Ottawa Life Magazine Fall 2021

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aristocrat of scent by Sid Cratzbarg

FALL FOR THESE FRAGRANCES

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all is a SCENTILICIOUS time as there are so many new and exciting fragrances so, put away those light summer fragrance bottles and Get Sidified with some of the hottest fall scents. I guarantee, these will be an awesome addition to your perfume collection for Fall 2021. Start your day with a spritz of your favourite scent and enjoy the day! These new and incredible fragrances are found at Shoppers Beauty Boutiques and select Hudson Bay stores. Have fun shopping for your new fall scent that will certainly get you noticed and have people say, “What are you wearing?”

concentration but has given ranges. The concentration of compounds definitely effects the intensity and longevity of a fragrance. Fragrance Families 1. Floral – Floral perfumes can be made from a single flower note or a bouquet of flowers. Floral notes are now being introduced to men’s fragrances. 2. Oriental Family –These fragrances are considered warm,

spicy, and seductive. They are long lasting and are great Sid’s Tips choices for fall and winter. I am often asked if perfume expire? The answer is yes, perfume and cologne do go bad. Many perfumes from luxury brands 3. Wood Family –Wood perfumes are often warm and usually have notes of sandalwood, cedar, don’t have an expiry date. Some and patchouli. Some perfumers brands will last 10 years but the PERFUME DURATION AND CONCENTRATION will curb the warmth of a woody average shelf life of a perfume Parfum: 20-30%, the scent lasts a day. fragrance with citrus. is three to five years. Fragrance Eau De Parfum: 15-20%, 8 hours of longevity. experts say that fragrances with Eau De Toilette: 10-15%, 3 or 4 hours of longevity. 4. Citrus Family a heavier base such as amber and Eau De Cologne: 3-8%, rarely lasts more than two hours. Citrus fragrances are usually patchouli last longer. Aftershave Eau Fraiche: Less than 3%, lasts one hour. fresh and light. Some winter and Aftershaves are primarily used to soothe the skin after shaving. summer fragrances will feature The fragrance industry has never overt citrus notes. really standardized fragrance FALL’S HOTTEST SCENTS

Mont Blanc Explorer Ultra Blue Eau De Parfum

Calvin Klein DEFY The iconic name of Calvin

Perfect Intense by Mac Jacobs

Alibi by Oscar De La Renta

Flora Gorgeous Gardenia Eau De Parfum by Gucci

I have always enjoyed wearing the Mont Blanc fragrances. The new Ultra Blue Explorer is a fabulous citrus aromatic fragrance for men and is so appropriate for the office and for this time of the year. The flacon design shows the iconic Mont Blanc star and the glass is printed with the ultra blue Saffiano motif. The fragrance has notes of bergamot , patchouli, woods, and leather. Inspired by the blue sky, and ice covered mountains, this fragrance is definitely a winner!

Klein is synonymous with fashion and fragrance. DEFY is for the millennial male who dares to DEFY! The scent opens with crisp bergamot and lavender absolute. Vetiver oil from Haiti is the heart of this awesome fragrance with a base of amber notes. I love this scent and feel it is a must have for your collection and is a great way to start your day.

Marc Jacobs’ latest eau de parfum celebrates the power of being real, bold and perfect. It has been described as a bolder, complex, fun, and playful fragrance for the modern hip woman. I love the crystal-cut cap adorned with mismatched charms. Perfect Intense is a beautiful floral scent with notes of daffodil,roasted almonds, and sandalwood.

I have always loved the fashion house of Oscar de la Renta. Their new fragrance, described as one of the most glamorous fragrances of 2021, is introducing the young modern woman to the luxury brand. Alibi is a floralfruity-gourmand fragrance for women with notes of ginger,mandarin,vanilla, and musk. The magnificent sculptured glass bottle has been inspired by the handbag of the same name. A must have to your fragrance collection!

I love that Miley Cyrus fronted the launch campaign for this sensational fragrance. It has been described as a scent created for the woman who is a free spirit. The elongated flacon is crafted from lacquered pink glass with a gold cap and the packaging features an incredible floral pattern. The a white Gardenia note is blended with Jasmine absolute, pear blossom,and sweet brown sugar accord. This fragrance is DDG (drop dead gorgeous). Be part of the Gucci world by wearing this new scent.

9 OTTAWALIFE FALL 2021


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