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Agent Provocateur
Uncover the secret of seduction – this is what Agent Provocateur offers women through their signature scent collection. The brand’s fragrance, which is a blend of modern and classic notes, has the power to bring out one’s passion and intimacy.
Agent Provocateur is not a brand specializing in perfumes, but a British lingerie retailer. The brand came out in 1994 after Joseph Corré and Serena Rees opened the first AP shop at London’s Broadwick Street. Now, after more than a decade, 30 stores in 13 different countries around the globe are to be found.
The first shop of Agent Provocateur was founded with the goal of providing women with high-end, colorful and fashion-forward lingerie. But through the years, Agent Provocateur’s product line expanded. In addition to lingerie, AP also has in their collection a set of fragrances that make use of both modern and classic scent through the blend of pure saffron oil from India, French magnolia oil, Moroccan rose oil, Egyptian jasmine, amber and musk.
Their collection of fragrance comprises of AP Parfum, Menage A Trois, Maitresse and Diamond Dust and these are all encased in precious porcelain bottles. The scent which Agent Provocateur offers, in line with the lingerie which the name has been known of, speaks of seduction, pleasure and the provocation of one’s senses.
Agent Provocateur believes that passion and intimacy should both be indulged. The brand firmly believes that by exploring one’s inner desires and fantasies, life is profoundly enriched. This is the philosophy behind Agent Provocateur’s line of lingerie and perfumes.
Alessandro Dell Acqua
Alessandro Dell Acqua is a name known for incorporating a touch of eccentricity into each of the collection they market. Mainly, the brand is a fashion entity from Italy offering contemporary fashion apparel to both men and women.
Aside from knitwear, jerseys and other wardrobe for men and women, Alessandro Dell Acqua also offers fragrances for both genders. They have Eau de Toilette and Eau de Parfum for women while they offer a scent of cologne for men.
The fragrance of Alessandro Dell Acqua, especially the perfume for women, is ideal for everyday wear. The perfume features a certain sensual floral scent that comes from the notes of sweet pea and hints of powde, geranium, pelagornium, coriander, peony, hibiscus, rose, sandalwood as well as of long-lasting aldehydes. These notes, when combined, make up for a very chic scent.
Unlike other brands, the distribution of Alessandro Dell Acqua is rather strict. They are not to be found in most department stores and a global market is not yet at hand. In fact, not a lot of people know about the brand’s perfume. But locally, a lot of guys and ladies who have tried wearing the scent have good words about the product.
In creating his designs, Alessandro Dell Acqua thinks of how men and women can freely express themselves through contemporary and sophisticated clothing. He applies the same principle in creating his own set of scent collection. For women, he uses the strong femininity posed by Italian leading ladies as his inspiration. As for the men, he envisions them to be elegant, luxurious and able to balance a sense of tradition with style.
Alexander McQueen
Alexander McQueen is a fashion brand run by British fashion designer Lee Alexander McQueen. With his unconventional designs and shocking tactics, he was able to establish a firm reputation in the world of fashion.
The brand has several boutiques in London, Milan, New York, Las Vegas and Los Angeles. With his designs marked with an impeccable tailored appeal, he has acquired several celebrity patrons including Hollywood’s Nicole Kidman, Sarah Jessica Parkers, Penelope Cruz and pop star Rihanna. Bjork and Lady Gaga have also used some of McQueen’s creations in their music videos.
Like most fashion houses, Alexander McQueen also has a line of perfume products. McQueen, in addition to his critically acclaimed dramatic designs which have earned him 4 British Designer of the Year Awards, also created a collection of scent.
The first ever fragrance released by the brand was Kingdom. Kingdom was notable for its highly original packaging that boasts an inverted heart at the bottom; something that is even considered a work of art by many. The notes of the scent include neroli, ginger, rose, jasmine, cumin, sandalwood, copahu wood and myrrh.
