Spring Scents

Now that the winter’s gone, the earth hath lost

Her snow-white robes; and now no more the frost
Candies the grass, or casts an icy cream
Upon the silver lake or crystal stream:
But the warm sun thaws the benumbed earth,
And makes it tender; gives a sacred birth
To the dead swallow; wakes in hollow tree
The drowsy cuckoo and the humble-bee.
Now do a choir of chirping minstrels bring,
In triumph to the world, the youthful spring:
The valleys, hills, and woods in rich array
Welcome the coming of the long’d-for May.
Now all things smile: only my love doth lower,
Nor hath the scalding noon-day sun the power
To melt that marble ice, which still doth hold
Her heart congeal’d, and makes her pity cold.
The ox, which lately did for shelter fly
Into the stall, doth now securely lie
In open fields; and love no more is made
By the fire-side, but in the cooler shade
Amyntas now doth with his Chloris sleep
Under a sycamore, and all things keep
Time with the season: only she doth carry
June in her eyes, in her heart January _ Thomas Carew

JO MALONE WILD BLUEBELL

I admit, the imagery of the advert lured me in. It's like falling down the rabbit hole, onto Alice's wonderland. A somewhat old fashioned,clean and delicate fragrance.

Vibrant sapphire blooms in a shaded woodland. The delicate sweetness of dewy bluebells suffused with lily of the valley and eglantine, and a luscious twist of persimmon. A mesmerising fragrance. (source)
Top notes: bluebell and cloves 
Heart: lily of the valley, jasmine, rose hip 
Base: white amber and musk


HANAE MORRI BUTTERFLY

This is very pretty, and a must have for all gourmand lovers. The playfulness of fluttering butterflies captured in a bottle.

The fragrance is a rare blend of berries and flowers, with a distinctive tone of strawberries and almond, giving an impression of vanilla. The bottle's top is distinctly made from glass, a first for any fragrance. The top represents the beauty and delicate shape of a butterfly with folded wings. (source)

Notes:
Strawberries, Bilberries, Black Currant, Bulgarian Rose, Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang, Sandalwood, Almond, Praline.


LANCOME MIRACLE

Launched in 2000, miracle has always amazed me on how just one note can play a key role in changing the entire composition. In this case, it's ginger. Clean and zingy, it works beautifully to lend a certain freshness and modernity to the perfume, saving it from becoming too sweet or spicy.Beautiful.

Miracle is modern, oriental fragrance with fruity opening (litchi); slightly spiced flowery heart (magnolia, jasmine, ginger and pepper); and powdery base of musk and amber. (source)
Notes:
Litchi, Freesia, Magnolia, Ginger, Mandarin orange, Pink pepper, Jasmine, Amber and Musk

GUERLAIN AQUA ALLEGORIA FLOWER NYMPHEA

 All honey lovers rejoice. This perfume has a sunny, happy feel to it. The magic of just three notes, has developed it into a scent, that captures how a nymph from a fairy tale would smell like.

Lose yourself in the story of enchanting orange blossom, with hints of honey in its folds, mingling with delicate petals of the Syringa. This fruity floral tells a wonderful allegory of a springtime garden diffusing the gracious scents of nature, light and absolutely addictive. (source)
Notes:
Orange Blossom, Syringa, Honey.

L`EAU DE CHLOE BY CHLOE

Crisp, fresh outdoors interpreted into a perfume. Clean and uncomplicated. A sure crowd pleaser for the warmer months. 

 L 'eau de chloe features sparkling citrus accords reminiscent of refreshing lemonade, accords of rose petals and natural distilled rose water that give a dewy character to the fragrance, and warm and elegant veil provided by patchouli. It's an utterly innate sense of chic with the fresh feeling of springtime pastels, light dresses, and rose petals. (source)

Notes:

Grapefruit, Peach, Violet, Rose Petals, Natural Water of Rose, Cedarwood, Patchouli, Amber.

