If diamonds are perfume, how do they smell like?

Diamonds are without a doubt, a girl’s best friend. Women covet this precious stone to represent a milestone in their life. It could be an engagement, a wedding or an anniversary. Diamonds signify glamour and opulence. Elizabeth Taylor’s White Diamonds interprets the famed jewel that doesn’t go out of style.
White Diamonds is a creation of perfumer Sophia Grojsman. This fragrance is rich, sparkling and sensual. It features the following accords: lily, neroli, aldehydes, tuberose, narcisse, rose, jasmine, orris, amber, oakmoss, patchouli and sandalwood. The seductive bouquet composition opens up in a nice crisp scent followed by a dazzling earthy-musk base. The profound character is key to its complex nature. Some people regard this fragrance as something to be applied sparingly. Yes, it is rich and it never fails to make a statement.

The flacon bespeaks elegance as depicted in the cylinder shaped bottle embellished with faux diamond studs just beneath the cap.

Elizabeth Taylor White Diamonds has been around for more than a decade. It is considered one of the all-time top celebrity fragrances created. It’s a fragrance with class. It’s sheer femininity inside out. It’s as precious as diamonds.

If you are passionate about diamonds, then Elizabeth Taylor White Diamonds is the kind of fragrance you don’t want to miss. It’s timeless elegance captured in a bottle.

L.A. Glow, according to the press release, is “inspired by the magical moment where your 15 minutes of fame never end. A hip, high energy scene in Los Angeles – this night of fun has just begun! This sexy feminine scent is a cocktail of sweet, juicy fruits, blended with luxurious sensual florals and wrapped in warm, creamy amber that beckons the sensuous glow of dewy skin and hot L.A. nights.”

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The notes are cherry charm accord, purple plum, blackberry, jasmine, peony, magnolia, musk, creamy amber and tropical cream.  The flacon takes the shape of the original Glow painted in glittering lavender.

This flanker is version number 7. Glow has been a success since it was launched in 2002. The Glow range centers on floral-fruity notes so expect a lot of sweetness and youthful allure in every scent.

So what makes L.A. Glow different from the earlier versions?
The composition features notes of charm accord and plenty of fruit notes which mean the scent are full of vibrant pizzazz. Think night life. Perfumistas who have sampled the scent regard L.A. Glow is somewhat similar to Britney Spears Midnight Fantasy.  That being said, L.A. Glow might be more appropriate for the teens and not for the glamorous woman like the A-listers in Hollywood. Check it out to learn more about the fragrance.

L.A. Glow is available in 30, 50, 50ml eau de toilette.

Believe was introduced in 2007 and the notes are guava, tangerine, honeysuckle, linden blossom, patchouli, amber and sweet praline. The fragrance, despite its fruity essence brings out a fresh character in the opening. The delicate floral unfolds in the middle. The dry down is laden with patchouli giving the entire fragrance a slight gourmand appeal.

Floral fruity gourmand fragrances are reminiscent of Thierry Mugler’s Angel. There are mixed reviews on fragrances where patchouli is the star. Some love its spicy flair while others simply abhor its scent. The like factor depends on the potency of the patchouli in the composition and likewise, the chemistry on one’s skin. Nonetheless, Believe delivers. Not only it’s a great addition to the Britney Spears fragrance collection, it’s also a welcome respite from the young trendy scents in the portfolio.

The triangular shaped flacon presents a green-colored juice with capped with a metal plate on top bearing Britney’s signature. Britney Spears Believe is available in 1.7 and 3.4oz EDP.

What perfume does Cheryl Cole wear?

Cheryl Cole, British entertainer and everyone’s favorite WAG, is well known for keeping up appearances. Reportedly spending over 1 million pounds a year on styling, clothes and beauty products, Cheryl Cole always looks the part. Between popping out some more chart-climbing records and hosting Britain’s Got Talent, Cheryl has found time to get into the tabloids for her on-again, off-again relationship with footballers Ashley Cole. Always one to dress the part of a show-stopper, Cheryl is recognized for her luxurious hair, beautiful eyelashes, quirky stage show outfits. Funny enough, though, she is known to be an extremely shy and private person on her off-time. Her perfume choice matches her quiet-side and not her performer-side. For her favorite perfume, Cheryl Cole loves to wear Hugo Boss Orange, a soft and sweet orange scent.

