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.

The new edition Parisienne was created by perfumers  Sophia Grojsman and Sophia Labbe. And just like its predecessor, it’s meant for women who are in their 30s. In terms of target market, it’s safe to say that it’s borderline Elle and Opium. But in truth, this perfume is a re-interpretation of Paris which was launched in 1983. Thus, Parisienne A L’Extreme, suffice to say, is a flanker of a flanker!

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Flanker or no flanker, Parisienne is still without a doubt a nice woody-floral scent. It’s a muted version of Paris where the vibrant notes of fruits and berries easily dissipate. The base conveys a smooth aroma where patchouli literally cleans up the sweetness of the fruit notes. The vinyl accord in the composition is subdued and not quite edgy as expected.
The flacon takes the shape of the original, an elongated Paris bottle, with gem-cut design on the surface. The juice is colored pink but appears a shade darker depending on the lighting.

Both Parisienne and Parisienne A L’Extreme come in EDP in 1.7oz and 3oz bottles.

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.

Aquatic perfumes first gained popularity in the 1990s and maintained a stronghold ever since. Studded with citrus notes and ozonic accords, aquatic perfumes are desirably refreshing and delicate. Aquatic perfumes, alongside timeless florals and powerful orientals, are some of the longest-running popular fragrances. Here are the top ten best-selling aquatic perfumes for women.

Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue

Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue is the most popular aquatic perfume of all time. Designers Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana drew inspiration from their Sicilian heritage to create Light Blue. Calling upon Mediterranean sensuality and carefree femininity, Light Blue celebrates the languid days of summer. Soft fruit-inflected florals recall picturesque countrysides and a vague woody musk base references a dry rocky beachscape. Light Blue is a floral aquatic perfume that whispers with sophistication.

Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue includes notes of Granny Smith apple, Sicilian cedar, bluebells, jasmine, white rose, bamboo, cedarwood, amber, and musk. Dolce & Gabbana Light blue is available in 0.8 oz, 1.6 oz, and 3.3 oz bottles.

Calvin Klein Eternity

Calvin Klein dominates in popular aquatic perfumes. Every single Calvin Klein fragrance reiterates the signature Calvin Klein aquatic structure. Following suit, Calvin Klein Eternity presents a light-hearted floral perfume. In spite of the white floral core, Eternity perfume side-steps the obligatory musk and cloying nectar notes. Instead, Eternity adopts an abstract ozonic accord which lifts the luminous white lily. A sweet atmospheric layer lends a seaside breeze or an airy spring mood to the perfume.

Calvin Klein Eternity includes notes of freesia, mandarin, sage, muguet, white lily, marigold, narcissus, patchouli, sandalwood, and amber. Calvin Klein Eternity is available in 1.7 oz and 3.4 oz bottles.

Calvin Klein CK One Summer

Calvin Klein CK One Summer is an upbeat revamp of the groundbreaking unisex hit Calvin Klein CK One. The aqueous base of citrus and woods is matched with a dynamic blends of herbs, florals and fruits. Though it sounds like a tropical smorgasbord, CK One Summer is actually refreshing, light and never too sweet. Each year, Calvin Klein releases a new rendition on CK One Summer. But since each new version is only tweaked a touch, you can always count on CK One Summer to smell bright and energetic.

The most recent rendition of Calvin Klein CK One Summer includes notes of watermelon, pear, mandarin, kaffir lime, violet leaves, marigold, verbena, water lily, patchouli, musk, vetiver, and cedar. Calvin Klein CK One Summer is available in a 3.4 oz bottle.

Clinique Happy

Clinique Happy is one of the most memorable floral perfumes from the 1990s. Its citrus-piqued aquatic base made Clinique Happy stand apart from all the rest. Though Clinique Happy’s pyramid boasts a dizzying list of perfume notes, don’t let that confuse you. Happy opens with authentic spritzes straight from the peel of the citrus fruits. The daunting list of florals actually comes across as soft atmosphere of femininity. The dynamic citrus notes enjoy a very long life, while the lingering florals happily lend a touch of softness.

Clinique Happy includes notes of grapefruit, bergamot, mandarin blossom, laurel, boysenberry blossom, orchid, jasmine, tiare, lily, magnolia, and mimosa. Clinique Happy is available in 1 oz, 1.7 oz, and 3.4 oz bottles.

Issey Miyake L’Eau D’Issey

Pure atmosphere, pure water, pure nature, pure wind. L’Eau D’Issey is one of the most minimalist perfumes from the most minimalist perfume houses. L’Eau D’Issey from Issey Miyake is delicate, atmospheric, and barely there. But there is something that will make you want to smell it over and over again. It’s a soft reminder that you’re wearing something delicious. If your inspired by something so beautiful, yet so transparent, sample the other fragrances from Issey Miyake. Minimalism is this designer’s forte!

L’Eau D’Issey includes notes of lotus, freesia, cyclamen, rose water, carnation, lily, peony, musk, amberseed, tuberose, osmanthus, sandalwood, and cedarwood. L’Eau D’Issey is available in 1.6 oz, 2.5 oz, and 3.4 oz bottles.

