DON'T store fragrances under hot lights in your bathroom as the temperature will alter the top notes, turning them sharper or sourer and sometimes musty. You should keep your fragrances cool by storing them in the fridge to prolong the scent.

DO use a variety of fragrances for different occasions and seasons. A collection of five to six different scents is recommended.

BEAUTY TIPS FROM AROUND THE WORLD

DON'T wear a sensuous fragrance on your wedding day. Instead, stick to jasmine or rose-based scents for a romantic but not overly sexy aroma.

DO wear a warm fragrance for a first date. Opt for a spicy scent like pepper to excite his senses.

DON'T wear an overpowering scent for a job interview. Stick to classic, unfussy smells.

DO spritz fragrance into your hair rather than all over your body. This will help the scent to last longer compared to quickly rubbing off your skin. It also means that when moving your head, there'll be a more natural waft of fragrance.

Jean-Claude Ellena, the perfumer for Hermes says:

“Smell is THE most important thing – let this guide you in choosing a fragrance, not whether it’s for a man or woman. The pleasure of the smell is key”.

WHAT'S COSMO'S BEAUTY BUY OF THE DAY?

Perfumer Serge Lutens says:

“Try a new fragrance on the skin. The skin is a conductor of our senses, it reacts, it anticipates – it can talk and shout!”

“Store your perfume correctly. Like a wine, if it’s kept in a bad condition, it will age badly and become sour”.

Camille Goutal, perfumer for Annick Goutal says:

“Perfume your hairbrush rather than your hair to prevent the alcohol from damaging it.”

“If you wear heady perfumes that last a long time – you can spray some on your coat and scarf the night before to avoid over-powering everyone when you arrive at work in the morning. You should always be careful not to put too much perfume on if it is quite strong. “

“For those who wear light perfumes that don’t last as long, it’s a good idea to use the body cream and shower gel that go with it, so the fragrance lasts much longer. You can also put perfume on pulse points, for example behind the knees, the ears or the wrists, on the neck or in the hollow of your arms. These places are extremely good vehicles for fragrance – a few drops are enough. Source-Cosmopolitan

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In choosing the right perfume you need to consider the time of day, the season, the occasion and your own skin type

Perfumes smell differently on different people

Different people smelling a perfume may react differently to the scent

Your favourite perfume may in time no longer smell the same as your own body chemistry changes

A fragrance may last longer on some people than on others. Dry skin will not retain a fragrance application as long as oily skin

You can make your fragrance last longer by applying a layer of non perfumed oil-based natural skin lotion onto the skin before putting on perfume

Tips on applying perfume :

The best spots are the pulse points

Never ever rub perfume

Don't put on perfume if you're sunbathing

Try not to get perfume on your clothes and never on silk

The 3 major fragrance types are floral, oriental & chypre

Fragrance notes refer to the various layers of ingredients which make up the fragrance

Top notes are very light and last just a few minutes (5-10 minutes)

The middle note begins after about 10-15 minutes and lasts for about an hour

The base note is the final and longest lasting expression of a perfume and lasts for several hours

Extreme temperatures and exposure to the sun will damage your perfume. Source- sunbirdperfume.co.za. Learn more »

The heiress of the fragrance With You, unveiled for 2012, is created for young girls who love to party and who are always there for one another. Sergio Tacchini is launching a new edition in their honor – Always With You – in a bottle of the recognizable shape, which this time radiates fresh light green nuances, announcing an optimistic, fruity composition.

The top notes of Always With You are composed of a cheerful blend of bergamot, apple and lemon, announcing a juicy heart made from vivid red fruits, roses and lily of the valley. The sensual base is leaving a subtle trail woven from sandalwood, cedar and musk.

Sergio Tacchini Always With You will be available as 30, 50 and 100 ml Eau de Toilette. The new composition resembles the last year’s edition by the freshness of its fruity notes, which are announcing the floral bouquet on woody-musk base. Both editions are designed to make everyay life of young girls even more beautiful and exciting. Source- Fragrantica.com. Learn more »

In 1987, Elizabeth Taylor introduced Passion perfume to the fragrance market, paving the way for the wildly popular celebrity signature scent. Her lightning-rod success inspired more and more stars to jump on the fragrance bandwagon. Today, everyone from movie stars to musicians to professional athletes has a fragrance to call their own.