Through the span of McQueen’s career in the fashion industry, he had earned a lot of accomplishments. One of which was his participation in MAC’s promotion of cosmetic releases. He was the first ever designer to participate in such event. However, in the 11th of February 2010, the talented designer and founder of Alexander McQueen died. His death took place days before London Fashion Week, and exactly nine days after his mother’s death.
Angel Schlesser
It was in 2000 when the first perfume of Angel Schlesser hit the market. The perfume was marketed under the renowned Spanish designer Angel Schlesser, hence the name of the perfume Angel Schlesser Femme.
Schlesser is a designer known for his minimalist style. When it comes to designing clothes, the fashion style he showcases is very sober and feminine. It’s no wonder why Spanish women’s magazines love printing his designs over their pages. But apart from offering stylish clothing designs, he also provides a selection of perfumes for both men and women to enjoy.
In his boutique, several perfumes and jewelries are marketed. Presently, the brand has eight different products in their fragrance base. Most of these fragrances were created in association with several other perfumers such as Thierry Wasser, Natalie Lorson and Alberto Morillas.
The first perfume introduced by the brand, Angel Schlesser Femme, was the result of the collaboration between Schlesser and Wasser. The scent includes touches of jasmine, bergamot, black currant, mandarine, orange blossom and cypress. The sweet and spicy flavor of red and green pepper mingles along with woodsy floral notes are also mixed in.
In 2007, the Spanish designer worked with Natalie Lorson. The resulting products were Esprit de Gingembre Pour Femme, a floral woody fragrance for the ladies and Esprit de Gingembre Pour Homme, a woody spicy scent for the gentlemen.
Other perfume products labeled under Angel Schlesser’s name are Angel Schlesser Essential, Angel Schlesser Essential for Men, Angel Schlesser Homme, Homme Oriental Edition and Oriental Edition II.
Anna Sui
Anna Sui is a brand that retails globally and has branches in various areas in America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East. Anna Sui, an American fashion designer described as one who “never panders” by The New York Times, runs the company that markets different clothing lines, fragrance, cosmetic and accessories.
Before making it big in the fashion industry and establishing her own brand, Anna Sui worked for several junior sportswear companies first. It was then when she started designing clothes out of her apartment. Most of her creations at the time were retailed at Macy’s and Bloomingdale’s. It was not until 1991 when Sui finally got the chance to launch her first runway show. There, she was incredibly received by a lot of fashion beauties and personas which led her to open a retail location in New York City’s Soho District. And as people often say, the rest is history.
In her fashion line, Sui is very feminine. Her creations are often hip and carry a certain rock-and-roll coolness. A theme of Good Girl/Bad Girl thing is always incorporated. With this kind of designs, she has managed to acquire a lot of celebrity-status clientele including Paris Hilton, Blake Lively, Mischa Barton, Christina Ricci, Sofia Coppola, Lindsay Lohan, Hillary Duff, Maria Sharapova, Nicole Richie, Liv Tyler, Courtney Love and many more.
In 1999, after years of providing hip clothing designs, both fragrance and cosmetic collections were added in Anna Sui’s product lineup. Night of Fancy, Live Your Dream, Dolly Girl Lil’s Starlet, Flight of Fancy, Magic Romance, Dolly Girl Bonjour L’Amour, Secret Wish, Dolly Girl on the Beach, Dolly Girl Ooh La love, Dolly Girl, Sui Love, Sui Dreams, Anna Sui Classic and Rock Me, these perfumes comprise Anna Sui’s entire collection of fragrance products.
Annick Goutal
Have a preference on classic womanly scents? Annick Goutal is a perfect choice for a wide range of fragrances that suit the taste of women aiming for a hint of romanticism with the perfume they wear. Launched in 1981, the perfume line has since produced unique creations characterizing the many facets of womanhood.
