Natural Smells Attract Opposites...

Hold the phone, it’s no longer attractive to smell good. Good in the normally accepted sense, that is. And scientists aren’t joking. They have long speculated that natural smells and pheromones played a part in attracting the opposite sex. And surprise, surprise: scientists recently discovered that these theories are correct! Lucky for you, bottled B.O.  and pheromone perfumes have been long been available. So run, don’t walk, to your nearest discount perfume e-tailer to snatch up your bottle of au naturel aromas.

Animalic perfumes are perfumes that maximize the natural musky smell secreted by animals. Civet, musk, ambergris—these are common scents that you could find secreted by animals. While musk is quite light and common, civet is a little more difficult to swallow. Ambergris, in its true form, is now difficult to access. Original ambergris and soft amber (a synthetic scent that mimics this precious aromatic material that’s excreted from whale’s glands by mixing resinous labdanum and vanilla) are warm, earthy, resinous scents. The soft, sweet glowing amber is a popular basenote in most woman’s perfumes. Popular musk scents are Sarah Jessica Parker Lovely, her upcoming B.O. perfume, and Kouros (a popular Yves Saint Lauren cologne). The daring civet scent is prominent in Jean Patou Joy, Guerlain Jicky and Paco Rabane La Nuit.

But if a natural smell is not enough to get you feeling sexy, try pheromones. But who the heck bottles hormones that aren’t perceivable by the sense of smell? Well, loads of perfumers have recently jumped up to brave that fourth dimension of scent. Realm by Erox (also known as Human Pheromone Sciences) and Paris Hilton Women are the popular leaders in this category. What you get with these perfumes is a typical enjoyable perfume, minus the screeching of animalic notes. Underlying all the aromatic chemistry, another type of chemical attraction is brewing. These added synthetic pheromones mimic the strings of natural attraction.

Have your doubts about natural body odors and pheromones playing a part in attraction? Well, a recent study revealed that men found the T-shirts of fertile women more pleasant smelling than those of non-fertile women. Dr. Miller of this experiment says this demonstrates that men’s testosterone levels are kicked up when they smell a woman natural odors. Another recently released study declares that pheromones pump up the “baseline frequency in romantic attention.” Glynis Gould, a researcher on this project explains, “According to the research we’ve done, pheromones will lure someone to you even more powerfully or at least as powerfully as appearance.”

So next time your looking for a perfume that attracts, consider some natural smelling options or some pheromone-filled fragrances. Scentiments.com carries all the above-mentioned natural and pheromone perfumes at great discounts.

Back to Basics: Popular Minimalist Perfume Release...

Let’s get back to the root of perfumery! Most of perfumes on the market are overtaken by fusions, abstractions and exhilarating sensory trips. There are very few perfume houses that are practicing minimalism. So if you’re looking for something introspective and reflective, well-rounded but soft, your options are few and far between.

Instead of following the ambitious pyramids guided by consumer demands, instead of contributing to the market-saturation of similar smelling fragrances, and instead of playing up overuse of common notes, few perfume houses have released perfumes that honor a simple singular note. These perfumes humbly present a path towards the root of perfumery. These perfumes explore the basic components that are the original building blocks of our complex modern perfumes.

So in lieu of expounding, contracting, confounding and abstracting a rose note, for example, these perfumes allow that singular natural note to sing and be celebrated. The effect is light and simple. And not to mention, the pay-off is great since these perfumes can easily stand the test of timelessness. So throw off the layers of complexity and join the celebration of minimalism!

D&G Anthology Series

After a near decade-long success of the ephemeral Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue, Dolce  & Gabbana have released another series of simple scents through their youthful streetwise label D&G. Behold, this astounding unisex fragrance set,  D&G Fragrance Anthology. Each fragrance is light and fresh. Each, so simply constructed. Each, so youthful. If this sounds like you’re cup of tea, or rather bottle of perfume, read on to find out about the star notes in each fragrance. Le Bateleur 1 is filled with sporty citrus notes,  L’Imperatrice 3 features grapefruit-edged melon. L’Amoreux 6 concentrates on a gorgeous cedar note. La Roue de la Fortune 10 is centered around a sugar-filled flower—tuberose. And La Lune 18 is all about a clean and simple lily.

