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Monday, December 28, 2015

MY PERFUME RECOMMENDATIONS (WINTER 2015-2016)


On a day like today where the temperature has hit the mid to low 30’s  and winter finally decided to show up, it inspires you to finally bring out those scents that you reserve for the colder months of the year. The warmth, the comfort these scents bring to me is something I look forward to every winter, and although you can wear these scents any time of the year if you choose to do so, for me, the notes truly sing during the sweater weather months. Below are a few recommendation of scents that I personally feel are perfect for this time of year. Some old fragrances that every year I love wearing, and some newer ones to explore.

Lovely by Sarah Jessica Parker
A warm close to your skin type of scent that screams feminity with class.
Notes; mandarin, bergamot, rosewood, lavender and apple Martini,  patchouli, paper whites and orchid, cedar wood, white amber, and sultry musk’s and woods.

Cashmere Mist by Donna Karan
This scent gives one the feeling of wrapping a comfortable warm blanket all around you. It’s sensual, soft with a touch of powdery that can be very feminine.
Notes; Lily of the Valley, Suede Notes, Bergamot, Ylang Ylang, Jasmine Maroc, Sandalwood, Orris, Amber, Vanilla, Cedarwood, Patchouli, Musk.


Sensuous by Estee Lauder
This is a fragrance that I start to wear once the weather starts to change in the fall. It is the scent of the holidays for me, it’s spicy, sexy, warm and feminine.
Notes; magnolia, ghost lily accord, honey molten woods, jasmine petals, sandalwood, amber, juicy mandarin pulp, black pepper
Angel by Thierry Mugler
This fragrance was very popular back when it was launched in 1992, it seemed like every woman was wearing it and you couldn’t go very far without smelling it on someone. It is one of those scents that is so addictive, delicious but you either hate it or love it. It is warm and sexy, with a touch of flirty and fun. Great scent for this time of year.
Notes; Bergamot, Hedione, Helional, Honey, Dewberry, Red Berries, Vanilla, Caramel, Patchouli, Chocolate, Coumarin. 


Nirvana Black by Elizabeth and James
Nirvana Black can be worn on its own or with its counterpart Nirvana White. Although you can wear both of them together during this time of year, alone Nirvana Black is perfect for those winter mornings when the chill in the air makes you wish you never left your home. It is soft, woody with a soft sandalwood scent that is warm and sensual. The vanilla gives it a softness that is needed to make the fragrance just perfect for those cold days.
Notes; Violet, Sandalwood, Vanilla. 

Black Orquid by Tom Ford
Mysterious, sexy with a touch of classy glamour is how I describe this scent. It is the one you want to wear when you are out on the town during the colder months.
Notes; Black Truffle, Black Orchid, Black Plum, Noir Gourmand Accord, Patchouli. 

 Narcisso Rodriguez For Her
This scent was created for the woman who is confident, feminine and wants you to get closer and closer to her in a sweet embrace. It is a scent that explores a woman’s skin with floral notes, amber and musk.
Notes; Honey Flower, Solar Musk, Orange Blossom, Osmanthus, Amberlyn, Vanilla, Tactile Musk, Tactile Woods, Vetiver. 

Monday, January 14, 2013

THE 2012 FIFI AWARDS WINNERS

THE 2012 FIFI AWARDS WINNERS

The FiFi awards, the most prestigious award a fragrance can receive in the fragrance/perfumery industry. You can say that it’s equivalent to what the Oscars are to the movie industry. It is truly an honor for a perfume to receive a FiFi award. There are many categories, from designer brands to the best in the niche world. The FiFi awards bring you the best that the fragrance world has to offer, and although some perfumistas might not agree with the choices and winners, the awards still give us something to look forward too.


Below are the list of all the winners. Please leave a comment below if you agree, disagree or let me know what you think should have won in those categories.

Fragrance of the Year

Luxe Women
Tom Ford Violet Blonde - Tom Ford Beauty

Luxe Men
Gucci Guilty Pour Homme - P&G Prestige

Nouveau Niche Women
Tom Ford Jasmin Rouge - Private Blend - Tom Ford Beauty

Nouveau Niche Men
Tom Ford Jasmin Rouge - Private Blend - Tom Ford Beauty

Broad Appeal Women
Heidi Klum Shine - Coty Inc.

Broad Appeal Men
Curve Appeal for men - Elizabeth Arden

Specialty Brand Women
Anthropologie 1922 Lily Sanguine Eau de Parfum - Inter Parfums USA

Direct To Consumer Men
Comme une Evidence Green - Yves Rocher North America Inc.

"Consumer's Choice" Award

Women
Victoria's Secret Angel - Victoria's Secret Beauty

Men
Bath & Body Works Signature Collection for Men Classic - Bath & Body Works

Best Packaging of the Year

Luxe Women
Prada Candy Eau de Parfum Spray - PUIG USA

Luxe Men
John Varvatos * USA - Elizabeth Arden

Broad Appeal Women
Victoria's Secret Angel - Victoria's Secret Beauty

Broad Appeal Men
Curve Appeal for men - Elizabeth Arden

Media Campaign of the Year

Women
Coco Mademoiselle – Chanel

Men
Gucci Guilty Pour Homme - P&G Prestige

Bath & Body Line of the Year
Acqua di Gioia - Giorgio Armani Beauty

Interior Scent Collection of the Year
34 boulevard Saint Germain – diptyque

Perfume Extraordinaire of the Year
This category recognizes the actual perfume “the juice” in all its beauty and complexity. It also recognizes the perfumer(s), and the fragrance house to which the perfume belongs too.

International Flavors & Fragrances for New York Oud, Bond No. 9 New York

Fragrance Hall of Fame
This category recognizes fragrances that have been in the market for a very long time and maintain a success. These are known as the “classics” that we never tire of.

Women
24 Faubourg – Hermès, Beauté Prestige International

Men
Acqua di Gio, Giorgio Armani Beauty

I hope you enjoyed reading about the best of 2012. I also hope that this inspires you to go out there and try something new, something different. But most importantly, continue to live an amazing and fragranct life.   Alexandra