Celebrity Perfumes

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The question that comes to mind when hearing about celebrity perfumes becoming the best-seller is that, are the celebrity fans the only ones who would wear the perfume or are they actually nice smelling perfumes that anybody can enjoy?
Well, there is no definite answer to that since, taste in perfume is very personal and differs from person to person. But these are the top 10 celebrity perfumes that have the best reviews and ratings; and everything you need to know about them!

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10. Sofia by Sofia Vergara
Sofia Vergara, the actress best known for her role in Modern Family launched her perfume in collaboration with Parlux.
Top Notes: juicy blackberry, sparkling cassis buds and plum
Middle Notes: violet, Colombian rose and Colombian orchid
Base Notes: sandalwood, vanilla and earthy woods
What people are saying about it:
“If Chanel Chance and J’adore had a baby”
“It smells fruity oriental, rich, dense, sweet, delicious!”
“Sillage – 9/10
Longevity -9/10
Overall Beauty of Scent -9/10”

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9. Heat by Beyonce
Beyonce, the famous singer launched her first perfume, Heat, in 2010 in collaboration with Coty.
Top Notes: red vanilla-orchid, magnolia, neroli and peach
Middle Notes: honeysuckle, almond and musky cream
Base Notes: sequoia wood, tonka and amber
What people are saying about it:
“Peach, peach and a whole lot more peach. Juicy and sweet, which for a fragrance called Heat is slightly surprising. Lovely scent.”
“This fragrance is very well made. Best on COOL, breezy summer days, or humid nights.”
“I would say it’s proper to wear it on evening, when you want to feel very seductive and sexy.”

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8. Truth or Dare by Madonna
Madonna, the queen of pop launched her first perfume in 2012 in collaboration with Coty.
Top Notes: gardenia, creamy tuberose and neroli
Middle Notes: jasmine, benzoin and white lily
Base Notes: vanilla absolute, caramelized amber and sensual musk
What people are saying about it:
“It’s very comforting in winter, don’t do the mistake of wearing it in the summer though”
“This one is loud. All I can think is it’s loud. It’s big. It’s like a white flower cymbal crash.”
“Pure Madonna: you have to be True to yourself and to Dare to do something!”

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7. I Fancy You by Jessica Simpson
Jessica Simpson, the singer launched this perfume in 2011 with collaboration with Parlux.
Top Notes: Bergamot, fuji apple and pear
Middle Notes: Hyacinth, tuberose and lily of the valley
Base Notes: Sandalwood and musk
What people are saying about it:
“I fancy you is a very pretty smell. It’s clean, refreshing, floral and feminine.”
“Just a beautiful soft fragrance. Am definitely more interested in the Fancy line.”
“This is another lovely scent Simpson. Great job!”

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6. White Diamond by Elizabeth Taylor
Elizabeth Taylor, actress and fashion icon launched her perfume in 1991 with collaboration with Elizabeth Arden.

Top Notes: aldehydes, bergamot, neroli, orange and lily
Middle Notes: violet, rose and jasmine, ylang-ylang, Egyptian tuberose and narcissus
Base Notes: oak moss, patchouli, musk, sandalwood and amber.
What people are saying about it:
“Beautiful and sophisticated perfume.”
“So lovely and very unique.”
“A true masterpiece from the Eighties, really a perfume a Hollywood star could wear, packed with tuberose and aldehydes.
Intense and long-lasting, so it is better to be careful and not apply too much.”

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5. Glow by Jennifer Lopez
Jeniffer Lopez, the famous singer, launched her perfume in 2002 in collaboration with Coty.
Top Notes: neroli, pink grapefruit and orange blossom
Middle Notes: rose, tuberose and Jasmine
Base Notes: sandalwood, amber, musk, iris and vanilla.
What people are saying about it:
“Not a loud, shouty perfume, a soft and gentle scent this one.”
“Sexy, Simple, Fresh!!”
“It’s a great everyday scent, very clean and fresh, and a little sweet. I always felt the name really suited the fragrance–there’s a light, gentle warmth to it.”

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4. Fame by Lady Gaga
Lady Gaga launched her perfume in 2012 in collaboration her own The Haus Laboratories Paris and fragrance company Coty.

