Sniffapalooza
As a dedicated equal-opportunity fragrance lover, nothing makes me more excited than test-driving a new fragrance! It’s been a few weeks since I received my box of Love2Love Eau de Toilettes and Body Mists from Coty’s marketing company (see Part 1), and I’ve had a chance to live with these beauties and get all up close and personal with them.
Here are my fragrant thoughts…
Notes:
Top: Bergamot, Green Amber, Pink Pepper
Middle: Iris Absolute, Jasmine Sambac, Hedione, Paradisone
Bottom: Leather, Vanilla, Sandalwood, Vetiver, Benzoin
Impressions: Bright top notes quickly give way to a paper-dry iris almost as soon as the spray hits the skin. When Iris Prima further settles, the jasmine and vanilla dance around the leather, while hedione and paradisone help maintain a certain lightness. Grounded by sandalwood and vetiver in the final drydown, Iris Prima leaves a most enjoyable scent that stays fairly close to the skin. It’s reminiscent of the warmth of a favorite perfume left behind on the cuff of a butter-soft leather jacket.
Thanks to Victoria & Celene of Penhaligon's for Iris Prima
Notes:
Top: Bergamot, Neroli, Lime
Middle: Coco Essence, Jasmine, Ylang Ylang
Base: Vanilla, Myrrh, Sandalwood
Impressions: After the bright citrus opening, Elle L’Aime warms to a yummy chocolate-laced confection. The soft floral accord becomes apparent as the cocoa settles, blending beautifully with the warm vanilla. Sandalwood and myrrh round out the scent in the final drydown. Perfect for the crisp autumn weather to come. And how sweet is that gilded leaf atop the cap?! Elle L’Aime has earned a place in my Fall Fragrance Rotation.
Thank you to Martha of CMM for the bottle of Elle L’Aime.