Hermes Eau de Pamplemousse Rose

If D&G’s youthful take on simplicity doesn’t tickle your fancy, perhaps a Jean-Claude Ellena construction will wow the contemporary minimalist in you. Hermes Eau de Pamplemousse Rose is the latest addition to Ellena’s widely respected oeuvre of fragrances. This beautiful Hermes perfume is filled with grapefruit, orange, rose, green rhubarb, and vetiver. But the overall experience is a dry, zesty copy of a freshly peeled grapefruit. A clean, fresh rose note softly haloes the grapefruit, preventing it from becoming too desolate. This simple masterpiece, long-lasting and realistic, is a laudable addition to the celebrated Hermes perfume line.

Acqua di Parma Magnolia Nobile

Following on the heels of Iris Nobile, Acqua di Parma worked to create another hit using the theme of simplicity. Acqua di Parma Magnolia Nobile presents a magnolia, broad and true. The notes include bergamot, lemon, citron, green notes, magnolia, jasmine, rose, tuberose, sandalwood, vetiver, patchouli and vanilla. But don’t let the extensive pyramid deter you from sampling this simple floral symphony. The hesperidic citrus opening truly blends with the magnolia notes, making it feel fresh and green. The additional floral notes simply broaden the star magnolia note, while the woody base adds some real-life dimensionality to this flowering tree.

Prada Infusion de Fleur d’Oranger

Well recognized in the fashion world as a practitioner of elegant minimalism, Prada is also a veteran in the department of simple perfumes. Prada Infusion de Fleur d’Oranger delivers exactly what is promises. This Prada perfume features notes of mandarin blossoms, neroli, orange blossoms—which are flowers from various orange-like citrus plants. The accompanying notes are jasmine, tuberose and petit grain. All in all, this perfume wafts like an blossoming orange grove in the summer. Filling the air with soft citrus scents and recollections of woody notes, this perfume presents a simple song.   

Creed Sublime Vanilla

Creed, the ambitious perfume house, lends an expert voice on the minimalist perfume trend. Long known for creating complex symphonies, Creed offers an uncharacteristically linear perfume Creed Sublime Vanilla. Those who love vanilla straight from the pod will find solace in this stunning perfume. This Creed perfume includes notes of Tahitian vanilla, Bourbon vanilla, tonka bean, lemon, bergamot, and musk. The vanilla initially peaks with softly rounded citrus notes. In the dry down, the vanilla’s depth is enhanced by the creamy notes of tonka bean and musk. This comforting scent will truly inspire any vanilla-purist.

The Faces Of Dolce&Gabbana’s The One...

The faces that graced the perfumery is just as important as the actual perfume inside the bottle. Advertising plays a big role in the success of any perfume and that obviously includes the model that will embody the essence of the fragrance. The goal is to take you to an unforgettable olfactive journey.

Celebrities and high-profile models create an esoteric world of beauty where the fragrance they endorse is the center of the universe for thirty seconds. During that point in time, the world revolves around the perfume and nothing else.

Designers, in particular, feature the most attractive and sensual models to represent their fragrances. A string of beautiful faces and sculpted bodies will tease you into buying the products with the promise of experiencing the same olfactive memories these perfumes will induce upon application.

Giselle Bundchen is the face behind Dolce&Gabbana’s The One. She portrayed a glitzy and glamorous celebrity in the ad. All eyes (and cameras) were on her and suffice to say, she was the center of attention. She was The One.

Dolce&Gabbana The One is dubbed as the fragrance with character. It conveys the exceptional beauty of the modern woman who knows fashion and beauty like second skin. The scent is delicate and sensual. The creamy-powdery vanilla pairs nicely with the floral-fruity undertones.

Another beauty from Dolce&Gabbana is the fragrance house’s modern take on the rose. A flanker of the original The One, Dolce&Gabbana Rose The One explores more of the floral side with focus on rose, what else? The perfume is both luminous and intoxicating  or shall we say, very Scarlett Johansson?

