Fragrances: Versus by Versace

Versus is pure energy, built upon strong, contrasting characteristics. Romantic-yet-tough femininity reflects the woman who loves to dare and the core spirit of the brand—dedicated to evolution, confidence, and cutting-edge style. A game of opposites creatively moves between romantic and aggressive, and evolves from punk to melodious.


The color of the fragrance, termed the "fifth essence of violet," evokes modernity, mystery, and freedom. The fresh, intense fragrance opens with the vitality of kumquat, sweet star apple, and scintillating lemon—an inviting accord that evokes energy and personality. The heart is floral and dynamic, translated to the senses through soulful orange flower, stephanotis, and luxurious rose Centifolia. The provocative drydown reveals the sensuality of patchouli and the enveloping depth of musk, punctuated by ambrette seeds.


The crystal bottle plays its own game of opposites, showing complex reality in transformation—from empty to full spaces, from cold to warm, from melodious to lively, from classic to audacious, from sublime to rock and roll. The Versus logo stands out in warm, illuminating gold in the middle of the flacon and it is engraved in relief on top of the cap. Versus' appeal speaks through vibrant deep hues shading into a transparent range of violet. Strong nuances of color, glittering light effects, and surprising gradients between gold and silver converge into an object of desire.

"Fashion Is Foremost Inspiration"

-Suzanna-

Fragrance Of The Week: LOVE EXPRESS

I am not exactly a huge fan of most department store perfumes. A lot of times they're either too sweet or too strong. However every now and then one comes along that I really like. Right now I really have a thing for Love Express from EXPRESS!

On Express.com this fragrance is described as Glamorous, Playful, Iconic, and Sexy. I'd have to agree on all points. Love Express is their first ever fragrance for women, and they're off to a good start. Unlike some fashion brand fragrances that may smell like they were targeted towards teenage girls, Love Express manages to project strength, and confidence, while still remaining feminine.

Inspired by Express style, fashion swank, and larger than life glamour, Love Express is all grown up in a very refreshing way. Notes of Blackberry, Lily of the Valley, Tiare Blossoms and Sheer Vanilla Musk give Love Express its distinct scent.

I also love the bottle design. I've always said that simplicity is excellence when Excellence meets simplicity. Love Express is bottled exclusively by Express and Made in the USA, and the all American design is simply perfect.

Love Express is available by visiting: Express.com. There are two bottle sizes available. $44.90 gets you the 1.7 oz bottle. $59.90 gets you 3.4 oz. Although this fragrance is highly rated by customers on Express.com it might still be a better idea to start with the 1.7 oz bottle first. But if you've already sampled this fragrance, then the 3.4 0z bottle is a tremendous value.

"Fashion Is Foremost Inspiration"

-Melany-

A Perfume for a Secret Parisian Summer Night

Parisian summer nights are too romantic to be resisted. The bright lights and vibrating Paris night life are intoxicating, almost hypnotic. They have a kind of transparent grace about them, a secret sensuality, a disturbing magic that electrifies the senses.

With NUIT DE TUBEREUSE, L’Artisan Parfumeur, the daring alchemist, working with master perfumer Bertrand Duchaufour, offers a new and tender look at tuberose, darling of the night. A contemporary tuberose - a secret, almost narcotic perfume you want to feel on your skin, with an attraction that expresses itself according to the moment and the way it evolves on the skin, in multiple and astonishing ways.

Built around an absolute of tuberose, this magnificent perfume magnifies every single facet of this mysterious, ambivalent flower.

The top note is delicately spicy (a hot and cold bouquet of cardamom, clove absolute, pink berries and pepper) and citrus fruits which turn to velvet beside sweet notes of tender but highly narcotic white flowers (tuberose, orange blossom and ylang-ylang). Rose takes its place in the form of essential oil and absolute to give the floral heart notes warmth and color. Mango gives it that touch of sparkle. An almost mineral vibration that emanates from tuberose root mingles with angelica in an unusual harmony. Gorse absolute strengthens its mellow but slightly tangy aspect. And its base vibrates in concert with an ensemble of rare woods ranging from sandalwood to pallissander, glazed with sensual musks and enveloping balms (benzoin, styrax)

Nuit de Tubéreuse, the perfume of a secret summer night in Paris. A luminous harmony built around the ambivalence of tuberose, pure and innocent, poetic in its exaltation and an almost narcotic sensuality.

The entire L’Artisan Parfumeur range is available at their exclusive U.S. boutique located within Henri Bendel.

Perfume of the Week: Versus by Versace

Versus is pure energy, built upon strong, contrasting characteristics. Romantic-yet-tough femininity reflects the woman who loves to dare and the core spirit of the brand—dedicated to evolution, confidence, and cutting-edge style. A game of opposites creatively moves between romantic and aggressive, and evolves from punk to melodious.


