FRAGRANCE
SCENTS FOR HIM AND HER
Summer in a spritz Splash out on a new scent to make your summer last all-year long, says beauty and travel writer Angelina Villa-Clarke
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From the freshness of cut grass to heady vibrant blooms: summer is the most sensory of seasons. And there’s nothing like a burst of summer fragrance to conjure long days SAVE and balmy nights. The bright £15 (ON RRP) Acqua di Parma Blu Mediterraneo La Collezione, £84 (page 21), for women and men, contains three scents that sum up Italy. Bergamotto di Calabria showcases the southern region’s intense bergamot, while Arancia di
Capri is radiant with citrus notes, just like the island it’s named after. Fico di Amalfi brings fig nectar and jasmine as its calling card. Meanwhile, Calvin Klein has long championed sun-drenched days in its specialedition scents. The latest for women and men – ck One Summer, £27 (page 16) – uses saffron, lime and citron to capture the spirit of a desert festival. As well as a reminder of holidays, these special eau de toilettes – such as the Med-inspired Versace Dylan Blue, £56 (page 27), for men – are also lighter to SAVE keep you feeling fresh. £35 (ON RRP) For a unisex summer classic, however, invest in NEW Tom Ford’s Sole di Positano, £120 (page 25). It’s like sunshine in a bottle.
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Note to know: Vetiver
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‘A native grass of Haiti, Java and India, vetiver has dense roots that are prized for their rich earthy smell and grapefruit-like crispness,’ explains scent expert Nick Gilbert. ‘Today’s distillation techniques bring out this freshness, spurring brands to use vetiver to give scents a bright, modern edge.’ Four to try:
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1 NEW Marc Jacobs Women’s Coffret, £44. (page 15). 2 ck One All Travel Unisex Spray,.£10 (page 16) 3 Versace Bright Crystal & Yellow Diamond Women’s Duo, £44 (page 18)
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CK Eternity Summer
Terre d’Hermès
This year, Calvin Klein’s effortlessly wearable annual offering is a chic blend of saffron and desert rose. £29 (page 16)
This modern classic captures the scent of clear blue skies and deep red earth, with a luminous freshness and incredible trail. £60 (page 20)
Marc Jacobs Divine Decadence
Boss Bottled
A daring and sophisticated fragrance that delivers night-time elegance in an ambery blend of plum and vetiver. NEW £60 (page 15)
The original Boss, Bottled mixes apple and sweet spice with woods to create a hauntingly subtle fragrance. £38, as part of a set (page 29)
FEMALE FRAGRANCE
THE HIGH LIFE SHOP SCENT GUIDE Find your fragrance fit with this explanation of our scent categories
WOODY
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A robust, deep and lingering group, which also includes musks. They make for striking scents
FLORAL
FRESH
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Often unisex, these scents are light and uplifting. Notes range from zesty citrus to sea breeze
ORIENTAL
CLINIQUE Happy Perfume Duo A hint of citrus, a wealth of flowers, a mix of emotions. That’s what makes Clinique Happy one of the most winning fragrances ever. Double the happiness with this duo at this special travel price. Wear it and be happy. Allergy tested. FRESH Eau de parfum, 2 x 30ml. Total content, 60ml Unit price £53.33 per 100ml
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The most rich and mysterious group. Expect notes of sandalwood, vanilla and resins
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‘Scent guide’ words: Nick Gilbert; Fragrance categories © Michael Edwards (fragrancesoftheworld.com)
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Wonderful for summer, florals are romantic and feminine, with a hint of fruity sweetness
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