CUPIDS PERFUMED ARROWS ARE READY TO FLY ON THE 14TH

CUPIDS PERFUMED ARROWS ARE READY TO FLY ON THE 14TH

“Scents are surer than sounds to make your heart strings crack” wrote Rudyard Kipling so its no wonder fragrance is one of the most popular Valentine gifts.

Throughout time fragrance has been seduction’s most powerful weapon.

Madam Pompadour spent the equivalent of more than a quarter of a million dollars on perfumes to impress her royal lover with true orgies of scene.

Cleopatra never undertook a journey without having the sails of her boat coated with previous oils whilst Marilyn Munroe once declared Chane No.5 to be the only thing she wore in bed.

So with love being in the air we’ve put together a selection of blissful new and classic favourite fragrances all ideal for gifting, wearing on that 14th February date night or putting on your own wish list for future romantic occasions.

As they say on Strictly and Dancing On Ice these are in no particular order – we love them all!

Our main picture features Yum Boujee Marshmallow 81 by Kayali. The fragrance features notes of fluffy pink marshmallow, strawberry, roasted coconut, freesia, whipped vanilla and pink musk.  Yum Pistachio Gelato 33 is a delicious dreamy blend of pistachio, whipped cream, roasted hazelnut, sweet rum, fluffy marshmallow and fizzy cotton candy.

 

Penhaligon’s Liquid Love is a passionate eau de parfum to set hearts a flutter. Spicy rushes of pink pepper, ginger and turmeric lock in a fiery embrace with chilli and musk.

But their piece de resistance  is The Bewitching Yasmine – with a back story on the delightful box you will want to keep forever. Daringly green and mysterious it  features a dark and seductive blend of coffee and cardamom, jasmine and oud. It’s a bold fragrance for those who want to step outside the box and be decidedly different.

Visit Penhaligons shops in Leeds and York to discover more romantic, passionate and mysterious fragrances including Halfeti and the coy yet playful The Coveted Duchess.

 

Everyone treasures the gift of a fragrance from Chanel. Coco Mademoiselle Eau de Parfum is an ambery fragrance, a spirited and voluptuous scene. Sparks of fresh and vibrant orange  immediately awaken the senses. A clear and sensual heart reveals the transparent accords of jasmine and rose. Finally the trail unfurls with vibrant accents of Patchouli and Vetiver.

Love by Coach is red hot – a celebration of love in all its different forms and expressions. With top notes of strawberry, juicy mandarin and pink pepper, a heart of red velvet rose, jasmine sambac, osmanthus flowers and base notes of cedarwood, benzoin and grey amber this is a warm and playful fragrance.

Scarlet Poppy by Jo Malone is both sensuous and opulent. The wild steppes of southwest Asia are covered in the extravagant blooms of the great scarlet poppy. It has rare top notes of Ambrette that harmonises well with the other  notes. The heart note is Scarlet Poppy a voluptuous floral accord of bold blooms that gives a rich intensity whilst the base note of Tonka Bean brings warmth to the fragrance with accents of almond, vanilla and tobacco. Pop into your nearest Jo Malone boutique to find out more.

New from L’Occitane en Provence comes an enchanting fragrance  Orchiedee Eau Harmioniouse EDT that will envelope you with a beautiful subtle and luminous fragrance. With top notes of Neroli, Elderflower and Mandarin, Heart of Orange Blossom and Blonde Woods and base notes of Vanilla, Amyris and Ambrette. This is one that will resonate with y our personality and leave a lasting impression. Pop into your nearest L’Occitane Boutique and try it for yourself.

Libre – Flowers and Flames by Yves Saint Laurent will certainly set your heart on fire. A warm and sensual fragrance it’s a bold sophisticated twist on the original Libre fragrance and combines floral and fiery notes, blending lavender, orange blossom and vanilla with a spicy twist of saffron and ginger.

Angel Fantasm Eau de Parfum unleashes the ultimate indulgence. Its a ferociously feminine ambery gourmand and fruity fragrance, the juicy fruitiness is tantalised with creamy coconut accord and luminous patchouli available from www.theperfumeshop.com

Fenty Fragrance is a deeply intimate fragrance that’s complex, vibrant, raw, spicy and sweet all at once. Magnolia, musk, tangerine and Bulgarian rose create a sensual warm floral that’s a one of a kind fragrance – according to Rihanna its’s an experience, a memory encapsulated into a fragrance and once you smell it you will never forget it.

New from Narciso Rodriguez is an addition to the iconic for her line – For Her Eau de Parfum Intense that gives a new intensity to the cult classic. The scent layers notes of peach, Calabrian bergamot, white flowers, amber and vanilla. This scent really does give an aura of mystery and attraction to its wearer – and it comes in a bright red bottle – so Valentine’s Day.

Gucci Floral Gorgeous Orchid is a bright and elegant scent and the latest to join the established range. It’s a captivating floral amber scent that has the vibrance and warm of vanilla infused with fresh marine Ozonic Accord.www.theperfumeshop.com

Those lovely people at Lush have so many Valentines options for this special day. Chelsea Morning is a sweet, sunny and buttery perfume that will stick to your senses like butterscotch. It has bright biscuity notes and a hint of citrus it’s a gourmand fragrance with a heart of gold.

 

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