OMNIA CORAL

A pretty fruity/floral. Very similar to Marc Jacob's Eau so Fresh. Coral is all the rage in makeup and clothing this season, so why not a perfume? A pleasant enough scent. But, why Bvlgari discontinued the original Omnia is beyond me.

A radiant, floral-fruity eau de toilette, this utterly joyful fragrance bursts with tasty colors, juicy undertones, and an abundance of flowers. The fragrance opens with a fresh sensation of sparkling bergamot and fruity goji berries. An unexpected blend of flowers comes forward in the heart notes. The brightly colored orange hibiscus, a flower of great originality and tropical warmth, is set against the water lily, a flower with luminous and transparent floral accents that carry gentle watery undertones. As the fragrance dries down, juicy pomegranate allies with the depth of cedar wood and musks. These notes create a smooth, enveloping trail that adds a light, sensual nuance to a joyful and colorful scent.. (source)

Notes:
Bergamot, Goji Berries, Hibiscus Flower, Water Lily, Pomegranate, Cedar Wood. 

DKNY Sweet Delicious Creamy Meringue

 Dessert lovers, If you fancy the aroma of lemon meringue pie, get this. Enough said. 

DKNY sweet delicious is inspired by cupcakes, and comes in 3 scents: creamy meringue, pink macaroon and tart key lime. Limited edition and not released  in USA.

A zesty citrus blend of lemon cream, bergamot and scrumptious 'crepe Suzette' mingled with a delicate pinch of yellow freesia and a burst of passion flower. (source)

Notes:

Bergamot, Amalfi lemon, custard, sweetnotes, Freesia, Frangipani, Passionflower, Musk, Cedar and Amber.

Launching this April...

THE BODY SHOP Summer fragrance collection

The new fragrances are summer versions of The Body Shop's popular fragrance collections. Dreams Unlimited Sun Fresh is a sparkling floral with hints of mandarin, ocean andwatermelon. White Musk Sun Glow is a fresh take on the original White Musk fragrances with notes of lemon, peony and musk. Love Etc...Sun Kiss is a fruity floral withsandalwood, amber and jasmine.Each fragrance is available in a limited edition Eau De Toilette and a limited edition Body Puree. (source)

MARC JACOBS DOT

 The composition has been announced as floral-fruity, surrounded with exotic notes of coconut and wrapped in soft vanilla embrace. (source)

“I glanced out the window at the signs of spring. The sky was almost blue, the trees were almost budding, the sun was almost bright.” 
― Millard Kaufman, Bowl of Cherries

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Winter Scents

O beautiful winters. Of cornflower blue skies and inky long, silent nights. Of  creamy hot soups that soothes the soul, and snuggling up in front of a roaring fire. An ode to wintertime is: Soft fluffy duvets and long hot baths. Colorful mittens and snugly wool scarves. Listening to whistling wind, and waking up to soft fluffy snow.
Now is the time when you can get away with the sweetest and heaviest of perfumes. Warm, spicy vanilla laden fragrances, that in any other season you would feel a bit cautious to wear.

IIn the spirit of this beautiful season, I would like to share some of my favorite (winter appropriate if there is such a thing! mainstream perfumes. These are easily available worldwide at different price rates. You might like to buy one for yourself, as a gift, or most importantly, tell someone special that you reaallllly want it :) (hint! hint! Valentine's day is near)
Below is an example of a few notes that you should keep in mind for a winter purchase. There are no hard and fast rules, it's all commonsense really.
Some notes to Look out for: Amber, Vanilla, warm woods, nuts, spices, warm musks, Creamy citruses
Notes to avoid during colder months: Fresh Citruses, aquatic notes, tropical fruits or accords that remind you of summer like cucumber,watermelon etc

Versace Crystal Noir

A spicy warm coconut with woods and Amber
PERFUME NOTES: Ginger, Cardamom, Pepper, Gardenia, Peoney, African Orange Flower,Sandalwood, Amber and Musk.

L`Or de Torrente Torrente for women

A coffee lovers dream come true! This is a beautiful perfume with hints of rose, coffee and woods.