50 Cent

- Power By Fifty Cent

Amc Beauty

- The Oc

- Enchantment

- Fusion

Air Val International

- Ice Age 2 The Meltdown

- Pirates Of The Caribbean

- Pokemon

- Cars

American Idol

- American Idol Moments

- American Idol Spirit

Andy Roddick

- Andy Roddick

Antonio Banderas

- Antonio

- Spirit

- Blue Seduction

- Diavolo Temptation

- Diavolo

- Mediterraneo

- Antonio Banderas Variety

- Diavolo So Sexy

Ashanti

- Ashanti Precious Jewel

Beckham

- Beckham Signature

- David Beckham Instinct

- Intimately Beckham Night

- Intimately Beckham

- Beckham Signature Story

Britney Spears

- Curious Britney Spears

- Believe Britney Spears

- Circus Fantasy Britney Spears

- Curious Heart Britney Spears

- Fantasy Britney Spears

- Hidden Fantasy Britney Spears

- Midnight Fantasy Britney Spears

Carlos Santana

- Carlos Santana

Celine Dion

- Celine Dion Belong

- Celine Dion Enchanting

- Celine Dion Notes

- Celine Dion Sensational Moments

- Celine Dion Sensational

- Celine Dion Spring In Paris

- Celine Dion Spring In Provence

- Celine Dion

- Celine Dion Chic

- Celine Oriental Summer

Christina Aguilera

- Christina Aguilera Inspire

Cindy Adams

- Gossip

Cindy Crawford

- Cindy Crawford Feminine

Danielle Steel

- Danielle

Donald Trump

- Donald Trump

Elizabeth Taylor

- Black Pearls

- Diamonds & Emeralds

- Diamonds & Rubies

- Diamonds & Sapphires

- Forever Elizabeth

- Gardenia Elizabeth Taylor

- Passion

- White Diamonds Brilliant

- White Diamonds Sparkling

- White Diamonds

Gabriela Sabatini

- Gabriela Sabatini

- Temperamento

Gwen Stefani

- Harajuku Lovers 'g'

