thePULSEAs Warm and Inviting as Apple Pie
By Jennie Fitzgerald
Ahhh, the smells of fall ~ pine, apple pine, cinnamon…plus a chill in the air and sweaters, scarves, and…WAIT, not so fast! This fall calls for some new, hot perfumes that will make you want to strip down instead of bundle up!
Celebrities and designers alike have created warm scents for this season by combining exotic flowers, vanilla, musk, lavender, fruits, spices, and other tasty ingredients. So try out these scents, decide on a couple that work for you, and then when your man comes home and asks, “What is that deeeeelicious smell,” just tell him it’s you and a little something Pulse suggested you pick up!
Dior Addict 2 is for the sweet and playful ~ with hints of grapefruit, lily, orange and undertones of sandalwood, the girly girl will love this good-enough-to-eat scent. It’s available at sephora.com, Nordstrom’s, and Macy’s.
Malie Kaua’i Tropical Lei Solid Perfume, made from the Hawaiian flower Pikake (which only grows two months out of the year) is tantalizing. It also has blended scents of gardenia, jasmine, and plumeria ~ romantic and subtle…Tropical getaway, here I come! Find it at maliekauai.com.
Pure Turquoise by Ralph Lauren is the newest to the line ~ combines cassis, lily, cactus flower, orange flower, Bulgarian rose, silver birch wood, and patchouli. It’s rich and long lasting ~ for the woman who loves mystery. Get it at select department stores and polo.com.
Jewel by Alfred Sung comes in a bottle that is just as alluring as this fragrance ~ the crystal shaped flacon is filled with touches of pear, black currant, and jasmine. This is a sensual scent that truly is a jewel!
Very Irresistible Givenchy Sensual Eau de Parfum at Macy’s, Dillard’s, and sephora.com, this is the ultimate rose scent named for actress Liv Tyler. Not only will the roses fill your nose, but apple and pear will excite your senses, making YOU Very Irresistible.
Fendi ‘Palazzo’ Eau de Parfum Spray This new “It” fragrance wraps you in subtle sophistication. It’s warm and sensual, thanks to the ingredients; orange blossom, rose, tangerine, bergamot, lemon, pink pepper, and jasmine will satisfy the modern woman.
L’ Instant Magic Perfume You’ve got tricks up your sleeve with this expensive gem ~ its woody, floral scent is easily noticed and for the girl who aims high. Cedar, almond, and sandalwood support rose and freesia to create a combo of instant magic that’s available at Nordstrom’s.
Emporio Armani Diamonds I’m sure you’ve seen the commercials with Beyonce singing Marilyn’s “Diamonds are a Girl’s Best Friend,” but have you smelled it yet? You’ll be in for a treat of lychee, raspberry, rose and freesia, vetiver, cedar wood, and vanilla ~ A glamour girl’s delight.
Chanel’s Allure Sensuelle is rich, warm, and the perfect fall scent. The vanilla-bourbon wraps around you and will have you smelling sexy, rich, and sensual. Not to replace our favorite Chanel fragrance, just to take it up a notch…get it at department stores for $80 for 1.7 ounces.
There’s a scent for any girl this season, so don’t wait to find yours. Tickle your nose, try these out, and I’m sure your guy will be yearning to inhale you all winter.
A new celebrity to the scent game? Mariah Carey’s “M” fragrance is sure to satisfy even the stuffiest of noses.
