From my few years in the Fragrance and Cosmetics
industry I developed a strong passion for the trends, past and present, in
fragrance notes and the wear-ability of balanced aromas. Being that we are all
knocking on summer’s door I wanted to give some of my new and fresh favourites
and the undeniable classics including a few gems to place in the home to make
your whole life a little more luxurious.
First is a beautiful collaboration not yet seen
before. Dries Van Noten par Frederic Malle is the first marriage of perfumer
and clothing designer, Bruno Jovanovic (the nose behind this beauty) translates
Dries Van Noten’s world into lemon and bergamot which slides into the heart of
jasmine absolute, a delicate musk accord, saffron, and patchouli to ground it
in its subtleties. The base is that of romantic santal mysore and vanilla
harnessing Peruvian balm, ethyle maltol, and sacrasol for ribbons of powder.
This fragrance is designed to be worn by men and women alike, but has a certain
sensuality when placed on a delicate female form.
Malle has also just launched five brand new “perfume guns”,
500mL bottles with large handles and spray capacity to diffuse his fine aromas
throughout any space. My must-have from this line is hands down Jurassic
Flower, this unique floral with fruity aspects is perfect for adding a calming
mood to shared living spaces like living and dining rooms. Subtle citruses
wrapped in magnolia and lavender notes float through the air adding a crisp
floral feel with peach and apricot for gentle sweetness.
Tom Ford has been creating masterful fragrance collections
under his Private Blend Collection brand since 2007 and with the launch of
Atelier d’Orient I am not disappointed, specifically Rive d’Ambre. Starting
with a burst of fresh squeezed lemon and bergamot balanced with a bitter orange
zest it is sparkling and clean, very refreshing. Tarragon and spearmint grab
you at the heart of this scent with cardamom to strengthen it with nuances and
keeping it light and airy blurring the note bodies together. The base of benzoin,
pear wood, cognac, tolu balsam, and amber give a soft strength with hints of
oriental bliss. A fragrance designed to bring people close to enjoy the light
aromas, which quickly meld on the skin, wears gently to intrigue anyone
enjoying your personal scent secondhand.
Mr. Ford in his wisdom has replicated his expertly balanced
collections in candle form too! A great way to have your home embody the
timeless style Ford has been portraying in his clothing line for years, with
just as much of his eye on the finer details. Tuscan Leather and Tobacco
Vanille two of his most popular and longest running fragrances have an
intoxicating hold on anyone who smells them. Calabrian citrus and fine raw
leather stem from Tuscan Leather’s rustic dark brown holder with fresh and deep
notes, while the fresh tobacco and soft marriage of vanilla, amber, and a dash
of cinnamon lean to a sweeter reminiscence of a classic London gentlemen’s
cigar club. Both can be burned separate or together if you like to customize
your living areas, but in the bedroom is where I feel the scents sing. Just
great for those special occasions in your most personal spaces, both throw off
an air of sensuality, nuance, and a sultry nature.
Finally summer wouldn’t be complete without a vacation,
perhaps one that comes in its own bottle.
Virgin Island Water by Creed (one of the oldest fragrance houses in the
world) is just that! Bergamot, lime, and mandarin for undeniable freshness
coupled with coconut toddy and copra, coconut meal which oil is extracted from,
add smooth tropical whiffs around the top of this scent. Jasmine, hibiscus, and
ylang ylang florals comprising the heart for soft wear and a splicing of ginger
to keep it full of life then move into Tonkin musk, white rum, and sugar cane
for off wood sweet notes giving your skin a constant sun kissed aroma all
summer long without having to worry about SPFs and potential burns. A total
must-have for the beach bum in all of us.
Fresh summer air is made all the more enjoyable with Nest
reed diffusers. This New York based company has been adding joy to homes across
the world with their collections of dynamic and simple scents. Fresh scents in
fresh looks, these diffusers add a blast of lovely aroma in any room you place
them. Whether you choose to be surrounded by fresh Bamboo, crisp Grapefruit or
Orange Blossom, or tend to prefer a more adventurous Moss and Mint or Wasabi Pear
the home scents are versatile enough from bathrooms to bedrooms, kitchens and
cabins, and every place in between at a very affordable price.
These are, of course, some of my personal favourites and
dream buys so I invite you to try on these and many more to find the absolute
perfect fit for you and your home!
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