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Of course, we do not know by hearsay about the Afrozodiacs and how to use them. But what if there are massive fragrances that don’t come with the “pheromones” label that make us sexy? The Woman’s Day editorial team spoke about their perfumes, with which we feel feminine and attractive.
Chanel, Coco Mademoiselle, from 3895 rubles
Of course, this may seem like the most commonplace choice one could make. But before I was not inspired by the classics, because in a subway car from every second one you can hear Chanel Chance or Miss Dior. Well, I generally keep quiet about Nina Ricci. For the last few years my heart belonged only to Kilian, but then I was presented with Coco Mademoiselle. Then I changed my attitude to mass fragrances forever …
Notes: top notes: orange, tangerine, orange blossom and bergamot;
heart notes: mimosa, jasmine, Turkish rose and ylang;
base notes: tonka beans, patchouli, opoponax, vanilla, vetiver and white musk.
Reality: at some point, I noticed that absolutely every one of my fragrances contains jasmine. So sweet and tender and persistent. I tried Coco for the sake of experiment and stayed true to it. The fragrance is declared as oriental, but on me it opens with the aromas of flowers.
When I started my story with Coco Mademoiselle, almost everyone around me noticed how delicious I smelled. Among these people, the overwhelming majority were men. Wearing this fragrance makes me feel feminine and absolutely happy.
I would recommend this fragrance to girls who love floral, moderately light, but not weathering compositions for the summer season and even, perhaps, for an important event, such as a wedding.
Serge Lutens, Arabie, 9737 rubles (Il De Bote)
– Over the past year and a half, a whole line of niche fragrances has lined up on my dressing table. Each of them is unusual and unique in its own way, but the Serge Lutens bottle nevertheless turned out to be special for me. The Arabie scent is not at all like what I usually choose and use every day.
Notes: top notes are cloves, candied tangerine zest, heart notes: cumin, base notes: cedar, nutmeg, sandalwood.
Reality: If you bring an open bottle to your nose, the scent seems harsh, sugary and even slightly nauseous. On the skin, it sounds much nicer, but in the first minutes it still smothers with a clove. I was wearing Arabie for a couple of days and only after this time I realized how cool I feel in this fragrant cloud.
The perfume sits very close to the skin, there is almost no trail, which gives the impression that this is how my skin really smells. Every time I put on this fragrance, I seem to become a little older, more feminine and attractive. My husband loves Arabie on my skin and does not get tired of pressing his nose against his neck or burying his face in his hair.
For me, this is the best compliment, as he is very picky about smells. I also noticed that perfume gives confidence: with it, even in jeans and a T-shirt, I feel like a real woman.
Paco Rabanne, Olympea, from 2849 rubles
– I already, it seems, in one of the reviews wrote that I am a constant nature. Having fallen in love with something once, for a long time I cannot “get off” from it. So it happened with this wonderful scent from Paco Rabanne. My acquaintance with him was accidental, but it struck me in the very heart. More precisely, to my olfactory center, or what is the name of that secluded corner of our body (and soul), which is responsible for vivid emotions from smells …
Notes: an accord of salty vanilla, enhanced by notes of sandalwood, amber and green mandarin, the heart of the fragrance is an accord of ginger lily and water jasmine.
Reality: This scent was presented to me for my birthday by a colleague with whom we were not so familiar at that time to know about my preferences in perfumery. Moreover, this is the most dangerous, in my opinion, gift – eau de toilette. The risk of not getting to the point is very high. So I consider this guessing with the scent to be pure coincidence. But the more pleasant and valuable it is for me!
I love scents with sweet, sensual and floral notes. And empirically it turned out that the presence of a vanilla accord increases the likelihood of our mutual love! And if it contains notes of sandalwood … In general, everything is good in Olympea! And everything in moderation – and sweetness, and fruitiness, and flowery, and freshness. In this fragrance, I feel at the same time a little cocky and tenderly sensual. Needless to say that light vanilla “hints” will please any man, because who does not like to enjoy dessert ?!