Kenzo L’Eau Pour Kenzo

Kenzo is a poetic designer, and Kenzo perfumes are painterly. With wide watercolor swatches an entire feeling, scene, or moment is depicted by Kenzo’s fragrances in an instant. Kenzo Flower paints an olfactive image of a beautiful flower, Kenzo Amour glows with sunshine warmth, and Kenzo Jungle moves with loudness and dynamism. L’Eau Par Kenzo is Kenzo’s interpretation of water—cleansing, replenishing, refreshing, beautiful, and timeless. Opening with cucumbers and herbs and finishing with light lilies and vanilla, L’Eau Par Kenzo is an ambient aquatic.

Kenzo L’Eau Par Kenzo includes notes of frosty water mint, water lily, paradise seeds, blue cedar, and an infusion of vanilla pods. Kenzo L’Eau Par Kenzo is available in 1 oz, 1.7 oz, and 3.4 oz bottles.

Lancôme Ô de Lancôme

This mysterious aquatic floral smells unlike any modern aquatic perfume. Ô de Lancôme, a chypre perfume, was created as a light alternative to the powdered aldehyde-filled florals. Just as Ô de Lancôme stood out 40 years ago, it still stands out today. With the added twist of citrus fruits, Ô de Lancôme boasts a zing that is missing from other 1960s perfumes. With a velvety base of oakmoss, Ô de Lancôme features confidence that many modern aquatic perfumes lack. With a triad of herbs, flowers and oakmoss, the chypre structure makes Ô de Lancôme dry and elegant.

Lancôme Ô de Lancôme includes notes of bergamot, lemon, tangerine, basil, rosemary, coriander, honeysuckle, jasmine, sandalwood, vetiver, oakmoss, and labdanum. Ô de Lancôme is available in 2.5 oz and 4.4 oz bottles.

Hermes Eau de Merveilles

Beachy and light, Hermes Eau de Merveilles is a celebration. Revelling in the sun and sand, Eau des Merveilles focuses on the dry character of aquatic perfumes. Ocean minerals, dry peppery woods, dusty earth notes from the sand stand in the forefront of this perfume. Like all Hermes fragrance, Eau de Merveilles reveals the untapped beauty of natural ingredients. Eau de Merveilles is a stand out aquatic perfume—classy and refined.

Hermes Eau de Merveilles includes notes of vetiver, oak, cedar, ambergris, lemon, orange, elemi, and pink pepper. Hermes Eau de Merveilles is available in 1 oz, 1.7 oz, and 3.3 oz bottles.

DKNY Be Delicious

DKNY Be Delicious opens with irresistible crunchy notes of cucumber and grapefruit. This water-like accord makes the heart notes sing like the first juicy bites of an apple.  The authentic apple sweetness is enhanced by the blossom aroma. At first spray, Be Delicious is as refreshing as any other aquatic perfume. The fruit notes are tangy enough to make your mouth pucker. Once the perfume settles, the light citrus-floral accord is reminiscent of popular aquatic perfumes.

DKNY Be Delicious includes notes of grapefruit, cucumber, magnolia, apple, tuberose, white muguet, rose, violet, white amber, and woods. DKNY Be Delicious is available in 1 oz, 1.7 oz, and 3.4 oz bottles.

Burberry Beat

Hailing from the lighter end of the floral aquatic spectrum, Burberry Beat opens with a citrus note that is bright and airy. Veering far away from any sweet notes, the neutral notes of cardamom and pink peppercorn make Burberry Beat soft and feminine. Tea-inflected notes of iris and bluebell lend to the atmospheric quality of this perfume. Overall, Burberry Beat feels dreamy, light, and wispy. The experience is like transparent fog lifting off a spring carpet of forest flowers. Burberry Beat is a refreshing reinvention of the aquatic floral.

Burberry Beat includes notes of bergamot, cardamom, pink pepper, Ceylon tea, iris, bluebell, white musk, vetiver, and cedarwood. Burberry Beat is available in 1 oz, 1.7 oz, and 2.5 oz bottles.

Romantic Marc Jacobs Perfumes
Marc Jacobs Daisy is the perfect perfume to set the mood for a first kiss, a first date, or something just as innocent and fresh. Marc Jacobs Daisy is a fresh floral that conveys bright youthful energy. Peppery violet leaves, sweet strawberries and perky grapefruit notes temper the heart of vanilla florals. Marc Jacobs Daisy could be the perfect fragrance for a summer picnic with your love.

A great alternative to Marc Jacobs Daisy is Marc Jacobs, the original Marc Jacobs perfume for women. The white floral notes in Marc Jacobs perfectly resonates the timeless beauty of an elegant white wedding. Polished and feminine, Marc Jacobs perfume captures the image of a blushing bride in her flowing wedding gown and streaming lace veil. This perfume conveys the sunny optimism that is core to an eternal commitment. Timeless and effortless, this perfume represents pure bliss.

