidoscope of fun, flirty and fabulousness in a simple, elegant yet chic bottle. This is how I feel about this fragrance… I loooooove it! Chanel Chance retails at R695 for the 50ml EdT bottle.

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May 6, 2011
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Scents of the Season – Guess Seductive
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Scents of the Season – Guess Seductive

Today’s scent of the season is the new GUESS fragrance for women, simply called “Seductive”. A zesty and flirty scent that’s rich and vibrant. It was created by perfumer Veronique Nyberg, who imagined an irresistible scent that exudes temptation, flirtatiously drawing in those around the woman who wears it. It teases the senses, captivates attention, and leaves a lingering sensation of addiction. Although there are distinct floral notes, the vanilla and cashmere wood give this scent a champagne like aroma – treating the senses to a vibrant mix of flavours. It’s definitely a fragrance for flirty females, yet it’s not overpowering. Top Notes: Bergamot, Blackcurrant, Crispy Pear Middle Notes: Orange Flower, Jasmine, Orris Base Notes: Vanilla, Olibanum, Cashmere Wood GUESS Seductive EDT is available from R295 (for the 15ml) to R865 (for the 75ml). There’s also a Body Cream in this range, which will make a good combo come Christmas prezzie shopping.

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October 29, 2010
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Scents of the Season – Narciso Rodriguez for her
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Scents of the Season – Narciso Rodriguez for her

You know a Louboutin when you see the real thing, the same way you can tell a designer suit by the simple tailoring, the fabric and the way it’s been so impeccably finished. Class, style and understated sophistication is what separates the loud and proud wannabes from the ones who appreciate quality, structure and simplicity. That’s exactly how to describe the new, in fact first, fragrance from the American Cuban fashion designer Narciso Rodriguez for her. Elegant and classic right from the very beginning.

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October 22, 2010
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Scents of the Season – Issey Miyake “Summer Odyssey”
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Scents of the Season – Issey Miyake “Summer Odyssey”

I’ve had so much fun reviewing all the up and coming fragrances for spring 2010 and this week, let me introduce you to Issey Miyake‘s “Summer Odyssey” – Two new fragrances for him (L’Eau d’Issey pour Homme) and her (L’Eau d’Issey) that not only brighten and spruce up the brand’s minimalist codes of white and silver packaging, but also add a fresh new flavour.

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October 8, 2010
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Scents of the Season: BVLGARI BVL II
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Scents of the Season: BVLGARI BVL II

Before I tried out this fragrance, I had always associated the Bulgari brand as one of sheer elegance and sophistication. A brand that makes a bold statement with exquisite craftmanship and timeless style. It’s founder Sotirio Bulgari’s signature technique and his use of gemstones and innovation set the spirit of the brand, and this signature is carried out right down to the fragrances. BLV EAU DE PARFUM II comes a decade after the launch of the first BVL fragrance. It’s rich, aromatic, sensational and very pleasing scent is said to be more closely linked to Bulgari’s world renowned jewellery heritage. “The world of BLV Eau de Parfum II is one of substance in transparency,” says perfumer Jacques Cavallier.

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October 1, 2010
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Scents of the Season – Hermès Eau Claire Des Merveilles
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Scents of the Season – Hermès Eau Claire Des Merveilles

For today’s Scent of the Season, I profiled the new fragrance from Hermès called Eau Claire des Merveilles – my first taste of the Hermès brand. Like the brand itself, Eau Claire des Merveilles is a sophisticated fragrance; it’s chic, elegant and simple, yet stylish and has a definite element of allure. Although this scent is brand new, it adds another chapter to the original Eau des Merveilles fragrance which was created in 2004 by Ralf Schwieger and Nathalie Feisthauer. Eau Claire Des Merveilles, the work of perfumer Jean-Claude Ellena, is a play of creamy, powdery vanilla notes, cool and sparkling with a clear, airy veil of floral notes.

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September 24, 2010
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Scents of the Season: Thierry Mugler Womanity
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Scents of the Season: Thierry Mugler Womanity

As I write this, it doesn’t quite seem like the perfect Spring day in Durban. Its raining, dark and miserable, which makes it somewhat hard to believe that summer is on the way! And while you probably can’t wear bikinis and don tanned legs just yet, you certainly can get in the summer mood with today’s Spring Scent – Womanity from Thierry Mugler.

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September 17, 2010
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Scents of the Season: A match made in heaven
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Scents of the Season: A match made in heaven

Some things just go better together – Even the most perfect pair of peep toe Louboutin’s are made that much better by French manicured toes. It’s all about mixing the right ingredients, and like a true French romance, when it comes to fragrance Jean Paul Gaultier always creates the perfect affair…

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September 10, 2010
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