Perfume and Cologne Guides

Looking at the reputation of Cartier perfume today, many people have finally understood and accepted the fact of why Cartier the world renown jeweler embarked onto the arduous journey to produce one of the best perfumes in the industry, while risking their hard earned reputation.  Since its founding in Paris in 1847 by its founder Louis-Francois Cartier, Cartier has never failed to deliver the highest quality of their products to their customers.

Santos de Cartier Perfume

The world renowned jeweler first ventured into the world of perfume and cologne through the introduction of their first fragrance for men, the Santos de Cartier perfume.  The Santos de Cartier perfume was launched in 1981, as an elegant men’s perfume.  Santos being also the name of the first wristwatch that Cartier had made is also assigned to the first men’s perfume created by Cartier.  Santos was named after the name of Louis Cartier’s friend, Alberto Santos-Dumont that provided Cartier with the idea of creating a wristwatch for aviator who found that the pocket watch is too cumbersome when flying.  The Santos perfume is packaged in an elegant and attractive packaging of dark amber that portrays a hint of the Orient.

Originating from Paris, Santos de Cartier perfume is designed to suit the weather in the region that is mainly colder.  Concocted from the essence oils of Lavender, Juniper Berries, Basil, Lemon Verbena, Bergamot, Rosemary, nutmeg, Pepper, Vetiver, Geranium, Sandal wood, Amber, Patchouli, Coconut, Vanilla, and Cedar, with such a strong and manly scent, the perfume also make a great party scent to be worn during the cool evening night out.

I like this fragrance is because of its splendid mixtures of sweetness with patchouli and sandalwood that brings back many memories for me.  In fact similar to the Issey Miyake aftershave that I have been using all this years, this is one of my favorite perfumes, ever since I got hold a bottle of it.  This is simply Cartier men’s perfume at its finest.

Famous perfume brand by Estee Lauder, Aramis is relaunching one of its classic perfume Havana by Aramis through its Gentleman’s Collection.  The original Aramis Havana perfume was launched in 1994 as one of its classic perfume for men.  This oriental spicy fragrance for men was an instant success, however the production for this instant classic was discontinued with the introduction of newer fragrance by Aramis.

This well crafted perfume is the perfect perfume for someone who are looking to project a masculine image.  The fragrance with its warmness is definitely one of the best perfume perfect for the romantic night out.  Aramis Havana opens with top notes of Artemisia, Caraway, Mandarin Orange and Basil, then settle nicely into a hearts full of Carnation, Fir, Cinnamon and Tobacco that give its wearer the masculine scent.  It has a dry and woody dry down that comprises of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Oakmoss and Vetiver that gives one the earthly feels.

Most of us in the fragrance line is always afraid of fragrance relaunch, as it always resulted in a totally new scents.  However, the Aramis Havana relaunch is an exact replica of the original classic that was launched in 1994.  For those who are used to the original classic, you will definitely find the new Aramis Havana relaunch under the Aramis Gentleman’s Collection a familiar scent.  If you have also missed this relaunch altogether, no worry as there is another means for you to get hold of the fragrance.

Estee Lauder who is the parent company for the brand Aramis, has a special program that is unique to the industry.  The program is called “The Estee Lauder Companies’ Gone But Not Forgotten program”.  In this program, you are able to request for a search of an already discontinued item that was discontinued in the past 24 months and is manufactured by Estee Lauder.  Estee Lauder will pour in the resources to assist in searching for the discontinued products.  Once they located the products, you get a chance to buy-up a total of six bottles of the fragrance but that also depends on stock availability.

The Aramis Gentleman’s Collection is available at Bergdorf Goodman and major retail outlets from October 2009 onwards while stocks last.  So act on it today to get yourself a bottle of the Aramis Havana relaunch before the stocks run out again.

Vera Wang Princess Perfume

Designer: Ilias Ermenidis and Harry Fremont
Olfactive Group: Oriental Floral

Princess Perfume

Vera Wang Princess perfume was launched in 2006 as part of Vera Wang oriental-floral feminine fragrances collection. The fragrance is designed to bring out the sweetness and feminine delicate side of its wearer and yet portray the wearer as a modern and lively person. The perfume come in a heart-shape jewel bottle that portray the finest and elegance of the content within. Vera Wang Princess Perfume is available at all retail stores in three different sizes of 1oz, 1.7oz and 3.4oz eau de toilette spray and is selling at a price that ranges from $45 for the 1oz spray bottle to $72 for the 3.4oz spray bottle.

How does it feel like?

The Princess Perfume when applied will meet its wearer with a creamy and subtle sweetness that is skin-soft and silky-smooth to touch. The lasting power of the fragrance is average and can be worn every day, however I would suggest that the fragrance be worn during the bright and sunny day of spring and summer.

How does it smell like?

You will be engulfed by a light citrus smell from the mandarin orange that is wonderfully blended into the fruity apple note that finished off with a floral note from the water lily. This unique combination provides you with an experience that is both refreshing and youthful yet allowing you as the wearer to be cute and beautiful. If you like chocolate in your fragrance, then Princess perfume is definitely the choice. The heart of the fragrance blossom into a creamy chocolate sweetness and sprinkled with the floral scent of the Tiare flower that make the heart feel soft and elegant. The overall sweetness of the fragrance rejoice into a grand finale of vanilla with amber that make the overall experience of the fragrance sweet and fruity.

Fragrance Notes

Top Notes

Apricot, Mandarin Orange, Apple and Water Lily

Middle Notes

Tuberose, Guava, Dark Chocolate and Tiare Flower

Base Notes

Amber, Vanilla and Woodsy

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