Owning a piece from a designer fashion house’s latest collection would set you back quite a bit of money…but have you thought of buying their latest fragrance? It won’t cost you nearly as much, but it’s still got the prestigious name attached to it!
Here are some new designer fragrances we at Rescu. are adding to our collections, as well as a couple of scents we’re getting reacquainted with:
Jimmy Choo Eau De Parfum
Glamorous, feminine and luxurious – three words that describe Jimmy Choo shoes perfectly and also the first fragrance release from the brand – Jimmy Choo Eau De Parfum! Fresh green notes leave a bright feel on your skin, transforming into a stunning sensual Tiger orchid note. This same sensuality stays with you through the base notes of toffee and Indonesian patchouli – sweet and rich to the end. A gorgeous fragrance you can wear with a little black dress and stilettos…or even jeans with your favourite winter coat!
Available from Myer, David Jones, The Perfume Connection and selected independents from July 31, 2011 (60ml EDP – $99, $100ml EDP – $139)
Christian Dior, Dior Addict to Life
The newest in the Addict range of fragrances, Dior Addict to Life is a beautiful floral which focuses on the scent of the rose – feminine, bold and oh so elegant – with accents of jasmine and white musk to add an extra bit of luxury to the blend. Definitely a fragrance that will take you from winter into spring with no trouble at all.
Available from Myer, David Jones and selected independents (50ml EDT – $115, 100ml EDT – $155)
Christian Dior, Miss Dior Blooming Bouquet
Another new release from the world-renowned fashion house, Miss Dior Blooming Bouquet is a modern floral fragrance, embodying what you would imagine the colour pink to smell like. Citrus notes and Sicilian orange essence blend with a heart of peony and rose absolute, and a base of patchouli and musk add warmth and creaminess to this springtime scent.
Available from Myer, David Jones and selected independents from August 1, 2011 (50ml EDT – $130)
Fendi, Fan di Fendi EDT
Italian luxury house Fendi introduces Fan di Fendi eau de toilette, a lighter, brighter version of last year’s eau de parfum release. The scent opens with pear, green tea, tangerine, blackcurrant and petit grain – a fresh and zesty beginning. A floral note of Italian broom (an evergreen shrub) absolute follows, giving a bright, almost solar aspect to the heart, and the blend of earthy patchouli and a leather suede accord pays homage to what Fendi are known for – their leather-goods and accessories.
Available from Myer, David Jones and selected independents (30ml EDT – $85, 50ml EDT – $115, 100ml EDT – $137)
Dolce & Gabbana, The One
An elegant, modern floral oriental, The One has a fruity opening consisting of peach, lychee and bergamot top notes, followed by a bouquet of jasmine and Madonna lily and a luxurious base of plum, amber, vanilla and musk. This scent is stylish, feminine and seductive – great for day or night.
Available at Myer, David Jones, The Perfume Connection and selected pharmacies (50ml EDP – $124, 75ml EDP – $159)
Tom Ford, Black Orchid
If you’re after a bold, modern and unique designer fragrance, look no further than ex-Gucci & YSL creative director Tom Ford’s breakthrough scent, the unforgettable Black Orchid. It’s a rich and decadent blend of black truffle, ylang, orchid, bergamot, blackcurrant, lotus wood, patchouli, incense, vanilla and woods – lots of notes makes for lots of interesting aspects to this timeless fragrance – a future classic!
Available from David Jones (50ml EDP – $155, 100ml EDP – $230)
Michael Kors, Michael EDP
American sportswear designer and Project Runway host Michael Kors released his first fragrance, Michael, in 2000. Known to most people as simply ‘Michael Kors’, this scent is a bold yet comforting combination of apricot, peony, orange flower, Turkish rose, incense and cashmere wood, and the star of the fragrance, tuberose. With the strength and warmth to last through winter, as well as the floral bouquet suited to warmer months, Michael is perfect for year-round enjoyment.
Available from Myer, David Jones and selected independents (50ml EDP – $138, 100ml EDP – $189)