bd takes a look at the latest fragrance releases that are set to send noses into a spiral this season.
Sets
Three’s a dream for these fragrance brands that have all launched a trio of scents.
Avon – Expressions
Fronted and signed by Reese Witherspoon, Avon’s Expressions trio features the fragrances Live, Laugh and Love to capture three different dimensions of Reese Witherspoon’s multi-faceted femininity.” Love is floriental, Laugh is a citrus floral and Live is a fruity floral.
Flora by Gucci - The Flora Garden Collection
Inspired by the designer brand’s hit sent Flora, the Flora Garden Collection is made up of three floral fragrances including Gorgeous Gardenia, Gracious Tuberose and Glamorous Magnolia. Gardenia, tuberose and magnolia all feature in the middle notes of the three fragrances.
Marc Jacobs - Splash Tropical Collection 2012
Marc Jacobs’ Splash Tropical Collection 2012 is a limited edition range created for summer. The trio sees Rain, a perfume developed by perfumer Laurent Le Guernec in 2006, joined by new kids on the block Hibiscus and Kumquat – both created by perfumer Richard Herpin. Hibiscus is a fruity floral, Kumquat is a zesty, citrus floral and Rain is a watery floral.
DKNY - Sweet Delicious
Inspired by recipes for creamy cupcakes, Donna Karan launched three limited edition DKNY Sweet Delicious fragrances - Creamy Meringue, Pink Macaron, Tart Key Lime.
Men's
Our favourite fashion houses add a touch of suave to the men’s fragrance industry.
Jean Paul Gaultier – Kokorico
Named after the rooster’s cry, Jean Paul Gaultier’s Kokorico mixes woody and cocoa notes and is designed as a powerful aphrodisiac. The masculine fragrance was created in collaboration with Puig and Firmenich perfumers Olivier Cresp and Annick Menardo.
Calvin Klein - ckfree blue
A masculine fragrance in a clear, blue frosted bottle, Calvin Klein’s ckfree blue is the new version of the original CK Free from 2009. ckfree blue is described as crisp, light, spicy, energetic and modern.
Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme Sport Eau de Toilette
A new version of the popular men’s edition L’Eau d’Issey Pour Homme from 1994, this sport fragrance was developed for everyday use by Jacques Cavallier. Designed to evoke fresh air, sea and wind, L’Eau d’Issey Pour Homme Sport includes notes of bergamot, grapefruit, nutmeg, vetiver and cedar.
Created by Olivier Polge and Carlos Benaim, L’Homme Libre is the new variation of L’Homme by Yves Saint Laurent that was developed in 2006. The fragrance contains a mix of bergamot, pink pepper and patchouli.
Women's
From updated versions of classics to new formulations, these are the new women’s scents.
Inspired by Valentino’s hometown Rome, Valentina is sensual and feminine with fresh floral, fruity and oriental notes. The fragrance was developed in collaboration with Puig and perfumers Alberto Morillas and Olivier Cresp.
Developed by Louise Turner of Givaudan, Roberto Cavalli Eau de Parfum is an intense oriental floral. The bottle and packaging feature true Roberto Cavalli styling with a tiara-shaped stopper, and gold and leopard print packaging.
Escada Island Kiss
Inspired by the Caribbean Sea, Island Kiss is a limited-edition fragrance with sweet tropical fruit and floral accords. A pink ribbon and charm hangs from the bottle’s neck.
Vera Wang Princess Night
A floral, exotic and woody fragrance, Vera Wang Princess Night is the new nocturnal edition of Princess. The bottle takes inspiration from the late-night city lights and is covered in deep purple glitter.
Narciso Rodriguez For Her – Eau Delicate Eau de Parfum
The latest version of the popular fragrance is a soft, delicate but powerfully sensual scent. Musk found in the Eau Delicate Eau de Parfum adds sensuality while agar woods adds depth to the juice. The limited-edition fragrance is housed in a pastel pink translucent bottle.
The new edition of Calvin Klein’s 2010 fragrance Beauty, Sheer Beauty is a fruity floral fragrance housed in a blush glass bottle. With the scent emphasising naturalness, self-confidence and charm, the face of the fragrance is teen Dutch model Daphne Groeneveld.
Kate Moss - Lilabelle
Inspired by Moss’ daughter Lilabelle, the fragrance is a soft, fruity, floral. A younger scent than her previous releases, Lilabelle was created for women who want to remain young at heart and teenagers who desire sophistication.
Rihanna’s second fragrance following last year’s edition of Reb’l Fleur, Rebelle is a fruity-floral with strong gourmand chords. The bottle design takes inspiration from the shape of a stiletto heel.
A floral, spicy fragrance, Diesel Loverdose is described as a beautiful but deadly weapon of seduction”. The bottle is designed to resemble a purple heart-shaped diamond pierced by an arrow.