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7 New Fragrances To Try For Men & Women 2021

I’ve tried all of these 6 new fragrances and yes, even the one for men. They all smell amazing and highly recommend for this year. The brands I’m featuring below are Jean Paul Gautier, Nina Ricci and Carolina Herrera.

1. Le Mâle Parfum Spray – Jean paul gautier

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This is the intense version of the original le male fragrance by Jean Paul Gautier. The fragrance is sharp and a perfume so lasts longer too. The perfume has notes of iris/lavender, cardamom and vanilla. Honestly, I sprayed this on myself and I was in love. A little amount goes a long way. The combination of all these notes falls under the oriental woody family. $128 CAD for 125 ml  

2. Nina ricci Rose Garden (limited edition)

The new Nina Rose Garden fragrance is the pleasure of an escapade, a picnic in the park, rustling leaves, the sun’s rays on the skin, the scent of barely blossomed flowers, crisp fruit ripening in the gentle spring light.

The notes are a combination of pear and freshly cut grass. Vanilla, white musk and orange blossom. This is the perfect fragrance for spring/summer. If you could put a picnic into a scent, this is it. $85 for a 50 ml.

3.  Carolina Herrera – Good Girl SUPREME

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This fragrance falls into the floral family. It’s on the warmer side with notes of Tuberose, Jasmine, Tonka Bean. I love The Good Girl stiletto, a refined combination of haute couture aesthetics and technical expertise is taken to glistening new heights with a glamorous, black-to-glitter design. $130 for a 50 ml

 

4. CAROLINA HERRERA – BAD BOY

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This is a warm and spicy scent but on the cooler side. Key notes of this fragrance are White Pepper, Vetiver, Tonka Bean. The story behind the bottle is Bad Boy seduces and captivates with the speed and precision of lightning. The combination of black pepper and white pepper notes with the citric vibrancy of Italian green bergamot make this fragrance stand out.
$92 CAD for a 50 ml

 

5. LA BEau – Jean PAUL GAUTIER

A men’s eau de toilette built around addictive tonka bean and coconut wood combined with the fresh facets of bergamot.
$120 CAD for a 125 ml

6. LA BElle – JEAN PAUL GAUTIER

Spray this beautiful scent on your pulse points for best results. This eau de parfum for women is the result of the fusion of addictive vanilla pod, fresh bergamot and stunning pear. An addictive, luminous trail for an attractive and ultra-feminine woman. $110 CAD for a 50 ml

7. invictus – paco rAbanne

Invictus Victory Eau De Parfum

Invictus victory, the extreme eau de parfum by Paco Rabanne, shocks the senses. In this intense duel, two powerful and contrasting elements do battle: Freshness and sensuality.

Paco Rabanne has created two unique combinations for a long-lasting fragrance. At the outset, a surprisingly fresh boost: Sharp lemon mingles with powerful incense. An extremely sensual surge follows: Full-bodied tonka bean is supported by powerful vanilla. The perfect match between emphatic freshness and magnetic intensity.

$125 CAD FOR A 100 ML

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We all have a cute monster slumbering in us. What if we liberated it. Be free, and transform into whatever it is that helps you express yourself. Nina Ricci teams up with two Brazilian artists to create this innovative new scent and look to their classic apple bottle fragrance. I found this launch super nostalgic. I actually remember whenever Nina Ricci would launch a new apple bottle fragrance, I’d be so excited to smell it. Every single one she has created has been amazing! These two are by far the coolest. Very different from the usual route she takes with keeping everything dainty and sweet. Luna and Nina are playful fragrances, that I’m sure anyone at any age could relate too.

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#FREETHEMONSTER – LES MONSTRES DE NINA RICCI

I had the pleasure of learning about these fragrances before they hit the market mid-April. You can find these little monsters at Shoppers Drug Mart Beauty Boutiques, The Hudson Bay and Sephora.ca.

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There are two little monsters. Luna and the other is Nina. After smelling both fragrances, I can assure you I’m into Nina.

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Nina has notes of sparkling pear, enrobed with candyfloss.

Luna has been transformed into a juicy pineapple and infused with lime.

Both are beautiful scents and honestly, have my mouth watering.

An 80ml bottle is $96.

Which cute little monster are you? Nina or Luna.

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I was invited to a VIP dinner in October to celebrate the launch of Givenchys’ newest perfume: Live Irresistible! I love this scent and the bottle is simply gorgeous! 😍 I have some of the other Givenchy perfumes like hot couture. So the shape and size of the bottle I’m familiar with.

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Held at the Arcadian Lofts downtown, our awesome host was Dave Lackie. I live tweeted the event, so those of you who follow me on Twitter or snapchat got to see exactly how beautiful the dinner was. This was also a great opportunity to meet other bloggers like Maria from best day blogger. She also vlogged about the event, watch here.

Appetizers and dinner was catered by O&B, so you can imagine the food was delicious! The fragrance is now available at The Bay or Shoppers Drug Mart.

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The Scent: Top notes: pineapple and rose petal Heart notes: roses and pepper Base notes: amber and musk               Givenchy Live Irresistible   Givenchy Live Irresistible dinner  A live Twitter feed was fitting for a dinner with so many social media influencers in one room! It was definitely challenging to network and then live tweet the event but I think I managed to find a balance.  patrick reynolds Patrick Reynolds from Cityline was at the dinner interviewing guests and in the above picture, Dave Lackie. Givenchy Live Irresistible dinner Givenchy Live Irresistible dinner Decor had touches of rose and pink! 

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It’s easy to get into a rut and struggle with being able to do anything due to the lack of motivation you’re feeling.

Whether it’s because you’re not feeling well, working hard 9-5 and have the burn out blues or just plain old lazy.

When lacking motivation I like to set up my desk area with things that will motivate me and give me that extra energy or push to get my mind back into full swing.

Smoothie for thought

Find ingredients that’ll give you a burst of energy. Here’s a recipe I came up with:
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Handful of blueberries
2 ice cubes
1 teaspoon of chia seeds
1 and half mango cut into cubes
half a cup of milk

Put everything into your blender (I used my magic bullet) and blend away! Instant energy booster.

I love staying up to date with Fashion and the most current trends. I’ve subscribed to some of my favourite magazines and when I have a chance I sit down and read them all. A lot of the times some of the articles spark ideas and I go on a photo and writing frenzy.

Scents can really wake you up! Whether it’s a fragrance or a scented candle. I love Guerlain! My Insolence isn’t everyone’s cup of tea because of its unique scent, but fresh flowers is a good alternative.

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Writing down your ideas and starting a brainstorming session makes a huge difference. I have a few notebooks where I keep all of my ideas. One of my favourites is a moleskin notebook. I keep one in my purse at all times. It’s great for when you come up with an idea on the go. Writing it down vs typing it in your phone feels a lot safer, private and can trigger even more ideas. I’m pen happy, so it works for me.
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What gives you instant energy and motivation?

 

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