18Jan / 2013

Romantic Gift Ideas for Women – Sensual Perfume

Find a scent for a girlfriend or wife with these popular perfumes in designer brands. The best perfume scents may be a classic fragrance or modern.

Most women love fragrances as they can have a positive impact on mood and confidence. Giving a sensual perfume by a designer or celebrity will remind a partner of you whenever it is worn. Knowing the popular perfumes can help to find a scent that is perfect for a significant other.

Popular Sensual Perfume Scents for Women

Aromatherapy suggests certain essential oils and scents have aphrodisiac qualities; jasmine, patchouli, rose, sandalwood, tuberose and ylang ylang may have a sensual effect. Here are some popular designer perfumes that would make a very romantic gift:

Chanel No. 5 – A timeless classic and number one seller more than eighty years after its launch in 1921. The scent was created by Earnest Beaux and the first release from Chanel. It was also the first perfume made using Aldehydes. The sensual accords include rose, jasmine, neroli, sandalwood and vanilla
Princess by Vera Wang – A popular perfume for teenagers and women in their early twenties. The oriental floral fragrance comes in a stunning heart-shaped bottle showing off the lilac perfume. The scent contains water lily, apple, mandarin, guava, Tiare flower, tuberose, chocolate, vanilla, amber and wood.
Flower by Kenzo – This perfume won the 2002 “Women’s Fragrance of the Year – Popular Appeal” category in the FiFi awards. The scent contains parma violet, wild hawthorne, cassis, rose, vanilla, white musk and opoponax.
Lola Conquest by House of Fragrance – Strength. Femininity. Sensuality. A deep heart of Molten Woods, Pine and Patchouli, surrounded by rich Florals including Spiced Lily, Exotic Rose and other night-blooming florals. the scent contains:STRENGTH: Exotic Rose, a symbol of passion is prized for its seductive beauty and exquisite scent. Blended with the subtle sweetness of Rose Essence, Strength of Jasmine Queen of the Night lends its velvety petals and woodsy aroma to the opening notes. A rush of Black Pepper brings a spicy vibrancy to this tempting bouquet.
FEMININITY: An enticing heart centered around a core of Melted Woods Nature Print, yields a sleek, feminine woody signature that is unmistakably unique. Luscious and captivating Pine Accord enhances the enticing presence and smooth sensation. Patchouli Prisma is richly faceted, yet earthy and elusive. Perhaps the most sensual of flowers, the Spiced Lily offers its nectar to butterflies and bees, and envelops the heart in a hypnotic midnight garden effect very feminine.

SENSUALITY: Wrapping your senses in luxurious sensuality, precious Benzoin and creamy Vanilla add texture and warmth. A drizzle of rich Honey and glowing Amber reveal a luminous opulence that lingers throughout this dark and sensuality blend.
Joy by Jean Patou – This floral is made from no less than ten thousand jasmine flowers from Grasse and 28 dozens of aroma roses (as well as tuberose, ylang ylang and synthetic musk) to create 30 ml of perfume. Joy became the second bestseller perfume in the world after Chanel No 5 and is said to have been worn by Marilyn Monroe and Jackie Kennedy-Onassis.
Stella Rose Absolute by Stella McCartney – A lovely rose fragrance, with citrus, peony and amber. This version is like an intensified version of the original. The scent has be reported to be worn by Alicia Keys and Isla Fisher.
Lola Cherish by House of Fragrance – has Feminine, intensely rich, mysteriously seductive, but with a more luminous, fresher signature.
The scent contiansFEMININE: Vibrant and sensual, Cherish is fresh, floral and woody, like nectar of voluptuous flowers, trailing delicately but still present a very powerful feminine touch, the sparkle of Neroli with a touch of raspberry reveals the first breath.

SEDUCTIVE: But then the lethal weapon of heady absolute orange blossom slips out of its sheath. Its narcotic sweetness bewitches its sheath and grabs all attention powerfully very seductive. Then, joining with absolute Arabian jasmine underlined by gardenia, the blend soars into something more carnal, yet ever subtle.