PERFUME NOTES: Magnolia, Litchi, Blackcurrant, Kiwi, Mandarin Orange, Iris, Coffee, Cedar, Angelica, Rose, Vanilla, Cappuccino, Precious Woods and White Amber.

This has to be the best thing to wake up to...

WINTER WONDERLAND

Dior Hypnotic Poison

If you like the scent of marzipan or bitter almonds mixed with vanilla, this perfume is for you. My personal favorite.

PERFUME NOTES: Allspice, Plum, Apricot, Coconut, Tuberose, Jasmine, Lily of the valley, Rosewood, Sandalwood, Almond and Vanilla.

Armani Code For Women

Spicy honey laden bitter oranges with a touch of white flowers. Modern yet sensual.

PERFUME NOTES: Jasmine, Bitter Orange, Italian Orange, Honey, Orange Blossom and Vanilla.

The One by D&G

A warm Oriental Floral, with the golden sweetness of peaches and vanilla. Smells divine in colder months,

PERFUME NOTES: Litchi, Mandarin orange, Peach, Bergamot, Lily, Plum, Jasmine, Lily of the Valley, Amber, Musk, Vanilla And Vetiver.

Harajuku Lovers Jingle G

Decked out in a festive red and white suit, Jingle G is a warm and comforting fruity oriental with soft vanilla and woods.

PERFUME NOTES: Gardenia, Tangerine, Starfruit, Jasmine, Honeysuckle, Orange Flower, Vanilla, Cedar and Lace Benzoin Tears.

Hermes Elixir des Merveilles

A spicy woody scent with hints of caramel, chocolate covered orange peel, balsam and resins. You can read my review on it HERE

PERFUME NOTES: Peru Balsam, Vanilla Sugar, Tonka Bean, Caramel, Amber, Patchouli, Sandalwood, Incense, Orange Peel, Creamy Milk, Oak And Ambergris.

FANCY BY JESSICA SIMPSON

A warm Oriental Vanilla with notes of almonds and fruits. Cozy and comforting. Perfect for days when you're craving warm rich desserts.

PERFUME NOTES: Pear, Apricot, Red berries, Gardenia, Jasmine, Almond, Caramel, Sandalwood, Vanilla and Amber.

PRADA L 'EAU AMBREE

A sophisticated woody amber for chilly provocative nights.Velvety soft and musky.

PERFUME NOTES: Amalfi Lemon, Citruses, Patchouli, Rose, Opoponax, Amber And Vanilla

L 'INSTANT de GUERLAIN

A powdery sweet floral with hints of honey and vanilla.

PERFUMENOTES: Bergamot, Red Apple, Mandarin Orange, Jasmine, Iris, Ylang Ylang, Magnolia, Musk, Benzoin, White Honey and Vanilla.

CHANEL ALLURE SENSUELLE

A powdery oriental with sensual spices and frankincense.

PERFUME NOTES: Patchouli, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Peach, Iris, Pink Pepper, Jasmine, Labdunim, Turkish Rose, Bulgarian Rose, Pink Pepper, Sandalwood, Spices, Lavender, Vetiver And Vanilla.

SAMSARA BY GUERLAIN

A classic for Guerlain fans. A Sensual, sophisticated, woodsy fragrance to brighten up cold gloomy days. A MUST for sandalwood lovers.

PERFUME NOTES:Peach, Lemon, Ylang Ylang, Green Notes, Bergamot, Rose, Iris, Jasmine, Violet, Orris Root, Sandalwood, Tonka Bean, Amber, Vanilla And Musk.

And on my wish list.......

If this picture could be translated into a perfume

then this would be it...

This perfume was a limited edition and is almost impossible to find now. It was launched in 2005, Top note is fir; middle notes are pine and resin; base notes are opoponax, vanille and sugar.

Sigh! This perfume would be my dream perfume for winters. It's like a walk in the forest with snow covered treetops surrounded by pines and resins.

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Let me know in the comments below if you have tried any of the perfumes mentioned, and how you liked them?

What are your favorite winter scents?