Last week, in Part I of our “Summer Fragrance Extravaganza,” we focused on tuberose-centered scents, pomegranate-rich splashes and mists, as well as fruity floral perfumes with a light-hearted, fun-loving spirit.
This summer, perfumers have found inspiration in everything from luscious pomegranate to the ever elusive tuberose bloom.
Formally established in 1898, Dalian is the second largest city in the Lianoning provice, located in Dongbei, China.
When I was a little girl, my parents would take my older brother and I for a “paseo” (the Spanish word for “journey,” though it often refers to shorter day trips) in Old San Juan on lazy Sunday afternoons.
Oftentimes, a perfume bottle’s packages speaks to the fragrant elixir contained inside: from the whimsical, free-spirited, youthful daisy-adorned cap of Marc Jacobs’ Daisy fragrance to the mysterious, sexy, black lace-covered orb of Valentino’s Rock ‘N’ Rose Couture scent.
I’ve been rocking with Carol’s Daughter since founder Lisa Price was hawking her wares out of her kitchen in Brooklyn.
If there was some magical crystal ball you could gaze into and see your future, I would imagine the orb to be as resplendent and enchanting as this Oriens by Van Cleef & Arpels perfume bottle, with its slightly peach-colored juices adding a mystical luminosity to the bulbous shape.
Many have tried to capture the intrinsic olfactory beauty of the rose blossom, but few have been as successful as Stella McCartney, who struck gold with her STELLA Eau de Parfum.
Full disclosure: I’m not fond of Kim Kardashian.
I’ve yet to meet someone who doesn’t love DKNY’s Be Delicious fragrance — it’s one of those scents with universal appeal: fresh, fruity, and sparkling.