The fragrance doesn’t obey the rule of hierarchy composition and uses “push-pull technology” that let you smell all the notes at the same time.
Notes: apricot, saffron, Incense, Jasmine Sambac, Orchid, belladonna and honey
What people are saying about it:
“I LOVE THE ORCHARD! You can smell a lot of the notes in this fragrance and they all mix so well! I love the combination of the orchard with apricot and honey! Very nice!”
“I love this perfume and it is sweet yet a mysterious smell but there is no sillage at all.”
“I love this perfume. It’s sweet enough to be an everyday scent, but the incense gives it a sexy undertone.”

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3.Can Can by Paris Hilton
Paris Hilton launched this perfume in 2007 in collaboration with Parlux.
Top Notes: clementine blossom, black currant and nectarine
Middle Notes: wild orchid and orange blossom
Base Notes: soft musk, amber and precious woods
What people are saying about it:
“This smells juicy, sweet, tart, and spicy all in one fragrance.”
“I love perfume that smells feminine yet clean and this does smell that way.”
“If this perfume were a friend, she would be your annoyingly happy friend. The one where when you’re stressed, need to focus, or have something serious to attend to, you shouldn’t go near.”

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2. Fantasy by Britney Spears

Britney Spears launched Fantasy in 2005 in collaboration with Elizabeth Arden.
Top Notes: litchi, golden quince and kiwi
Middle Notes: cupcake, orchid, jasmine and white chocolate.
Base Notes: orris root, musk and woods
What people are saying about it:
“I am positively surprised with this one. I fall in love with it and I fall hard! I understand now why it has so many fans. It is simply delicious!”
“Fantasy smells like fruity…..vanilla chocolate….almost like a chocolate sundae drizzled generously with fresh fruit. It smells really nice.”
“Definitely a go-to fragrance that you can wear anytime, anyplace, anywhere. Very charming, sweet, and very beautiful.”

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1. Lovely by Sarah Jessica Parker
Sarah Jessica Parker’s first fragrance was launched in 2005 in collaboration with Coty.
Top Notes: martini, bergamot, lavender and mandarin orange
Middle Notes: White pepper, patchouli and orchid
Base Notes white amber, cedar, woody notes and white musk.
What people are saying about it:
“I truly adore this scent. I can’t describe to you how it smells but it’s very unique! I love it!”
“Lovely! Just as the name says! Very sexy & classy perfume. Fell in luv with it upon first sniff 5 yrs ago & still luv it now.”
“This starts out with prominent old rose, and settles down to a strong musk.”

I hope this helps everybody to choose. 

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Common Fragrance Notes and How They Smell Men’s Edition

In this post, we will some common fragrance notes and how they smell. We will also recommend a perfume based on your favorite note.

Oriental:

benzoin noteBenzoin: Benzoin has a sweet almost vanilla-like smell. Some people describe the smell as the smell of root beer.
If you like the smell of benzoin we recommend Body Kouros by Yves Saint Laurent. Main accords in this perfume are balsamic, woody, warm spicy, smoky and aromatic.

 

 

oud noteAgarwood (Oud): Oud has a strong, musky and woody smell. It can be described as a wild and kind of animalic scent.
If you like the smell of oud we recommend Tobacco Blaze by Rasasi. Main accords in this perfume are leather, powdery, warm spicy, floral, oud, animalic.

 

amber noteAmber: Amber is a default oriental note. It is a combination of sweet, warm, powdery and balsam notes.
If you like the smell of oud we recommend The One by Dolce & Gabbana. Main accords in this perfume are fresh spicy, amber, tobacco, citrus and sweet.

 

 

Woody:

teak noteTeak Wood: Teak Wood has a light woody and masculine. It is polished and very popular in perfumes.
If you like the smell of teakwood we recommend BLV pour Homme by Bvlgari. Main accords in this perfume are fresh spicy, aromatic, woody, warm spicy, balsamic and green.

 

 

Pine Tree notePine Tree: Pine tree has a resinous woody smell. The scent is crisp and airy.
If you like the smell of pine tree we recommend Polo by Ralph Lauren. Main accords in this perfume are woody, aromatic, fresh spicy, tobacco, earthy and leather.

