8 perfect perfumes to give this Christmas (and use all year round)
The power of perfumes is infinite. They can be deeply nostalgic and take you back to a specific time or place; they can also influence your moodinject energy when you are tired or relax when you need it. The scent you choose becomes an extension of yourselfand that is why it is so important to find the right one. When deciding on one or another fragrance, the most important thing is to identify which notes are our favorites. Lovers of aromas gourmandfor example, will gravitate towards fragrances rich in ‘edible’ accords reminiscent of vanilla or caramel desserts, while those who prefer classic florals that evoke the sensation of entering a garden will lean toward nuances of bergamot or gardenia. And here’s the fun part: you can have more than one favorite and think of the fragrance as an accessory that you can change depending on your outfit or, in this case, your mood. Lavender for work? Brilliant. Amber for a date? Forward. Every perfume has its moment and, without a doubt, Christmas is the perfect time to find yours. With the holidays getting closer and closer, we select 8 fragrances with many ballots to top your list of favorites and that will be a sure hit if you are thinking of giving a special gift to your loved ones. Word. Free by Yves Saint Laurent: floral, sexy and intense The perfume we choose is closely linked to our personality, which is why there is no one better than Dua Lipa to represent the spirit of a fragrance that claims freedom, a taste for risk, rebellion. Free It is strong but floral, starting from citrus top notes with neroli and mandarin juice, as well as vanilla and ambergris as base notes. But the most important thing is in its heart, where it combines the Parisian spirit of Yves Saint Laurent through French lavender with the iconic designer’s love of Marrakech, expressed in the form of Moroccan orange blossom. It is a fragrance that captures the history of the French house and, at the same time, looks forward with the help of powerful women who wore Yves Saint Laurent then and who continue to do so today. See more photos here © Yves Saint Laurent Idol by Lancôme: sophisticated and elegant «Idol It is a specially designed perfume for all the pioneering, strong and optimistic women», this is how Lancôme describes Idola fragrance created by three female perfumers who have given it a sophisticated personality thanks to white musks, jasmine and white chypre, which give this perfume its elegance and exceptional fixation. Its size is another of its great assets, easy to transport and the size of a mobile phone, the bottle has been designed by architect Chafik Gasmi with a thickness of 15 millimeters. Plus, you can customize it and recharge it as many times as you want to always take it with you. See more photos here © Lancôme Paradox from Prada: subtle and unique The fragrance of paradox. A refillable perfume that redefines modern femininity. Its innovative orange blossom essence, captured before flowering, fuses with jasmine, vanilla and pear, creating an intense and addictive fruity-floral aroma. Is the first perfume made with artificial intelligence to achieve its original floral combination of moss and jasmine essence. Refillable and sustainable, Prada’s iconic triangular bottle fits in your hand like an extension of yourself. Discover the three versions: Virtual Flower, Intense and the original Eau de Parfum. See more photos here © Prada © Prada Armani Code by Giorgio Armani: the perfume of seduction Smells can also be, among other things, sensual and attractive. And that is precisely what the new Armani Code Eau De Parfum by Giorgio Armani. It is a fragrance fougere —evoking a walk through the forest—, amber and spicy, which includes in its exceptional composition ingredients such as green mandarin essence, nutmeg and tonka bean absolute. This composition gives this Eau De Parfum an elegant, seductive aroma with a vibrant touch. That elegance can also be guessed from the design of its bottle, inspired by one of the key pieces in the brand’s fashion: the sash of the tuxedo. Besides, code It is rechargeable in all its versions. And now it comes in format set as a gift. Don’t miss it! See more photos here © Giorgio Armani © Giorgio Armani ANDby Yves Saint Laurent: resoundingly modern Its top notes, which include ginger, juniper berries and bergamot, may not reveal that we are dealing with a delicate, woody perfume, with a complex aromatic structure, but the truth is that it is. AND by Yves Saint Laurent is a modern juice formulated with some of the most classic ingredients of men’s perfumery such as patchouli, vetiver and cedar wood that, as hours pass, remain on the skin for hours. The bottle, designed by Suzanne Dalton, is dressed from top to bottom in a bold black lacquer that, more than a color, represents the statement of intent that is this powerful, addictive, woody, fresh and clean fragrance. And no one better than Lenny Kravitz to be an ambassador. Angelby Thierry Mugler: a classic As great as he is in his field – it was the first perfume gourmand of the industry – has a huge following of loyal followers who have been using it for years and would not change it for any other. Its smell, different, is the result of a perfect blend of patchouli, praline, vanilla and Calabrian bergamotwhich gives it a unique personality, just as if it were a piece of clothing. Created by French couturier Thierry Mugler in 1992, the popularity of Angel has gone in crescendo until it became one of the most sought after fragrances in the world. But in addition to the fervor caused by its aroma, the iconic character of this fragrance goes beyond its olfactory essence. Its five-pointed star-shaped bottle was designed by Mugler himself and more than 1,000 tests carried out by the Brosse glass masters were necessary to … Read more
