Best Spring Fragrances

The spring is here and it is time to talk about best perfumes for spring. I wrote about this in the last years too so I’m trying to mention new perfumes here.

Best Spring Fragrances for Women

1.Miu Miu

Main Accords are:

Green, Floral, Rose, White Floral, and citrus

Promising Review: “This may be my favorite perfume ever! The floral opening is less than unique, but still lovely and well-blended. What does it for me is an interesting peppery-ness in the dry down that I can’t get enough of. This surely comes from the wood note. It’s def a unique element that may not be compatible with everyone’s tastes or body chemistry. I, however, am in love <3”

2.Gucci Bamboo

Main Accords are: White Floral, Citrus, Woody, Yellow floral, and Sweet

Promising Review: ” Love the scent, its fresh but mild. Perfect for spring day wear. The only reason I didn’t give 5 stars is because I don’t feel like it lasts more than a couple of hours. It’s worth it for the time you can smell it though!”

3. Christian Dior J’adore

Main Accords are: Floral, Fruity, White Floral, Sweet and aquatic

Promising Review: “Beautiful perfume, I find it fresh like being on a beach its not an old Lady perfume. I’m In love with it, I can’t stop smelling my wrist its such a lovely scent and Long lasting on me which is rare!”

4.Vince Camuto Bella

Main Accords are: Citrus, White Floral, Amber, Animalic and fresh spicy

Promising Review: ” Really like this! Instant tropical fruity piña colada in a bottle! And what a bottle! It’s definitely one of the prettiest perfume bottles I’ve come across.”

5. Tory Burch Absolu

Main Accords are: Woody, White floral, Soft spicy, floral, tuberose, green

Promising Review: “Fruity Berry opening. But more sophisticated and matured, not candy-like. Comes off to me as pears. sweet slightly medicinal finish, Long lasting, even in hot Florida weather.
Not bad, goes with the fashion line. Doesn’t really stand out for me.
Longevity: Long lasting
sillage: moderate.”

Best Spring Fragrances for Men

1.Chanel Allure Homme Sport

Main Accords are: Citrus, Aromatic, aldehydic, marine, fresh spicy and vanilla

Promising Review: “Everything about this one is great. Even now in the colder autumn weather I think it’s still appropriate because of the creamy tonka bean and vanilla. The go-to fragrance of all time!”

 2. Acqua Di Gio Profumo

Main Accords are: Aromatic, Marine, Fresh spicy, Balsamic, smoky and citrus
Promising Review: ” Very nice scent, similar to the original one, but while the original would be mostly used day time in summer, this one I would say day and night. Plus I see nothing wrong as time goes on things need to get updated otherwise would be dated and that’s what they did to the original.”

3. Paco Rabanne Invictus

Main Accords are: Citrus, Marine, Aromatic, Fresh Spicy, and woody

Promising Review: ” Though I detest the bottle, this guy is fantastic! Don’t throw this one out because of the cheesy marketing – it is a great fragrance. Take Acqua di Gio and Individuel and mix them and you get this. Great longevity – just a really great fragrance.”

4. Versace Dylan Blue

Main Accords are: Citrus, fresh spicy, musky, amber and balsamic
Promising Review: “I never wore cologne because I couldn’t find one I liked enough to wear consistently and purchase…I wear this everyday and can’t go a day without getting a compliment on this scent!”

5. Bvlgari Aqva Amara

Main Accords are: Citrus, aquatic, balsamic, fresh, white floral, and smoky

Promising Review: ” Its an aquatic citrusy masculine fragrance. It opens with a blast of citrus (I swear i can smell orange blossom in here). Its a compliment getter and suits i guess the casual wear in high summer heat. Its a sexy fragrance, appreciated by the people around you more than appreciated by the person who wore it. Masculine, not unisex.”

 

Let me know your favorite perfume to wear in the spring in the comment.

** Reviews have been collected from different websites.

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Atelier Cologne Vanille Insensée First Impressions

Check out our Youtube channel for more fragrance reviews and first impression. Right here is the Atelier cologne Vanille Insensee review by our team member Kasey.

You can buy this perfume here: https://goo.gl/WjCxko

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Best Creed Colognes

If you always wanted to try a niche fragrance brand you’d know Creed. To help you in choosing one to try I am listing the best Creed colognes.  And of course, you can get all of them in Pocket Perfume size before committing to a full bottle.

