fragrances

12 Hot Scents to Wear This Summer

by Diana Ajih on July 7, 2010

During the summer, I like to wear fragrances that are light and airy, with notes of citrus and florals. This year, plenty of my favorite classic scents have been re-blended with much brighter notes because it’s a more ideal scent while in the sun. So, I’ve rounded up a great list of scent options that are perfect for summer.

Check out these 12 Hot Summer Scents!

1. Daisy by Marc Jacobs ($20-$72)- A fresh and feminine scent with notes of: Strawberry, Violet Leaves, Ruby Red Grapefruit, Gardenia, Violet Petals, Jasmine Petals, Musk, Vanilla, White Woods.

2. Ralph Lauren Summer Romance ($78)- A fruity floral fragrance for any romantic setting. Notes of: Passion Fruit, Hibiscus, Tiare Flowers, Apricot Musk.

3. Stella McCartney Sheer Stella ($62) Limited Edition- I love the clean scent! Notes of: Green apple, lemon, Bulgarian rose, celestial rose, rose absolute, Iranian organic rose, amber.

4. CLEAN Summer Linen ($49)- A very sexy summer scent that’s light and citrusy. Very delightful! Notes of: Citrus, Bergamot, Italian Limoncello, African Violet, Ice Rose, Sampaguita, Plum, Warm Amber, Musk, Sun-Bleached Woods, Sandalwood.

5. Jean Paul Gaultier Classique Summer ($62)- Nice floral scent. I love the bottle too! Notes of: Rose, Citrus Zest, Sambac, Jasmine, Vanilla, Fresh Musk.

6. Burberry Summer Fragrance 2010 ($65) Limited Edition- A light scent with a hint of musk. Notes of: Citrus, Green Apple, Water Lily, Freesia, Rose, Woods, White Musk, Moss.

More Summer Scents after the jump…

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5 Natural Fragrances to Wear for Summer

by Diana Ajih on June 29, 2009

in Green Products

We all love to try new scents now and again but choosing the right scent can be difficult and very time consuming. So after proper searching, let me introduce to you 5 Eco-Friendly Perfumes that are unique, well-crafted, and with an all natural organic fragrance that are long-lasting.

Aveda Ancient Attar Pure-fume Spirit Aroma Spray- “Inspired by the ancient art of Indian attar perfumes, Ancient Attar is created with 100% botanical essential oils, including traditional attar ingredients, rose and sandalwood, creating a modern, feminine aroma.” (Retail $70)
L’Occitane Verbena Harvest Eau De Toilette- A fresh, captivating scent of Verbena with a rosy mix of geranium and lemon tree. I love the scent of the tropics. It’s great to wear after shower and the perfect summer fragrance. (Retail $46)
Demeter Vintage Naturals Patchouli- A hand-crafted fragrance centered around the scents of patchouli, orange, cardamom, cedar, vetiver, and nutmeg. Made with all natural ingredients with packaging made from recycled materials. (Retail $68)
Pacifica Tuscan Blood Orange Solid Perfume- A solid perfume with blends of spicy blood orange, strawberry, raspberry, and juicy mandarin. It’s formulated with natural essential oils, organic soy, and coconut waxes. 100% Vegan! (Retail $9)
Ecco Bella Eaus de Parfum- A fresh, light scent of Lemon Verbena derived from oils of lemon, lemongrass, geranium, and rosemary. Another great summer-inspired fragrance! (Retail $21.50)

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Lavanila’s The Healthy Deodorant

by Diana Ajih on June 4, 2009

in Underarm

Lavanila The Healthy Deodorant

Whether or not you need to wear a deodorant year round, summer is the time to ensure you stay fresh and dry. Protect your most delicate summer dresses and maintain a sweet smelling scent all thru the warmest days of summer. But many deodorants contain pesky chemicals you want to avoid such as aluminum, sulfates or petro-chemicals. Say hello to Lavanila’s The Healthy Deodorant. We are already fans of Lavanila’s exotic scented fragrances, bath washes and of course beautifully packaged non-toxic candles all infused with essential oils, active botanicals, and antioxidants.

The Lavanila Healthy Deodorant is a clinical strength and 100% natural and does not contain any parabens, sulfates, synthetic dyes, petro-chemicals or phalates. It uses beta-glucan technology to fight odor while soothing the skin with no gooey residue, and delivers long-lasting, luxurious results.

So far, I’ve been very pleased with Lavanila’s deodorant. It does a fantastic job keeping myself fresh and dry and it comes with a variety of pleasant scents. The Vanilla Lavender smells amazing but I’ve also tried other scents such as Vanilla coconut, Vanilla Grapefruit, and Vanilla Passion Fruit. The deodorant does deliver long-lasting odor protection. I only wish I found out about this brand sooner! It’s with me wherever I go whether it’s to the gym or when I’m partying at a club. Price wise, I say its a fair deal but nothing is more beneficial than having an all-natural, green product free from all those nasty chemicals.

You can find Lavanila online such as Beauty.com or at stores such as Sephora and Nordstrom’s.

Have you ever tried Lavanila’s deodorant brand? If so, what do you love about it and why? Please share!

Guest post from our friends at The Find.

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