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Zegna suits are renowned for their powerful and elegant structure and the brands’ scent most certainly matches this exact status.

If you want to smell like success then you will most certainly be game to try this number, with its strong and masculine notes and ultimate sophistication, the Zegna aftershave offers a timeless classic and one in which is the perfect gift for the man in your life.

The scent itself is entitle Forte and has been released for a very special occasion.  This occasion is the brands 100^th anniversary and offers a cologne that has been inspired the quintessence of masculinity.

The model chosen to the represent the face of the new fragrance captures the scents status perfectly, Anna Zegina describes him has having both a deep and real charisma and a definite power that draws you towards him and of course the product being promoted for 2011.

The understated style and elegance of this perfume is legendary and touts the brands image perfectly.

The brands itself has been kept in the family for generations, finally being handed down to Anna’s hands.  She has kept the dedication of all her family in tow and has in turn only used the finest fabrics, an assortment of natural silks, pure creativity and of course the elegance that makes the brand.

The actual scent offers notes of tangy lemon, zesty grapefruit, ginger and tonka bean with softer notes including the likes of tobacco, honey, ambery wood, lavender and vanilla.

There were a series of rumours circulating the fashion world back in July; those rumours stated that the renowned Lady Gaga was to in fact sign a fragrance deal with the perfume connoisseurs Coty.  Now news just in has revealed that these rumours are in fact very true and the eccentric singer has signed a long-term contract with the Coty Inc brand in order to create scents under her own name…and we can’t wait to see the results!

Stephan Mormoris, Senior Vice President of Global Marketing in the Coty Beauty Division, has stated that the contract was signed just last week and the first Lady Gaga women’s scent is likely to hit stores in spring 2012.  

The Coty brand already has an desirable list of celebrity names on their books including the likes of the singer Beyonce, the footballer David and new designer Victoria Beckham, the supermodel Kate Moss, the iconic Kylie and Sex & the City’s Sarah Jessica Parker.

The new scent can be expected to echo some of the singers innovative style, therefore will be quite an extravagant and loud perfume, with notes of tea.  The singer is said to be fanatical about the beverage.  We are sure the bottle will be as eccentric as one of Lady Gaga’s stage outfits!

The cosmetics brand the Body Shop has this season re-introduced one of their all time classic scents.  White Musk has been injected with a contemporary grown-up twist in order to produce a new fragrance.  This new fragrance has been given the name Iris & White Musk and is one of the renowned perfume connoisseurs Jo Malone’s new scents.

The new scent is available as part of a series of new releases.  Others in the collection include Amber & Patchouli, Oud & Bergamot and Rose Water & Vanilla eau de toilette.  Each is priced at £80 for a size of 100ml and all of the range offers a sexy scent that is more grown-up than girlie and congers up a picture of Middle Eastern incense and oils.

Jo Malone’s Iris and White Musk fragrance also comes as cologne and offers an intense scent in the shape of precisely controlled elements.  One such element is the precious iris root; this is what creates the perfumes powder like airiness.  This airiness forms the ideal centre point to the creamy character of the musk.

Each Jo Malone fragrance comes gift wrapped in an aesthetically pleasing cream and black box, which is the iconic look of the brand, making it a great gift for either your boyfriend or father.

Acqua di Gioia is the new Eau de Toilette from the renowned fashion label Giorgio Armani.  The scent is said to be the perfect summer fragrance and comes in the shape of fresh scent with hints of crushed mint and jasmine and additional elements of subtle sandalwood.  The fresh and girly scent is perfect for daytime wear and is priced at a total of £43.50 for a 50ml bottle.  The aesthetically pleasing casing will look perfect on your dressing table.

Blu Mediterraneo Bergamotto di Calabria Exhilarating Body Cream is a luxurious moisturising formula with a sweet and tangy scent.  The all-new product is ideal for those that suffer from dry skin and the enticing formula comes in an easy to apply vivid blue tub and is priced at £34.  The cream is extremely rich in substance and for best results the formula should be applied both morning and night after bathing or showering.