- Harajuku Lovers Baby

- Harajuku Lovers Lil' Angel

- Harajuku Lovers Love

- Harajuku Lovers Music

- L Lamb

- Harajuku Lovers Sunshine Cuties Baby

- Harajuku Lovers Sunshine Cuties Love

- Harajuku Lovers Sunshine Cuties Music

Halle Berry

- Halle By Halle Berry

Hilary Duff

- With Love Hilary Duff

- Wrapped With Love Hilary Duff

Jay-z

- 9ix Rocawear

- X Rocawear

Jennifer Lopez

- Deseo

- Sunkissed Glow

- Deseo Forever

- Glow After Dark

- Glow

- Live Jennifer Lopez

- Live Luxe

- Live Platinum

- Love At First Glow

- Miami Glow

- Still Jennifer Lopez

- Blue Glow Jennifer Lopez

- My Glow

Jessica Simpson

- Fancy Love

- Fancy

- Jessica Simpson's Dessert

Joan Collins

- Spectacular

Kate Moss

- Kate Moss Velvet Hour

- Kate Moss

Kathy Hilton

- Kathy Hilton My Secret

Kimora Lee Simmons

- Baby Phat Fabulosity

- Baby Phat Goddess

- Baby Phat Golden Goddess

- Baby Phat Seductive Goddess

Kiss

- Kiss Her

- Kiss Him

Kylie Minogue

- Sexy Darling

- Sweet Darling

- Darling

Maria Sharapova

- Maria Sharapova

Mariah Carey

- M By Mariah Carey Luscious Pink

- M By Mariah Carey

- Mariah Carey Forever

Mary Kate And Ashley

- Mary-kate & Ashley Variety

- Mary-kate & Ashley

Michael Jordan

- Jordan

- Michael Jordan 23

- Michael Jordan Legend

- Michael Jordan

Naomi Campbell

- Exult

- Mystery

- Naomi Campbell Cat Deluxe At Night

- Naomi Campbell

Paris Hilton

- Heir Paris Hilton

- Heiress Paris Hilton

- Just Me Paris Hilton

- Paris Hilton Can Can

- Paris Hilton Fairy Dust

- Paris Hilton Man

- Paris Hilton Sheer

- Paris Hilton Siren

- Paris Hilton

Patti Labelle

- Patti Labelle Girlfriend

- Patti Labelle

Priscilla Presley

- Experiences

- Roses And More

Queen Latifah

- Queen

Randy Moss

- Grabman Randy Moss

Sarah Jessica Parker

- Lovely Sarah Jessica Parker

- Covet Pure Bloom

- Covet

- Dawn Sarah Jessica Parker

- Endless Sarah Jessica Parker

- Lovely Liquid Satin

- Twilight Sarah Jessica Parker

Sean John

- Sean John I Am King Of The Night

- Sean John I Am King

- Unforgivable Black

- Unforgivable Night

- Unforgivable Woman

- Unforgivable

Shania Twain

- Shania Starlight

Stella Mccartney

- Stella Mccartney In Two

- Stella Mccartney

- Stella Mccartney In Two Amber

- Stella Mccartney Rose Absolute

- Stella Mccartney Sheer

- Stella Mccartney Sheer Stella

- Stella Mccartney Variety

Stetson

- Shania Twain

U2 Brands

- Y Tu Tambien

Usher

- Usher

- Ur

- Usher Vip

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This page shows new perfume and fragrance launches. Perfumes recently released in stores are shown just below, or you can jump to upcoming fragrances for 2013 or 2014 and beyond.

New perfumes (now in stores):

Acca Kappa Green Mandarin

Adam Levine Adam Levine for Women :: Adam Levine for Men

A Dozen Roses Angel Face

Aedes de Venustas Iris Nazarena

Agent Provocateur Pétale Noir

Agonist Isis

A Lab On Fire Rose Rebelle Respawn & Almost Transparent Blue

Amouage Fate :: Opus VII

Angela Flanders Sakura

Anna Sui La Vie de Bohème

Annayake Love for Her & for Him

Annick Goutal Les Colognes

Antonio Banderas Her Golden Secret :: Electric Seduction trio

Aquolina Simply Pink by Pink Sugar

Aramis Perfume Calligraphy Rose

Atkinsons 24 Old Bond Street, The British Bouquet, The Odd Fellow’s Bouquet, Fashion Decree & The Nuptial Bouquet

Avon Musk Wood :: Sensuelle :: Fiji Paradise

Avon Far Away Bella & Untouchable for Him

Avon + Fergie Outspoken Fresh

Avon Blue Escape

Azzaro Chrome Summer 2013 :: Azzaro Pour Homme Summer 2013

Azzaro Chrome United :: Aqua Cèdre Blanc

Balmain Eau d’Ivoire

Bath & Body Works White Citrus for men :: Beautiful Day

Bebe Desire

Bella Bellissima Emerald Oud, Blue Diamond Oud & Ruby Oud

Benefit Under My Spell Noelle

Beyoncé Heat The Mrs. Carter Show World Tour Limited Edition

Biehl Parfumkunstwerke gs03

Biotherm Aquafitness

Blumarine Innamorata Lovely Rose

Bois 1920 Dolce di Giorno, Sensual Tuberose, Relativamente Rosso & Vento nel Vento