MYSTERIOUS: Now the obsessive pulsing of patchouli enters the fray, pacifying the honey with an addictive and terribly tempting sweetness. Mystifying blend Raspberry spreads to become all enveloping, floating around the beauty, following each movement.

Classic Perfumes Make Romantic Gifts

Some women prefer to smell unique and classic perfumes may be a better choice. Here are five suggestions that will make any woman feel loved:

Carnal Flower by Frederic Malle – The perfume contains tuberose, bergamot, eucalyptus, ylang-ylang, jasmine, orange blossom absolute, coconut and musk. The muse for this perfume was Candice Bergen (Malle’s aunt) who acted in the movie Carnal Knowledge. This is a good gift for women who like something special as it is exclusively available from Les Senteurs.
Diorissimo by Christian Dior – a classic fifties French perfume inspired by the lily of the valley Christian Dior believed that lily-of-the valley is the symbol of hope, happiness and joy. Creator Edmond Roudnitska, wanted to make a perfume that break the popularity of sweet perfumes in the market. Dior described Diorissimo as “the scented expression of his soul.”
Lola Cherish by House of Fragrance – This oriental scent comes in a bottle that will make any dressing table look glamorous. The smell features many ingredients including raspberry, neroli, lemon, jasmine, orange flower, gardenia, patchouli and white honey.
Safari for Women by Ralph Lauren – A nineties fragrance that symbolizes the spirit of freedom and adventure. Safari is a green floral with galbanum, mandarin and hyacinth; heart notes of rose, lily of the valley, narcissus and iris; and base notes vetiver, moss, Tonka bean and styrax.
Shalimar by Jacques Guerlain – Made in 1925 as a tribute to the love story between Emperor Shah Jahan and his wife Mumtaz. Shalimar contains lemon, bergamot, jasmine, may rose, opoponax, Tonka bean, vanilla, iris and gray amber.
Twitch Jasmin Rosa by House of Fragrance – This floral fruity scent comes in unique fashionable stylish twisted bottle that will definitely make any dressing table look more seductive and glamourous. The features of smell many ingredients including e.g. peony, pineapple, cassia, jasmine, litchi, musk, white tea, tobacco, teak wood, tonka bean and sandalwood.

Use the above romantic gift ideas to find the best perfume for your partner. Many popular perfumes used for gifts come from designer brands though older classics are special due to their exclusivity.

Sources:

LuxeMag.org Joy Perfume by Jean Patou as a Symbol of Hope (Accessed December 10, 2010).

TheIndependent.co.uk The 50 Best Fragrances (Accessed December 10, 2010).

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17Jan / 2013

How to Choose Perfume: Smoky Scents and Woodsy Fragrances

Perfumes with tobacco notes and woodsy fragrances appeal to certain types of consumers; linking personality traits with perfume choice saves time and money

Smoky and woodsy fragrances have powerful effects on both the sense of smell and the subconscious mind. Perhaps more than any other aromas, they can summon the wearer back to a long lost time and place, bringing scent-images to mind with stunning clarity: a cozy evening around a crackling fireplace, a carefree childhood walk in the woods, the tender burnt-vanilla of a beloved grandfather’s pipe.

The word “perfume” means “through smoke;” choosing woodsy or smoky scents could mean passing through a hazy barrier into a world where chemistry melts into alchemy and molecules meld with magic.

Personality and Perfume: Smoky Scents

These fragrances may have notes of tobacco and incense blended with woods such as cypress or cedar. Vetiver often appears in such fragrances, lending an enduring and earthy savor to the overall composition. Women who are attracted to smoky scents will thus often enjoy woodsy ones as well (the heavier musks and vanilla may also be great favorites).

Such people have a tendency not to follow the latest fashion; but rather to pick a style of dress and makeup they think suits them and then stick with it for years. They probably prefer simpler, somewhat androgynous clothing and may even choose garments that are “anti-Western-fashion,” such as peasant shirts or intricate Native American patterns. The androgynous note is definitely reflected in smoky fragrance preferences, as many of these perfumes are supposed to be for men.