Mainly, the high perfumery house of Annick Goutal focus on coming up with unique creations that represent a moment of happiness, or a powerful memory connected to a loved one or an important event in one’s life. As they put it, they are guided by the values of the brand’s creator. Through the years, the company has made itself known for a certain touch of sophistication and excellence with the use of raw materials.
Annick Goutal’s collection is categorized into seven scent families; citrus, fresh and floral, intense, floral and fruity, plain floral, sweet and oriental.
The Citrus family, under which Eau d’Hadrian is categorized, consists of citrus oils that give vibrant, sparkly scent and provide a sense of freshness to the wearer.
Fragrances belonging to the Fresh and Floral family are made from extracts of delicate flowers that give the perfumes a fresh and tender springtime feel. It’s perfect to wear on casual Fridays.
The Intense line of perfumes can be described as having intoxicating, bewitching and desirable scents perfect for cocktail parties. It was introduced in 1983 with Passion as its first fragrance.
The Oriental family provides warm and rich scents mostly consisting of vanilla and woody notes such as vetiver, patchouli, and sandalwood.
The Sweet family is mostly composed of cocoa and vanilla giving the fragrances a sensual and romantic touch.
Petite Cherie which is a favorite among many belongs to the Floral and Fruity family or fragrances known for their easily identifiable bouquet scents complemented with exquisite and sweet fruit notes which truly delight the senses.
Antonio Banderas
Exuding with machismo, passion and seduction – that’s what the Antonio Banderas line of perfumes is well known for. Truly, the characteristics of the maker transpired to his fragrances. Antonio Banderas is one of the many Hollywood stars who have successfully “bottled” their on-screen persona with their collection of manly scent.
Spirit Cologne, introduced in 1996, possesses a very masculine aroma derived from a blend of fresh greens and woods, suitable for evening wear.
Blue seduction, one of Antonio Banderas’ latest fragrance releases, features oak moss, mint, cassis, melon, nutmeg, cardamom, ocean accord, apple, cappucino accord, oak moss, bergamot, woods and musk. It is perfect for stylish young men who want hint modernity in their scent. It also lasts from morning to night, exactly what men always on the go are looking for.
Diavolo has a very appealing spicy scent that dries down to a rosy smell. It is designed for men but the light scents can also be appreciated when worn by women.
Seduction in Black brings a romantic, oriental and warm-spicy scent. Since its release in 2009, many have been captivated with the feel of sophistication it gives to its wearer. Leather accords can be detected within Bandera’s dark sequel to his seduction scents.
Antonio Banderas belongs to The Puig Beauty & Fashion Group houses, a Spanish multi-national perfume, cosmetics and fashion business operating in over 150 countries with its network of 40 commercial subsidiaries. Fragrances labeled under the Hollywood actor’s name are marketed along with some other perfumes such as Olivier Cresp, Elizabeth Vidal, Rosendo Mateu, and Pierre Wargnye.
Aramis
Aramis joins rank with Clinique, Donna Karan and Bobbi Brown as Estee Lauder Company’s recognized brands. It was launched in 1964 as Estee Lauder’s first line of cosmetics products for men including grooming products and scents.
The first fragrance line produced by Aramis was intended for mature and wealthy consumers. A decision to reach to younger market was made in the 80’s to combat the growing popularity and youthful appeal of perfumes launched by Calvin Klein and L’Oreal which were Aramis’ greatest competitors. New West, an ocean-inspired line of products became a success but didn’t bring Aramis back to its stature as a frontrunner in men’s fragrance.
A significant boost to Aramis’ popularity and sales happened in the mid-90’s upon the launch of Tommy, a fragrance Aramis licensed for designer Tommy Hilfiger in 1995. The brand further benefited from Tommy Hilfiger with the release of Tommy-Girl and Freedom in the late 90’s. New lines were launched in early 2000’s in which the most successful was the product of its tie-up with Clinique, Happy for Men.
What men love most about Aramis products is their strong but at the same time sensual and romantic touch. Latest lines of fragrances include Aramis Life with notes of cedarwood, cucumber, bergamot, and leather.