Bond no. 9 Harrods Agarwood :: Central Park South

Bottega Veneta Bottega Veneta Eau Légère

Boucheron Jaïpur Bracelet & Jaïpur Homme limited editions

Britney Spears Island Fantasy

Bruno Acampora Volubilis

Burberry Burberry Summer 2013

Byblos Fusion

By Kilian Musk Oud :: Flower of Immortality

Cacharel Amor Amor in a Flash

Calvin Klein Downtown :: Encounter Fresh

Calvin Klein Sheer Beauty Essence :: Dark Obsession for men

Carolina Herrera CH Sublime ::  212 Summer 2013

Carven Carven Le Parfum

Caudalie Figue de Vigne

Cerruti 1881 Acqua Forte

Charriol Royal White

Chopard Enchanted Golden Absolute

Christian Dior Addict Eau Délice :: Gris Montaigne

Clinique Happy Summer Spray

Coach Poppy Citrine Blossom & Poppy Freesia Blossom

Comme des Garçons Blue Encens, Blue Cedrat & Blue Santal :: Black Comme des Garçons

Comptoir Sud Pacifique Jasmin Poudré, Épices Sultanes, Bois Royal, Oudh Sensuel & Oudh Intense

Crabtree & Evelyn Somerset Meadow

Creed Millesime 1849

Custo Barcelona Enjoy Custo Barcelona Woman and Man

David Beckham Classic :: Urban Homme

Davidoff Cool Water Sea Rose

Dawn Spencer Hurwitz Matsu :: Iridum

Demeter Zombie :: Rice Paddy :: White Sangria

Demeter Sunshine & First Response – Boston

Diesel Fuel For Life Spirit

Diptyque Eau Moheli :: L’Eau du Trente-Quatre

Disney Ariel Collection Kiss The Girl

Dolce & Gabbana Velvet Desert Oud & Velvet Tender Oud :: The One Desire

Dolce & Gabbana Intense

Donna Karan Cashmere Mist Gold Essence

D.S. & Durga + J. Crew Homesteader’s Cologne Water

D.S. & Durga HYLNDS Bitter Rose, Broken Spear; Isle Ryder; Pale Grey Mountain, Black Lake

DSquared2 Potion Royal Black :: Potion Blue Cadet

Eau d’Italie Acqua Decima

Elie Saab Elie Saab Le Parfum Intense

Elizabeth Arden Untold

English Laundry Tahitian Waters

Erik Kormann September :: Juli

Ermenegildo Zegna Zegna Uomo

Escada Especially Escada Elixir :: Cherry In The Air

Estee Lauder Pleasures Pop :: Amber Mystique

Etro Rajasthan

Fendi Fan di Fendi Pour Homme :: Fan di Fendi Pour Homme Acqua

Floris Patchouli :: Malmaison Encore

Fragonard Le Jardin de Fragonard

Frapin Paradis Perdu

Frédéric Malle Dries Van Noten par Frédéric Malle

Fresh Life

Gabriela Sabatini Miss Gabriela

Gap Gap Established 1969 Electric & Gap Established 1969 Bright

Ghost Whisper Blush

Giorgio Armani Emporio Armani Diamonds Rose :: Eau Pour Homme & Eau de Nuit

Giorgio Armani Sì :: Armani Privé Nuances

Givenchy Dahlia Noir L’Eau :: Givenchy Bloom

Givenchy Very Irrésistible Edition Croisière :: Gentlemen Only

Gucci Flora 1966 :: Made to Measure

Guerlain Acqua Allegoria Nerolia Bianca :: Flora Rosa

Guerlain Shalimar Ode à la Vanille Sur la Route du Mexique

Guerlain Muguet 2013

Hanae Mori Eau de Collection No. 8

Heeley Coccobello

Hermès Eau de Mandarine Ambrée :: Eau de Narcisse Bleu

Heidi Klum Shine Blue

Hilde Soliani Mmm

Hiram Green Moon Bloom

Hugo Boss Damask & Oud :: Boss Jour Pour Femme

Iceberg Eau de Iceberg Sensual Musk, Eau de Iceberg Sandalwood & Eau de Iceberg Oud

Issey Miyake Pleats Please L’Elixir (US in 2013)