Since smoking in public is now considered practically a criminal offense in many countries, those who still respond positively to the smell of tobacco may possess at least a streak of rebelliousness; and their after-work fashion choices may well be influenced by this usually obscured wild side. While not necessarily smokers themselves, they would certainly find a trip to a tobacco shop both soothing and pleasant.

Perfumes that Smell of Smoke or Tobacco

La Via del Profumo Tabac: Nice, non-cloying tobacco aroma designed for men.
Sonoma Scent Studios Artisan Perfumes Tabac Aura: Tobacco shop delightfully blended with warm, wonderful cedar.
B Never to Busy to Be Beautiful Breath of God: Weird and wonderful with tobacco and vetiver notes; an affordable “profound invention,” according to Perfumes: the A-Z Guide.
House of Fragrance Jasmin Rosa: This dazzling attention grabbing scent, blend of sensual peony, jasmine and cassia are melded with notes of sweet litchi, Tobacco and effervescent pineapple, and smoothed with soothing musk, white tea, sandal and warm woods.
Etat Libre d’Orange Jasmine et Cigarette: Strange flowery pipe tobacco aroma; amusingly labeled a “floral ashtray” by the aforementioned reference guide.
Profumo di Firenze Tabacco: Vivid pipe tobacco fragrance.
L’Artisan Parfumeur Timbuktu: This is a great crossover masculine for women to try; intoxicating and confident.
L’Artisan Parfumeur Tea for Two: Smells like spicy chai with a whiff of smoke. Perfumes: the A-Z Guide recommends this as a home fragrance rather than a wearable one, but nonconformists might like it quite a bit.

Personality and Perfume: Woodsy Fragrances

Women who like to hunt, fish, camp, or spend hours at the beach usually revel in woodsy odors. Straightforward and unpretentious, they’ll choose a nature walk over a trip to the mall every time. They are said to crave intense experiences; and often exude a subdued charisma, commanding attention from others even when they don’t have much to say. More efficient than creative, such types generally appreciate more muted wardrobe colors and skip full-face makeup in favor of a few well-chosen “natural-look” products.

If a consumer is strongly drawn to woodsy perfumes, she will probably also be partial to musk, vetiver, vanilla, and richly smoky ones as well. Spicy and Oriental perfumes could also provide her with an elegant and sophisticated change of pace.

Great Perfumes that Smell of Wood

Note that most wood fragrances now use synthetic scents to replace natural wood sources, many of which are now too endangered and expensive to continue to exploit (some companies continue to use a cheap variety of Australian sandalwood, however).

Donna Karan Chaos: The original was heavier and woodier than the reissue, but the new one still smells pretty good once the odd soda-pop-sweet top note fades.
Sonoma Scent Studios Artisan Perfumes Winter Woods: Smoky, woodsy, beautiful, and crisp; the rare scent that is actually well-matched to its name.
Elternhaus Mos!BuddJewChristHinDao: Expensive but a great splurge, tempers the strength of wood with the controlled flexibility of a carefully arranged bouquet.
House of Fragrance Lola Conquest: Strength, femininity and sensuality, Lola Conquest are a combination of oriental wood and spicy aromatic blend which embodies the warm, fluid sensuality of the woman who wears it.
Annick Goutal Songes: Heavy on jasmine, so quite a bit more feminine than most of its genre.
Parfums MDCI Invasion Barbare: Great wood-and-spice masculine aroma that lasts for ages; its high price is justified by its complexity and peculiar charm.
Jil Sander Scent 79 Man: Wood-and-cigarette-tobacco; would make a super gift for a guy who’s heartily sick of the same old herb-and-chypre aftershave tedium.
Diptyque Tam Dao: Smells like cedar; Perfumes: the A-Z Guide recommends this as a home fragrance rather than a wearable one; might be oddly interesting layered under another, more conventional scent, though.

