The bad news: Libertine is being discontinued. The good news: Boudoir is safe for now. Thanks to Cheri for passing on the information!
Fragonard Cerisier en Fleurs ~ fragrance review
Cerisier en Fleurs is one of the latest releases from “The Naturals” line of fragrances from Fragonard. The Naturals are very reasonably priced in France at €18 for a 100 ml bottle, but shipping to the United States basically doubles the price. When Fragonard recently ran a €10 shipping special, I disregarded (again!) my own never-buy-unsniffed rule to split a bottle of Cerisier en Fleurs with a friend.
The notes for Cerisier en Fleurs are cherry blossom, cherry, orange blossom, iris, and musk. It starts out as a sparkling blend of cherry and white flowers with a touch of light citrus. It dries down to a lightly powdery floral with hints of fruit and a smooth white musk base with possibly some sandalwood. It is very delicate, almost demure, and has a fresh, spring-like feel…
Online perfume shopping
At aedes: the Jalaine line, formerly known as Bagutta Life, is now in stock.
At beautycafe: all Zents fragrances are 25% off. And use code NST for 10% off any order!
At beautyhabit: new items include Cinq Monde Eau Egyptienne, by Olivia Giacobetti, with of lotus flower, rose, mint, lentiscus, incense, myrrh, papyrus, jasmine, juniper, geranium and cumin; and Nanadebary Green. Markdowns on selected Molinard, Manuel Canovas and Grandiflorum items. And get a French West Indies Vanilla Bath Milk with your order of $150 or more with code VANILLA, through 6/15.
Gardenia fragrances ~ a few more to consider
Following up on yesterday’s article about Kai, here are a few more gardenia fragrances worth considering:
Monyette Paris: Another perfume oil, this one with gardenia, lily of the valley and nag champa incense. This is creamier and sweeter than Kai, and when worn right next to each other, the Monyette smells very much like vanilla sugar with a hint of incense and a dollop of suntan oil. Very beachy and tropical. I prefer Kai, but if Kai is too green for you, Monyette may be what you are looking for.
Creative Scentualization Perfect Gardenia: A very sweet gardenia with a touch of vanilla and musk. None of Kai’s greenery, none of Monyette’s nag champa, just a basic, sweet gardenia. Too plain for my taste, but might be nice for layering…
New fragrances from Yves Rocher & Bvlgari
New from Yves Rocher: Pur Désir de Mimosa, created by Annick Menardo, with mimosa, fruity and green notes. (via osmoz)
From Bvlgari: Les Eaux Parfumées Summer Collection, lighter and fresher versions of Eau Parfumée au Thé Vert and Thé Blanc. (via parfumessence)