Issey Miyake L’Eau d’Issey Summer 2013 :: L’Eau d’Issey Absolue

James Bond 007 Quantum

Jardins D’Écrivains Orlando

J Del Pozo Desert Flowers Peony, Lily and Dahlia

Jean Paul Gaultier Kokorico (US in 2013) :: Kokorico By Night

Jean Paul Gaultier Le Beau Male

Jean Paul Gaultier Le Mâle Summer & Classique Summer 2013

Jennifer Lopez Rio Glow by J Lo

Jessica McClintock Dancing by Jessica McClintock

Jimmy Choo Jimmy Choo Exotic

John Varvatos Platinum Edition

Jo Malone Saffron :: Osmanthus Blossom

Jovoy Paris Rouge Assassin :: Les Jeux sont Faits

Juicy Couture Viva La Juicy Noir

Juliette Has A Gun Oil Fiction

Jurlique Essence of Rose

Justin Bieber The Key :: Someday Summer

Kate Spade Live Colorfully

Katie Price Kissable

Keiko Mecheri Savile & Sedona Blue

Kenzo Madly Kenzo Kiss ‘n Fly :: L’Eau Par Kenzo Colors Edition

Kenzo Kenzo Homme Sport Extreme

Laboratorio Olfattivo Salina

Lacoste L.12.12 Noir

Lalique Satine :: L’Amour

La Mer Pearl of Sea

Lancaster Summer Splash

Lancôme La Vie Est Belle Légère :: L’Autre Oud

Lanvin Lanvin Me

L’Artisan Parfumeur Caligna

Laundry by Shelli Segal Laundry by Shelli Segal

Laura Biagiotti Essenza di Roma Uomo :: Essenza di Roma

Laura Mercier Lumière D’Ambre :: Ambre Vanillé

Lavanila Fresh Vanilla Lemon

Le Labo Ylang 49 & Lys 41 :: Limette 37

Les Parfums de Rosine Vive la Mariée

Library of Flowers line

Lili Bermuda Calypso

Lise Watier India & Neiges Eau de Glacier

Liz Earle Botanical Essence No. 100

L’Occitane La Collection de Grasse:: Verveine Menthe / Mint Verbena :: Eau Spontanée

L’Occitane au Brésil Jenipapo & Mandacaru

Loewe Agua de Loewe Cala d’Or

Lolita Lempicka L’Eau Jolie

Lollia Wander

Lorenzo Villoresi Mare Nostrum Aura Maris

Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Vitae

Mandarina Duck Cool Black

Mango Rebel Hero

Marc Jacobs Honey

Mark Marrakesh

Masaki Matsushima Aqua Earth

Memo Irish Leather

Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz Intense

Miller Harris La Fumée Ottoman

Molinard Habanita L’Esprit

Mona di Orio Eau Absolue

Montblanc Legend Special Edition 2013

Moschino Forever Sailing

Naomi Campbell Queen of Gold

Narciso Rodriguez Amber Musc

Nest White Narcisse

Nine West Love Fury Kiss

Nina Ricci Mademoiselle Ricci L’Eau

Nobile 1942 Infinito & Café Chantant

Odin 10 Roam

Old Spice Foxcrest & Wolfthorn

One Direction One Direction Our Moment

Oscar de la Renta Something Blue

Paco Rabanne Invictus

Parfums de Nicolaï Eau sOleil

Parfums M Micallef + Denis Durand Le Parfum Denis Durand Couture

Parfums M Micallef Rouge No. 1 & Rouge No. 2

Paul & Joe Fragrance Hair & Body Mist

Paul Smith Sunshine Edition 2013

Penhaligon’s Vaara

Philosophy Fresh Cream

Playboy Super Playboy

Prada Candy L’Eau :: Infusion d’Iris L’Eau d’Iris

Providence Perfume Co + Jonathan Joseph Peters Mousseline Peche

Puma Sync

Ralph Lauren Polo Red

Reminiscence Rem & Bow

Repetto Repetto Le Parfum

Roberto Cavalli Just Cavalli for Him

Roberto Verino RV Pure Woman

Robert Piguet Alameda :: Knightsbridge

Robert Piguet Rose Perfection

Rochas Les Cascades de Rochas Songe d’Iris

Roja Parfums Enigma

Rouge Bunny Rouge Incantation

Roxana Illuminated Perfume Figure 1: Noir

Royal Apothic Antiquarius Petals

Selena Gomez Vivamore

Shakira Wild Elixir :: S by Shakira Aquamarine

Shiseido Zen Sun

Sonoma Scent Studio Spiced Citrus Vetiver

Stella McCartney Stella Summer 2013

Strange Invisible Perfumes Likewise & The Rose With The Broken Neck

Strenesse Peach Blossom & Clementine, Plum Blossom & Sandalwood, Melon Blossom & Pepper