What perfume does Kate Moss wear?

Tiny-framed Kate Moss defied fashion industry expectations when Amazonian supermodels were de rigueur. She beat the odds all over again when tabloids declared her professional ruin during her public relationship spats and drug scandals. With tons of fearless rock-and-roll edge packed into a 5 foot 2 inch body, Kate constantly rebounds and dominates. Ever-so-feminine with her doe-eyed look and waif-like silhouette, this little model is edgier than she looks. Serving as a spokesmodel for everything from luxury perfumes to drug-store makeup, she’s found fast friends among the world’s elite and the music industry’s grittiest. Expect the unexpected from Kate, and you won’t be surprised to hear she loves traditional powdery perfumes. Kate Moss’ favorite perfume to wear is the luxurious Guerlain L’Heure Bleue, a velvety iris fragrance created in 1912.

What perfume does Demi Moore wear?

Demi Moore first came to fame as the androgynous-looking love left behind by Patrick Swayze in Ghost. These days Demi is best known for reinventing herself in her prime. Divorcing hot hubby Bruce Willis and marrying comic boyfriend Ashton Kutcher, Demi Moore is now unleashing her sultry side after spending years playing trim-and-tidy mom to her two girls. Now posing for magazine photoshoots and spokesmodel campaigns, Demi Moore is all about her youthful body. Strangely, her perfume choice doesn’t express her newfound sensuality that Hollywood has gotten to know and love. Fresh, simple, and almost unremarkable—Demi Moore’s favorite perfume to wear is Clean by Clean. Hmph, we would have expected something racy like YSL Opium or Jean Desprez’s Bal a Versailles from this daring lady. Who knew?

What perfume does Cameron Diaz wear?

Cameron Diaz, with her piercing blue eyes and leggy long limbs, is ever so Californian. Cameron is an actress that’s unstoppable, spontaneous, sunny, and even at times, racy. With a holistic, sporty persona, there‘s nothing that can set Cameron off her mark. She is known for not taking herself to seriously, both in her personal life and her professional choices. Playing it safe with an annual chick flick or rom-com under her belt, Cameron is all about hanging out or having a good old girlie time with friends like Drew Barrymore. This unabashed thirst for life would lead everyone to believe that this girl needs something as zesty and energetic as herself. Hmm, we’re thinking cardamom-infused mint, perhaps? But, not quite! Cameron Diaz finds solace in her favorite perfume Clinique Happy, the classy soft floral from 90s fame.

What perfume does Renee Zellwegger wear?

Renee Zellwegger is the petite powerhouse that brought the lovable character Bridgette Jones to life. True to her character, Renee proves herself as a hardworking Hollywood actress that is up for any challenge. Pressing her own boundaries with her Chicago song-and-dance routines, Renee has since won much fame and laudation. In her personal life, Renee is all about playing up down-south root. While she’s all about cultivating her craft and intellect, she is also into her family and home-making. Some might call her a perfectionist, or straight-laced. And along those lines, Renee’s perfume choice may not surprise. Renee Zellwegger’s favorite perfume to wear is Prada by Prada. The finely tailored brand, manicured by matriarch and couturiere Miuccia Prada, sings of traditional Italian leanings. Prada by Prada, likewise, is a sophisticated but extremely conventional scent.

What perfume does Angelina Jolie wear?

Angelina Jolie is a fiery, strong career woman with loads of maternal instinct. Her fashion sensibilities from her pre-Brad life reveal her daring, confident nature. But now that she’s toned down the freaky, that confidence has evolved into glamour. Motherly, glamorous, serious, and career-driven, Angelina is all about feminine strength. Whether she’s strutting her stuff on the runway or helping out orphans in far off places, Angelina always shows up in style. Angelina Jolie’s favorite perfume to wear is Herrera Carolina Herrera, a light rendition on tuberose that is laced with sweet notes of bergamot.

