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Yves Saint Laurent Yvresse (Champagne) ~ perfume review

Yves Saint Laurent Yvresse fragrance1n 1993, when Yves Saint Laurent Yvresse was launched, it was named Champagne. It wasn’t long before the Champagne lobby noticed and strong-armed YSL into renaming its new perfume. Whether Yvresse smells to you like Champagne or a bellini or a tropical fruit-scented viognier, you probably agree that its new name — a play on “ivresse”, the French word for intoxication — is a perfect fit.

Sophia Grojsman created Yvresse, and she embedded in it the warm, womanly peach-rose combination that she introduced in Lancôme Trésor and then tucked into YSL Paris and Lagerfeld Sun Moon Stars, among others. Yvresse is a fruity chypre with topnotes of nectarine, anise, mint, violet, and a grain of cumin; a middle of otto rose, blue rose, and lychee; and a base of oakmoss, patchouli, vetiver, and vanilla….

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Sarah Jessica Parker Lovely Summer Mist ~ new fragrance

Sarah Jessica Parker Lovely Summer Mist fragranceSarah Jessica Parker has launched Lovely Summer Mist Hydrating Body Spray, a new formula of her debut fragrance, Lovely.

Intimate. Sensual. Feminine. A lightly scented Lovely body spray that provides all day hydration. Perfect for the summer months when skin thirsts for that extra boost of moisture with just a touch of your favorite Lovely fragrance.

Lovely Summer Mist is $35 for 200 ml at macys.

See also: Sarah Jessica Parker Lovely Liquid Satin.

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Perfume shopping online

New at avon: limited edition of Crystal Aura for Mother's Day, with a Swarovski pendant.

New at macys: CK IN2U Him.

New at neimanmarcus: Crabtree & Evelyn India Hicks Spider Lily.

New at sephora: Missoni in parfum (online only, free shipping)

New at sephora.fr: Christian Dior Fahrenheit 32.

New at ulta: Clean Lather & Warm Cotton.

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Givenchy Very Irresistible Soleil D'Ete & Very Irresistible Fresh Attitude ~ new fragrances

Very Irresistible Givenchy Fresh Attitude fragranceVery Irresistible Givenchy Soleil d'Ete fragrance

Givenchy has launched two new limited edition summer fragrances in their popular Very Irresistible line.

Very Irresistible Givenchy Fresh Attitude (above left) for men is…

…about being daring, optimistic and having a zest for life…

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