10 summer scents that invite you to travel
The Amalfi Coast, Mexico, Morocco or the French Riviera ... In summer, these vacation spots are among the most prominent destinations for flying in the sun. Problem: this year, travel abroad is seriously threatened. The solution? Choose an olfactory getaway with these 10 perfumes , which rose to the challenge of bottling our favorite vacation spots.
Dolce Shine: the Amalfi Coast
Head to the very chic Amalfi Coast in Italy with Dolce Shine , the new fragrance from Dolce & Gabbana . Directly inspired by the resort, its colorful houses built on the backs of hills and its symbolic lemon trees, Dolce Shine draws its inspiration right when the first rays of the sun caress the gardens of the Amalfi Coast. Placing Dolce Vita at the heart of its subject, this juice gives pride of place to colorful notes of juicy mango and bright jasmine mixed with sun-kissed blond woods to give life to a sunny fruity floral fragrance. The must ? The fragrance is embodied by Deva Cassel , the 15-year-old daughter of Monica Belluci and Vincent Cassel .
Nomad, Perfume Absolute: the Arizona Desert
Head for the United States, more precisely the Arizona desert. Cactus as far as the eye can see, scorching sun, winding hills ... The decor is set. With its new juice called Nomade , Cholé signs a new olfactory, but also imaginary journey. In a pshit, it is the escape to the heart of the desert. In terms of perfume, the oak moss, a bold borrowing from the men's olfactory wardrobe, composes its vibrant heart and reveals an unprecedented sophistication. Woody Cyprus, mirabelle plum, velvety davana and sandalwood enhance this fragrance, slipped into an evocative bottle. For this intense version, he dresses in warm colors, raw materials and luxurious details. Finally, in a temple of light and shadow, the French actress born in Athens and living in London Ariane Labed embodies the cowgirl-like adventurer to perfection, taking her place on this nomadic journey.
Chanel Paris-Riviera: the French Riviera
Illuminated by the alliance of citrus and white flowers, but also the sweetness and acidity of Sicilian orange highlighting the citrus notes of neroli, the Chanel Paris-Riviera perfume, the latest addition to the Les Eaux collection, instantly sweeps away that which carries it on the sides of mountains bathing in the sea of the Côte d'Azur. Tribute to La Pausa, the holiday home that Gabrielle Chanel had built in the region in 1928, this fragrance evokes the sweetness of life, through a floral and solar trail.
Good Girl Light Eau de Parfum: New York
Celebrating the daring femininity and duality of the modern femme fatale: both daring and sexy, elegant and enigmatic, wise and provocative, Good Girl Eau de Parfum Légère by Carolina Herrera is aimed at city dwellers, business women and entrepreneurs . A philosophy putting the strong woman in the spotlight perfectly interpreted by its emblematic bottle: a pump with a vertiginous stiletto heel. The shoe, symbol of the powerful woman, takes up the challenge of captivating the public and would almost compete with New York skyscrapers.
Elie Saab The Essential Perfume: Marrakech
Head for Marrakech, its medina teeming with people, its exceptional palm groves and above all, its palaces like a Thousand and One Nights. With his new fragrance Elie Saab Le Parfum Essentiel , the Lebanese designer, who has made breathtaking princess dresses his specialty, takes us on a journey to the Middle East. On the program of this olfactory stay: orange blossom, patchouli, white floral chypre, fresh tangerine, neroli essence, gardenia and pure cedar extract.
Escada Flor Del Sol Limited Edition: Cancún
Palm trees, cocktails, maracas and sombreros… A true ode to holidays, freedom and friendship, Flor Del Sol , a new enchanting scent of Escada , immediately evokes a summer and sunny getaway on the Mexican beaches of Cancún. A holiday atmosphere provided by a fresh tequila sunrise accord, which opens with a precious heart of dahlia flower giving a lively and fragrant note to the whole. Sandalwood brings a sensual and timeless touch to the base of this bewitching fragrance.
Armani Privé Les Eaux GARDÉNIA ANTIGUA: the Caribbean
Since 2004, Giorgio Armani has translated the essence of his Haute Couture Armani Privé creations in the form of four complementary fragrance collections: Les Eaux, La Collection, Les Terres Précieuses and Les Mille et Une Nuits, each of which is an invitation to olfactory journeys through exceptional ingredients. A superb tribute to the gardenia flower, GARDÉNIA ANTIGUA is one of the four new fragrances that complete the Les Eaux collection. Crossed by a pure, intense and sophisticated light, the latter evokes the island of Antigua, in the Caribbean, the haven of peace of Giorgio Armani . Reinterpreted by perfumer Dora Baghriche , this emblematic flower reveals its sunny and powdery facets through the most beautiful floral nuances. Exquisite composition of unique raw materials, GARDÉNIA ANTIGUA subtly translates the beauty of this Caribbean island through the delicate sunny and powdery notes of Antigua flowers.
Shadow of Wonders: Seychelles
Since 2004, L'Eau des Merveilles has been a key to the wonder of Hermès . After Eau des Merveilles Bleue , Hermès unveils L ' Ombre des Merveilles , a journey to discover chiaroscuro contrast ... just like the seabed surrounding the paradisiacal islands of Seychelles. A journey confirmed by its culbuto bottle, created by Serge Mansau . Flat on one side and rounded on the other, it is a star magnifying glass that reveals the poetry of the world reminiscent of the oceans that cover the surface of the Earth.
Miss Dior Rose n'Roses: Provence
With Miss Dior Rose n'Roses , François Demachy , Perfumer-Creator Dior , tried to recreate "the embodiment of a profusion of flowers", which we find every year in May in the vast fields of Roses of May around Grasse, in Provence. The latter offer a breathtaking spectacle with their infinite shades of colors, ranging from pink to light purple. Bet successful, since this juice is an explosion of flowers where the May Rose (Centifolia) is the undisputed queen of roses ... Or how to fly towards Provence in a floral pshit.
Acqua Di Parma Cipresso di Toscana: Tuscany
Inspired by the unique landscapes of the Italian Mediterranean, Cipresso di Toscana reflects all the vitality of a walk in the heart of the Tuscan nature reserves, marked by the presence of the cypress. The liveliness of the star anise and elemi notes which are added to the orange and the petit grain, accompany an aromatic heart and base notes with balsamic accents for a unique trip to Tuscany.