What perfume does Michelle Obama wear?

Michelle Obama, as a successful practicing lawyer, changed course to support her husband’s career and to stand as the matriarch of her family. But raising two girls and standing by her husband hasn’t changed the intellect of this woman. Always putting her best fashion-foot forward, Michelle has an aura of authenticity. She openly discusses the causes she supports, just as much as she is open about the difficulties of balancing her professional drive and role as a mother. Genuine, savvy, and beautiful, Michelle is the ultimate modern woman with class. Michelle Obama’s favorite perfume to wear is Creed Love in White, a soft and elegant floral scent that hugs the skin.

What perfume does Oprah Winfrey wear?

Oprah Winfrey, the self-made talk show magnate, has created magazines, produced movies, hosted radio shows, launched a website, and now she is going to master an entire cable channel. Through all these media outlets, she has shared everything that makes her Oprah. From the books she loves to the charities she supports, Oprah is a lifestyle, and billions of viewers want it! Fame and fortune could have taken Oprah to horrendous levels of diva-hood, but instead, she remains devoted to her craft and fans. Oprah Winfrey’s favorite perfume to wear is Sarah Jessica Parker Lovely. Womanly and sensual, Lovely is a beautifully calming fragrance that pulls a personal space around you.

What perfume does Beyonce Knowles wear?

Beyonce Knowles is one of the top reigning pop divas of all time, with vocal chords to match. Starting off as the lead singer of R&B group Destiny’s Child, Beyonce has since come into her own at a solo artist. Completing all her artistic projects with passion, Beyonce is down-to-earth and realistic when it comes to her personal life. She married her long-time love Jay-Z in a quiet, private ceremony, and its rumored that she’s a family-oriented gal. On stage, she is daring, fierce and intensely fashionable. And through all of this, she’s upheld her own persona without altering her body shape. Talented and always fresh, Beyonce loves to wear Thierry Mugler Angel as her favorite perfume. Thierry Mugler Angel is sweet, mysterious and intensely modern (dare I say, futuristic!)

What perfume does Lauren Conrad wear?

Lauren Conrad is the sunny celebrity of Californian heritage. From Laguna Beach to The Hills, Lauren has made a name for herself through social drama, fun parties and public appearances in fashionably cute outfits. The Hills comes to an end spring 2010, and Lauren has already launched off on her next anticipated steps: a book deal, a fashion line, a makeup line, many endorsement deals, and anything else that could be expected of a reality show star. This California princess proves she’ll be around for awhile! Basking in her all her Hollywood glory, Lauren Conrad wears her favorite perfume Miss Dior Cherie, a praline coated perfume of strawberries and musk.

Chanel No. 5 is one of the biggest perfumes in all of history. What’s its lure? Is it the name, the legend, the marketing, the juice? Take a look at the illustrious past and present of Chanel No. 5 to understand what people love about Chanel perfumes and what other aspiring best-seller perfumes can learn from this marvel.

Chanel No. 5 was selected by designer Coco Chanel from perfumer Ernest Beaux’s lab. Drawn by its unique character, Coco said she wanted to release a perfume that was completely different from natural floral perfumes. The perfume was supposed to make women smell like women, not like a flower. Indeed, compared to the regular slew of perfumes in the 1920s, Chanel No. 5 debuted as a wild synthetic romp.

What made Chanel No. 5 completely unique was the profusion of aldehydes, which are molecules that are responsible for the sparkling character that reaches high towards a citrus-like composition and descends down into a tinny, metallic quality. Today, Chanel No. 5 is advertised as an abstract perfume, the first modern perfume, made completely with synthetic chemicals.

But there are a few hidden secrets that Chanel hides about its most magical, longest selling perfume.

Chanel No. 5, behind the dazzling sheen of aldehydes, presents a soft floral mix. Whatever Coco said about Chanel No. 5 can’t be taken for complete face value. Ernest Beaux added a dash of soft rose notes. And some scent pyramids actually go as far as to attribute more than one flower—including jasmine, lily, ylang ylang and neroli—to this scent. And to ground the sparkling combination of citrus and florals, Chanel No. 5 includes favorites like oakmoss, amber, vanilla and patchouli. Perfume critic Chandler Burr explains that the result of this avant garde blending make Chanel No. 5 smell “like a bank of white-hot searchlights washing the powdered stars at a movie premier in Cannes on a dry summer night.”