In general, the girl’s magnetic attraction is guaranteed! And, by the way, the scent is very persistent, so even at the end of the day your beloved man will hear the scent of the goddess on you …
KENZO Totem Orange, 2174–3224 rubles
– And how did I manage with one bottle of perfume before ?! Today perfume for me is the final touch in every look, a great way to recreate the right mood. For the summer I use Adidas or Mexx eau de toilette, for special occasions – Creed (scent “Spring Flower”) or Dolce & Gabbana (“The One”). But if I want to appear in the image of a seducer, then the choice always falls exclusively on KENZO Totem Orange.
Notes: top notes: bitter orange and lemon;
heart notes: lemon flower, fig tree and peach;
base notes: vetiver, white cedar, white musk and cocoa.
Reality: The combination of bitter orange, lemon blossom and vetiver creates a subtle and sophisticated woody scent. The aroma is quite intense, but not intrusive.
It opens very quickly, and therefore is excellent for use in the summer. Draws attention, but not annoying.
And the best part is that KENZO Totem Orange (may KENZO forgive me!) Is not as wildly popular as, say, products from the Chanel or Nina Ricci perfume line. Applying my favorite scent, I will most likely collect a lot of compliments, and not comments from the series: “And I have the same one” or “And I love him too.”
Jo Malone, Blackberry & Bay, 5200 rubles for 30 ml
I remember that I was buying a present for my friend for her birthday, in passing I decided to listen to one of the scents and disappeared. A bit tart, multi-layered, it seemed to me that he made me play some kind of role. So I behave as if I am keeping something incredible in secret, as if I am not a journalist, but an aristocrat who ran into the office for a minute just to indicate her presence in business. If I had a serious meeting or important business, I applied Blackberry & Bay in the morning.
Notes: top – tart grapefruit, floral notes. Medium – juicy blackberries and bay leaf bitterness. The lower ones are warm vetiver and cozy cedar. An unreal combination!
Reality: I’m actually going to be Captain Obvious now, sorry. But the scent strongly influences the mood. In the morning you get up in front of the shelf and suddenly you realize: today the mood is “Blackberry”. And you quickly change the set of clothes to match the scent, although you are already terribly late.
Jo Malone has always been more fashionable for me than favorite. Until I fell in love with this layering of fragrances. I love this bitterness, a little pinching at the top of the throat. Sweetness and astringency. I lift my chin up proudly when I know that I am enveloped in these notes. And I follow the reaction of others. There have not been any dissatisfied yet!
And I also really like to put on a blouse or jacket after a while and feel the familiar train. During this time, the aroma is fully revealed, slightly weathered and remains a cozy memory on clothes, like the last rays of the setting sun on a cedar tree heated during the day. Adore!
Chanel Chance Eau Fraiche, price 4311 for 50 ml
I got acquainted with this fragrance three years ago and now I cannot part with it. The last bottle has recently ended, so I suffer and I am tormented. This will continue until I renew my perfume shelf.
Notes:
The top notes are dominated by citrus, which is clearly audible, but very delicate with light cedar notes.
After a few hours, the heart notes are revealed and notes of jasmine are heard, while water hyacinth gives lightness and freshness to the fragrance. The result is a very delicate floral aroma with a light peppercorn. It is pink pepper that adds the desired flavor to this fragrance.
The base notes are very delicate and not intrusive, the spice of musk and amber dilute the aromas of patchouli, vetiver and teak.
Reality:
They say that if you don’t smell your eau de toilette, then it suits you. But I love so much to enjoy the Chanel Chance Eau Fraiche scent, which is probably why the eau de toilette runs out so quickly. Chanel Chance is available in 35 ml, 50 ml, 100 and 150 ml volumes, I have always had 50 ml each.
I really like the design of the bottle in the shape of a circle, framed by a decorative metal band. The lid is made of matte plastic with the Chanel logo engraved. The bottle is very laconic and strict in design, there is nothing superfluous in it.
I really love Chanel Chance Fraiche, it has a very fresh, light and at the same time very sophisticated and feminine fragrance. It seems to me that this fragrance has no age, because it is multifaceted and reveals itself on everyone in their own way. At the same time, it lasts all day and leaves a pleasant trail behind.