The color of the fragrance, termed the "fifth essence of violet," evokes modernity, mystery, and freedom. The fresh, intense fragrance opens with the vitality of kumquat, sweet star apple, and scintillating lemon—an inviting accord that evokes energy and personality. The heart is floral and dynamic, translated to the senses through soulful orange flower, stephanotis, and luxurious rose Centifolia. The provocative drydown reveals the sensuality of patchouli and the enveloping depth of musk, punctuated by ambrette seeds.


The crystal bottle plays its own game of opposites, showing complex reality in transformation—from empty to full spaces, from cold to warm, from melodious to lively, from classic to audacious, from sublime to rock and roll. The Versus logo stands out in warm, illuminating gold in the middle of the flacon and it is engraved in relief on top of the cap. Versus' appeal speaks through vibrant deep hues shading into a transparent range of violet. Strong nuances of color, glittering light effects, and surprising gradients between gold and silver converge into an object of desire.

"Fashion Is Foremost Inspiration"

Suzanna

Perfume of the Week: Parisienne by Yves Saint Laurent

The essence of a woman who is incredibly free—she is not from Paris, but Paris adopts her. She knows how to love, how to live. Parisienne is the fragrance of ultra-femininity and sensuality, built with notes of blackberry, damask rose, and sandalwood. The grand floral with a woody structure is luminous even in its mystery.

If you’re looking for a new scent – Parisienne is the one for you! Parisienne is absolutely luscious. It's sweet but not overly so, when you smell it you just want to keep smelling and smelling it. It's addicting. Every day you wear it, you’ll fall more in love with it. And while other perfumes may smell nice, this one packs a punch, but in a great way! There is something very fresh about it. Parisienne offers a very different scent: feminine, fresh, sweet, and rose like.

A 1.6 oz eau de parfum spray usually retails at $65 but is now on sale for $51.89 at Perfume WorldWide. I encourage those who are on the fence to try it out. You won’t be disappointed either. The rose is unlike any rose you’ll ever smell in other fragrances. Pure femininity in a bottle!

"Fashion Is Foremost Inspiration"
Suzanna

Perfume of the Week: Jean Paul Gaultier Le Classique

For more than 20 years, Jean Paul Gaultier has been championing personal style, dismantling common ideas of what should—and should not—be worn. Regarding fragrance as the "first garment we wear," Gaultier's multitude of surprising, audacious, and sensual scents are crafted to express each wearer's personality. He creates fragrances intended to reveal the body, enhance the power of seduction with elegance, and speak the messages whispered by the skin.

Sensual and sophisticated, Jean Paul Gaultier's Le Classique eau de Parfum is a new interpretation of his famous woman's fragrance. Warm and profound, its charm lies in its floral, voluptuous, and deliciously entrancing notes. Le Classique is a floral bouquet, a more intense olfactory concentration than that of the Eau de Toilette.

Top fragrance notes are anise orange blossom and tangerine. Middle notes are ginger orchid and ylang-ylang. Base notes are vanilla musk and amber. Senses are floral-oriental fruity sweet-Ambery. It is recommended for romantic evening wear.

You can purchase a 20 ml/ 0.67 oz eau de parfum bottle for $71.72 at UnbeatableSale, Inc.

"Fashion Is Foremost Inspiration"

Fragrance Of The Week Suzanna

Perfume Preview: Marc Jacobs to Launch Lola Collection

For those of you who are perfume connoisseur such as myself, you'll be delighted to know that Marc Jacobs will release a new collection for his fragrance line called LOLA.

LOLA is a warm floral bouquet that's described as - irresistibly alluring, vividly tempting. The fragrance is an intoxicating swirl of rich layers, wrapping the skin in sensuous florals blooming with a signature of the fuschia peony. LOLA sparkles with fruity topnotes of delectable bright pink peppercorn, seductive pear d'anjou and succulent ruby red grapefruit. The ultra-feminine heart is highlighted by the lavish dischia peony with soft touches of rose and geranium. The base lingers on skin exuding a warm and seductive aura with enveloping notes of smooth vanilla, tonka bean and creamy musk. A 1.7 fl. oz Eau de parfum bottle will run you about $65. Starting in August, we’ll be able to get a sneak peak at Bloomingdales but the full collection will be available in September at Perfume Emporium, Perfume World Wide, Perfume Country, ULTA Beauty, FragranceX.com and ThePerfumeSpot.com.

And speaking of perfumes, why is it that we rarely get any discounts on them? This summer ThePerfumeSpot.com is granting us the rare opportunity to take advantage of their Limited Time Offer: get 5% off any purchase! Use code off5 at checkout. Hurry, because this offer expires August 31, 2009!

"Fashion Is Foremost Inspiration"

- Suzanna