“You’re only as old as you feel!” We’ve all heard this famous phrase. It doesn’t matter how old we are, sometimes we just want to go back to a time when things were simpler. Who says we can’t? With the right fragrance, you can feel (and sometimes act) younger, even if it’s just for a little while!
Young & Confident – Very Irresistible Givenchy L’Intense
The newest addition to the ‘Very Irresistible’ line is ultra-feminine with an edge. Notes of plum and Turkish rose give ‘L’Intense’ a sweet, sophisticated beginning, with patchouli and musk bringing out the sensual side of the wearer. If you’re looking for a scent to reflect your striking personality, look no further!
Available from Myer, David Jones and selected independents and pharmacies from June 13 (30ml EDP – $88, 50ml EDP – $119, 100ml EDP – $149)
Young & Fashionable – Vera Wang, Preppy Princess
For the girl who knows what she wants, Preppy Princess is the perfect choice! The sweetness of tangerine, red apple and berries blend with honeysuckle, jasmine, sensual woods and coconut water for a fruity-floral fit for a princess of any age. We at Rescu. can imagine the ‘Gossip Girl’ it-girls wearing this fragrance!
Available from Myer, David Jones, The Perfume connection and selected pharmacies (50ml EDT – $59, 100ml EDT – $89)
Young & Full of Life – Chanel, Chance Eau Fraiche & Chance Eau Tendre Shimmering Touch and Sheer Moisture Mist
Chanel have released two new body products to compliment Chance Eau Fraiche (a fresh floral with citrus and woody notes) and Chance Eau Tendre (a soft floral with hints of sweetness and warmth). The Shimmering Touch is a gel which leaves a subtle shimmer on the skin, while the Sheer Moisture Mist is a refreshingly light spray of moisture.
Available from Myer and David Jones from June 12 (Sheer Moisture Mist – $63; limited edition Shimmering Touch – $104; also available are the 100ml EDT in the Chance range – $184)
Young & Sweet – Evodia Australia, Vanilla Addict
Australian owned and made, Vanilla Addict is a deliciously edible-smelling fragrance consisting of Vanilla Amaretto, white pepper, hibiscus, Bulgarian rose, amber and cedarwood. It’s a moisturising glycerine-based fragrance, and comes in a handy 15ml roll on bottle, which is the perfect size for your handbag, so you can apply this yummy scent wherever you are!
Available from Myer, David Jones, selected pharmacies and giftware stores, as well as on evodia.com.au (15ml roll on fragrance – $ 12.95)
Young & Energetic – Burberry Sport for Women
Whether you’re sporty or just enjoy the great outdoors, Burberry Sport should appeal to you. Fresh and clean, it features mandarin and ginger with an unexpected sea salt note, developing into a trio of floral notes (honeysuckle, magnolia & petit grain). The base notes include musk, cedarwood, and ‘solar notes’, reminiscent of being out in the summer sun.
Available from Burberry boutiques, Myer, David Jones, The Perfume Connection and selected pharmacies (50ml EDT – $89, 75ml EDT – $118)
Young & Elegant – Christian Dior, Miss Dior (formerly known as Miss Dior Cherie)
With the stunning Natalie Portman as the face of the fragrance, Miss Dior is definitely a more sophisticated take on the fruity-floral perfumes that many young girls reach for. Fruity and citrus notes like strawberry and Sicilian mandarin lead into a blend of jasmine and violet. Caramel popcorn adds a bit of fun into the mix, and patchouli and musk make the base warm and earthy.
Available from Myer and David Jones (50ml EDP – $130, 100ml EDP – $180)
Young & Individual – DKNY, Be Delicious
Inspired by the individuality of New York City, right down to the ‘big apple’-shaped bottle, Be Delicious is a scent bursting with freshness – apple and grapefruit offer an energising hit which leads into a bouquet of magnolia, tuberose, rose, violet and white muguet. To add depth and warmth, notes of sandalwood, blonde woods and amber are added to the base.
Available from Myer, David Jones, The Perfume Connection and selected pharmacies (30ml EDP – $75, 50ml EDP – $105, 100ml EDP – $135; also available as a body lotion)
Young & Modern – Jean Paul Gaultier, Ma Dame
Playful, unique and far-from-girly are words to describe the wearer of ‘Ma Dame’. Fizzy orange and grenadine begin this ‘cocktail’ of a fragrance, followed by a blend of rose, musk and cedar. Definitely wear this if you’re planning a fun day out – it will put you in a mischievous mood!
Available from Myer, David Jones, The Perfume Connection and selected pharmacies (30ml EDT – $69, 50ml EDT – $119, 100ml EDT – $170; also available as a body lotion and deodorant spray)