NYLON - August 2008 - (Page 118) Besides some coconut suntan lotion and the crushed mint in your mojito, here are 12 other scents you will want to be getting a whiff of this summer. LES PARFUMS DE ROSINE DIABOLO ROSE The unique blend of rose absolue and peppered mint smells devilishly delicious on the skin. $125 FOR 100ML, AT BARNEY’S NEW YORK. HERMÈS UN JARDIN APRÈS LA MOUSSON EAU DE TOILETTE Inspired by the perfumer’s travels through India, Hermès’s latest Jardin fragrance is a spicy, green unsiex floral. $125 FOR 100 ML, HERMES.COM. BANANA REPUBLIC LIMITED EDITION CLASSIC EAU DE PARFUM The, well, classic citrusy scent becomes slightly more cosmopolitan with the addition of smoky cedar wood. $48 FOR 100 ML, FOR A LIMITED TIME STARTING IN AUGUST AT BANANAREPUBLIC.COM. SHU UEMURA FLEUR DE SOURCE A refreshing, 100% natural blend of coriander, papyrus, and basil essential oils. $50, SHUUEMURA-USA.COM. SERGE LUTENS BOIS DE VIOLETTE EAU DE PARFUM With sultry notes of Indonesian cloves and cedar wood, this is no shrinking violet. $120, AT BERGDORF GOODMAN. EAU D’ITALIE MAGNOLIA ROMANA EAU DE TOILETTE The geniuses behind Eau D’Italie strike again with this clean, creamy scent that recreates the intoxicating aroma of the Magnolia trees that surround Rome’s Villa Borghese. $120, LAFCONY.COM. COSTUME NATIONAL 21 The brand known for its singular fragrance vision uses 21 exquisite ingredients, from saffron to bergamot, in their latest concoction. $125, AT COSTUME NATIONAL BOUTIQUES. NANA DE BARY GREEN This sparkling mix of bergamot, citrus and thyme isn’t new, but it’s worth rediscovering. $160 FOR 100 ML, AT BARNEY’S NEW YORK. the amazing face If you’re looking to pep up your grooming regimen and beautify your bathroom at the same time, three new skincare lines are happy to oblige. M Lab’s black-and-white packaging is all about minimalism, but their ingredient list is quite the opposite, packing in more active goodies than any other line on the market. The unfortunately named Sponge, inspired by the Greek island of symi, boasts a vitamin-rich collection including ladi avokanto, a facial avocado oil that leaves your skin unbelievably soft (and, um, smelling a bit like a Mediterannean salad). And last but not least, the lusciously-scented Elemental Herbology range emphasizes gentle, natural ingredients that combat seasonal stress on the skin: The orange-scented Facial Glow peel and Cell Food (yum) serum are true miracle workers. APRIL LONG elemental herbology at space nk, sponge at barneys, and m lab at mlabonline.com. ANNICK GOUTAL ENCENS FLAMBOYANT This smoky harmony of frankincense, woody balsam fir and cardamom smells both exotic and eerily familiar. $175, AVAILABLE IN SEPTEMBER AT SAKS FIFTH AVENUE. BOBBI BROWN ALMOST BARE EAU DE PARFUM The subtle floral medley of jasmine and violet leaves is as sensual as the name implies. $60, AT DEPARTMENT STORES. MARC JACOBS FIG EAU DE TOILETTE Jacob’s new velveteen fig splash may have been created for a man, but that just means you’ll have to share it. $67 FOR 300 ML, FOR A LIMITED TIME AT NORDSTROMS. COVET BY SARAH JESSICA PARKER PURE BLOOM EAU DE PARFUM A juicier version of the original Covet filled with lush notes of purple plum and tuberose. $68 FOR 100 ML, AT DEPARTMENT STORES. still lifes: jonathon kambouris. love notes: joseph de leo. http://HERMES.COM http://BANANAREPUBLIC.COM http://SHUUEMURA-USA.COM http://LAFCONY.COM http://mlabonline.com
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