It’s an obvious one but a good scent is the perfect go-to gift for the most important man in your life this Father’s Day. Check out our pick of the best in the gallery below. … [Read more...]
THE GIFT OF SCENT: FRAGRANCE IDEAS FOR LAST MINUTE SHOPPERS
December 21, 2012 By
I make no secret of the fact that I love perfume and very few women wouldn’t be delighted to wake up on Christmas morning to find a luxurious bottle of scent in their stocking. However, perfume is almost as personal as underwear and choosing one that will appeal to the lady in your life can be tricky. There have been some beautiful new perfumes launched in the last few months and any of them … [Read more...]
WIN! A CLARINS GIFT BOX WORTH OVER €100
December 14, 2012 By
22 Days of Christmas giveaway bonanza; day 12! Be beautiful from top to toe this Christmas, with Clarins skincare and make-up essentials to keep you looking gorgeous this festive season. Keep skin silky smooth with Eau des Jardin smoothing body cream, and keep the dry skin at bay on your hands and nails with Clarins’ awarding-winning hand and nail cream. On the scent front, spritz yourself … [Read more...]
WATCH: KIRSTEN DUNST FOR BULGARI MON JASMIN NOIR
October 22, 2012 By
Kirsten Dunst is the face of Bulgari’s new Mon Jasmin Noir fragrance, photographed by famed duo, Inez and Vinoodh. We’re currently road testing the new fragrance and will report back very soon. In the meantime, check out Kirsten’s stunning video below. [youtube h7rxn4xgaFo] … [Read more...]
MIDWEEK INDULGENCE: BALENCIAGA FLORABOTANICA EAU DE PARFUM TRIED AND TESTED
October 17, 2012 By
Wednesday is Midweek Indulgence day at Daily Update Towers; the day we treat ourselves to a little of what we fancy – be it a chocolate treat, a new item of clothing, or a beauty treat such as a new bottle of perfume. Since we first heard about Balenciaga’s new Florabotanica fragrance way back in January, we’ve been dying to try it. Our prayers were answered a few weeks back when a bottle … [Read more...]
MIDWEEK INDULGENCE: BENEFIT SEE & BE SEEN SASHA
August 22, 2012 By
Earlier this month, Benefit added a new fragrance to their fun and quirky Crescent Row collection. See & Be Seen Sasha is described by Benefit as a daring and captivating fragrance that bursts with floral energy and seduces and mesmerises from across the room. Like all of the Crescent Row fragrances, See & Be Seen Sasha is based on a fictional resident of “Crescent Row”, in this … [Read more...]
FRAGRANCE FOCUS: VOYAGE D’HERMÈS EAU DE PARFUM
April 18, 2012 By
I'm not usually a fan of unisex fragrances, they're often either too feminine or too masculine, but I have discovered the perfect unisex scent from the design house of Hermès . As the saying goes, you pay for quality and luxury, and that is exactly what you get from the new Voyage d’Hermès Eau de Parfum. Neither too masculine nor too feminine, this is a unique fragrance that stands out … [Read more...]
THE TREATMENT FRAGRANCE
April 8, 2012 By
While enjoying a relaxing Clarins facial recently, the beauty therapist spritzed my face and neck with a very nice fragrance indeed. What was this gorgeous, fresh and zesty fragrance, I enquired; Clarins Eau Dynamisante. Launched in 1987 by Jacques Courtin-Clarins, Eau Dynamisante was the first treatment fragrance to combine the fragrant and skincare benefits of plant extracts. It tones, … [Read more...]
SCENT OF A WOMAN: MOTHER’S DAY FRAGRANCE GUIDE
March 17, 2012 By
Give your mum the gift of scent this Mother’s Day with our selection of top fragrances Tom Ford Black Orchid With top notes of French jasmine, black truffle, ylang-ylang, black currant and effervescent citrus Tom Ford’s best-selling Black Orchid fragrance is a spicy, floral scent with woody notes of patchouli and sandalwood. This luxury fragrance is perfect for modern mums … [Read more...]
SCENT-SATIONAL
January 19, 2012 By
Just before Christmas, I recommended Roger & Gallet's Fleur d’Osmanthus scented candle as a great stocking filler gift idea. My sister took the hint and gifted me with one for Christmas and I've been lighting it every day since. Classified as one of the leading perfumers in France and throughout the world, Roger & Gallet used their fragrance expertise to create two limited edition … [Read more...]
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