With spring’s new crop of fragrances blooming on counters, we’ve noticed a trend: It’s all about the floral. But we’re not talking about your granny’s heavy blanket of perfume that assaults the senses. The new beauties we’ve rounded up use higher-quality oils that capture the sweet delicacy of petals. Blended with subtle notes that gently dry down, these fragrances melt sensually into the skin. So pick your favorite flower, and discover how it has been freshly reinvented for spring.
The fragrances are available in Eau de Toilette concentrations. The female one comes in bottles of 20 and 40 ml, and the male will be available in quantities of 30 and 50 ml.
Top notes: kumquat, mango, osmanthus Heart: violet, lily of the valley, angelica, coriander Base: patchouli, moss, musk, iris
Mexx Woman Summer Edition starts with fresh and juicy notes of kumquat, mango and osmanthus. The heart is sensual and feminine, with a radiant and spicy floral bouquet of black violet, lily of the valley, angelica and coriander. Base notes of the composition consist of moss, patchouli, musk and iris.
Top notes: grapefruit, lemon, exotic fruits Heart: apples, cinnamon, star anise Base: cedar, patchouli, moss
Mexx Man Summer Edition begins with sparkling notes of grapefruit, lemon and exotic fruit blend. Cinnamon, apple and star anise in the middle give a spicy twist to the composition, which ends with masculine base made of moss, patchouli and cedar
The bottle’s design is classic, simple and elegant, perfectly suited for the concept of the perfume. The advertising campaign features model Mariacarla Boscono as the sensual and dangerous “Black Dalia.” Dahlia Noir will be available from August as Eau de Parfum in bottles of 30, 50 and 75 ml, with an accompanying collection for body care.
Top notes: mandarin, pink pepper, mimosa Heart: rose, iris, patchouli Base: sandalwood, vanilla, tonka
Dahlia Noir or the “Black Dalia” is a powdery fragrance of dusty chypre-floral structure. Top notes of mandarin, pink pepper and mimosa lead to the extensive and intensive core of rose, iris and patchouli. The base wraps up the composition in a mysterious veil, made with notes of sandalwood, vanilla and tonka bean.
Top notes: bergamot and lemon Middle notes: lavender, vetiver, nutmeg, sage Base notes: sweet musk, vanilla, amber, cedar
The perfume noses who helped create this fragrance are Neal Harris of Harris Fragrances and Chris Buccellato of Custom Essence. They poured it into a simple see-through flacon decorated with a boxer’s fist. Its outer carton is elegant and colored in metallic nuances.
World-Class Boxing Champion and Fighter of the Decade, Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao presents his signature men’s cologne, MP8 Scent of The Champion this summer. The name MP8 stands for the unprecedented eight world boxing titles in eight different weight divisions to-date, and is perfect for this refreshing and powerful scent which expresses confidence and coolness under pressure. MP8 Scent of The Champion is not only representative of Pacquiao’s boxing triumphs, but also an expression of one’s multi-dimensional and good-natured spirit. “Even though it took a year to develop this fragrance from concept to launch, the effort was worth it. It is my hope that hardworking and determined men who wear MP8 will feel confident in their own skin and share that positive attitude with everyone…diligence breeds confidence,” said Pacquiao.
Pacquiao turned to Ron Robinson as the exclusive retail partner to help present MP8 Scent of The Champion into the market. To celebrate the national launch, Robinson will also host Pacquiao for an exclusive celebration at Fred Segal on Melrose on April 30th, 2011. There, Pacquiao will debut MP8 Scent of The Champion to the masses, including a roster of his closest A-list friends.
Pink Sparkle POP celebrates life and brings us pure and foamy joy. This modern, eccentric and glamorous perfume is based on pink pepper, accompanied with fresh zests of green apple and white peach. A heart blossoms with gardenia, tiare flower, English marigold and Bulgarian rose, while base notes encompass sandalwood, musk and common ragweed (ambrosia). The fragrance was created by perfumer Vincent Schaller of Firmenich.
Pink Sparkle POP is available as 30ml EDT. Advertising campaign features Kylie Minogue as the face of the campaign.
