Since I was a little girl
with Rapunzel-like hair & sequin dresses, I loved collecting perfumes… it
was like a selection of little treasures with all the beautiful bottles lined
up together. I may have grown up from my Barbie scent but I’m still as obsessed
with finding new ones to excite my senses.
After moving house, I
unfortunately lost all my perfumes in the moving process & I was devastated
but there’s always a silver lining! I’ve actually been able to obtain some
really gorgeous replacements to make up for it.
Summer’s by far the best
season for exploring new fragrances & adding to your collection, especially
if you’re planning on going on holiday. That being said, I’m going to give you
a run-through of my new collection so hopefully you’ll get some perfume-buying
inspiration! Buckle up & brace yourselves for the whiffs of neroli,
jasmine, vanilla, honeysuckle & much, much more…
1)
Vera Wang: Princess
Aside from the beautiful
bottle, I just had to buy a second dose of this because I find it to be such a
versatile & perfectly feminine scent. It can take you from a daytime lunch
to a night-time rendezvous in no time with its floral & vanilla notes.
2)
YSL: Opium
This is a cult favourite
in the beauty industry… some may say this is more of a winter scent because
it’s warm & spicy but this could equally work for evenings out, especially
for more elegant dinners or formal events.
3)
Marc Jacobs: Daisy
As soon as I smelt this in
a magazine, I just had to get my hands on it. It’s fresh & floral, making
it an absolute staple scent for summer. You’ll be smelling like a flower in no
time, just make sure the bees don’t come after you!
4)
Marc Jacobs: Dot
After I got my hands on
‘Daisy’, ‘Dot’ was the natural follow-up purchase… this has a little more punch
to it with berry & orange blossom notes so it’s better if you want more of
a statement scent. Oh, and the bottle is quite possibly the most elaborate
piece of perfume art you’ll ever find.
5)
Coco Chanel: No. 5
Unsurprisingly, this was
actually a hand-me-down from my mother. I think every woman should own a bottle
of this because it’s just the most the signature scent ever created. It’s very
strong & provocative… so a little goes a long way but it’s just one of
those scents that will never ever be off-trend.
6)
Lancôme: La Vie Est Belle
We’ve seen all the adverts
with Julia Roberts looking radiant as ever sporting this fragrance but it truly
is a beautiful one. It’s flirty, it’s fruity, it literally smells like paradise
in a bottle and I am so glad I have this. I will definitely be taking this on
holiday to smell like a million bucks all day long.
7)
Tommy Hilfiger: Tommy Girl
I was lucky enough to
receive this as a gift and I love wearing it in the day as it’s a perfect
modern, energising scent that wears nicely for any occasion.
8)
St Kitts Herbery: Mint
I worked with this amazing
brand for my blog a little while ago & I chose to review their mint
fragrance because as you can tell, my vibe tends to be girly & sweet so I
wanted to step outside my comfort zone. I was definitely impressed… this is a
lovely choice if you prefer clean & refreshing scents with a neutral tone.
9)
Swarovski: Aura
If you’re on the hunt for
a unique scent, this is for you. With a stunning silver bottle design &
Swarovski crystal on top, not only will this look appealing on your dresser but
it’s light & easy to wear too. Plus its staying power is phenomenal! A
couple of spritzes & you’ll be set for the whole day.
10) Soap & Glory: Original Pink
For something super
affordable, this is a good pick and would work equally well as a gift. It’s
really girly & light but it’s quite sweet so make sure that’s what you’re
into before purchasing.
11) Tory
Burch: Eau de Parfum
Capturing classic in an
unexpected way, I love to use this for special occasions as it’s so glam, it’s
almost like adding an accessory to an outfit. Whilst it does have floral notes,
it’s certainly not overpowering & the citrus notes balance everything out.
Definitely an all-time favourite of mine.
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