Summer Gourmande
Bendelirious
"Originally conceived as a homage to the legendary New York department store, Henri Bendel, famous for its fragrance department and ultra-chic clientele. It is available in a strictly limited edition. Bendelirious is a starry, elegant, super-sexy perfume which reflects the type of glorious girl who shops at Bendel’s: the fizzy top notes are fun and joyous – champagne, cherry lollipops, and pink grapefruit."
An adventurous 'Alice In Wonderland' journey starting in a vintage sweet shop - piquant red sour cherries and lemon drops with powder-sugar sweet florals including rose and distinct violet . It is vivacious and exuberant with grapefruit on a musky base of both leather and vetiver it is full of sensation and fun.
shop.lessenteurs.com etatlibredorangelondon.com
Union - 'Quince Mint & Moss'
"The mouth-watering ‘Quince Mint & Moss’ celebrates the revival of this vibrant fruit. Harvested in late October, our quince hails from the depths of Somerset. Underlined with a hint of garden mint to allow the full bouquet of this joyful yet delicate fruit to truly unfold, it’s a fragrance to wear and enjoy on warm summer days!"
A herbal green feel to this - the Juniper shot is strong and there is a light compote fruity mid-note. The fresh mint comes through strangely at the end together with the adage of herbs. Reminiscent of summery English gardens and fruits groves.
www.roullierwhite.com www.unionfragrance.com
Rahät Loukoum
"dedicated to and inspired by the famous Turkish delight. Note: aldehydes, almond, cherry, hawthorn, Turkish rose, heliotrope, white honey, vanilla, tonka bean, balsam and musk. The nose behind this fragrance is Christopher Sheldrake. "
Pure turkish delight - almonds and cherries with the addition of sweet but pungent rose and vanilla sugar - soft, fruity with a musky finish.
Maison des Reves - Mousse au Cafe - Eau de Parfum
"Maison des Reves Mousse au Cafe opens with warm, silky notes of café crème; sweet, rich and milky. A nutty heart of almond and coconut is cocooned in sweet, sticky caramel. A complimentary base of vanilla is perfectly contrasted with slightly spicy sandalwood."
A milky coconut latté served with caramelized almond biscuits - Coffee, Cream, Milk. Heliotrope, Coconut, Caramel. Vanilla, Sandalwood.
Roses & Chocolate
"A unisex citrus/floral combination of fresh mandarin and bergamot. Blackcurrant and peach. Rose and violet are mixed with chocolate. To finish with solar notes - cedarwood, white musk and vanilla."
Rich chocolate and soft peachy notes begin. then powdery sweetness comes from the rose and violet with vanilla. The finish is where bergamot comes through together with light musk and cedar. Rather nice.
Also try, Wild Fruits - Notes include citrus - kumquat, lemon and grapefruit; middle notes are violet, blackcurrant, peach and apple; finishing notes are again cedar and white musk.
www.manceraparfums.com www.selfridges.com www.orioncosmetics.co.uk
Macaron
Macaron from their 'Classic Maison' collection - with notes which are delicious and colourful, the famed 'Macarons De Paris' are as beloved for their colour as they are for their gourmet flavours.
