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8 perfect perfumes to give this Christmas (and use all year round)

January 27, 2025 by usatoday24

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

how and where to apply perfume depending on your objective

January 24, 2025 by usatoday24

“Perfume is something very personal, a way of communicating invisible to the eyesbut immediately perceptible”, Odile Gonzalez-Colaço begins by saying, retail education director by Prada Beauty. María Dionisio, from the DKNY Beauty Spain training team, also assures that “the way we apply perfume and the areas of the body we choose to do so have a profound impact on how we perceive fragrance and how others experience it.” For these reasons, he says, “beyond the choice of fragrance In itself, the act of applying it is an intimate dance between the essence of the perfume and our own.” If you want to know how and where to apply the perfume depending on the effect you want to have on you and the person in front of youkeep reading. © armanibeauty How to apply perfume according to your objective? “Every person has their own reasons for wearing perfume, and these desires influence how and where we apply it, whether to attract, to feel good or to leave an invisible markbut memorable,” explains María Dionisio. According to this, How should you apply perfume based on your objective? With your help, we analyze some possible situations: To attract others: If what we seek is to leave a memorable mark and captivate the attention of those around us, the strategic application of perfume becomes an art. Choosing the visible areas with the greatest projection ensures that our fragrance accompanies us subtly, but with strength, leaving an impression that is not forgotten. We will apply to the wrists, neck, behind the ears and on the inside of the elbows and knees, as these points emit heat, which causes the fragrance to be released more intensely. To feel good about yourself: For some, perfume is a small personal luxury, an invisible touch that has the power to lift your spirits and envelop you in a feeling of well-being. It is a way to enjoy a fragrance that makes us feel special, like a sensory caress that connects us with our own essence. Applying perfume near your torso such as the chest or stomach, areas where the aroma is closest to you, can be a more intimate way to enjoy it and is less obvious to others. To enhance the durability and longevity of the fragrance: If what we want is for the fragrance to last throughout the day, the key is knowing where and how to apply it. Strategic areas, such as pulse points, allow the aroma to be released slowly, ensuring that it accompanies us for hours without losing its intensity. The heat from these areas activates the fragrance molecules. To “go unnoticed”: at certain times, what we seek is not to stand out, but to enjoy a subtle and delicate fragrance that only those closest to us can perceive. A light and well-dosed touch creates an intimate, almost personal atmosphere, where the fragrance becomes a secret shared only with those who are nearby. Avoiding areas of intense heat, using less, and applying perfume from a greater distance can make the scent softer and less invasive. © armanibeauty Where should you put it depending on what you want to achieve? Odile Gonzalez-Colaço assures that, depending on the trail we want to leave, we can perfume one or more areas until we achieve the desired amount of perfume: the sides of the neck, the inside of the wrists, the inside of the elbows…, we can even perfume the inside of the knees (a very sexy gesture) if what we want is to leave a trail as we walk. According to María Dionisio, “on the neck, the area behind the ears, the chest or the wrists (where body heat is released naturally), the perfume comes to life in a magical way“. © rouje It will be in those areas where you will have to put on perfume if you want to leave a mark wherever you gobut, if what you want is to make others perceive your aroma in a subtle and discreet way, according to Odile, what you can do is perfume the lining of the jacket that you are going to take. “This way we will lose the effect that is produced by combining the fragrance with your own skin, but you will be able to be lightly perfumed without the olfactory sensation becoming intoxicating.” For Odile, another way to discreetly perfume yourself is apply the fragrance on a handkerchief we have at home and gently slide it around our neck before leaving, this will produce a “caressing fragrance” effect. However, he tells us that, if what we want is to make everyone turn their heads as we pass by, “we should perfume ourselves in as many pulse zones as possible, even help fix our fragrance with a lotion or body cream of the same aroma, if available and otherwise with a lotion with a neutral aroma, since when the skin is well hydrated, the fragrances set much better and we will achieve a greater trail and a prolonged effect of our aroma throughout the day or night“. © pradabeauty Who do you perfume yourself for? In short, the key, according to María, is to understand that fragrance perception changes depending on contextand although for yourself it may be something subtle and close, for others it can be a much more immersive and bold experience. So: If your goal is to please otherss, you can opt for a more generous and visible application, focused on the areas of greatest projection, such as the neck or wrists, with more intense notes. If your goal is more personal and focused on yourselfyou can opt for a more discreet application and in less obvious areas, such as the chest or the inside of the elbows, using citrus or floral fragrances. Perfume is a wonderful universe from which there are always things to learn.

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