Dry Shampoo is the ultimate must have handbag essential from the renowned brand Baptiste.  The product comes in two sizes and is priced at only £2.99 for the larger size.  The label have now produced the formula in a Silver Shimmer style, this new edition to the already impressive collection of Baptiste products has an added reflective silver that works to further highlight blonde hues.

If you’re in need of a skin lift then be sure to invest in the latest skin-plumping product from the cosmetics brand Kiehl.  The Midnight recovery Concentrate is obtainable for a price of £35 and boasts to instantly add lift to the complexion.

The Italian fashion designer Valentino has been in the fashion game since 1960, so you can imagine his fragrance is pretty special.  He has a vast A-list following including the likes of celebrities such as Elizabeth Taylor, Halle Berry, Jennifer Garner, Julia Roberts, Jennifer Aniston, Gwen Stefani, Lindsay Lohan, and Gwenyth Paltrow.

The Packaging that houses the 90ml Rock ‘n’ Rose Eau De Parfum consist of a clear bottle that appears round in shape and has been adorned with an elegant black type which is embossed across the front of the bottle.  The type reveals both the fragrances name, which is Rock ‘n’ Rose and the name of the designer, which is Valentino of course.  This has been created in a scribble style typeface.  

The perfume appears as a Pinkish liquid and this can be seen through the bottle. For ease of use the bottle has adopted a silver push down sprayer, which allows for an even application.  The top consists of a jewel shaped black lid, which adds a little rebellious style to the packaging, which perfectly fits in with the name of this scent.  

The fragrance is said to have taken inspiration from the new generation of young Valentino women, this particular women offers a contemporary style but also combines this with a Rock ‘n Roll stance yet she is still both elegant and stylish.  The fragrance boasts to create a perfect balance between edgy modernity and Valentino’s infamous sophistication and convention.

The top notes reveal notes of bergamot, black currant, and crunch green, the middle notes are a combination of orange blossom, gardenia, muguet, and rose and the base notes include elements such as sandalwood, orris, musky notes, vanilla, and heliotrope.

A 90ml size is available for a price of £50.00.

Burberry is a label renowned for their uber stylish and extremely British styled clothing and also for using famous models such as the likes of Kate Moss for their advertising campaigns.  As well as their impressive collection of clothing, the brand also house a range of perfumes, some of which include  Burberry Weekend, Burberry Brit, Burberry London, Burberry Baby Touch and Burberry Touch.

The Packaging is traditionally Burberry in style and offers the labels’ infamous check design, the bottle comes in a beige box and the bottle itself is clear, which enables the user to see how much fragrance they have left.  The lid appears like it has been created in a wood like material and comes in a v shape.  The bottle has the Burberry logo embossed across the front in black type, with a smaller logo appearing below which reads ‘Touch for women’.

The Price of the Burrberry Touch fragrance is about £25 – £30 and this is for a 100ml sized bottle, the scent however stays on the skin for hours so there is no need to keep applying the formula.  

The perfume has great staying power and boasts to last all day.  The fragrance houses an array of ingredients in order to create a mysterious aroma with an oriental edge; these include cassis, dewberry, jasmine, vanilla, orange and cedar.  The perfume itself appears quite musky.

This is an ideal scent for those who wish to own a fragrance with a little more edge rather than being over girly, it is the perfect aroma for an evening out.

The new and exciting fragrance from the perfume connoisseur Geza Schoen conveys the smell of freshly cut grass and has been described as the scent you wore when you fell for your first ever love.

Aromas and perfumes are renowned for surfacing past memories and the perfumer Geza Schoen has certainly taken this theory to a whole new level with the introduction of his new fragrance, entitled the Beautiful Mind.

The perfume expert who is in fact part of the cult sensation Eccentric Molecule series has teamed up with up with the teen sensation and the Grandmaster of Memory prize-winner, Christiane Stegner in order to develop his latest fragrance series.

Using Stegner’s special memory skills when working with the raw materials, The Beautiful Mind fragrance Vol-1 is aimed at both the head and the heart.