Rose The One’s pink juice is reminiscent of YSL’s Parisienne and Baby Doll. Aside from being pink, these fragrances center on the rose accords. The composition is quite abstract and yet straightforward. To appreciate the entire fragrance, you have to take it in as a whole and not selectively probe on each individual note.

Dolce&Gabbana The One fragrances are nicely done mainstream perfumes. The faces of Giselle and Scarlett as well as the marketing campaign amp’ed up the “must-have” perfume scale of most perfumistas. But to the trained nose, the ad is just a teaser. The actual fragrance is what really matters. Don’t you agree?

Discount perfume retailer, scentiments.com, features Dolce&Gabbana fragrances including The One and Rose The One.

Top Princess Perfumes...

Modern-day princesses live glittering fabulous lives, jet-setting to lush locations or simply waltzing about Rodeo Drive and 5^th Avenue. Far from exuding the culture and charm perfected by the crowning elite of yesteryear, the princesses of today, instead, master the art of being seen, with over the top handbags and miniature canine accessories in tow.

For some, celebrity arrives on a silver platter. And this is the image to which the young female market aspires. And that is what the perfume industry knows this too well.

In 2009, the perfume market has witnessed a rise of princess-image laden fragrances. Since the release of the overly fabulous and intensely popular Vera Wang Princess in 2006, everyone else has now jumped on board to grab a piece of the princess pie.

Vera Wang Glam Princess

Young starlet Zoe Kravitz, famous for doing nothing at all but be the loin-fruit of Lenny Kravitz, fronts the campaign of Vera Wang Glam Princess. Starry-eyed and straggly-haired, this modern-day princess reminds young girls that they too can experience the lavish life with just a spritz of this new perfume. Vera Wang Glam Princess includes notes of guava, pear, honey, vanilla, orchid, marshmallow accord, and cedarwood.

Michael Kors Very Hollywood

Featuring red carpet stars showered by the flashing lights of paparazzi, Michael’s Kors ad campaign for Very Hollywood wants you to feel like the center of attention. Independent of any merits or skills which may have awarded stars this very popularity and a spot on this velvety rouge path, Michael Kors Very Hollywood makes celebrates celebrity simply for the sake of celebrity. Fame is the name of the game, and it can be yours with the notes of mandarin, bergamot, jasmine, ylang-ylang, raspberry, gardenia, orris, amber, soft moss and vetiver.

Miss Dior Cherie L’Eau

Innocent abandon, discovery and play all merge together in a delicious little Parisian pied-a-terre. Enjoy all that the world has to offer in the most beautifully constructed, candy-coated Miss Dior Cherie commercial thrown together by Sophia Coppola. To the tune of Bridget Bardot’s Moi Je Joue, delve in the flirty, carefree life of modern-day princesses, complete with vintage bicycles, king-size beds, and remarkably pink taffeta. The newest Miss Dior Cherie L’Eau features the lighthearted bubbly notes of strawberry leaves, pink jasmine, caramelized popcorn, strawberry sorbet, and patchouli.

Dolce & Gabbana Rose the One

The talk of the town. The daring diva. The one and only. That’s what Dolce & Gabbana Rose The One is all about. Once featuring the lean and leggy Giselle Bundchen, primping and pouting like a grade-A diva, the ads of this top-notch Dolce & Gabbana perfume now present the poutier, primped-up Scarlett Johansson. If you ever wanted to be the one and only, this fragrance is for you. Roes The One includes notes of pink grapefruit, mandarin, peach, muguet, Bulgarian rose, peony, geranium, Madonna lily, plum, ambrette seed, vanilla, amber, and musk.

Anna Sui Rock Me

For aspiring princesses with a darker edge, there is Anna Sui Rock Me. If you often fantasize being loved by fans, standing center-stage… at a rock concert, then this fragrance is for you. When a fairy-tale life is not enough, and you’d rather the happy-go-lucky pop was substituted by a rock-and-roll soundtrack, Anna Sui has got your number. Anna Sui Rock Me is filled with pear, green orange, peach skin, honeysuckle, jasmine, water lily, cedarwood, amber, and vanilla.

So it seems while young girls have been taking a cue from the up-and-coming Hollywood elite, the perfume industry has been busy taking notes. The results: the current selection of princess-inspired perfumes grants young ladies their every wish.