Oh la la! As with any new season, we get spoilt with more choice for fragrances, and there are a few lovely new launches to choose from right now! Since there are a handful of scents, I’ll be breaking this feature up into a four-part series, and today we focus on part one; intense scents for summer.
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It’s been a smouldering hot summer, but before we head on into Autumn, I wanted to share some of my favourite summer scents that I’ve been rotating throughout this gorgeous season. When the heat rises, I tend to gravitate towards fresh, bright, softer and more delicate scents. I’m not a fan of sickly sweet-floral or candy scents, but I do love the smell of freshly cut flowers or scents that remind me of summer gardens. YSL Black Opium One of my most worn scents this summer, especially for night, has got to be YSL Black Opium. This scent is soooo gorgeous and addictive! I guess the coffee bean note gives me an instant mind boost. I also love how it develops into a mix of jasmine and light vanilla before settling into woody and patchouli notes. HUGO BOSS MA VIE For day, I like to wear HUGO BOSS MA VIE. This scent is beautifully packaged in a gorgeous pastel pink bottle and is all about playfulness with a powerful dash of sexy. It opens with an invograting fresh note of Cactus Blossom, combined with notes of Suave Pink Freesia, Jasmine Petals and Delicate Rose Bud. L’Occitane Fleurs de Cerisier A…
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It’s finally here! You can now get your hands on the gorgeous True Religion fragrance in South Africa thanks to Woolworths. Originally launched by the celebrity-choice denim brand (The Black Eyed Peas even sang about these jeans in their song “My Hump”) in 2008, the True Religion Eau de Parfum comes beautifully packaged in the most rock-star-glamorous bottle that bears the style and boho-chic signature of the brand. The concept behind the fragrance was to create a scent that targets all the senses. It has a really fresh, fruity scent that is perfect for summer days ahead! Top notes include: apple, red currant, violet leaves, mandarin and bergamot. Heart: amarylis,freesia, plum. Base notes: Hinoki, amber, cedar. True Religion for Women Eau de Parfum retails at R595 for a 50ml bottle and is available at Woolworths.
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