Sex and the City perfume offers the scent of summer

Tuesday, 10 July 2012 10:46 AM

The film may be but a memory but Sex and the City style lives on in the shops. The new fragrance and body collection available exclusively online, with scents created by top Givaudan perfumers Oliver Gillotin and Marypierre Julien.

The two fragrances, Sunrise and Sunset, were created to evoke the feeling of Manhattan. Sex and the City Sunrise has top notes of mandarin oil orpur, Italian bergamot, white peach and watery red fruits that bring out the fragrance’s delicious and luxurious scent. Middle notes include rose de may, violet leaf, star jasmine and lily of the valley for a floral addition to the nose, while white cedar, cashmere musk and sandalwood in the base notes round off the fragrance’s aromatic complexity for a crisp day perfume. It's priced at £22.50.

Meanwhile, Sunset is an evening scent, and features classic top notes of blood orange, violet leaves, freesia and green apple that give the fragrance its feminine and floral bouquet. Mixed with mid notes of vanilla orchid, muguet and sugary plum which have a sultry appeal, the base comprises musk, woody amber, benzoin and tonka ground, for a scent that incites indulgence. It's also priced at £22.50.

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