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Fragrance Spotlight For February 2018.

These are some new fragrances that have been released for February. Featured this month are perfumes from Yves Saint Laurent,Dolce & Gabanna,Guerlain,Louis Vuitton and Laduree. This is just a partial list of some of the fragrances I think you might enjoy trying and is by no means all the scents launching in February 


Blouse by Yves Saint Laurent - This is a floral/woody fragrance for both men and women. It is part of the Vestiaire des Parfums series which launched in 2015 and was inspired by Saint Laurent's peasant blouses of the 1960's. This fragrance is centered around the Rose note which is complimented with top notes of Pink Pepper,Bergamot and Galbanum. The heart is floral and fragrant with notes of Damask Rose and Angelica. The base soft and warm with notes of White Musk and Cashmeran. It is available in 125ml.
Dolce Garden by Dolce & Gabbnna - This is a flanker to the original Dolce which came out in 2014 and was followed by Dolce Floral Drops(2015) and Dolce Rosa Excelsa(2016). It was created by perfumer Violaine Collas and comes in 30.50 and 75 ml Eau de Parfums. The fragrance opens with a combination of flowery and fruity notes of Magnolia,Mandarin Orange and Neroli. The heart is soft and alluring with notes of Ylang-Ylang,Coconut and Frangipani. The dry-down is warm and creamy with Sandalwood,Vanilla Absolute and Almond Milk.
Mon Guerlain Florale by Guerlain - This is also a flanker fragrance to Mon Guerlain which came out in 2017. The nose behind Mon Guerlain Florale is the world famous perfumer Thierry Wasser and the spokesperson is Angelina Jolle. This is a more airy and floral version of Mon Guerlain but with an additional note of Peony and a larger dose of Sambac Jasmine. The perfume begins with Lavender and Bergamot which spiral into a floral dream of Peony,Jasmine Sambac,Neroli and additional Floral notes.The base is anchored with notes of Sandalwood,Iris and Vanilla. The fragrance comes in 50 and 100 ml Eau de Parfum sizes.
Le Jour de Leve by Louis Vuitton - This is a fruity/floral fragrance for women that was created by perfumer Jacques Cavallier. It is available in 100 and 200ml's and in a set of four travel sprays each 7.5ml. The top notes are Mandarin Orange,Black Currant,Bergamot,Grapefruit and Orange. The heart springs alive with flowery notes of Jasmine Sambac,Magnolia,Peony,Osmanthus and Green notes. The base notes are Iso E Super(A synthetic compound with a pleasant creamy woody quality that was first used in Halston Woman perfume in 1975),Vanilla and White Musk.
Les Merveilleuses Laduree by Laduree (Paris) - This is the first attempt in the perfume world by Laduree the legendary Paris Pastry shop(that's right Pastry.) They began selling their exquisitely crafted and edible jewelry confections in 1862 and broke into the Beauty category of the fragrance world in 2013 with a range of cosmetics and skincare products. Les Merveilleuses Laduree will be available in 30 and 50ml Eau de Parfum's and is a powdery/floral fragrance which is highlighted by the Iris flower. The top notes are Iris and Violet leaf. Middle notes of Jasmine,Violet and Iris and base notes of soft Musk,Iris and White Suede.

 I'll be be back next month for the latest fragrances set to launch in March.

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