Sources

Erickson, Laurie, Excerpts of Perfume Reviews, Sonoma Scent Studio.
Fischer-Mirkin, Toby, Dress Code: Understanding the Hidden Meanings of Women’s Clothes, Clarkson Potter/Publishers, 1995.
“ How to Understand Perfume Personalities,” beauty-and-the-bath.com.
Principal, Victoria, The Beauty Principal, New York: Simon & Schuster, 1984.
Turin, Luca and Sanchez, Tania, Perfumes: the A-Z Guide, New York: Penguin Books, 2008, 2009.

Descriptive quotes from Turin and Sanchez, pp. 159, 329.

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30Nov / 2012

30 inspirational web designs 2012 of perfume website

30 Inspiring Examples of Perfume Websites

The world of perfume is quite big, there are lots of well known and respected brands on the market. But do they really care about their brand on the web? It’s not a secret that successful business nowadays is connected with the Internet. How should perfume website be designed to be successful and competitive?

There is no doubt that website design should reflect the brand or product features. Also it should pay attention to user friendly navigation and other essential information needed for clients.

Perfume Websites

In this showcase you will see 30 examples of perfume websites with short descriptions discussing how they stand out from the crowd and what techniques they use. I hope you’ll find some inspiring examples and these will help you with your future projects.

FendiItalian Fashion House Fendi perfume website with big product video presentation, navigation is very easy to understand. More feature which is differentiated from other perfume website is making FAN. I like the idea.

Calvin Klein Fragrances

Less is more. Calvin Klein Fragrances website is a great example of minimalism in web design. Pure white background, clean fonts, modern drop-down menu with product previews create an elegant and comfortable feel about the brand.

Chanel

Chanel uses ash white as the main color of the website. The website is totally bright color with a highlighted its ever green fragrance Channel No. 5 with a model which is looks like and definitely Brad Pit as I read the news Chanel set to unveil iconic Chanel No.5 campaign fronted by Brad Pitt, A statement from channel “It is the first time we’ve had a man speaking about a women’s fragrance. We think very much that the perfume is a seduction between a man, a woman and the perfume. No.5 is our leading fragrance, and we are willing to make the investment to keep it on that level.”

House of Fragrance

House of Fragrance website also uses a big photo as a main design element. Main page showing image gallery and in this way they’re highlighting their new launched 2012 product – perfume. Also you can see useful drop-down menus on the top that help users to find a all products in section of perfumes with particulars information of each product created for and fragrance family. As well as within this useful drop-down menu section products all products fragrance details, complete and help to buyers buy according to their moods.

Cacharel

Cacharel fragrance shop uses a white pattern on the website similar to House of Fragrance to direct all the attention to products placed on a dark background videos. Simple but smart technique. Also at right side user able to share on facebook and tweet their products.

Caron

Lots of flash effects can really impress the average visitor. Dark colors, colorful with floating flowers previews of the products create contrast and highlight the products.

Burberry

Burberry uses most impressive and modern navigated product gallery and on the sides of the website say everything. A bit confusing but still impressive. Complete website with online store.

Antonio Banderas Seductive Fragrances

Banderas collaborated with celebrated Spanish fragrance company Puig to release a series of fragrances for men and women, to international success. Mainly Antonio Banderas perfumes is probably known for seductive fragrances. This website shows that dark black is a big part of their brand. Highest quality products are fade to red and gold roll-over image create outstadning seductive looks. The main accent of the website is Antonio Banderas. The site relies on his personality to represent the product. Elegant, subtle and attractive.

Chloe

A model with big large bottle, green a nature look color used as a background and a video presentation on the right side create a garden feel. Also using color for the products points user’s attention to the perfume.

Diesel

Diesel brand is often labeled as provocative and sexy. This website just proves that.

Giorgio Armani Beauty

Dark colors dominate in this website and create an elegant feel. A sexy Hollywood actress Megan Fox with handsome and good look model photos grab attention and present the product features.

Thierry Mugler

Complete flash site, dark colors dominate in this website and create an elegant feel. 20 years of Angel! slogan attract to visitor and buyers their consistance, durability and brand recoginzation. photos grab attention and present the product slide show big image features.

