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Aristocrat of Scent
Become a Fragranceistas
Boy the world has changed this year and everyone is trying to adapt to the Covid pandemic. So many people are working from home and they continue to wear their fragrance. I love starting the day with a spritz of my favourite fragrance! It is interesting to see that fragrance sales continue to do well globally in spite of COVID-19.
The pandemic given Fragranceistas the opportunity to try different scents at home without being told “You can’t wear fragrance at work”.
A good fragrance continues to serve as an extension of our personality. Remember your right fragrance makes a statement that people are unlikely to forget.!
SID’S TOP GENDER-NEUTRAL FRAGRANCES
Many luxury brands are creating gender-neutral fragrances focussing on finding a perfect blend. These are some of my favourite amazing scents for the winter season!
DIPTYQUE 60 TH ANNIVERSARY CANDLE COLLECTION
The cool days are now approaching and what better way to experience them is by lighting the Exquisite Parisian Luxury Diptyque scented candles. The new Graphic collection was launched in January. The classic candles were updated with geometrical patterns and striped designs on the bottle.
Every candle is fabulous but I absolutely love The Tuberose with its floral scent that is balanced with warmer musky notes. I have to say the unisex Diptyque Candles are some of the best luxurious smelling candles to enjoy this season. Hope you find your favourite one and be part of The Diptyque World! These amazing candles are only found at Holt Renfrew and Nordstrom stores in Canada.
BLVGARI AU THÉ VERT Parfum
The amazing luxury brand Blvgari was founded in Rome in 1884 and established a reputation for creating Exquisite Italian Jewellery designs. The first fragrance that Blvgari offered was the beautiful au Thé Vert in 1992. It has been described as a Citrus Aromatic Fragrance for men and women. It is composed of fragments of green tea that is blended with jasmine and citrus.
AU THÉ BLANC Parfum
Thé Blanc was launched in 2003 and is described as a Floral Woody Musk fragrance that is used and loved by men and women worldwide.
It is composed of fragments of white tea, blended with Jasmine, bergamot and amber. Have to say I prefer the White tea fragrance for daytime as I find the green tea fragrance is more suited for evening.
During this pandemic we all need to take time and try to relax and destress. The Blvgari luxury spas are world famous and now you can experience them by using an At-Home set consisting of body lotions, shampoos, cologne, soaps, hair conditioners, and scented towels.
I guarantee once you try this collection you will be hooked! The tea collection in Canada is found only at Holt Renfrew.
ACQUA DI PARMA COLONIA SPECIAL EDITION
This company dates back to 1916 in Parma where they created the company’s first original fragrance called
1. Try not to choose a fragrance in a
hurry after a long day of work. Spray your favourite choice and walk around the store for 10 minutes to see how it reacts on your skin.
2. Stop your search after trying 3-4
fragrances. The nose is tired and it is difficult to assess new aromas.
3. “Yes you can wear fragrance even though you are wearing your
mask”. Place your mask on a cloth or paper towel and spray the cords or straps no more than twice . Wait till dry(30 seconds) and then put on your mask and enjoy your fabulous scent! For cleaning use a scent free liquid detergent or soap. Remember to rinse it thoroughly and air dry on a cloth or paper towel.
4..‘Tis The Season” heavy and intense fragrances will warm you
during the Winter months. Light floral and citrus fragrances are fabulous for Summer days .
5. From time to time it is a good idea
to change your perfume. By doing this you are developing your olfactory system.
Colonia. It continues to be a classic, iconic brand and today the Aqua Di Parma collections can be found in the worlds most luxurious hotels.
Colonia is a timeless scent used by men and women. Colonia consists of citrus notes blended with neroli and jasmine. The company has launched a special limited edition of Colonia with only 300 bottles. Each numbered bottle is made of Murano glass decorated with flakes of 12-ct white gold leaf and the front box label is made of pewter. I love that it is a 180 ml refillable bottle.
This special edition is definitely for the man who has everything! The Aqua Di Parma fragrances in Canada are found at Holt Renfrew locations n
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Look for La Presserie cold-pressed juices at select Metro stores
EIGHT READY-TO-DRINK, COLD-PRESSED JUICES ARE NOW AVAILABLE IN OTTAWA.
Toronto-based cold-pressed juice company La Presserie's delicious artisanal, cold-pressed juices are now available in Ottawa at select Metro locations. Look for fan-favourites like Pomegranate Raspberry and Pineapple Kale, as well as Apple Spinach, Pineapple Grapefruit and Beet Carrot! To bottle the best of nature, La Presserie uses ingredients selected at the peak of ripeness, capturing the delicious and intense flavours of the harvest. Inspired by local markets and restaurants in the South of France, each small-batch recipe begins with only the highest quality fruits and vegetables, with no water, sugar, or preservatives ever being added to La Presserie products. In addition to the offerings at Metro, La Presserie's family of freshly-frozen juices that are now available online across Ontario. The brand is the first to offer frozen cold-pressed juice options that retain superior flavour and the integrity of its nutrients for up to a year frozen or 14 days refrigerated once thawed.