Tauer Perfumes No. 14 Noontide Petals

Taylor by Taylor Swift

Ted Lapidus White Soul Gold & Diamonds

Terry de Gunzburg Terryfic Oud

The Different Company South Bay, Kâshân Rose & White Zagora

Thirdman Eau Nomade

Tom Ford Sahara Noir

Tom Ford Shanghai Lily, Plum Japonais, Fleur de Chine & Rive d’Ambre

Tommy Bahama Tommy Bahama for Her :: Tommy Bahama for Him

Tommy Hilfiger Tommy Summer & Tommy Girl Summer 2013

Tommy Hilfiger Freedom Sport

Tous Rosa :: Tous Man Intense

Van Cleef & Arpels Rose Velours :: Rêve

Vera Wang Pink Princess :: Be Jeweled

Versace Eros for men

Victoria’s Secret Bombshell Forever

Victoria’s Secret Dream Angels Kiss & Dream Angels Blush

Victoria’s Secret Victoria by Victoria’s Secret :: Paradise Collection

Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb Rose Explosion

Yardley Polaire

Yohji Yamamoto Yohji Senses

Ys Uzac Immortal Beloved & Satin Doll

Yves Rocher Retropical

Yves Saint Laurent L’Homme Libre Cologne Tonic

Yves Saint Laurent Oriental Collection Noble Leather, Supreme Bouquet & Majestic Rose

Upcoming fragrance launches 2013:

Aerin Gardenia Rattan, Amber Musk, Lilac Path, Ikat Jasmine & Evening Rose (November)

Atelier Cologne Silver Iris & Gold Leather (September)

Banana Republic Wildbloom Rouge & Wildblue Noir (September)

Blackgama Addiction, Epic, Mythic & Icon (September)

Bottega Veneta Bottega Veneta Pour Homme (September)

Boucheron Place Vendome (September)

Chloé Roses de Chloé (September)

Christian Siriano debut fragrance (Fall)

Clean White Woods (September)

Davidoff The Game Intense (September)

Diesel Loverdose Tattoo (September)

Donna Karan DKNY Woman Fall (?)

Elizabeth & James (Olsen twins) debut fragrance (?)

Estee Lauder Modern Muse (September)

Fátima Lopes Be Mine (September)

Fendi L’Acquarossa (September)

Floris Soulle Ambar (September)

Hanae Mori new women’s pillar (Fall)

Hermès Epice Marine (September)

John Galliano Before Midnight (?)

John Russo Photograph Woman & Photograph Man (?)

Jo Malone Peony & Blush Suede (September)

Judith Leiber Exotic Coral (?)

Katy Perry Killer Queen (August)

Kenzo Flower in the Air (August)

Kim Kardashian Pure Honey (September)

L’Artisan Parfumeur Déliria, Amour Nocturne & Skin on Skin (September)

Loewe Aura (September)

Lolita Lempicka Elle L’Aime (September)

Maxim magazine debut fragrance (Fall)

Michael Kors Sporty Citrus, Sexy Amber & Glam Jasmine (August)

Mona di Orio Violette Fumée (Fall)

Neela Vermeire Créations Ashoka (Fall)

Paul Smith Portrait (September)

Penhaligon’s Iris Prima (September)

Perry Ellis Perry Ellis (?)

Pomellato debut fragrance (ICR-ITF Group, 2013)

Prada Luna Rossa Extreme (October)

Reiss Grey Flower & Black Oudh (September)

Rihanna Rogue (September)

Roberto Cavalli Nero Assoluto (August)

Serge Lutens La Vierge de Fer (September)

Six Scents Series 4 (?)

