Our sense of smell conjures memories and feelings more powerfully than any other sense. A scent can function like a wormhole to the past; a person walks by and suddenly you’re no longer on the F train heading to Brooklyn but in the garden at your grandmother’s summer cottage.

Perfume can also be a statement. Complexity and clarity work in tandem to create something you breathe in deeply, eager to find out more, or to simply enjoy.

“The Black Masterpiece,” (or “L’Oeuvre Noire”) By Kilian is a line of 6 perfumes that are little to heavy for me, but if you enjoy the notes of Sambac Jasmin, Brazilian rosewood, and more; you will enjoy this scent. I particularly enjoyed the truly entertaining literature Killian provides! Baudelaire, Faust, Rimbaud and yes, Snoop Dogg are invoked on this twisted journey toward nasal nirvana. The sampler includes:  Love, Beyond Love, Liasons Dangereuses, Cruel Intentions, A Taste of Heaven, Straight to Heaven and the brand new and 7th, Prelude to Love.

• Love ~ neroli, Sambac jasmine, rose and iris.
• Beyond Love ~ tuberose with animal notes.
• Liasons Dangereuses ~ notes of Egyptian geranium and cinnamon.
• Cruel Intentions ~ bergamot, rose, vetiver and styrax.
• A Taste of Heaven ~ Absinthe and includes orange blossom, amber, and patchouli.
• Straight to Heaven ~ rum scent deepened with nutmeg, Brazilian rosewood and cedar.
• Prelude to Love ~ bergamot, Seville orange, lemon, ginger, pepper, neroli, orange blossom and Florentine iris.

Pricing: 1.7 fl.oz refillable bottle is $225.00; a 1.7 fl.oz refill is $115.00

I love how I feel in pink!

Estee Lauder’s newest perfume release is Pure White Linen Pink Coral, and I have definitely found this year’s perfect summer perfume. Just its name makes me think of being on the lovely pink beaches of Bermuda!

“Pure White Linen Pink Coral is the perfect feeling and fragrance to complete the Pure White Linen collection,” said Karyn Khoury, Senior Vice President of Fragrance Development Worldwide, Estée Lauder. “The Pure White Linen values of sophisticated simplicity and relaxed elegance are reinforced, but with a unique view that is tender and feminine.”

The Fragrance

The fragrance’s top notes are Chinese Berry, Pink Peppercorns, Apple Blossom, Waterfruits and Clear Aldehydes. Next is a “perfect floral fusion” of Jasmine, Camelia, and Honeysuckle, followed by a bouquet of beautiful soft florals with Cherry Blossom, Sweet Pea and Pink Peony. Estee Lauder says these scents evoke the “tender sincerity of the ocean at daybreak,” but other than being a perfect summer scent, I think it’s also perfect for a June or summer wedding!

At the end, the soft florals reveal creamy Sandalwood, sheer Vanilla and a touch of Heliotrope. It’s feminine without being over-the-top sweet and has just the right amount of Jasmine, Vanilla and Sandalwood to be sexy.

I am in love with my new bottle of Pure White Linen Pink Coral, and I cannot stop sniffing the bottle! Even better is the simple bottle design – the familiar shape of Pure White Linen and Pure White Linen Light Breeze but in a new, delicate pink shade that will look gorgeous on top of my vanity!

Pure White Linen Pink Coral will be available on www.esteelauder.com and at all Estee Lauder fragrance counters in June 2009.

Last week Beyond Beauty Basics was invited to the Degree Women Fine Fragrance Collection event at Dylan’s Candy Bar in NYC’s Upper East Side hosted by Lipstick Jungle’s Lindsay Price.  Though the candy and chocolate wonderland may have excited the other bloggers, the torrential downpour that evening did not get in the way of my opportunity to meet Lindsay!  The private event held upstairs which launched Degree’s new fragrance collection was fully decorated with cupcakes, desserts, and a towering chocolate fondue fountain enough to give you a toothache. Everyone was thrilled to chat with the fashion guru and actress, and I was lucky to interview Lindsay on her favorite fragrance and beauty products.

Degree Women’s new spokes model shared with all of us on how to get luxury at a small price.  Lindsay is passionate on showing women about how to be smart shoppers by “looking for smarter ways to spend and treat ourselves.” She revealed her secrets on savvy ways to save money and when to spend on indulgences. Ms. Price  shops vintage to save on accessories, opts for high quality scents for less with Degree’s new body mists, splurges only on the makeup that matters (such as foundation, eyeshadows, etc), and uses style strategy by finding sample sales online.

Despite the recession, a survey conducted by Degree Women showed that women would rather not sacrifice their chocolate or daily cafe lattes.  However, when it comes to beauty, 6 out of 10 would give up their must-have sweets for their favorite beauty products and 7 out of 10 would give up their favorite heels first before sacrificing their favorite fragrance.  Well it seems that with the new Degree Women Fine Fragrance Collection, women can indulge in their must-haves without burning a hole in their designer purse.

For everyday luxury,  just combine odor protection and Degree Women’s 24-hour wetness with long-lasting, sophisticated scents and you get the new Degree Women Fine Fragrance Collection.  This line of body mists and matching anti-perspirants was designed by the most notable “nose” in the fragrance industry, Anna Gottlieb (also known for developing CK’s Obsession, Daisy by Marc Jacobs, and Covet by Sarah Jessica Parker.) Her inspiration to develop these three distinct scents as a perfume are unmistakable with their respective top notes, middle notes, and base notes.

Delicious Bliss

• A light and energetic fragrance with a flirtatious hint of fruitiness
• Top and middle notes include floral and fruity notes such as magnolia, jasmine, hyacinth, muguet, apple, peach and rasberry
• A hint of musk rounds out the base notes

Sexy Intrigue

• A warm and seductive fragrance that is sure to stimulate the senses
• Top and middle notes includes fruits and florals such as jasmine, rose, blackberry, strawberry and pink grapefruit
• Vanilla makes up middle and base notes

Classic Romance

• A sophisticated and classic fragrance with floral notes
• Top notes include floral and citrus scents including peony, muguet, bergamot and orange
• Middle notes also include muguet, peony and rose

You know what the best part is? Degree Women Fine Fragrance Collection, featuring anti-perspirants and matching body mists are available in the deodarant aisle at your local drugstore or retailer for $3.99!  Now you can sip the rest of your latte and buy those shoes you’ve been checking out during your lunch break.

Check out more pics and our video interview with Lindsay Price below!

Everyone wears their fragrance in different ways or have some routine with how they apply their favorite scent.(and some just spray too much of it!) Share with us what your favorite fragrance is and where you wear it.  Beyond Beauty Basics wants to know…

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