Tommy Girl Summer 2011 is a limited edition inspired by blooming flowers and freshness of water, which glitters and shines in warm summer days. Calming notes line up and resemble the first fragrance of the house, but softened and sophisticated, perfect for summer. The fragrance brings sophisticated and elegant notes of magnolia, as well as fresh and luminous aquatic accords, leaving an impression of floral garden in warm summer morning. The fragrance is available as 100ml edt, as limited edition.
Jersey Shore resident Sammi “Sweetheart” Giancola, who has been noticeably absent from the endless number of endorsements and gigs her fellow housemates have been scoring (guess she didn’t realize Snooki had been penning a work of fiction in the next room) is finally joining the game with her very own fragrance line called Dangerous.
Anyone who has seen the brunette get scrappy on the MTV reality TV series knows this name is incredibly appropriate.
Available in both women’s and men’s varieties and set for a spring launch, little information is currently being offered about the scents. However, if you don’t care about trivial things like, oh, top notes, heart notes and the like when it comes to your perfume, you can be the first on the boardwalk to smell like Sammi by pre-ordering the 1.7 ml bottle for $21 each, plus shipping and handling, of course.
Our imaginations have us picturing Sammi burning the midnight oil over an at-home chemistry set at the “Jersey Shore” house to achieve the perfect bouquet (a dash of jello shot, a mist of Snooki’s hairspray … okay, we’ll stop).
Nothing like living dangerously, right?
The fragrance brings the essence of the previous edition with enhanced essences and it plays with fresh and lush aromas of agrums, ice cold vodka and tomato leaves in a top. A heart beats in rhythm of lotus, coral orchid and sunny daffodil, while a base is created of white birch and tree bark of Liriodendron tulipidera – tulip tree. The fragrance is modern and timeless, just like New York.
Donna Karan Women Energizing is focused on energy of New York and it gives cheerful, intoxicating and sensual composition. Advertising faces are Anja Rubik and Saša Knežević who are a love pair in real life just like the advertising faces who promoted previous editions (Esther Canadas and Mark Vanderloo).
New edition Donna Karan Women Energizing is available as 30 and 50 EDT in luminous white flacons.
“Boss Orange is a brand I immediately identified with because it has a laid back, spontaneous quality I relate to” said Orlando Bloom. Boss Orange for Men will be available from 1st February 2011 as 60 and 100 ml EDT with an accompanying collection including 60 and 100 ml after shave lotion, 75 ml after shave balm, 150 ml deodorant spray and 75 ml deodorant stick.
Notes: spices, apple, vanilla, incense, Bubinga wood
The brand chose the actor Orlando Bloom for their campaign, as his appearance, his style, personality and cool attitude perfectly embody the image of the Boss Orange brand. The campaign is shot by the photographer Steven Klein.
Hugo Boss launches the first men’s fragrance of the Orange collection – Boss Orange for Men, expected in January 2011. Boss Orange for Men is announced as a powerful scent that embodies free, optimistic and joyful spirit of a man. That man is passionate, casual, spontaneous and relaxed. The composition is intensely spicy with notes of fresh apple, vanilla, warm incense and exotic African Bubinga wood.
Gucci Guilty Pour Homme is available in various bottles: 30, 50 and 90ml EDT. All of them are accompanied with body care products after shave balm 75ml, after shave lotion 90ml, deo stick 75ml and shower gel in a 150ml bottle.
Guilty Pour Homme is carefully designed for men who know what they want and who get what they want. The charismatic alpha male, a true magnet for ladies, is represented in this provocative and seductive composition. The fragrance opens with lavender and lemon, leaving enough space for very appealing scents of orange blossom. Basic tones are supported by warm woody accords of cedar and patchouli, offering a firm but exciting and soft coloring to the whole composition. he bottle is crafted of cold metal and heavy glass, making an impression of masculinity and luxury. Paired with the feminine edition, all splendid and golden, cabochon grey male bottle seems very elegant and alluring. The middle of the bottle is decorated with a metallic Gucci sign, transparent to reveal the fragrant fluid.
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