New fragrances for men and women releasing in Spring 2014

Wear the scent of Spring with these new fragrances that borrow the flirty floral bloom and earthy wooden notes that make up the season's signature.

Keep up with trends not only with your clothes, shoes and makeup. Wear the scent of Spring with these new fragrances that borrow the flirty floral bloom and earthy wooden notes that make up the season's signature. Karl Lagerfield isn't the only one with a new fragrance in his inventory -- these new releases from Bulgari, Hermes and Vivienne Westwood are Spring in a bottle and make the perfect finishing touch to your outfit before you step out to smell the roses. 

For her: 

Bulgaru Omnia India Garnet

The fragrance premiered with two notable elements -- with Lithuanian model, Edita Vilkeviciute, fronting its campaign and its unique bottle that featured two interlocking metallic shapes -- both of which we love. That aside, we also cannot get enough of its Sicilian mandarin, osmanthus, tuberose, and Indian wood scents, one brilliantly crafted by Bulgari and fragrance legend Alberto Morillas, who was also one of the perfumiers behind another cult favourite, Calvin Klein's CK One. Bulgari's latest is a powerful infusion of the famed Indian mandarin garnet meets Hollywood technicolour. Available at major department stores.

 

Vivienne Westwood Sunny Alice

In keeping with tradition, the British brand has unveiled its annual limited edition summer fragrance, which is none other than the fourth variation on the iconic perfume Alice. Cheerfully titled Sunny Alice, the new perfume consists entirely of scents associated with the seaside, sunshine and sandy beaches. The pale yellow essence combines notes of tropical flowers, mandarin and pink peppercorn with frangipani and jasmine blossoms. Amber, sandalwood and vanilla dominate the base notes. Available at www.vivienneweswood.co.uk.

Lancome La Vie Est Belle EDT

A radiantly feminine fragrance, Lancome's latest EDT borrows the full majesty of the magnolia flower to put you in the mood for Spring. It evokes irresistable moments of joy with a floral middle body that brings to mind the sweetness of almonds tinged with vanilla, praline and spun sugar. With a voluptuous bloom that is drawn from the soft sweetness of tonka beans, the La Vie Est Belle is a delicate scent that is perfect for the season of new life. Available at major department stores.

 

For him: 

Hermes Terre d'Hermes Eau Tres Fraiche

A woody fragrance made for the rugged man who loves the outdoors, Hermes' latest cologne for men opens with top notes of orange, citruses and water. Geranium takes the middle seat before fading into a musky base note of wood, patchouli and cedar. Natural and mature, this is perfect for spritzing on for a day out and about town because it is fresh without getting too overbearing. Available at Hermes outlets in Pavilion KL and Suria KLCC.

 

 

Valentino Uomo

Created by perfumer Olivier Polge, Valentino Uomo is a profoundly Italian blend of precisely chosen ingredients, characteristic of the modern man. Enveloped by zesty bergamot and a hint of spice, it opens with racy notes of coffee and shimmering gianduia cream, before a musky hint of white leather reveals cedar in the signature. Masculine, bold and sexy, the design of the bottle as well as the scent itself is aimed for the men who strive for classics. Timeless and examplary, the Uomo is one scent that is here to stay for a while. Available at Valentino boutique in Starhill Gallery.

 

Maison Martin Margiela Jazz Club

Woody, oriental, sweet and intoxicating, Jazz Club immortalises the masculine and exhilarating ambiance of a downtown jazz club. Like its name, it is mysterious, dark and thirlling all at once. The balmy base scent of musk, vanilla, tonka bean, vetiver, and tobacco leaves combine to evoke a familiar but forgotten moment—a night’s sojourn to a forbidden but exclusive club. Maison Martin Margiela has successfully bottled up the best of masculine vigour with Jazz Club and made it something every guy can now wear on his sleeve. Available at www.sephora.com.

 

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