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Six Fragrance Types at a Glance
The big trend right now in fragrance is gourmand, or food-based aromas, according to perfume expert Mandy Aftel. So what does it all mean anyway? Are you a floral kind of gal or does chypre do it for you?
Definition: Orientals
When it comes to women's perfume, orientals are one of the more intense, longer lasting fragrance groups. Warm, sensual, exotic, and spicy, orientals are composed of rich notes such as musk, vanilla, balsam, and oakmoss. Floral types (aka, florientals) are naturally softer, while spicier versions can include nutmeg, cinnamon, and/or clove.
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Play-Doh Scents For Your Grown-Up Self
I have yet to meet a person that doesn't get nostalgic when Play-Doh is mentioned. Whether you were a fan of the spaghetti-making attachment or the hair-growing factory, there was something for everyone when it came to that colorful modeling compound. We all know that Play-Doh has that distinctive musky almond scent, which has been described as an oriental vanilla, but you don't have to go around smelling exactly like the concoction to get the same effect.
New Product Alert: Decléor Rose D'Orient Night Balm
Decléor Rose d'Orient Night Balm ($65.50) is a fantastic, rich and soothing product best suited for sensitive skin, irritated and rosacea-afflicted skin. It helps cells regenerate faster while strengthening and calming the skin—all without the use of chemical ingredients and/or preservatives.
The balms are made from essential oils and plant waxes, and Decléor prefers them for the wee hours of the night because their molecular structure is similar to the skin’s.
What to do When Your Favorite Fragrance Gets Discontinued
Recently, a fragrance that I've loved for years, Comptoir Sud Pacifique Vanille Peche, disappeared from Sephora and from store shelves in general. I use a ton of different fragrances, and I fall in love with something new every week, but there was something special about this one; it just smelled like me. I was incredibly bummed and almost panicked.
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- Chanel's Jade nail polish is bound to sell out — Stylelist
- Ted Gibson knocks $5 off his shampoo for you — Daily Makeover
- Carol Shaw of LORAC gives brow-perfecting tips — Beauty and the Blog
- How to wear liquid highlighter — Makeup and Beauty Blog
- The Mandarin Oriental spa is luxe to the max — Beauty Snob
- Daphne Guinness teams up with Comme des Garçons for a scent — The Moment
- Shu Uemura goes manga-style for its new oils — The Cut
Cologne: Not Just For Guys
It's not too often that we see female celebrities creating male colognes, but Kylie Minogue is about to play a little role reversal with the launch of her latest fragrance, Inverse for Men ($42). The cologne, inspired by the "complex, colorful" men in Kylie's life, launches in September in Australia, the Netherlands, the UK, and Germany.
The amber-oriental scent will feature top notes of frozen lavender, blood mandarin, and warm spices; middle notes of benzoin, heliotrope, nutmeg, and tonka beans; and base notes of labdanum resin, skin musk, patchouli leaves, condensed milk, and atlas cedarwood.
Coming Soon: Halle by Halle Berry
Halle Berry is the kind of woman you'd be jealous of, except she seems like a smart, down-to-earth lady who you could be friends with. She's one of the most in-demand actresses in Hollywood, she seems thrilled to be a mom to baby Nahla, and she's in love. It's safe to say that for her, life smells pretty sweet right now .
How-To: Natalie Portman's Makeup at the 2009 Oscars
I'd have to say that Natalie Portman's Cinematography award presentation (with Ben Stiller as Joaquin Phoenix) was one of last night's most memorably awkward moments. While she did a great job of looking uncomfortable, it was also hard to miss her stunning beauty.
Chanel makeup artist Jeanine Lobell was inspired by Natalie's orchid Rodarte dress in creating this look, aiming for "cool punk-rock sexy fairy."
Fragrance Trend Predictions For 2009
At the beginning of each year, as companies start forecasting anticipated trends, I can't help but get excited. I'm fascinated by the amount of research and scientific analysis that goes into the process. It's a bit psychology, economics, and a whole lot of creativity.
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