Top Five Fave Perfumes – Tag
Nr1. Guerlain Shalimar
As the story goes, Shalimar, created in 1925 by Jacques Guerlain, was inspired by a love story of Shah Jahangir and his wife, Mumtaz Majal. Upon her death, Shah build a mausoleum in her honour, which is Taj Mahal. The fragrance was named after the Gardens of Shalimar, so beloved by Mumtaz Majal. Whether the story is true, or just an example of clever marketing playing upon the fascination with the East in the 1920s, the magic of Shalimar is indisputable. The notes include: lemon, bergamot, jasmine, rose de mai, opopanax, tonka bean, vanilla, iris, incense, ambergris.
The initial sensation is of cool citrus burst that quickly melds into a rich floral heart. The undercurrent of dark sensual pervades even the initial chilly note, setting the stage for the warmth of the base. Vanilla stands out rather strongly against the backdrop of bergamot, which while fading by the time fragrance dries down, nevertheless maintains its pleasant astringency. The interplay between cold and hot is the most magnificent aspect of Shalimar.
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Nr2. Guerlain Insolence
Created by Maurice Roucel, creator of L’Instant by Guerlain, this unconventional fragrance sweeps you straight into its heart: a new interpretation of violet. Insolence perfume by Guerlain has exuberant notes of violet that are accompanied by jubilant red berries like raspberry. A hint of orange blossom and rose impart a striking intensity, while sensual iris and tonka bean resins finish the scent, making Insolence the ultimate luxury fragrance. Insolence notes include Spiral Accord, Iris (Orris), Orange Blossom, Rose, Violet, Sandalwood, White Musk, Tonka Bean, Raspberry. Young. Irreverent. Defiant.
This fragrance reveals 3 facets of insolent femininity. Reflects a care-free spirit, a fearless smile, a casual grace. Top notes of glints of red berries: brilliant & sparkling. Middle notes of sparkling violets: extravert & daring. Base notes of rays of iris: radiant & sensual.
Nr3. Lolita Lempicka – a.k.a my NEW TOP FAVE
Lolita Lempicka is the most fairy-like of perfumes.It carries us back to the enchanting world of fairy tales, taking every woman back into the imaginary realm of her young past.Its fragrance, focused on licorice, appeals to the taste buds and its mauve color is an invitation to the dawn and fairies.Although the brand name is still relatively unknown, the dream that the perfume suggests is so tempting that, as the sales figures show, Lolita Lempicka has already awakened women’s desires.
Delicious tones of anise seeds blend with licorice and violet. Then comes the ivy with a punchy green touch.The amarena, a small sweet almond scented morello cherry, mingles with the woody note of Iris.The mouth-watering notes linger with hints of Tonka bean almond, vanilla, heliotrope and white musk.
Top notes, Pineapple, Lemon, Anise, Rosewood. Heart note, Lily of the valley, Rose, Jasmine, Licorice. Base note, Almond, Tonka, Vanilla, Heliotrope.
Nr4. Issey Miyaké L’Eau d’Issey
Issey Miyaké thought about creating a perfume that was “as clear as spring water”, combining the spray of a waterfall, the fragrance of flowers, and the scent of springtime forest. L’Eau d’Issey achieved an enormous popularity, especially in the United States in the 1990s. L’Eau d’Issey is an aquatic floral scent with transparent notes of lotus, freesia and cyclamen and juicy melon. The middle note of peony, lily and carnation reveals the perfume’s character. The end note is a refined woody scent with the notes of cedar, sandal, musk and amber. It was created in 1992 by Jacques Cavallier.
Explores essences of bergamot, tuberose and lily of the valley Blended with notes of carnation, cedar and amber Senses are Oriental, Sweet, woody Recommended for romantic use
Nr5. Dior Pure Poison
Pure Poison, it enchants you, and fills you with bold strength. The name reflects the fragrance. Pure Poison was created by three perfumers, three noses, three souls, so this collective product delights with complex composition and incredible harmony. You are allured by fresh notes of bergamot and jasmine, then white flowers come in, erotic and intoxicating, while sandalwood and amber in the base give it depth. Pure Poison was made in 2004. The creators are Carlos Benaim, Dominique Ropion and Olivier Polge.
My next perfume on my “to buy List” – Givenchy Very Irresistible
Very Irresistible, modern, floral fragrance. This incredibly feminine fragrance was created of five variances of roses. The opening note of anise, delicately-fresh, brings in an original modern nuance in the classical floral harmony. The sharp and piercing beauty of rose has become milder, even warm and comfortable. The face of the fragrance is charming Liv Tyler. The fragrance was created by Dominique Ropion, Carlos Benaim, Sophie Labbe and Carlos Banaim in 2003.
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