The stimulating top notes of magnolia bud, bergamot and mandarin work well together to gain the attention of the head while the additional rose oil and Tahitian flower elements work to charm the heart.

Schoen’s has described this particular scent as an “ode to summer and its memories” it is an enticingly powerful scent that is sure to leave a long and lasting sensory impression. The perfume is priced at £126 and is available from a variety of prestigious beauty counters.

This is certainly a very girly sweet smelling fragrance packaged in an equally feminine casing. The shimmering pink on the box matches this scents name perfectly and the minimal yet chic bottle will be an asset to any dressing table.

This particular fragrance from Kylie Minogue is both strong and exhilarating yet still doesn’t appear over powering. As the aroma develops the ‘Darling’ fragrance transforms into a light, sweet and fruity scent with noticeable floral notes. The mid notes of this perfume conger up aromas of oriental floral elements which boast to last all day long with no need for re-application. These fruity floral notes consist of hints of passion fruit, lychee and freesia combined with a heavenly blend of boronia and lily. The base notes offer hints of vanilla as well as a few slightly spicier notes. These consist of sandle wood and amble wood and offer a sensual essence.

This perfume is both perfect for day and evening and echoes a definite romantic feel with a hint of glamour. It is a fragrance that is sensual, seductive, sweet, strong and delicate all at once, a perfect reflection of the glamorous singer.

The scent is available to purchase as an Eau de Toilette in a 30ml, 50ml and 75ml size, other additions include a Pearly Shower Gel and a Silky Body Lotion which are both obtainable in a size of 200ml.

Actress and friends star Jennifer Aniston has followed in the footsteps of the many A-list celebrities and has launched her own signature scent. Other A-list stars who have already released a fragrance include the likes of Sex in the City star Sarah Jessica Parker, action man Bruce Willis and singer Beyonce Knowles. All have their names on successful fragrances, Bruce Willis has in fact just recently signed with the German cosmetics firm LR Health & Beauty Systems. The star is said to be working with the brand in order to release an extremely masculine scent, which will echo the action hero image he plays in many of his movies perfectly.

Jennifer Anniston offers a completely alternative scent to that of Bruce Willis’s new fragrance in that she has stepped away from the action image and created an extremely soft, light and girly scent. The star is working with the Falic Fashion Group in order to produce such a signature scent. The actress has said that this fragrance isn’t just a container with her name on but something she has been thoroughly involved in creating and something that is in fact truly her own.

The Falic Fashion Group has teamed with the star in order to produce a creative expression, following an inception to fruition to process. The concept of the name of this particular scent hasn’t yet been revealed but is said to have a special significance to the star.

Lolavie will go live in June 2010 and will first be available from the prestigious London department store Harrods. A 50ml measure of Lolavie will retail for a price of £30.

Previous scents from this label include Dream of Pink and Touch of Pink; the newest edition to the line follows the brands love for pink in the shape of ‘Love of Pink’. The scent has been created with a romantic concept in mind and is aimed at woman with a passion for love. The perfume boasts to conger up a certain imagery of falling in love with a delicious and exciting burst of several different sweet smelling notes.

Elements include flirty notes such as blood orange and passion fruit combined with a tangy touch of Lemon Peel. This assortment of scents in turn creates a fruity and tangy fragrance.

The full-bodied fragrance also offers a sweet and delicate floral combination of Pink Magnolia, Quince Flower and Stephanotis. These three elements are at the heart of the fragrance and make up an intense scent that is both girly and tender.

Base notes include both musky notes and White Cedar wood together combined with a lingering and powerful hint of Vanilla essence.

This is certainly not a deep and dark sophisticated fragrance, but a fun and flirty scent that is full of excitement and lightness, releasing both floral and vanilla notes that are sweet but not so overpowering they become sickly. It’s a scent that’s suitable for summer evenings but also throughout the day.

The Lacoste ‘Love of Pink’ fragrance comes in three ranges, these include the Eau de Toilette Spray, 1.7 fl. Oz, Eau de Toilette Spray, 3.0 fl. Oz and the Body Lotion which is 5.0 fl. oz.