Romantic Yves Saint Laurent Perfumes
YSL Elle is the perfect romantic perfume for the femme fatale. If you enjoy treating your love with an enchanted evening of dinner, wine and maybe even a little dancing, this dynamic perfume is perfect for her. YSL Elle is a perfume that’s suited for the cosmopolitan girl, with a big personality and even bigger dreams. The pink peppercorn zing and the tropical fruity-florals capture, down to a tee, her love-life and her love of life. YSL Elle offers non-stop excitement.

If YSL Elle sounds a little too dynamic and a touch too fruit-oriented for your love, Yves Saint Laurent Paris is a great alternative. Paris Perfume presents a calmer mood of romance. Delicate and well thought out, this perfume is centered around classy florals. True roses, pure and simple, ring throughout this perfume. As soft violet notes temper the rosy mixture, a calm mix of wood and powder sends this perfume into a realm of sophistication. This modest perfume is perfect for the woman who loves kitten heels, daydreaming, and Parisian holiday getaways. (But then again, which woman doesn’t?)

Romantic Calvin Klein Perfumes
As the leader in timeless fragrances for women, Calvin Klein’s most popular romantic perfume is Calvin Klein Eternity. Offering calming white florals, Eternity boasts refined undertones of patchouli, amber, and sandalwood. Calvin Klein Eternity is like a romantic getaway at a calming countryside mansion—elegant and sweet. Eternity feels stylish and classy, while maintaining an aura of maturity and tranquility. This romantic perfume can carry your love from a day in the office to an evening out on the town.

Calvin Klein Euphoria, as a great alternative, explores the younger side of romance. This sweet perfume uncovers syrup-laden tropical flowers—honey blossom, lotus flower, and champaca. Discover the exotic with Euphoria’s sweet, creamy notes. The vibrant mix of warming florals is perfect for calm and confident women. Calvin Klein Euphoria represents a modern version of true love.

Romantic Ralph Lauren Perfumes
Ralph Lauren also presents an delightful rendition on true love. Ralph Lauren Romance is one of the classiest perfumes of all time. Light and sheer, the florals of Ralph Lauren Romance are grounded with bold basenotes. Oakmoss and wood make Romance an undeniable classic. This floral perfume is not sweet and never cloying. Instead, Ralph Laurent Romance is perfectly clean and simple. For a women who celebrates simplicity with a straightforward attitude, Ralph Lauren Romance is perfect.

For the younger crowd, Ralph Lauren expresses romance with Ralph Hot and Ralph Cool. These two perfumes—full of fruit and fun—will surely sent your girlfriends’ hearts aflutter. The Ralph perfumes are sunny, funky, and above all, sweet. Ralph Hot explores a sultry side with cinnamon and mocha, while Ralph Cool indulges in breezy confidence. Because these perfumes express the energetic personalities of teens, they are perfect way to say “I love you” on a special day.

Romantic Hugo Boss Perfumes
Hugo Boss Femme is filled with light fruit and flowers. This perfume is perfect for the women with a breezy, sunny outlook on love. Hugo Boss Femme opens with tangerine and blackcurrant, while the heart descends into a soft fusion of rose and jasmine. To finish, Hugo Boss Femme quietly contemplates a mix of light lemon, wood and apricot. Hugo Boss Femme opens with soft fruit, and exits the same way. Hugo Boss Femme is the perfect perfume for the steadfast girl who gives you unwavering love.

For a woman with a bit more passion, Hugo Boss Deep Red is a perfect perfume. This perfume captures romance with warmth and zeal. Beginning with fruity-floral notes, Deep Red slowly turns towards woody vanilla notes. As the perfume settles, it conjures images of glowing wood stoves, cozy cabins and wintry weather. Hugo Boss Deep Red perfectly captures the mood of a romantic night in.

Simplicity, love, minimalism. These were all things that were important in the 1990s, and just about flew through the window during the economic boom of the Noughties. During its height, this simple phase in fashion focused on purity, natural and feelings. It revealed itself in all tones of mute colors and simple lines.

Though we loved the minimalist perfumes Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue and Prada perfume, we hoped the minimalist era (boring!) was long gone. With the rise of messy haircuts, crazy accessories chanelling the Victorian age, and the delightful haberdashery of the effortless, yet oh-so-stylish street chic, we thought the party of motley style would never stop. But, oh, were we wrong! The recession hit, and not everyone was so interested in the outrageous diva glam and golden glitz, anymore. Through the lenses of  sombriety, it seemed like a load of chintz to many.

So with the tail-end of the recession weighing down, some fashion designers are courting minimallism once again. With the tag line, “In the world that moves so fast, encounter a moment of peace”, DKNY introduces DKNY Pure, which features notes of vanilla, dew-drop, lotus, rose, transparent jasmine, freesia, orchid, white amber, and sandalwood.

So push aside any desire for the latest Kim Kardashian perfume, and smell something tasteful, simple and pure!
Come to think of it, trend or not, the minimalist mentality has long been a DKNY thing! After all, the DKNY brand has always maintained an aura of simplicity by offering professional basics and focusing on simple lines. So it seems DKNY is truly finding its voice with this perfume.

So if there’s one thing for sure, this recession will have brought out some centered consumers looking to buy a little something to feel natural and simple. Because, ya know, that’s something money can buy! Smart move, Donna!

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