Fragrances: Miss Dior Cherie by Dior

For us, fashion addicts who also love history, Dior reminds us of the 1950’s glamour. That’s why I am always looking forward to wearing any Dior fragrances I come across. Though it’s not exactly a new fragrance, today I've decided to talk about Miss Dior Cherie.

Elegance is timeless and never dated but when you go to a perfume store and ask for an elegant, timeless perfume, the odds of the sales assistant bringing you that “old lady” perfume are high. I never figured out why. Miss Dior Cherie by Christian Dior is a timeless perfume but with a very modern and fresh approach.

Green Tangerine, Violette, Pink Jasmine, Patchouli, Crystalline Musk, Strawberry Leaves, Caramelized Popcorn, Strawberry Sorbet are the notes on this perfume. No, I’m not kidding. Popcorn and Strawberry Sorbet are really there. As you probably know that’s extremely unusual for grown up’s perfumes but I must say they tie in so well with the rest of the scents that you won’t be able to clearly tell what’s what.

Sweet and sexy, playful but classy, soft but memorable, Miss Dior Cherie is that kind of perfume you can picture bubbly, friendly people wearing. Originally, it was intended for a younger public but I say you’re as young as you feel. This is definitely a good choice for a daytime perfume for fall and early winter. If you're thinking about buying Christmas prensents already, this would be good choice for your younger sister, for example.

The staying power is very good but not outstanding. However, if you use the body lotion as well, I can guarantee it will be extraordinary.

"Fashion Is Foremost Inspiration"

-Micky-

Perfume of the Week - Very Hollywood by Michael Kors

As days get warmer, most of us reach for the lighter fragrances. Smooth florals, light fruity smells and younger scents are on our lists. Very Hollywood by Michael Kors is exactly the kind of perfume most people gravitate towards on this time of year. The notes are mandarin, iced bergamot, wet jasmine, ylang-ylang, raspberry, gardenia, orris (which I have no clue as to what it smells like), creamy amber, soft white moss and vetiver.

If a perfume has mandarin and raspberry, you can expect that “lemonade” or ice-cream scent that is very fresh and playful and if it has any kind of jasmine in it, you can expect me to like it (gardenia is also from the jasmine family, just in case you didn’t know).

With a name like Very Hollywood I was expecting something glamorous and grown up so to speak. This fragrance however is very casual and young. I think it is perfect for those of you who are younger or maybe just starting to get into the perfume world.

Michael Kors seems to have decided to add a bright and sparkly scent to his perfume line in order to appeal to a more vast audience, who might have more modern tastes. I think this does the trick but if you’re in the market for something more sensual, you might want to try something else.

"Fashion Is Foremost Inspiration"

Micky

Perfume of the Week: Miss Dior Cherie by Dior

For us, fashion addicts who also love history, Dior reminds us of the 1950’s glamour. That’s why I am always looking forward to wearing any Dior fragrances I come across. Though it’s not exactly a new fragrance, today I've decided to talk about Miss Dior Cherie.

Elegance is timeless and never dated but when you go to a perfume store and ask for an elegant, timeless perfume, the odds of the sales assistant bringing you that “old lady” perfume are high. I never figured out why. Miss Dior Cherie by Christian Dior is a timeless perfume but with a very modern and fresh approach.

Green Tangerine, Violette, Pink Jasmine, Patchouli, Crystalline Musk, Strawberry Leaves, Caramelized Popcorn, Strawberry Sorbet are the notes on this perfume. No, I’m not kidding. Popcorn and Strawberry Sorbet are really there. As you probably know that’s extremely unusual for grown up’s perfumes but I must say they tie in so well with the rest of the scents that you won’t be able to clearly tell what’s what.

Sweet and sexy, playful but classy, soft but memorable, Miss Dior Cherie is that kind of perfume you can picture bubbly, friendly people wearing. Originally, it was intended for a younger public but I say you’re as young as you feel. This is definitely a good choice for a daytime perfume for fall and early winter. If you're thinking about buying Christmas prensents already, this would be good choice for your younger sister, for example.

The staying power is very good but not outstanding. However, if you use the body lotion as well, I can guarantee it will be extraordinary.

Fashion Is Foremost Inspiration

Micky

Love Etc... The Body Shop Perfume

If I tell you there’s a perfume called “Love Etc...” and that its logo is made of various hearts, on all the colors in the rainbow you’d probably tell me right away that it would be a Valentine’s perfume, right? Well… not so much. The Body Shop is well known for their body butters and amazing bath products but they have some really good (and inexpensive) perfumes. The newest is Love Etc…

This new perfume has been created by Dominque Ropion, who is the perfumist behind fragrances such as Armani Code (previously featured on this segment), Lovely (SJP’s perfume) and many others. The perfumist was inspired by love in all it’s variants, be it love for your friends and family or love for a certain place or time in your life.

The notes are jasmine, vanilla and sandalwood. Looks pretty simple and straightforward but it seems to be a match made in heaven. All the notes are definitely sweet, but not overwhelming. This is a traditional floral-oriental perfume to which the freshness and romance is brought by the jasmine, the sweetness and mystery is brought by the vanilla accord and the earthy warmness and sexiness is brought by the sandalwood. No aldehids and no musk on fragrance, so even the more sensitive people can rest assured that it is extremely unlikely to give you headaches.

I’d personally say this is by no means a warm perfume but it’s not a cool one either. I’d wear it year round since I find it to be well balanced, just as love itself should be. Don’t rely on this perfume to make an entrance by you in a room because that will never happen. It’s a discreet, peaceful and classy day perfume that is sure to appeal to those of you who just cannot stand the very though of wearing too much of an overpowering perfume but don’t want to smell like you just borrowed a pre-teen’s perfume.

As if all of these good things weren’t enough, the alcohol on this perfume is a Community Trade biological product so you’ll also be helping to create a better World when you buy and use it.

"Fashion Is Foremost Inspiration"

Micky