This seasons must-have scents!

It’s officially fall, which means it’s time to change up your beauty routine, especially with your fragrances! Switch from light, fresh fragrances to sultry, deep scents, from your perfume to your moisturizers. See below for this season’s must-have scents

Krigler Jazzy Riviera ²10 for Men and Women

Developed in 2010 as an ode to the Jazz Era in Cap d'Antibes, Jazzy Riviera ²10’s 2011 launch marks the 100th anniversary of the opening of the Krigler Atelier in the French Costal town. Albert Krigler was inspired by socialite friends including Pablo Picasso, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Ernest Hemingway, and Dorothy Parker. Jazzy Riviera ²10 features clean citrus top notes with a light, floral heart and a deep, woody base.

Top Notes: Bergamote, Lemon, Mandarin

Heart Notes: Coriander, Freesia, Cyclamen

Base Notes: Cedar, Patchouli, Musk, Vetiver

Price: $215 for 1.7fl.oz., $305 for 3.4fl.oz.

www.krigler.com

Boyfriend Solid Perfume

Actress Kate Walsh introduces BOYFRIEND, a sensual new fragrance and collection of indulgent body care. Known for her leading roles on Grey’s Anatomy and Private Practice, BOYFRIEND marks Kate’s first foray into beauty with a modern, sophisticated, feminine fragrance that evokes a sensuality and warmth on the skin. The fragrance notes are reminiscent of a man’s scent that lingers with a woman after he’s gone.. The fragrance has a bright muguet floralcy with dark plum and myrrh top notes combined with night blooming jasmine. The result is a wonderfully contrasting scent that perfectly captures his scent with a wearable feminine twist.

Price: $44.95

www.hsn.com

Lolita Lempicka Si Lolita Eau de Toilette

Vibrant top notes lead to a floral heart and sensuous base notes in this light, crisp edition of Si Lolita. Sharp green top notes burst forth in a sparkling rush of Lemon Leaf and Pink Peppercorn, creating an incredible freshness. Si Lolita Eau de Toilette reveals a more mellow heart: a delicate bouquet of Sweet Pea mingled with Hawthorn and Magnolia. At the base, notes of Amber and White Musk tinged with Iris leave behind an exquisitely alluring feeling.

Price: $90.00 for 3.4 oz, $70.00 for 1.7 oz and $50.00 for 1.0 oz

www.nordstrom.com

Caron Secret Oud Eau de Parfum

Your secret to holiday sophistication. Magnetism, grace, that inimitable je ne sais quoi go beyond an item of clothing or shade of lipstick, they’re the mark of true beauty. With time-honored fragrances from Parisian perfumer Caron, the aura of French chic can be yours. This fall Caron presents Secret Oud Eau de Parfum created by Caron’s in-house nose, Richard Fraysse, inspired by an iconic variety of wood: Oud Wood, known as the “wood of the Gods”. The intoxicating new scent strikes a balance between strength and sweetness creating the ultimate aroma of captivating femininity. A woody oriental, amber and floral, Secret Oud features top notes of Damask Rose and Grey-Haired Rockrose, middle notes of Jatamansi and Jasmine and base notes of Oud Wood, Atlas Cedarwood, Saffron and Musk.

Price: $250 for 1.7oz and $360 for 3.4oz

Sold exclusively at The Plaza Beauty One West 58^th Street at The Plaza Hotel’s Concourse Level. 212.223.4694.

Do you have to throw out your favorite Perfume?

A few days ago (or maybe more), I received an email from one of my favorite sites, It's a Glam Thing... with information on some tips about the shelf life of your favorite fragrances and Perfumes.  I thought this would be very useful information for all those Fashionistas out there that LOVE to smell wonderful.

The tips were provided by Carolos Ugalde, Founder of Sasha Varon Luxe Parfums via an email from Keith Head @ It's a Glam Thing.  

So what is the 411?

Contrary to popular belief... most fragrances have a shelf life of 2 years but can be extended up to 5 years if kept out of the light and in a cool place.  Many factors go into this... One being the oil to diluents (alcohol and other ingredients other than fragrance/essential oils) ratio.  The more the alcohol in the fragrance, the less concentrated and pronounced the fragrance is... though the shelf life is longer.


Apparently - many people ask if refrigeration can prolong fragrance shelf life and verdict is definitely split.


Here are the two views:
1.)  From thegloss.com:  "Keep essential oil perfumes in the refrigerator to slow oxidization (but this depends on the carrier - oil or wax-based scents can go bad faster than alcohol based ones)."
2.)  The Fragrance Foundation:  This is the premier source for expert fragrance information.  Here is what they have to say:  "It's important that you keep your fragrance protected against extreme cold or heat. Only colognes and toilet waters should be stored in the refrigerator. Perfumes should not be exposed to extreme cold or heat because either may upset their delicate balance. Notes can be affected by extreme temperatures."


So - if not in the refrigerator, where should you store your fragrances?


Solution:
Do store fragrances in cool, dry spaces away from sunlight:
- Cupboards
- Dresser drawers
- Dark closets


Don't store fragrances in:
- Bathrooms (generally moist and warm) Yikes, I usually store half of my most used ones in my bathroom and the less used ones in my bedroom.  I guess I have to get new ones and store them elsewhere. :(

- Windowsills

- Direct Sunlight

So - I have apparently been doing the complete opposite than what I am supposed to be doing with regard to storing my fragrances and perfumes.  Honestly, like I mentioned above... since I usually apply perfume right out of the shower and after I dry off - I leave the bottles of my favorite (most used) perfumes in the bathroom.  I did notice that a few of them have lost the intensity of their notes over a short period of time... and now I know why.  

We are often faced with many questions when it comes to things that are beauty related.  I am so thankful that this email was sent out via It's A Glam Thing... so I am very well informed about the storage of the things that help to make me smell so divine. :)

Thanks again to Keith Head for sharing this info with me.  Please note that a fair percentage of the words above were excerpts from the original email that I received from Keith.

I was not compensated or paid by any mentioned company to discuss or blog about this topic.  This is for informational purposes only.