09 Oct 4 New Fragrances to Try
When I was a little girl, I remember visiting my godmother and seeing her perfume stand that stood on the top of her chest of drawers. I was mesmerized by each bottle; so unique from each other, so elegant and beautiful. Since then, I have always felt like it was a goal in life to have a shelf just like hers but until about a year or two ago, I had never owned my own perfume – yep, never. So, when Elizabeth Arden sent over a bunch of their new releases I just about flipped out, realizing that sometimes, I do get to live out my childhood dream.
Today, I thought that I’d share a little about some of the fragrances that I received so that you can decide which one is for you!
Le Mia Perla
La Perla’s new scent La Mia Perla is a tribute to female beauty, power and strength. The fragrance exudes beauty, and femininity while the pearl represents power and intrigue. Unlike other fragrances, La Mia Perla has abandoned the classic fragrance pyramid structure and instead has chosen a circular composition – like a pearl – resulting in one rich symphony of scent, that is infinite and unchanging. Mandarin, white pepper and Jasmine Sambac are at the core, with a feminine and floral touch of white peonies, balanced out by the powerful scent of muskiness. The perfume will be available for purchase from October 2017 – in time for those Christmas wishlists – starting at R950 for the 30ml Eau de Parfum.
I don’t want to ruin this for anyone, but I can say that without a doubt, Le Mia Perla is my favourite perfume from this season’s launches, if not of all time. It is both equally soft and feminine while remaining musky and powerful; it’s a beautiful balance, not to mention the breath-taking design of the bottle. It is as if every component of this perfume was considered right from the story, the inspiration, the scent and the bottle – it’s all wonderfully executed.
Giorgio Beverly Hills
Giorgio Gold
Giorgio Gold from Giorgio Beverly Hills is a rich oriental fragrance, featuring top notes that include jasmine, plum and quince, while its middle notes feature rose, oud and cedar wood, complemented by base notes of amber, vanilla and cashmere woods. Draped in golden shimmer, Giorgio Gold emanates a daring, irresistible style capturing all that is treasured and scarce.
Giorgio Glam
Giorgio Glam is a flirty floral fragrance featuring top notes of cyclamen flower, magnolia and peony. At the heart is a fresh burst of iris, jasmine, plum, while the base notes include amber and sandalwood. Giorgio Glam fuses the white florals of the classic Giorgio Beverly Hills fragrance and blends in today’s contemporary style and glamour. Indulgent, charming and sophisticated sums up this fragrance, with its floral woody bouquet, draped in confidence.
While equally beautiful, I feel that both of these scents are too rich for me and that I fall somewhat in the middle of the two types of people that these scents seem great for. Giorgio Glam is the perfect fragrance for a girls’ night out; it’s young, fun and flirty while Giorgio Gold is a more mature scent; classic and timeless.
Britney Spears VIP Private Show
Can’t afford a VIP ticket? Britney’s latest perfume is inspired by the intimate effort of putting on a private show, celebrating her passion for dancing and entertaining an audience. The scent is a sweet-fruity addition to her impressive line of fragrances, offering top notes of blood orange, red apple and mango, while the middle notes include floral scents of violet blossom, magnolia, and orange blossom. The magic, though, is at the core, with a sensual blend of raspberry wood, golden amber and musk.
When Britney Spears launched her first fragrance, Curious, I remember asking my mom to go to all the perfume counters to collect samples of the scent. It was the first perfume that I ever WANTED – mostly because it was Britney – but even now, Curious remains one of my favourites. What can I say? Britney just knows how to do perfumes! Her latest launch is no different and is a sweet melody of fruity scents, especially great for the warmer months ahead.
I still have a few other perfumes that I am pretty keen to share in another post, would you like to see another one?
I’m a beauty-obsessed, soccer-loving, keto-eating, picture-taking, occasional-blogging, Jesus-praising, mom of two. I enjoy baking fresh treats for my family and exploring our local city. I can be bribed with chocolate and will never admit to having too much makeup – although, I probably do.
stephanie videira
Posted at 22:39h, 30 Octoberi have the Brittany Spears VIP private show really lovely spell but my all time favorite is J’ADORE – EAU DE PARFUM Would love u to share some of ur other perfumes
Megan Kelly
Posted at 11:31h, 02 NovemberKeep an eye on the blog over December, there is another feature to come with the chance to win two perfumes too!
Nicole Naicker
Posted at 21:50h, 09 OctoberSo awesome very interesting Love to try the Brittany Spears VIP private show
Zulpha Cassiem
Posted at 18:36h, 09 OctoberLovely review. I would definitely want to try the Le Mia Perla ❤
Gretel
Posted at 18:14h, 09 OctoberWow wow wow I love all of them I love reading your reviews. I how I wish I could try one I would really really love the Giorgio glam ❤️❤️❤️
Anusha Naidoo
Posted at 14:59h, 09 OctoberA wonderful review thank
So interesting informative enlightening and well written as always
Thank you
????❤
Giorgio Gold I want to try this
Debbie Thackeray
Posted at 14:59h, 09 OctoberLooking for a new perfume to take with us on holiday in 2 weeks and wondering if LE MIA PERLA is it. Must give it a bash.
vanessa Venketsamy
Posted at 14:27h, 09 OctoberI love to try Brittany Spears VIP private show
Ramona
Posted at 09:27h, 09 OctoberGiorgio gold!!! Can’t wIt to try it!