Dolce & Gabbana

Dolce & Gabbana use an unusual website structure which helps to create an outstanding look and product oriented web design. Dolce & Gabbana start their compaign brand The One with Matthew McConaughey.

Cerruti 1881

The advertising campaign is fronted by French singer and actor Marc Lavoine who was signed up last year as the new face of the fragrance. The brand this time wants to explore a different brand of masculinity and a more casual mood. A very big image of the Marc Lavoine left side, and the right side top to bottom scroll images and videos of products is used on Cerruti 1881 website.

Dana Classic Fragrances

The simple colors used on Dana Classic Fragrances help to focus on their products, and adding features of online store more classy looks.

Cartier

Another great example of red color usage in perfume website design. A room-like 3D effect on the background and floating perfumes look interesting and attractive.

Carolina Herrera

The contrast used on this website helps to highlight the product which is presented in a close-up view.

Clinique

The Clinique website looks like a traditional e-commerce website with lots of navigation menus and sometimes too much confusing information because of different type of site templates. Very minimalistic and simple layout.

Christina Aguilera Fragrance

One more nominal perfume website example. Beautiful pink color variations, “girlish” stuff and Christina Aguilera on the left side tell you everything about the sweet product.

Britney Spears Beauty

The black website background helps to accentuate the colorful product and personality presentation. Simple top navigation is clear and easy to use.

Beckham Fragrances

The provocative and personality-based perfume website of David Beckham. Black minimalism example, Dark colors at top and bottom and middle area background image create an elegant and powerful look and feels sporty.

Dior

Black minimalism example. Dior uses simple and clear top navigation and expressive product browsing at the bottom manually.

Fcuk

The main picture says everything. Provocative and sexy, this is how fcuk grabs the attention of their clients, upside down slideshow create more attraction.

Estée Lauder

The Estée Lauder store looks like other common e-commerce websites. The only thing related to perfume is a big photo of a model and the product.

Jennifer Lopez Beauty

Glossy website name and navigation reveals that the product is related to a prominent personality and luxury.

Bulgari

Bulgari Fragrances website uses a big photo as a main design element. The model holds Bulgari perfume and in this way they’re highlighting their product – perfume. Also you can see useful drop-down menus on the left side that help users to find a desirable product.

Kate Moss Parfums

Kate Moss Parfums website is product oriented and uses different colors to present different products. Kate Moss is next to the product and gives a personal touch to the perfume.

Hugo Boss

The Hugo Boss website stands out from other perfume website with unusual navigation. Silver passing to grey color background highlights white quadrangles where all the main website pages are located. Beautiful flash effects create fascination.

MontBlanc

An attractive and typical eCommerce site. Biscuit (light brown) color variations create the feel of knowledge, power and integrity. This color is often associated with the stability, hearth, home, the outdoors, comfort, reliability, approachability and this website looks very graceful and endurance.

Celine Dion Fragrances

Another celebrity based website design. Subtle colors and elegant Celine Dion create an impressive and touching feeling with her first fragrance Signature fragrance.

Conclusion

To summarize everything posted here I must say that perfume websites are very varied in structure, colors usage, navigation type and more compared to other niche websites. One of the most common attributes of the perfume website is image usage as a main website element.

Most of the listed examples use celebrities and their fame to create a better product reputation. What do you think about the listed examples? What makes a perfume website successful? Please share your thoughts and opinions in the comments section below.

10Oct / 2012

Selena Gomez The Debut Fragrance

Selena Gomez first debut fragrance Onde Comprar Perfume da Selena Gomez

I want it to be romantic, rich and sweet, because I’m a very romantic person,’ says Selena…

October 2011, Selena Gomez has asked fans to get involved with the design of her debut fragrance, which she says should be just like her – “very romantic”.

The 19-year-old, currently dating Justin Beiber, is working on the finer details of the fragrance and wants fans to have a say in the final product.

“I want it to be romantic, rich and sweet, because I’m a very romantic person,” says Selena. “Who better to help me decide what this scent should be then those of you who will be wearing it.”

