L'Agent by Agent Provocateur

Following on from the original Agent Provocateur scent comes the new head-turning L’Agent fragrance. Containing notes of rose mixed with heady amber and woody musks - Agent Provocateur have once again effortless merged scent and seduction.

PRICE : +/- £50

It smell like a refreshing body spray ~ but I love the bottle  =)

-JOJO-

Annick Goutal Un Matin d'Orage

Is there anything prettier than an Annick Goutal Butterfly Bottle? Of course not which is why we are saving our pennies for this new 2011 limited edition Matin d’Orage bottle with its frosted glass and gold floral embellishment.

Butterfly Bottle, +/= £104, with free mirror at selected Department stores.

The bottle look so cool ~

-JOJO-

Vintage beauty buys

Chloe Love fragrance

It was love at first sight when it came to this simple yet glamorous designer Chloe bottle but on closer inspection the light powdery, floral fragrance is also totally wearable and now a firm favourite. Just darling.

+/- £38

-JOJO-

Vintage beauty buys

Marc Jacobs Lola Velvet Edition

Swoon! We are totally in love with this velvet edition Marc Jacobs Lola fragrance. It contains the original floral scent set in a new frosted bottle with its famous flower now covered in soft velvet.


+/- £45

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Diamonds for men - Giorgio Armani

Diamonds for men - Giorgio Armani

Perfect for the man who likes everything in its placeJust like the clean cut bottle designed by Armani himself, this is a clean cut scent blending the freshness of bergamot and the masculine charm of cedar wood with a yummy mix of cocoa and dark marine notes. Manly through and through.

-JOJO-

Fragrances for him...

The One - Dolce & Gabbana

Perfect for the man who thinks he's a god
Much like Matthew McConaughey's turn as model for this scent (think macho man in designer togs loving himself maybe more than is healthy), this fragrance has thoroughly masculine base notes of cedarwood, ambergris and tobacco topped with an oriental spiciness making it both fantastically classic yet vibrant.

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Finding a fragrance

Sometimes we want to branch out from that familiar fragrance we know and love. Sometimes we want to buy someone a fragrance gift and other times we just want to find out more about the fascinating world of perfume. Whatever your reason now is the time to discover more about fragrance and find the right one to suit you. We asked fragrance expert Will Andrews the important questions we had when it came to choosing a fragrance.

What are the different types of fragrance groups?
Female fragrances are mapped into five main olfactory families: citrus, floral, chypre, woody and oriental. Male fragrances into four main olfactory families: citrus, aromatic, woody and oriental.

How will I know which one suits me best?
If you wear a fragrance you absolutely love - pick your all time favourite - then you have more than likely picked the fragrance which is a perfect fit to your olfactory preferences. By logging on to osmoz.com, you can discover which family it's in. Then you can explore other fragrances, irrespective of brand, within that family. You should find many which would potentially suit you.

What are ‘fragrance notes'?
In perfumery, we often talk about top notes, heart notes and base notes. Put simply, these are the technical terms for fresh, bright smells, the core signature smells, and the deep, warm, sensual, base odours in the complex perfume.

What's the best advice when choosing a new fragrance?
You have to like how it smells on the skin, so if you've sprayed a few blotters in store, select your two favourites and spray each one on the back of each hand. Then see if you still like them, your skin odour will now be part of what you smell and can modify the scent character.

Are their any expensive fragrance notes I should look for when buying a good fragrance?
One person's favourite notes will be another's most disliked! So there are no rules on specific notes. Importantly, you should be searching for a complex mixture - a perfume that you really like, not notes.

If I'm buying a new perfume for someone else what should I consider?
Find out their preferred fragrance family. Sneak a look at their dressing table and make a note of the name of the fragrance, then look it up on osmoz.com - so that there is a high chance they will immediately like its scent. Also try to find out what concentration they wear such as an eau de toilette or a richer parfum version. And think about the brand - how suitable is the brand equity (its colours, style, character) for the recipient of the gift? For example Christina By Night (from £19) would be perfect for a younger girl and Ghost Luminous (£23) would suit an older woman.

I want to buy my man a new fragrance, where do I start?
Always buy him something you like as well! Think about when and where he might wear it - office, evening, after sport - since this will guide your choice. For example Boss Bottled (£23) or Lacoste Challenge (£24) are some of my favourites.

Is it OK to wear a fragrance along with the matching shower gel and body lotion or should they be worn separately?
Fragranced products are designed to be worn together and the resulting ‘layered' scent is deep and long-lasting - really lovely. You can however wear them separately and this is a very good way to wear a lighter version of the scent, for example just try using the shower gel.
Gift sets make a terrific gift, because not only are you buying a perfume, but also some scented toiletries such as shower gel or body lotion to go with it. Put simply, you are buying someone a luxurious pampering experience, rather than simply a new scent. The resulting smell in the bathroom after using them all is a fabulous way to mark your territory!



-JOJO-

Jimmy Choo 1st fragrance !

Jimmy Choo shoes have been worn by some of the world’s most prestigious celebrities and are ultimately reserved for the rich and famous. Sigh. So, imagine my delight when I discovered you can have a slice of the famous luxury brand in the form of their debut fragrance. Set in a simple yet elegant blush pink bottle, this fragrance was inspired by Jimmy Choo co-founder Tamara Mellon’s desire to fully accessorise women from head to toe. It’s a sweet scent with notes of rich orchid, toffee and patchouli with green accords added to give the fragrance its vibrant finish. For those that like to get noticed in a crowd, this is the fragrance for you. And for everyone else, it should take pride of place on your dressing table. I can’t wait to see what they do next.


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