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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.

jennifer anniston lolavie

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.

Voyage d'Hermès

The contradictory scent is both suitable for men and women and has been created in house by top perfumer Jean-Claude Ellena. The new addition to the fashion houses perfume line is the next chapter in the brands development, following on from the two previous scents, ‘Terre d’Hermès’ and ‘Eau des Merveilles’.

Just like the previous two scents, Voyage d’Hermès is also dedicated to the esteemed labels legacy. Housed in a fresh packaging that echoes both a contemporary and sophisticated style, the fragrance offers both hints of fresh woody notes contrasted with that of darker musky elements in order to appeal to both genders. The elements featured in this scent are said to convey a form of escapism and in turn take the wearer to a new place.

The lustrously designed bottle features a movable aluminium casing which in turn enables easy application of the product. Held in position by a monogrammed saddle-style nail, the bottles shape holds a strong resemblance to a riding stirrup and echoes the brands heritage perfectly.

The new fragrance is priced at £53 for 35ml and can be found in various department stores, online at Harrods and also in all Hermes boutiques.

‘Strip’ is part of the perfume collection from the renowned perfume brand Agent Provocateur. The scent is available in both the standard and miniature size and comes in a divine egg-shaped casing. The opaque container features both black and deep pink typography complete with a leather tassel detail adorning the neck of the bottle.

Both the name and design of the perfume echo the brands seductive nature. This theme can be found enthused in all their products and is a perfect style for the lingerie label, echoing the brands sexy feel.

Notes of ylang-ylang and iris can be found in this bouquet and these are combined with powerful musky wood hints in the shape of geranium. These commanding notes are calmed with contrasting hints of sweet and fragrant vanilla and soft velvety amber. After application to the skin the scent almost seems to get sweeter, resembling the brands original Eau de Parfum, Agent Provocateur.

The elements that make up Strip’s aroma create both a seductive and grown-up character due to the deep notes of wood and musk. This however resolves into a smooth amber aroma, essentially formed from rock rose, vanilla and benzoin.

The perfume boasts to stay on the skins surface, still offering a sweet scent an impressive nine hours after the first application and despite being quite a deep and dramatic perfume, it doesn’t appear overpowering.

Glitter 2

With distinct notes of intense cedarwood and amber, the new scent by Comme Des Gargons certainly isn’t for the shy and retiring wall flower. This particularly seductive scent is encased in a limited edition glitter-style perfume bottle and is aptly named Glitter 2. The scent is a follow-up from the original, which is proven to be the brands most popular fragrance to date.

The perfume is a combination of seductive blends including hints of divine incense and arid woody notes of Sumi. The whole concept of the aroma is derived from the Japanese temples and takes inspiration from the celebrated Sumi ink that originated in the shrines.

A unique and distinctive quality offered by the fragrance is the many flavours that are packed into this one single scent. Patchouli and amber hints make up the seductive notes whilst essences of mandarin and orange in the shape of fresh aldehydes make up the fresh and upbeat tones in order to create a contrast. Magnolia adds a cheerful and positive edge to the aroma. Other ingredients include cumin, angelica root, vetiver, labdanum, cade oil, absolute folia and absolute mate.

The sweet yet seductive smelling perfume is available nationwide at a retail price of £44 for 50ml EDP.

Candy Apples Range

The range is available in three mouthwatering flavors, which consist of juicy berry, ripe raspberry and sweet caramel.

Juicy Berry is a fruit cocktail of blackcurrants, blueberries, pears and lychee, with hints of elusive apple blossom and silky soft rose petals. This very berry fragrance also encases hints of delectable woodnotes.

Ripe Raspberry offers a scent that is full of juicy raspberry notes, hints of sweet lily and peonies, a squeeze of lime and to add a twist, a little cola accord.

Sweet Caramel is the most fanciful of the three fragrances, portraying a scent that is almost edible. Dreamy caramel, marshmallow, pear and whipped vanilla notes add a little flirty fun to the perfume, whilst elements of luscious fruits and delicious flowers keep it fresh.

The gourmet fragrances have just hit the high street and are the perfect follow up from the debut fragrance. The original “Be Delicious” perfume was created by perfumer Maurice Roucel and took inspiration from the freshness and crispness of the green apple. The refreshing aroma was a big hit in 2004, described as a flirtatious scent with both cool and sensual notes.

The new additions to the Delicious portfolio have taken inspiration from the candy apples you see at the funfair. Each Candy Apple comes in the iconic Be Delicious apple packaging complete with a conventional applicator