 

Men

Aventus

Top note: Bergamot, blackcurrant leaves, apple, pineapple
Middle note: Pink berries, birch, patchouli, jasmine
Base note: Musk, oakmoss, ambergris, vanilla

 

Green Irish Tweed

Top note: Lemon, verbena from India, peppermint
Middle note: Violet Leaves
Base note: Florentine iris, sandalwood, ambergris

 

Millesime Imperial

Top note: Bergamot, green mandarin, lemon
Middle note: Iris
Base note: Sandalwood, amber, musk

 

Virgin Island Water

Top note: Sicilian white bergamot, Jamaican lime, Sicilian mandarin
Middle note: Hibiscus, ylang-ylang, Indian jasmine
Base note: Tonkin musk, tropical wood

 

Original Santal

Top note: Orange Tree absolute, Jamaican ginger, Sicilian lemon
Middle note: Lavender, peppermint, rosemary, pinkberries
Base note: Mysore sandalwood, Virginia cedar, vanilla, Siam benzoin, ambergris, Tonkin musk

 

Women

Love In White

Top note: Orange zest from Italy
Middle note: Florentine iris, daffodils from France, magnolia, Bulgarian rose, Tonkin rice
Base note: Vanilla, ambergris, Mysore sandalwood

 

Fleurs de Gardenia

Top note: Pinkberries, blackcurrant, galbanum
Middle note: Rose, Lily of the Valley, jasmine, peony, gardenia
Base note: Cedar, musk, patchouli

 

Acqua Fiorentina

Top note: Greengage plum, apple
Middle note: Rose, white carnations, bergamot, lemon
Base note: Virginia cedar, sandalwood, white grapefruit

 

Love In Black

Top note: Violet, Virginia cedar
Middle note: Florentine iris, clove, Tonkin musk
Base note: Violet from Greece, burgundy blackcurrant, rose

 

Aventus

Top notes: Egyptian green apple, pink berries, Indonesian patchouli, Italian bergamot
Middle notes: Bulgarian and Turkish roses, Indian sandalwood, styrax, musk
Base notes: Sweet peach, cassis, lilac, amber, ylang ylang

 

I hope this helps you get a feel for the scents.

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La Rive Perfumes

LA RIVE is one of the leading perfume producers in Poland. They produce high-quality fragrances with a great price. Here we are exploring notes and feels of the perfumes that we carry from this line.

 

La Rive Women’s Fragrances

 

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Inspired by Paco Rabanne Lady Million

TOP NOTES:  raspberry, lemon, neroli

HEART NOTES: gardenia, jasmine, orange blossom

BASE NOTES: amber, patchouli, white honey

 

 

 

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Inspired by Chloe

TOP NOTES: bergamot, citrus tree
HEART NOTES: gardenia, cranesbills
BASE NOTES: amber, cedarwood, sandalwood

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pearl

Inspired by MEXX

TOP NOTES: bergamot, lemon, black currant
HEART NOTES: peach, lily of the valley, rose, petit grain, cashmere
BASE NOTES: sandalwood, musk, sage

 

 

 

 

 

TOP NOTES: bergamot, mandarin
HEART NOTES: peach, orange blossom
BASE NOTES: patchouli, musk

 

 

 

 

 

Inspired by Gucci Flora
TOP NOTES: peony, citrus
HEART NOTES: rose, osmanthus, fruity notes
BASE NOTES: sandalwood, patchouli

 

 

 
 

 

 
Fleur De Femme

TOP NOTES: peach, bitter orange, almond, cherry
HEART NOTES: cedarwood, sandalwood, jasmine, neroli, patchouli, rose
BASE NOTES: Tonka bean, musk, vanilla

 

 

 

 

 

 

La Rive Chatte
Inspired by Chanel No.5
Notes of Peony Heart, Rose, Osmanthus Flower Base, Pink Pepper, and Sandalwood.

 

 

 

 

 

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TOP NOTES: mandarin orange, bergamot, black currant, litchi

HEART NOTES: jasmine, orange blossom, rose, patchouli

BASE NOTES: vanilla, sandalwood, musk, amber

 

 

 

 

 

Prestige Tender

TOP NOTES: persimmon, pomegranate, green notes

HEART NOTES: lotus, orchid

BASE NOTES: amber, violet, musk, mahogany, patchouli.

 

 

 

 

La Rive Men’s Fragrances

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Scotish

Inspired by Whiskey-Evaflor

TOP NOTES: bergamot, mint
HEART NOTES: cedarwood, lavender
BASE NOTES: amber, vanilla

 

 

 

 

 

Inspired by Dior Sauvage

Fragrance notes are Bergamot, Orange, Elemi resin Cardamom, Geranium, Vetiver, Amber, Leather, and Patchouli.

 

 

 

 

 

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TOP NOTES: grapefruit, mint, red mandarin
HEART NOTES: cinnamon, extract of rose, spices
BASE NOTES: amber, woody notes, patchouli, musk

 

 

 

 

 

 

Le Password

Inspired by Armani Code Black

TOP NOTES: cedarwood, mandarin, anise
HEART NOTES: rosemary, flower of the olive tree

BASE NOTES: Tonka Bean, guaiac wood, musk, gray amber

 

Let me know if you have any questions or if you tried any of them and what you think. 

