Showing posts with label Scent-sational. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Scent-sational. Show all posts

Thursday, January 05, 2012

The Scent of a Celebrity

The Most Popular Celebrity Scents of 2011

It seems like every celebrity and their chihuahua has created their own line of fragrances. In a commercial crazy world, these stars have left no product unbranded. Below are some of the most successful celebrity fragrances of the last year. Looking at the advertising and composition, would you consider trying out the scent of a celebrity?


The Pop Princesses
Wonderstruck by Taylor Swift. The first fragrance by the angelic looking songstress has a fruity-floral scent with emerging vanilla aroma, followed by raspberry, apple blossom, peach, sandalwood, freesia and green tea. The fairytale picture is enchanting enough to rouse interest.
Wild Rose by Avril Lavigne. This is the third fragrance by the punk princess, which is blend of fresh fruits (mandarin, plum, orange and pink grapefruit) and sweet florals. I haven't been convinced by her range as yet.
I Fancy You by Jessica Simpson. A musky, velvety floral scent with fruity Fuji apple and pear notes. The middle notes include lily of the valley, bergamot and tuberose. I am not really fond of any of these ingredients.
Dazzling Darling by Kylie Minogue. Warm and spicy notes of red pepper, orris, violet, acai berry and passion flower, with a rosy cashmere blend. A 'dazzling' photo to match.
Cosmic Radiance by Britney Spears. I grew up on Britney, so you can't blame me for liking her perfume range ;) It's a fragrant red bouquet, with mellow notes of amber, vanilla and sandalwood. I wish for a different bottle, this one seems plastic-y.


The Divas
Outspoken Intense by Fergie for Avon. A fruity floral with notes of star fruit, kumquat, blackberries and musk. The advert exudes power.
Secret Potion by Christina Aguilera. The girly pink bottle isn't corresponding with the rest of the ad. A floral oriental bouquet featuring jasmine, lemon, passion fruit, lotus and musk.
Reb'l Fleur by Rihanna. Her first fragrance is island inspired, combining red berries, peach and plum with a splash of coconut water, followed by violet, hibiscus and tuberose. 
Pulse by Beyonce. An tropical third fragrance from the singer, with a strong pear note, shadowed by bergamot, peony, jasmine, musk and vanilla.


The Glam Squad
Jennifer Aniston by Jennifer Aniston. She was the last person I expected a fragrance from. It's a clean floral scent, with notes of rose water, amber, lily, jasmine, musk and sandalwood. Sounds sophisticated, just like the actress.
Gold by Kim Kardashian. I was skeptical about Kim's perfumes, but after trying out a tester, I was pleasantly surprised. Gold is an opulent balmy scent, which opens with bergamot, grapefruit and pink pepper. Florals include rose, violet and jasmine, ending with warmer tones of musk, patchouli and amber. 
Love and Light by Jennifer Lopez. I can't keep up with all JLo's fragrances, this is number 17! It is described as a woody floral with fresh notes of mandarin, pomegranate, red currant and apricot, blended with patchouli, praline, rose crystal and jasmine. 
Shine by Heidi Klum. This is the models first fragrance, which is a musky floral, comprising of pear, pink pepper, lily of the valley, mimosa, sunflower and vanilla. I like the simple bottle.

Unscentational
These are the fragrances of 2011 that you couldn't even pay me to wear. 
Someday by Justin Bieber. Yes, it sold $3 million worth in three weeks, (now you know how he funded his Ferrari, impressionable tweens with too much cash). But if you're over 14, using it should be banned.
Purr by Katy Perry. I love cats and I don't mind Katy Perry. But the bottle and marketing of this fragrance was too kitsch and not enough class. 
Immortal Twilight by Twilight. The stench scent of this melodramatic saga has been bottled and sold to vampires and humans everywhere.
Snooki by Snooki Polizzi. It's too early for an April's fool joke, the spray-tanned scent of Snooki is the real deal. Things like this make me really worried about above-mentioned impressionable teens.

Tuesday, August 02, 2011

Tuesday Thrills - Lovestruck by Vera Wang

Lovestruck 
A Fragrance by Vera Wang

I love Vera Wang fragrances, they are sweet without being overpowering, girly and glamourous. With her latest aromatic venture, Vera Wang does not disappoint. Lovestruck lures with it's intoxicating fruity-floral fragrance, inspired by the feeling of 'falling in love'. This is the scintillating scent of a modern day Juliet, romantic with a spirit of independence. 

Who better than our favourite Gossip Girl, Leighton Meester, to personify Juliet in the advert for Lovestruck, with model Tommy Dunn as Romeo. Leighton wears a gorgeous raspberry mermaid gown with ruffled skirt, waiting on her balcony to be whisked away by a leather-wearing Romeo. 

The first spray of Lovestruck captivates with the exotic fruity scent of pink guava, sparkling mandarin and the tranquility of angelica blossom. It develops into a bouquet of heady tuberose with the freshness of lotus flower. The bottom notes are woody with a touch of musk. 



The bottle is as enchanting as the pretty pink perfume it embodies. A posy of peonies is wrapped up in burgundy tulle with a square glass bottle underneath. I haven't yet seen it in South African stores, but you can purchase it online from Next. It is £35 or R382 for 30ml and £48 or R525 for 50ml.

Happy Shopping!

Wednesday, February 02, 2011

The Scent of Radiance

Radiance
A Fragrance by Britney Spears




I am quite a fond (and closeted) fan of Britney Spears fragrances. I say closet fan, because it's not something a 20 something girl is proud to admit. When someone asks you what fragrance you're wearing and you answer 'It's Britney Spears', they just look at you strangely, as though you stole a squirt of perfume from a 12 year old. But for some reason, her fragrances always smell really pretty. They must be extremely popular, as this is the ninth perfume endorsed by the Pop Princess.

Radiance is milder and more mature than previously sweet-smelling releases Curious and Fantasy. The base notes include soft musk, cashmere woods and luminous amber. A white floral bouquet of jasmine, orange blossom, tuberose and iris make up the heart notes, while top notes include delicate dewy petals and luscious red berries.

Britney's perfumes are always creatively packaged, and this bottle covered in pink, white and blue crystal rhinestones does not disappoint. Try this alluring scent for something subtle, sensual and girly. It is available from Red Square stores in 30ml Eau de Parfum for R345 and a 100ml bottle for R455.

Thursday, December 09, 2010

Scent-sationally Paco Rabanne

Lady Million
by Paco Rabanne



Glamorous and gilded…The newest fragrance from Paco Rabanne is a floral and woody combination that embodies sensual sophistication. Lady Million was created as the counterpart to the popular mens edition, 1 Million, which was launched 2 years ago.

The opulent gold diamond shaped bottle was inspired by the legendary 140 carat Regent Diamond, which is on display at the Louvre in Paris. The Face of the Fragrance is 23 year old model, Dree Hemingway, great granddaughter of author Ernest Hemingway.

Irresistible with fresh top notes of Bitter Orange & Raspberry, feminine heart notes of Neroli, Orange Blossom & Arabian Jasmine and warm base notes of Honey & Amber. This luxurious fragrance is perfect for a glamourous night out in high heels & some bling to match.

Great as holiday gift, Lady Million is available from Red Square Stores, 30ml EDP for R495 and 50ml EDP for R690. Or purchase it online at www.redsquare.co.za