Andre Agassi was the face of the perfume when it was launched in 2003. Aramis Always, created in 2003, is a summer-y scent with lime, ginger, mandarin, lemon, vetiver and cedar as its composition. In an effort to revive the Aramis line, eight of the most popular editions of Aramis were repackaged and launched as The Gentleman’s Collection in September 2009. The idea behind the wardrobe of scents is "each for a different day, for a different mood".
Armand Basi
1986 marks the birth of Armand Basi firm with its aim to provide innovation in knitwear to the market. It’s been operating in countries such as Italy, Russia, Netherlands, US, Canada, Sweden, Norway, Finland, France, Denmark, Portugal, UK, Greece, Belgium, Arab Emirates, Dominican Republic, Singapore and Taiwan
The diversification of the firm began in 1999 onwards when it decided to penetrate the fragrance market with the launch of Armand Basi Hombre and Armand Basi Mujer. Collections of glasses, belts, jewelry, watches and footwear were further introduced by the firm into the market.
The fragrance lines of Armand Basi for men are boasted as extremely versatile all-around products. They have varying scents that suit the meticulous taste of a wide range of men personas.
In Blue Eau De Toilette, one of the brand’s fragrances for men, is perfectly suitable for daily wear with notes of bergamot, neroli, grapefruit, mandarin, coriander leaves, pepper blended with blackcurrant shoots, oak moss, patchouli, evergreen, and hardwoods. It is specially designed for dynamic, elegant, confident men who prefer a sexy yet sporty scent.
In Red, the counterpart perfume for women, possesses a blend of ginger, bergamot, and cardamon. It provides a scent that is characterized by confidence and spontaneity yet passionate – simply addressing the women of today.
Lovely Blossom, Armand Basi’s release of fragrance for women in 2007, on the other hand is a floral fruity fragrance for the ladies. It is a hit to younger women with its notes of apricot and orange blossom, plum, jasmine, and heliotrope.
Banana Republic
In statement made by Mel Ziegler, he said “Banana Republic Inc. has long been to khaki what Levi's was to denim" as Banana Republic’s style captures modernity and comfort. Its niche is mature high-income earner with preference to apparels with classy touch. It also well known for the concept it sells to the market and not just its products. It’s one of the most successful ventures of The Gap, of which it is a subsidiary through an acquisition made in 1983 in the fashion market.
The subtlety in Banana Republic’s lines of clothes transpires to its lines of fragrances. The company offers a wide array of collection with elegant scents.
The nose behind one of Banana Republic’s well-known fragrance, Jean Claude Delville, created a very clean and fresh scent for the company. Banana Republic Classic is a favorite of many because of its very relaxing and casual smell that can be worn by both men and women. Its longevity is also quite notable. It is perfect for nay season and time of the day.
On their men’s side of fragrances, Black Walnut is a top choice. It is a blend of dark spicy wood and warm signature notes. The luxurious wooden box captures the distinction of the scent which makes it a great gift item for men.
Rosewood by Banana Republic, on the other hand, is a fragrance for women with oriental floral notes. It was launched in 2006 and was created by perfume expert Pascal Gaurin. It mostly consists of bergamot, oriental flowers and vanilla essences giving it its impressive but not overwhelming scent.
Bijan
Bijan became famous for dressing some of the world's most powerful men: from former US presidents and senators, A-list Hollywood actors, Russian presidents and UK prime ministers. Designs of Bijan have been referenced in films, TV series and even songs. His designs are regarded with quite high stature in the fashion industry. As a matter of fact, the exclusive Bijan boutique in Rodeo Drive can only be visited through appointments.
The brand keeps this kind of reputation in their entire product lineup including their perfume collection. Bijan's fragrances are well known for their distinctive container. It is a circular glass with an open center and a dividing web enabling the fragrance to two separate chambers when half-full which seemingly defies the law of gravity. One of the bottles is displayed in Smithsonian Institute in one of its permanent exhibits.