 

 

Ambrette NoteAmbrette (Musk Mallow): The smell of ambrette is soft, sweet and easy. It makes the scent of perfumes smoother.
If you like the smell of musk we recommend Luna Rossa by Prada. Main accords in this perfume are aromatic, fresh spicy, amber, citrus, floral and musky.

 

 

Fresh:

bergamot noteBergamot: Bergamot has a tangy, bitter and sour, elegant light scent.
If you like the smell of bergamot we recommend Journey by Amouage. Main accords in this perfume are warm spicy, aromatic, balsamic, woody, tobacco and citrus.

 

 

sea water noteSea Water: The water note provides freshness, cleanness and sensuality in perfumes. It is very sporty and perfect for summer.
If you like the smell of sea water we recommend Acqua di Gio by Georgio Armani. Main accords in this perfume are citrus, aromatic, marine, floral, sweet and white flowers.

 

basil noteBasil: Basil has a peppery, spicy, fresh and green scent. The smell is close to the mint smell but more savory.
If you like the smell of basil we recommend Cedrat Enivrant by Atelier Cologne. Other notes in this perfume are citrus, aromatic, fresh spicy, green and woody.

 

 

Floral:

pineapple notePineapple: Pineapple has a sweet tropical scent. The smell is juicy and slightly sour.
If you like the smell of pineapple we recommend Aventus by Creed. Other notes in this perfume are fruity, sweet, leather, smoky, woody and tropical.

 

 

iris noteIris: Lily has a floral and sweet smell. At the same time it a powdery, earthy and starchy note.

If you like the smell of Iris we recommend Dior Homme by Christian Dior. Other notes in this perfume are aromatic, floral, powdery, woody and warm spicy.

 

tonka-bean noteTonka Bean: Tonka beans have a bitter-sweet smell that can be described as a new mown hay. They smell like vanilla with hints of cinnamon.
If you like the smell of tonka beans we recommend Armani Code by Giorgio Armani. Other notes in this perfume are citrus, leather, aromatic, floral, tobacco and soft spicy.

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Five Frivolous Fragrant Facts, Perfume… what does it mean ?

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1 –  The name Perfume comes from the Latin word “per fume” which means “through smoke”- this makes sense as the earliest perfumes were incense based, and were made from spices and herbs such as coriander and frankincense to name a couple.

2 – The earliest modern style of perfume (made by blending essential oils with an alcohol solution) was created in 1310 for Queen Elizabeth of Hungary. This fragrance, known as “Hungary Water” was a blend of rosemary, thyme, and verbena essence in brandy, and variations of this composition can still be purchased today by traditional perfumer houses. Originally it was used as tonic water as well as a perfume, and physicians prescribed it to gargle with for all sorts of illnesses!

3 – There are many aromatic sources available in nature, and all parts of plants are used in the quest for new and exciting scents. There are fragrance oils made from: barks, blossoms, seeds, woods, fruits, leaves, resins, roots, lichens and microorganisms such as algae!

4 – Perfumes can also contain animal ingredients, although nowadays many of these are created synthetically for ethical reasons. Some of these animal “fragrances” include honeycomb, civet, musk, castoreum, and ambergris(whale vomit!) just to name a few of the most prominent ones.

5 – An “Eau de Cologne” is a milder, watered down and refreshing perfume typically with concentrations of between 2- 6% essential oils to

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. The style originated in Cologne, Germany, and was used by both men and women, although nowadays it is marketed more towards men and one of the most known one is Maurer & Wirtz Original eau de Cologne 4711 which is a great citrus aromatic example of this.

by Max Forti

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Understanding what is Eau De Toilette, Eau De Parfum…

PERFUME 101 – Concentration

The concentration of a fragrance refers to the concentration of aromatic compounds (pure perfume oils) in the solvent; in fine fragrances this it is typically ethanol or a mix of water and ethanol, as denoted on the list of ingredients/allergens on the box. For the most past this also determines the longevity (how long) the fragrance/perfume will last… Although general guidelines are presented about the ratio of aromatic compound percentage/concentrations, different perfume houses (companies) assign and adhere to different amounts of essences/oils to each of their perfumes. However the chart below is basically a rule in which the majority of Fragrances companies are following these days, details below:

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Perfume Extract (Extrait): The highest level of concentration, typically sold only in the top-of-the-line fragrance families. Concentration levels are between 16% and 40% at the highest point, with 20% being the typical level of concentration.

