Subversion Through Scent Part I

Perfume notes

~ Eclat d'Arpege by Lanvin
This joyful, feminine scent was created in 2003.
Head Notes: Sicilian lemon leaves, Green lilac.
Heart Notes: Wisteria blossom, Green tea leaves, Red peony, Osmanthus of China.
Base Notes: White ceder of Lebanon, Sweet musks, Preciousamber.
Carrying on the myth of Arpege with a touch of modernism.


~ L'instant de Guerlain by Guerlain

This crystalline amber eau de parfum was created in 2003.

Top notes: bergamot, mandarin.
Middle notes: chinese magnolia, sambac jasmine, ylang-ylang, iris.
Base notes: vanilla, benzoin, musk, amber.

Unique moments of emotion frozen in time.

~ Eau Perfumee Au The Rouge by Bvlgari
This woody luminous eau de cologne was created in 2005.
Top Notes: pink pepper, orange and bergamot
Middle Notes: red tea and fig
Base Notes: resins, walnut and musk

Uniquely structured around the natural notes of Rooibos and Yunnan teas.

~ Eau Perfumee Au The Vert by Bvlgari

This citrus aromatic floral eau de cologne was created in 1992.

Top notes: Bergamot, Orange Blossom, Cardamom, Jamaican Pepper, Coriander
Middle notes: Bulgarian Rose, Spanish Jasmine
Base notes: Green Tea, Oakmoss, Tonka Bean, Bee's Wax

Uniquely structured around the natural notes of green teas.

~ Bvlgari Black by Bvlgari

This oriental woody amber eau de toilette was created in 1997.

Top Notes: Lapsang Souchong Tea and Smoke
Heart: Rubber and Resin
Base: Amber and Wood

An unconventional fragrance inspired by black tea that celebrates the pleasure and freedom of expression.

~ Nectarine Blossom & Honey by Jo Malone
A sweet and delightfully playful fragrance created in 2005.
Top note: Cassis
Heart note: Acacia Honey
Base note: Peach
London's Covent Garden early morning market.

~ Violetta by Penhaligon's
This dark, dusky and mysterious fragrance was created in 1976.
Head notes: Citrus and Geranium
Heart notes: Violet
Base notes: Sandalwood, Cedarwood and Musk
The elusive violet is captured with incredible clarity and potency.


~ Caldey Island Lavender 
Handmade by Cistercian monks.
The timeless scent of lavender - beautifully balanced for freshness and depth.
Described by Luca Turin as "simply the best lavender soliflore on earth".

~ Mitsouko EDP by Guerlain
This mysterious fruity chypre fragrance was created in 1919.
Top Notes: Peach, Bergamot, Hesperides
Heart Notes: Lilac, Rose, Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang
Base Notes: Vetiver, Amber, Oakmoss, Cinnamon, Spices
A masterpiece of balance and originality.

~ Apres L'ondee by Guerlain
This serious heliotropin fragrance was created in 1906.
Top Notes: Violet, Bergamot, Cassie, Neroli
Heart Notes: Carnation, Ylang-ylang, Iris, Rose, Jasmine, Mimosa, Vetiver, Sandalwood
Base Notes: Vanilla, Musk, Amber, Heliotrope
A stroll through the dewy underbrush - celebrating fine weather after the rain.


~ Yvresse by Yves Saint Laurent
This sparkly, exhilerating fragrance was created in 1993.
Top Notes: Nectarine, Mint, Anise
Heart Notes: Blue Rose, Otto Rose, Lychee
Base Notes: Oakmoss, Vetiver, Patchouli
Like a sip of champagne...


~ Pleasures by Estee Lauder
This sheer, shimmering floral fragrance was created in 1995.
Top Notes: White Lily, Violet Leaves, Green Accents
Middle Notes: Black Lilac, White Peony, Karo-Karounde Blossoms, Baie Rose, Pink Rose, Jasmine
Base Notes: Sandalwood, Patchouli
One of life's simple pleasures.



* All information is this post were derived from the brand website and online blogs *

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