Fans can find out more over at the Selena Gomez Perfumes website.

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08Oct / 2012

Olsen twins to launch Elizabeth and James fragrance

Fashion designing sisters venture into the fragrance world with Sephora deal…

Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen are headed back into the fragrance business this spring, report’s WWD. The sisters who have previously created body sprays, will launch the first fragrance under their Elizabeth and James label with Sephora in March.

Michael McGeever, senior vice president of Sephora Originals, confirmed the deal saying, “We look forward to bringing the modern perspective and fashion philosophy of Elizabeth and James designers Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen to life with this prestige fragrance.”

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08Oct / 2012

L.I.L.Y. by Stella McCartney

New fragrance holds special memories for Stella, of her mum and her happy childhood…

Stella McCartney’s latest fragrance. L.I.L.Y. holds a very sentimental and personal meaning for the designer.

“It makes me think of my mum. Her nickname from my Dad was Lily. From Linda I love you,” she shares.
“Lily of the valley is the essence of spring. The purity of white flowers suspended from delicate green stalks. The symbol of a new beginning. It is a name that represents an emotion. A happy childhood spent in the English countryside,” she adds.

The bottle, inspired by English cut-crystal vases, is encased in a double, silver metallic frame and was inspired by Stella’s love of vintage glassware and modern art.

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08Oct / 2012

Christina Aguilera Red Sin fragrance

The ‘Your Body’ singer has launched her seventh fragrance, Red Sin…

Christina Aguilera is about to launch her latest fragrance for 2012, Red Sin.

This is the seventh fragrance by the ‘Your Body’ singer, said to be inspired by the desire to celebrate women and their femininity through the magical power of the color red.

Red Sin by Christina Aguilera features combines fruity, floral and oriental notes, and is available as 30, 50 and 100 ml Eau de Parfum, deodarant, shower gel and body lotion.

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04Oct / 2012

Jennifer Lopez Glowing Fragrance

J.Lo set to launch her 18th fragrance, Glowing…

Jennifer Lopez is no stranger to launching perfumes, the actress and singer is all set to launch Glowing, her 18th fragrance, in May this year.

“Glowing is such a clean fragrance…That’s what I’ve always been about. I like soapy, clean smells. This is a very woodsy scent. So it’s not exactly what I created ten years ago — it’s the evolution of that” the 42 year old American Idol Judge explained.

J.Lo has a busy year ahead of her with the launch and promotion of Glowing, Judging on American Idol, her apparel and accessories lines at Kohl’s, the new reality TV show ¡Q’Viva!: The Chosen she’s producing with her former husband Marc Anthony and ‘Idol’ creator Simon Fuller – plus she has her hands full with her delightful twins Emme and Max, who will turn four on February 22nd.

“My heart is what guides my whole life, and attracts me to every project that I do,” says Jennifer.

Glowing will be available from May alongside all Jennifer’s other fragrances from Kohl’s department stores.J

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04Oct / 2012

Liv Tyler Very Irresistible Givenchy Electric Rose

Liv sings ‘I Need You Tonight’ in the Givenchy Very Irresistible Electric Rose music video…

Givenchy are to launch a brand new Spring 2012 variant of their 2003 Very Irresistible fragrance – and unveil the singing talents of Givenchy ambassador Liv Tyler!

Very Irresistible Electric Rose follows last years’ popular Very Irresistible Givenchy L’Intense, and is described as an aromatic-floral perfume, with an edgy rock ‘n’ roll twist.

Liv Tyler is once again the ambassador for Givenchy perfumes and cosmetics and the multi-talented actress and model debuts her singing talents in the campaign video with her rendition of the INXS hit ‘Need You Tonight’.

“I literally jumped on my bed and screamed like a little girl,” she tells PEOPLE. “It was such an amazing opportunity to try it out.”

Read more about Liv’s new Givenchy Very Irresistible Electric Rose campaign and watch her rockin’ out in the music video (below), shot by Johan Renck – plus why not reminisce with a listen to the original INXS version from 1987?