Another secret behind this market dominating perfume is that there are many formulas circulating. If you’re like me, and you think that Chanel No. 5 smells a little different every time you smell it, you’ll be surprised to find that there’s actually a rhyme and reason behind all of your confusion. Luca Turin points out in an NZZ Folio essay that there are currently 3 types of Chanel No. 5 at large. Chanel No. 5 Parfum, says Turin, is “the 1921 original, and smells fresh as paint and changed from day 1.” Eau de Toilette under the same name, is “all soft and peachy, a fifties mom in a fur coat coming to tuck you in bed before going to the theatre.” Turin goes on to completely dismiss the Eau de Parfum formula, calling it “an eighties lapse of judgment.” So if you’ve smelled one Chanel No. 5 and didn’t enjoy it, Chanel ensures that there’s a Chanel No. 5 out there that’ll suit your style.

Beyond its legendary birth and its chameleon like character, Chanel No. 5 has been bolstered over the years by its star-studded marketing. In the 1950s, Chanel No. 5 was most infamously said to be the only thing that Marilyn Monroe wore to bed. After the dreamy-eyed blonde, Catherine Deneuve, Nicole Kidman, and Audrey Tautou were all featured alongside this famous fragrance. Also through short-form story-telling, the glory Chanel No. 5 and its association with these glittering women has been immortalized on film by talented film directors.

Above all, Chanel No. 5 was released and marketed with Chanel’s image in mind. Coco Chanel always said that elegance was defined by simplicity. Accordingly, Chanel No. 5, captured in a simple stylized flacon, presents sleek drops of sheer elegance and remains absolutely stylish in every era. Each time Chanel No. 5 is marketed the stark simplicity is always emphasized. The beauty of Chanel No. 5 is that it brings out the glamour in every women with such a simple concept—sparkling aldehydes. 

Chanel No. 5 remains legendary, and women often wonder who has worn Chanel No. 5 before them. It’s a celebration of femininity, when you think of it, because it seems that at some point in every woman’s life, a dab Chanel No. 5 has been splashed.

One of the top celebrity perfumes for 2010 will surely come from Sarah Jessica Parker. After creating the hit Sarah Jessia Parker Lovely, famous for its rich chord of sweet musk, Sarah Jessica Parker has been keeping her next perfume project under wraps. While fans wait with abated breathe, some perfume gossip recently spilled out from the celebrity rumor mill: Sarah Jessica Parker wants to make likeable B.O. perfume.

Though that came as no surprise, fans who loved Lovely just want another celebrity scent that is true to its creator’s personality, as well as  timeless and beautiful—not a personal hygiene problem. And though Sarah Jessica Parker’s interest in animalic notes were made well-known by journalist Chandler Burr, fans thought she would only explore musk as much as she already has—not offer to bathe people in it.

But, wait, don’t panic! Apparently, Sarah Jessica Parker hasn’t whispered another word about the B.O. scent. And, get this: Coty recently announced that the latest Sarah Jessica Parker perfume would be SJP NYC, a breezy, super-girly fragrance. This show stopper is intended to capture the Sarah Jessica Parker’s characterization of Carrie Bradshaw, the fun, fabulous and flirty lead of Sex and the City.

Oh, and, this just in, Sarah Jessica Parker is sorry to disappoint, she’s not sure if this perfume project, unlike her first two projects, truly represent her as an individual. It’s definitely a Carrie Bradshaw perfume, not a Sarah Jessica Parker perfume.

So it’s definite, girls: this perfume holds none of the notorious stank Sarah Jessica Parker has been threatening to put in your perfume!

But Sarah Jessica Parker does walk away from this perfume project debacle with some grace. She states she’s really pleasantly surprised how well strawberry combines with her one and only true scent, musk.

Sorry, Sarah, you’re awesome and all, but no one’s really disappointed about missing out on your B.O. perfume!