Due to the designer’s prestige and exclusivity, the Bijan fragrances are quite pricey but their longevity and distinctiveness gives justice to the price. One of the brand’s well-liked fragrances is Bijan Men Classic which contains rosemary, citrus, rosemary, bergamot, vetiver, lavender, sandalwood, musk, oak moss and amber. The scent provides a citrusy and spicy aroma upon opening and as it stays longer, it transitions to a floral scent and finally leaves a light powdery and woody impression. The delicate mixture of the ingredients results to the individual shine of each note.
In 2005, Bijan developed a floral fragrance that is very feminine in nature which they labeled as Wicked. The perfume is an integration of bergamot, red currants, smooth amber and juicy mandarins. The fragrance leaves an aroma that is rich and alluring, hence the name Wicked.
Boucheron
Boucheron is a pioneer in the design of precious gems and jewelries. It is a well established brand that has been a standard of quality for nearly 150 years. Boucheron’s clientele includes royalties as they create designs of crowns and jewels for queens and princesses. The company is a leading supplier of jewelries to billionaires as well. It is truly a brand for the elite.
The company also boasts itself as the pioneer in the creation of “White Jewelries” or diamonds sent in platinum and innovated nature-inspired motifs.
When the industry of jewelry making experienced a great depression, Boucheron decided to venture into perfumery. Eventually, the company began venturing into mobile phones and watches as well.
Boucheron B is one of its latest releases in fragrances. It contains 20 natural products and is the most expensive of Boucheron’s fragrances. It consists of fruity and woody notes, light yet very luminous, and exudes sophistication.
One would notice that all of Boucheron’s perfume products are packaged in round bottle containers. This is because the company sees roundness as the perfect symbol for femininity. The brand further emphasizes on this idea by combining roundness with transparency like that of a rock crystal lit up by the gold of the gadroon and the sapphire blue cap shaped like a cabochon stone. With all these attributes, Boucheron perfumes are regarded as symbolic perfumes and the first kind of jewel-perfume with the products’ sensual curves inspired by the secrets and tricks of high jewelry workshop.
To provide a rich fragrance that signifies the luxury and refinement that defines the House of Boucheron is the brand’s vision.
Bvlgari
Bvlgari is a high-stature jeweler house founded by Sotirios Voulgaris. Its flagship store was opened in 1905 by his sons and not long after, the brand became very famous causing for the company to be highly successful in the industry. It was in 1970 when its first international store came out. Today, Bvlgari has about 230 stores worldwide.
Being successful and globally known, the company has expanded their venture in several other product lineups including cosmetics and fragrances. Bvlgari’s line of perfumes dates back to 1992 with Eau Parfumee Au The Vert. This perfume is a citrus aromatic fragrance for both men and women. It was created in association with perfumer Jean-Claude Ellena. Its scent comes from the top notes of coriander, orange blossom, mandarin orange, bergamot, cardamom and lemon; heart notes of florals including jasmine, Bulgarian rose, and lily of the valley and the bottom notes of amber, musk, sandalwood, green tea, precious woods and cedar.
It was followed by Bvlgari Eau ParfumeeAu The Vert Extreme in 1996. The same perfumer worked on the mixture of the product using the notes of coriander, orange blossom, pepper and bergamot, jasmine, cardamom, Bulgarian rose and green tea.
For fragrances exclusive for men, Bvlgari offers Aqua Pour Homme, Aqua Pour Homme Marine, Black, BLV Notte Pour Homme, BLV Pour Homme, Bvlgari Pour Homme, and Bvlgari Pour Homme Soir
For the ladies, the choices are Voile de Jasmin, Rose Essentielle, Jasmin Noir, Eau Parfumee Au The Blanc, Eau Parfumee Au The Rouge, Bvlgari Rose Essentielle, Bvlgari Pour Femme and Bvlgari Notte Pour Femme.
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