Too many drops may spoil the broth, as they caution, but a touch of just the right perfume is always a sure-shot winner. With an array of fragrances from leading global houses now available in showrooms in India, there really shouldn’t be any excuse for not smelling good. So sniff, er, read your way through what’s new on the shelves this month.
Go Canali
Canali Men, with a warm and woody fragrance, is available for Rs 2,650 for 100 ml. Also on sale is the gift-set package that includes an aftershave, deodorant and perfume, priced at a cool Rs 2,850. Soon on the shelves, you will also find Canali Black Diamond and Canali Night. The latest Canali collection, including menswear and accessories, is now available at Canali boutiques at JW Marriott, Mumbai, UB City Mall, Bangalore; DLF Emporio, New Delhi, and at the Taj Deccan, Hyderabad.
Floral by Rocher
The new Rose Absolute Eau de Parfum by Yves Rocher is for women who have a thing for floral fragrances. This one is a deep concoction of Damask roses, cinnamon (as mid-note), tonka bean and patchouli (serving as the base notes). This perfume is available on order on the brand’s official website at a discounted rate.
The 1.7 fl oz spray bottle comes for around Rs 1,100. Also with the floral note is Yves Rocher Tendre Jasmin, part of the collection Secret d’ Essences, a bouquet of a variety of jasmine with a touch of citrus. The perfume is available as 50 ml EDP and in a smaller version of 15 ml EDP, at about Rs 1,700.
Power point
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Back to the men’s section: Two explosive fragrances from Kenzo are here to stay. Check out Kenzo Tokyo and Kenzo Power. With an electric aromatic woody scent, Tokyo is a wild amalgam of colours, priced at Rs 3,375 for the 100 ml bottle and Rs 2,400 for 50 ml.
And it’s being said that the newly-released Kenzo Power is out as the male counterpart for the brand’s all-time favourite Kenzo Flower for women. So the best things do come in pairs? Power is priced at Rs 4,250 for 125 ml EDT and Rs 3,000 for 60ml EDT. The 150ml deo spray is available for Rs 1,350. All at Kenzo Boutique, JW Marriott, Mumbai, and at DLF Emporio, New Delhi.
Flame to moth
Oriflame has recently launched its new fragrance titled Radiant Lights EdT. The fragrance is a kaleidoscope of floral buds and inherent woody notes with subtle undertones of cool, white musk. Delicate orange blossom gives this high-energy, sparkling new fragrance its succulent freshness. It’s in the market for Rs 1,090 for a 50 ml bottle across Oriflame outlets in the country.