Swarovski Miss Aura (September)

Tom Ford Private Blend London (September)

Tory Burch debut fragrance (2013)

Yves Rocher Comme une Évidence l’Eau de Parfum Intense (September)

Yves Saint Laurent Manifesto L’Elixir (August)

Yves Saint Laurent L’Homme Parfum Intense (August)

2014 or Unknown launch date:

Balmain fragrance for women (2014)

Castelbajac new fragrance (?)

Jimmy Choo fragrance for men (2014)

Kanye West debut fragrance from Parlux (?)

Karl Lagerfeld fragrance for women (Spring 2014)

Louis Vuitton debut fragrance by perfumer Jacques Cavallier

Monique Lhuillier debut scent (?)

Paco Rabanne Victory

Ralph Rucci by Ralph Rucci (?)

Tadashi Shoji debut w/ Fragrance Group (Fall 2014)

Zac Posen debut fragrance.

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Paco Rabanne has launched Black XS L’Aphrodisiaque, a new limited edition duo of flankers to the brand’s rock-oriented Black XS (2005) and Black XS Pour Elle (2007).

Black XS L’Aphrodisiaque for Men ~ A spicy woods with saffron, cinnamon, honey, orange, cypress, praline, musk and leather. In 100 ml Eau de Toilette Intense.

Black XS L’Aphrodisiaque for Women ~ A floral with bitter orange, neroli, datura, peach, rose, vanilla, amber and mandrake root. In 80 ml Eau de Parfum. Source- nstperfume.com Learn more »

Italian jewelry line Pomellato will launch three fragrances inspired by the brand’s Nudo rings. Nudo Amber, Nudo Blue and Nudo Rose will debut in September, and although they will not be distributed in the US until late 2014.

Pomellato Nudo Amber ~ a floriental developed by perfumer Aurélien Guichard; notes include orange blossom, rose, jasmine, amber, ambrox, musk ambrettolide and vanilla.

Pomellato Nudo Blue ~ a musky floriental developed by perfumer Cécile Matton, with bamboo accord, lemon, blackcurrant, peony, magnolia, iris, freesia, white musk, heliotrope, amberwood and vanilla.

Pomellato Nudo Rose ~ also by Cécile Matton, featuring pink grapefruit, peach, bergamot, water fruits, rose, aquatic lily of the valley, freesia, white musk, white cedarwood, sandalwood and cashmere wood.

Pomellato Nudo Amber, Nudo Blue and Nudo Rose will be available in 25, 40 and 90 ml Eau de Parfum. Source- nstperfume.com Learn more »

Ok, so you don't exactly need a master's degree to put on perfume. But there are a few tricks to help your scent last longer throughout the day without overdoing it. Kevin Verspoor, a perfumer for Drom Fragrances (the nearly 100-year old fragrance house that's created best-selling blends for companies such as Gucci), offers these tips to stay perfectly scented:

1. Know your points.

You've heard a zillion times that you should mist fragrance on your pulse points, but do you know what those are? They're the areas that have the most veins under the skin, which makes them the warmest spots on your body. And heat intensifies fragrance. Familiar spots such as your neck and wrists are great areas to mist, but to really make your scent last, try hitting these other pulse points too:

—the back of the legs, specifically behind your knees
—the area just above your hip bones
—nape of your neck
—cleavage
—small of your back
—insides of the elbows

2. Layer.

Those body wash and lotion versions of your favorite fragrance aren't just for decorating your bedside table. Using them before spritzing on your perfume will help your fragrance last longer and smell more flattering than squirting on endless mists from the bottle. And with that in mind...

3. Go easy.

You don't want to be a human air freshener, so don't continually re-spritz throughout the day. Doing so will not only choke those breathing the air around you, but you won't be able to tell how strong your fragrance is, because your nose adjusts to and neutralizes scent after several minutes (it's the same as when you sniff several fragrances in a row at the department store and suddenly they all smell alike). A good rule of nose: You should be able to smell the fragrance you have on in soft, occasional whiffs. If you can continuously smell it without taking a deep whiff, you overdid it.

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