From Pacifica, a “Fruits and Flowers of Paradise” coffret with five of their spray perfumes (Hawaiian Ruby Guava, Tahitian Gardenia, Tuscan Blood Orange and Mediterranean Fig), $100. For slightly less $, check out the Solid Perfume Gift box with nine solids (Bali Lime Papaya, Tahitian Gardenia, Malibu Lemon Blossom, Brazilian Mango Grapefruit, Hawaiian Ruby Guava, Waikiki Pikake, Tibetan Mountain Temple, Tuscan Blood Orange and Mediterranean Fig) for $75…
Two years ago, Sanrio opened a new concept store, Momoberry, described as “…Hello Kitty with a twist – breezy, quirky, stylish, a little older, surprisingly sophisticated and of course very pink.” Now they’ve launched a fragrance. Momoberry was created by Tristan Brando of Monyette Paris,
“Momo” translated from Japanese, means ‘peach’ or ‘pink’, but that does not mean this is a bubble gum, candy-like scent…
Eau d’Italie has launched Paestum Rose, a fragrance inspired by the roses that grow around the ancient town of Paestum, south of Naples:
Celebrated in Ovid and Virgil’s poetry, the mysterious origins of Paestum’s roses are lost in time…
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…