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Seasonal scents
Some companies are now even producing lightweight versions of their regular scents especially for the summer months, such as Christian Dior's alcohol-free J'Adore and Dune Summer, as well as Issey Miyake's Le Feu Light. Look for alcohol-free formulations if you're going to be in the sun a lot, otherwise you could wind up with a burn or pigmentation mark where you've applied your regular fragrance. Nada suggests Pleasures by Estee Lauder, a blend of jasmine, black lilac and white lilies, while Elizabeth Arden's Green Tea and Nina Ricci's Premier Jour are mood-enhancing alternatives. Finally, L'Artisan Parfumeur's best-selling Premier Figuier, which delivers an incredible hit of fig and coconutty aromas, will instantly transport your senses to the south of France.
Autumn
Earthy, warm notes like oakmoss and lavender combine well with autumnal fruits like blackberry, apple and blackcurrant at this time of the year. When you're sitting in front of a roaring log fire, try the daring mossy-like Mitsouko or a fresh, fernlike fragrance such as Jicky, both by Guerlain. Or, dare to wear the highly addictive Hypnotic Poison by Christian Dior. Nada recommends Agent Provocateur's sensual Eau de Parfum (from SpaceNK; call 0870 169 9999 for a mail order brochure), which is a potent blend of saffron, coriander, Moroccan rose and woody vetiver. Sonia loves L'Artisan Parfumeur's unisex Mure et Musc, which has a touch of Halloween about it with a magical cocktail of blackberry, red fruits and musky notes.
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