The other notes in SJP NYC are mandarin, white osmanthus, strawberry, gardenia, honeysuckle, mimosa, rose, sandalwood, vanilla, rum and creamy musks. Now, let’s see if this fruity perfume can challenge the top Yves Saint Laurent  perfumes and Dolce & Gabbana perfumes just as SJP Lovely did.

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Another celebrity perfume to join the ranks of popular greats like Elizabeth Taylor White Diamonds and Sarah Jessica Parker Lovely is Eva Longoria’s perfume. …Ok, we’re totally joking. Announced at the end of last year, Eva’s perfume release is much anticipated! …Ok, maybe not for the talent of its namesake, and certainly not for the campaigns Photoshopping magic, but maybe for Eva’s glittering star power.

Let’s face it: Eva’s kinda cute, and she’s kinda funny on Desperate Housewives. But, let’s admit it: her voice is grating, and her acting isn’t all that amazing. So she has a fabulous Latin vibe, and her husband is a celebrity sportsman. But really, how many people want to smell like Eva Longoria.

What’s that? Ooh, ok. So, apparently tons of people want to smell like Eva Longoria. Well if you make up a piece of one of those tons, then step right up and grab a bottle of light airy florals.

Eva by Eva Longoria includes citrus, neroli, bergamot tea, aldehydes, sheer jasmine, muguet, violet, freesia, skin musk, amber and sandalwood.

For more ambitious celebrity perfumes check out Hilary Duff With Love, Britney Spears Midnight Fantasy, or Mariah Carey M. They may not offer an insightful nature walk or an intellectual exploration through history, but for what they are (amazingly sweet perfumes with some nuance and depth) they are great!

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Elizabeth Taylor, the first lady of celebrity perfume, ventures again into the world of perfumery. After winning the first celebrity scent FiFi award (the olfactive Oscar’s) for her dazzling White Diamonds, this violet-eyed veteran is heading into the fragrance labs once again. As White Diamonds continues to bring in the big bucks, what else could Elizabeth Taylor be seeking with a new perfume? Cultural relevance it seems. Oh, and to show those other celebrities what being a top dog is all about.

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White Diamonds, a smooth blend of white gardenias and creamy powdered woods, was possibly the most prominent perfume of 1988. Launching in an era dominated by heavy, syrup-oozing orientals like YSL Opium, White Diamonds presented a soft retouch of a classic scent: powdered florals. White Diamonds is the longest running celebrity perfume success.

But now Elizabeth Taylor enters the ring once again, this time with Violet Eyes perfume. This perfume is reported to includes notes of jasmine, sweet peach, rose, violet, peony, and musk. And from the clips extracted from the Violet Eyes press junket, it seems like Dame Taylor has her heart in the right place.

“My philosophy for designing perfume is like everything else in my life, ruled by love and passion. Always give your heart and make the world more beautiful. So many people place their name on products that aren’t intrinsic to their soul. I think that’s a little sad. I have to care about everything I do.”

Don’t you enjoy that little dig she gives to all the other fly-by-night celeb-o-scents? Slap a little celebrity on it, and by magic it’s salable! Ahem, not quite.

Elizabeth Taylor created a celebrity fragrance when fine perfumes were the hottest thing on the market. In an innocent perfume world that was yet to be infiltrated by celebrity overload, Elizabeth Taylor was a rare gem. Taylor says that she truly feels a connection to gardenia and jasmine, and other bold notes like spices. She goes on to say that perfume bottles are objets d’arts, “jewelry for your dressing table.” She sincerely speaks from an era where women cherished a lavish bottle of something special. It’s obvious that Taylor bring us that genuine luxury with Violet Eyes, a perfume that’s not created in code like other celebrity scents (sassy plus sexy, equals fruity).

Gushing with more genuine feelings she states, “I want every woman who wears a House of Taylor fragrance to know she’s beautiful, desirable and loved.” And then she ends with a little teasing quip, “In my life, after my bath, it’s my perfume and then my jewelry — and sometimes nothing else.”

There’s sass in you yet, Dame Taylor!

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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.