Ms. Vos is a woman of many talents, varied interests, and passionate intrigue. Occasionally she directs her energy towards a novice expertise in the perfume industry. After reading her review of four of her all time favorite scents, I had to share. I'm inspired to try something new, or return to an old classic - perhaps you will be to!
>Tom Ford - Black Orchid (2006)Clearly anything that Tom Ford creates is geared to be high quality and sleek. Black Orchid is a statement. There are heavy floral notes at first, but as it wears these florals are subdued by the warm woody base of sandalwood and vanilla. Black Orchid is complex and puts glamour back into the bottle. The black flask is wrapped in gold twine with a simple yet elegant gold plate baring Ford’s name. It is smooth like velvet and has class like Grace Kelly. This scent is ultimately Retro-Glam. The minute it hits my skin, I want to apply a coat of red Chanel lipstick, throw on a vintage dress, and catch the next flight to Paris.
Top Notes: Black Truffle, Ylang Ylang, Bergamot, effervescent citrus, black currant, and jasmine
Base Notes: Lotus Wood, Patchouli, Incense, Vetiver, Vanilla, Balsam, and Sandalwood
>Christian Dior - Dolce Vita (1995)
Dolce Vita was created by Perfumer Pierre Bourdon, who is the ‘nose’ behind Davidoff’s Cool Water, Escada, and multiple fragrances for Frederic Malle. First off, the bottle is exquisite. Like Poison and J’adore, Dolce Vita is a beautifully crafted bubble bottle with gold accents. I associate the scent with cold winter days spent in the mountains of British Columbia. I used a 100 ml bottle in under 4 months, which may give you an indication of how much I love this fragrance. It wraps around you like a blanket and comforts you all day. The spicy oriental, heavy woodsy base and vanilla create a beautiful balance that accents the cinnamon and fruit. Wear this scent and you will be noticed.
Top Notes: Rose, Magnolia, Muguet
Middle Notes: Apricot, Peach, Cinnamon
Base Notes: Sandalwood, Vanilla, Heliotropin (a chemical formula which mimics the odor of a heliotrope flower and enhances the sandalwood smell)
>Fresh - Cannabis Santal (2006)Yes, Cannabis. No, after one sniff you will not be as high as a kite, jamming to Grateful Dead, or craving late night Shawarma and chocolate covered jujubes. A stunning piece of work, I absolutely adore the Fresh line. Cannabis Santal was on me for 365 days with no exceptions for the year of 2006. There is nothing that smells quite like it. It truly embodies the term ‘hippie chic’ with Patchouli, Cannabis, and Rose. For me, this fragrance unfolds a dark beauty and plays out like the song Don’t kiss me goodbye by Ultra Orange Emmanuel. When you seek this out, buy it, and love it, make sure to thank me… this is a secret love of mine.
Top Notes: Bergamot, Brazilian Orange, Black Plum
Middle Notes: Patchouli, Cannabis Accord, Rose
Base Notes: Chocolate, Vetiver, Vanilla Musks
>Guerlain - L’instant (2003)
The common accord in virtually all Guerlain fragrances is amber and vanilla. Created by Perfumer Maurice Roucel (Symrise), L’instant is complex. It is luxury and it is sweet. Typically, I abhor florals… but for some reason, this scent is so impeccable, it never even struck my mind to dislike it. It has a sensuous modernism that is completely breathtaking. I compare it to a new friend: at first it may present a challenge, it may spite you, but eventually you won’t leave home without it. I am quite fond of this particular scent because it transforms throughout the day. It plays with my own skin chemistry and makes me feel honey kissed and invincible.
Notes: Citrus Honey, Magnolia, Amber
> Recession Friendly:
Vanilla Fields - It may be found covered in dust on the bottom shelf at the drugstore, but so what?. Spray it on, you might be hooked.
Betsey Johnson - Fruity floriental. A percentage of sales from every bottle are donated to Breast Cancer Research.
Patchouli Oil - An aphrodisiac. You will either love it or hate it. Also, it can be used as dread lock conditioner and as an antidote for venomous snakebites.
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