Summer Scents

Every year Estee Lauder put out a limited Bronze Goddess collection just in time for summer which include products such as a bronzer, illuminator, eyeshadows and a perfume.  This summer the fragrance was described as a sensuous, sun drenched blend of Bergamot and Mandarin, cooled with Tahitian Gardenia Petals and Coconut, warmed with Amber, Sandalwood and Vetiver. And the tagline according to EL?  All heat. All desire. All woman.  Wow!

I tried it at a duty free shop and it was just as delicious as described (although I am a sucker for anything coconut and gardenia scented).  One sniff and I was transported away to a sun lounger forgetting about the chaos surrounding me in T5. The perfumes sell out very quickly so you'll have to be in super fast next year. The scent changes slightly each year but one thing is for sure, they'll definitely produce a a smell that nails summer!

My ESSENTIAL summer perfume (in fact I use it all year around) is the classic Eau Dynamisante by Clarins.  This translates at energising water and after a couple of spritzes pre or post beach it does just that.  I love the revitalising feeling that's obtained by the fragrance which combines essential oils of Lemon, Patchouli, Petit Grain, Ginseng and White Tea. It's a non photo-sensitising formula so it's safe to wear in the sun.

What is your favourite summer scent?  We'd love to hear from you. And Happy Halloween!  MP