The Power of Perfume Featuring Unique Fragrances
Tuesday, June 13, 2017
“A
woman's perfume tells more about her than her handwriting.”
We’re inclined to agree with Christian and must say
that we are a sucker for a good scent.
Sense of smell is probably one of the five senses that
is the most primitive and least consciously considered, yet it has a deep
impact of human emotions. Scents have a way of staying with you even after the
moment has passed. Whether it’s the way a place smelt or a person, perfumes can
sometimes be the best mementos for our fondest memories.
Of late, we've chosen the perfumes we wear more
consciously, both in their scent and what they mean to us. Part of this has led
to us picking up perfumes during our travels or choosing scents that work for a
particular season or mood.
We'll start with a brand that in the last two decades
has found a special place in our hearts. If you’ve ever had a chance to properly
visit Lucknow, you’d be familiar with the name Sugandhco. A family owned boutique
perfumery, it is an iconic part of the city’s shopping scene and a place our
family frequented even long before we were around. Our childhood saw plenty of
visits to the little boutique fragrance store to pick up incense for our homes,
perfumes for ourselves and gifts for family and friends.
On my last visit to India, I made sure to pick up some
scents to remind me of this cute chapter of our lives. I picked up multiple
bottles of Anurag, an attar that
smells fresh like the ocean and isn’t overly sweet. Given it’s formulation as
an attar, I find it longer lasting than perfume and lacking the ‘chemically’
quality some perfumes can exude. It smells refreshing without being overbearing
and has been the topic of multiple compliments over the years that I’ve used
it. I also love that this is a way of incorporating an element of our heritage
into my day to day and sharing the story of where I got it from every time
someone asks.
Apart from the
attars, Sugandhco also offers their fragrances in perfume formulas and we
picked up two – Ulfat and Noor.
Unlike Anurag, both of these scents pack a punch and I keep them aside mostly
for special occasions that demand a little extra attention.
If the beautiful Urdu names weren't enough, they had me at the gorgeous
packaging! Something right out of a Mughal dream.
Another favourite brand is 411 cologne. On our recent European holiday, we
spent some time in the city
of Cologne which got its
name from, yes you guessed it, colognes. 411 have staked their claim as one the
original cologne creators in the world. The household brand has now also
expanded to new fragrance ranges as well as other products. Old as it may be,
the original 411 cologne didn't quite appeal to us as much but the same cannot
be said for their new ranges. We picked up two and they have been
favourites of ours ever since our return:
411 Noveau Cologne, a refreshing
take on the original, offering a zesty scent perfect to start off summer days.
I especially love that it's not too overpowering and can be layered with other
fragrances. This one is perfect or smelling good without irritating your
friends who may be more sensitive to perfumes.
The second perfume we picked up was the Mandarin
and Cardamom perfume from the Acqua
Colonia range. I've heard that this is a unisex perfume but have also seen
it referred to as a male scent. Personally, it smells quite feminine to me
without being overtly so. The scent is fresh and fruity but not in a 'bubblegum
and fairy floss way'. Also, given that it combines two of my absolutely favourite
ingredients, mandarins and cardamom, this was bound to be on the list. I
purchased it both in a cologne formula for when I'm wearing it on its own and
in in the body mist version to refresh myself during the day or to layer with
other fragrances.
Now onto the names most of you will recognise!
An ideal scent for daily wear is the Georgio
Armani Acqua di Gioia. Staying true to its name, I've never before found a
fragrance that reminded me so much of the sea. This is a perfect pick for women
who don't like excessively floral or fruity scents and are looking for
something more subtle.
Weekend by Burberry is another great
pick for those looking for a break from floral notes. That's not to say though
that it isn't sweet! Simple and straightforward, this is my ideal pick for an
autumn or winter day.
The final perfume to make the list is Dolce
by Dolce & Gabbana, my favourite spring pick of the year. While I love
wearing this on its own coupled with a fun dress, it's also great for layering
with more subtle fragrances like Anurag or even a simple
anti-antiperspirant.
Have you tried any of the above? Let us know in the comments!
9 comments
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Great perfume selection dear! I agree with you guys, a good perfume is so important and it even shows a bit about your personality. I haven't heard about Sugandhco before but it sounds lovely. Dolce is indeed such a cute fragrance for spring! One of my favorite fragrances ever is also perfect for this time of the year: Miss Dior. <3
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I love this <3
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I'm a perfume junkie and this post is very interesting! Thanks for sharing!
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I've never tried these! They all sound so wonderful! Great post!
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I love that you've included some lesser known perfume brands that you've discovered on your travels. I think there's always something really magical about a scent that brings back a memory of a place :)
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I have not tried any of those perfumes - but they sound amazing. I love the idea of having a perfume to remind you have specific chapter of your life (such as your time in India). Smell can provoke so many memories. :)
ReplyDeleteI love that perfumes can evoke such strong memories and take us back to a particular time in our lives. One of my favourite perfumes for this is Jo Malone Blackberry and Bay which makes me feel like it is Christmas as soon as I smell it :) x
ReplyDeleteThese are all such amazing scents! I love the Giorgio Armani one - one of my faves!
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