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Heavenly Floral Scent

Valentina Collection by Valentino is not just about amazingly beautiful bottles. These perfumes have a heavenly floral scent that is perfect for Spring.  Here I am introducing the four that we carry on Maxaroma.com

 

PinkValentina Pink:

This perfume was launched in April 2015.  It’s very young, energizing and happy. It is Long lasting with moderate sillage.  Main Accords are Fruity, Sweet and rose.

 

AssolutoValentina Assoluto:

This fragrance was launched in 2012. It’s a sophisticated, sweet and intense. Valentina Assoluto has moderate Sillage and longevity. The main accords are earthy, white floral, vanilla, savory and animalic.

 

Acqua FloraleValentina Acqua Florale:

This one was launched in January 2013. This perfume is soft and pleasant. Perfect for everyday use.

Moderate longevity and soft sillage. The Main Accords are White florals and citrus.

 

ValentinaValentina:

Valentina was launched in September 2011. This is a clean and classy scent.  The longevity is moderate as well as the sillage.  The main accords are White floral, vanilla and, sweet.

 

don’t forget Mother’s Day is around the corner. Enjoy! 

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*Both pictures are official Valentino campaign ads.

 

 

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B9 by Bond No 9

B9 by Bond NO9B9 by Bond No.9 is a fairly new fragrance from the house of Bond No.9. The inspiration for the name and scent of this perfume comes from the brand’s first store address in New York, 9 Bond Street.  The perfume bottle showcases the new logo for their brand, it is star shaped, the signature look for Bond No.9, and, purple colored. This unisex fragrance is very fresh, fruity and very long lasting.

The Fragrance is a well-balanced mixture of the following notes:

Top Notes

Citrus, Saffron

Heart Notes

Gardenia Leaves, Jasmine, Orchid, Agarwood

Base notes

Amber, Sandalwood, Oakmoss, Musk, Vetiver

What others are saying about it:

“Thank you Bond!!!! I feel as though this was created specifically for me. I’m addicted to the smell of Chanel Gardenia (Exclusif), but it is too feminine for me to wear. B9 is the perfect fix. It has the elegance of the gardenia but is strengthened by the amber and musk. These big bottles usually last me a very long time, but I’ve been spraying on B9 everyday since I purchased it. Safe enough for the office, prestigious enough for special occasions and sensual enough for date nights. Another winner from Bond no 9!!”   – A.R

“B9 is a complex and disarming floral-woody fragrance that cultivates a deep friendship between feminine floral notes (gardenia, jasmine, orchid) and masculine woody/mossy notes (sandalwood, oud, and vetiver are very noticeable). It’s an unusual take on the fleshy gardenia motif, rendering it a swagger and a sensational genderless beauty. Here are traditional notes presented in an innovative and exquisitely nuanced way that had me fielding all manner of inquiries as to its name.”  -Chromatic

Enjoy!

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Date Makeup!

As promised, we are all about Valentine’s Day this month. Here are some date makeup  ideas. Also, choose your scent accordingly for the maximum impact.

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If you want a sexy look go with the bold red lipstick and intense eyes! If you want your scent to compliment your look, go for Love in Black by Creed. This is a very mysterious and sexy smell that your date would love.

 

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This one is for a fun and unique look. Hot pink lips and blue mascara, What is more fun than that? Wear Love Hope Denim by True religion. The caramel note will keep your date sweet and easy.

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Do the Nude lips and beige eyeshadow for an effortless, chic look. With this look I recommend Fatale Intense by Agent Provocateur. The rich and sweet scent of this perfume will make up for your underplayed look.

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This bohemian look is one of my favorites. Bold eyebrows and dark lips are all you need for this look. What better to complete this look than sweet and innocent Olympea by Paco Rabbane.

 

Happy Dating! 

 

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Our Favorite Golden Globe Looks and How to Recreate Them

Just like anybody who loves fashion, we watched the Golden Globe Awards Red Carpet last night. Here are my five favorite looks from last night’s red carpet! as a bonus I also added some ways to recreate the look by spending less money! For the complete shopping links check out our Polyvore page.

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Jennifer Lawrence looked as radiant as alway in her red Dior gown.  Recreate this look
with the Red gown from BCBGMaxAzria from Bloomingdales.

Our Suggested Perfume: 212 VIP Rose

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To get Kate Winslet’s gorgeous look try Ralph Lauren gown from Nordstrom.  Fun Fact Kate is also wearing Ralph Lauren.

Suggested Perfume: Shalimar by Guerlain.

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Lady Gaga looked her absolute best in this classic Versace gown. Try the David Meister black gown from Bloomingdales for this look.

Suggested Perfume: Fame by Lady Gaga.

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The sexy Eva Longoria looked amazing in George Hobeika.  Try this white floral maxi dress from Shein to get the look.

Suggested perfume: Valentina Assoluto by Valentino

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Taylor Schilling looked glorious in Thakoon Jumpsuit. Try the jumpsuit from Tavik Joan to get the look.

Suggested perfume: Magnetism by Escada.

Enjoy! 

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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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