 

Eau de Parfum : The next highest level of fragrance and perfume concentration. At this level, fragrance concentration is between 15% and 20% with 15% being typical.  This level is also sometimes called Eau De Perfume or Millesime.  For example, the house of CREED releases almost all of its scents in the Millesime strength/concentration.  This is the strength level preferred by most upper class and rich households.  The best brands typically release their fragrances at this concentration level.

 

Eau de Toilette: This is the strength of most fragrances you will find at department stores frequented by the middle class (think J.C. Penney, Macy’s, etc.).  A typical Eau de Toilette may cost between $65 to $95, making it affordable, therefore more attainable.

 

Eau de Cologne: Typically, these are citrus type scents that work well in low concentrations because they have no base notes.  An Eau de Cologne has somewhere between 2% and 5% fragrance oils, with 5% being common.

 

Splash and After Shave: Products sold as after shaves or splashes have very little fragrance and it will quickly dissipate because the concentration levels of aromatic compounds stand at only 1% to 3%.

 

by Max Forti

 

 

 

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Fragrances and Sweets ,Lalique Lamour ,Women Fragrances

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 PALEO ALMOND FLOUR MUFFINS with WALNUT (GLUTEN FREE, DAIRY FREE)

This Muffin recipe is heavenly  . It is hard to believe that it does not have any sugar or dairy. (always a good reason  to eat more muffins 🙂 )You can add your favorite fruit to the mix  ,it can be Banana (our favorite ) blueberries or dried fruits.If you are not on Paleo diet you can add Chocolate chips .

It is super easy to make and takes only 5 minutes to prepare and 20 minutes to bake.

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You should have :

  • 1-1/2 cups almond flour
  • 1 cup of crushed Walnut
  • ¾ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp fine sea salt
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons honey or agave nectar
  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil (melted)
  • Optional Flavorings: 1 teaspoon any extract  you like .
  • Optional Stir: 1 banana or  ( 1 cup of blueberries, diced peach ) or ½ cup dried fruit/ chocolate chips .

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How to do it :

  1.  Preheat oven to 350F.  12 cups in a standard.
  2. Whisk all your dried ingredients in a large bowel – the almond flour, baking soda and salt
  3. Whisk the eggs, honey, and oil (add you extract)
  4. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until blended. Now it’s time to add your fruit .
  5. Divide batter among prepared cups.
  6. In preheated oven bake it for 18 to 20 minutes until it is golden brown on the center and edges .
  7. Remove it from oven , let it cool down for 30 minutes and enjoy it.
  8. Complete your afternoon with a cup of coffee a muffin and  scent of Lalique Lamour perfume for women .
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9 Most Popular Fragrances for Men & Women That You Must Try

Most Popular Fragrances for Men WomenIn 1988, Elizabeth Taylor gave her name to the first ever celebrity fragrance, thereby triggering off a spate of popular perfumes that money can buy. With more and more different perfumes making it to retail counters and online perfume stores, how in the world would you know which ones are worth your money and time? So, get started on some of the most popular fragrances that serve to be the right choice for many!

CHANEL NO. 5

Arguably one of the most loved and iconic fragrances of the world! Launched in 1921, Chanel No. 5 was the privilege of select customers then, and hit women (and their men) from the very start. Packed with the goodness of jasmine and rose, Chanel No. 5’s formula has not seen much changes since it first appeared on the racks.

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Guaranteed authenticity and longevity are prerogative of designer fragrances

Perfume manufacturers had found a new way of hitting users by just lining up some leading and popular celebrity and use their names on newly manufactured fragrances to market them. However, with changing times, people have become smarter and are shying away from such celebrity branded perfumes. This is inflicting pain to major fragrance manufacturing companies.

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