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Isn't this the prettiest fragrance you have ever seen? Well of course it would look so gorgeous because it's from Van Cleef & Arpels who has the most beautiful fine jewelry. Now I'm not a big fragrance girl. I think it's because there are many times I walk past women and am gagging on their over spill of perfume and didn't want to be one of those people. But I saw this new fragrance called Feerie Eau de Parfum in a Lucky magazine last holiday and thought it was the prettiest thing I had ever seen, so the next time I waltzed through the cosmetic department at Neimans I decided to take a whiff of it. Wow, let me tell you, it smells as good as it looks! The smell is almost fruity to me. On Neimans site it notes these blends of fragrances.

• Top notes: Violet, Red Berries (Black Currant) Italian Mandarin.
• Middle notes: Bulgarian Rose and Egyptian Jasmine.
• Bottom Notes: Iris Butter and Vetiver.

They also have a new fragrance that came out over the summer called Feerie Eau de Toilette which I hadn't tried yet but really want to. I'm assuming it's very similar in scent, but is just a bit lighter. I really just want it because the top is a different design and I just want to have them collected for that sole purpose. It's just a plus that they also smell so wonderful! The SA told me I could just them as a ring holder also, but I don't think I want to clutter it and ruin its beauty. You can get it Exclusively at Neimanmarcus.com for 1oz for $110 or 3.3oz for $150. I got the larger size, because really? More then 3 times the amount for $40 more. I think it's worth it.

Van Cleef & Arpels has launched a new fragrance line-- I have not tried this yet but am going to the minute I return from Asia (am so happy to be home right now!).  I am a floral girl and love sweetly scented perfumes!  Collection Extraordinaire is inspired by the exquisite Les Jardins jewelry collection and is a reinterpretation of six extraordinary gardens with perfumes that pay tribute to nature: Gardénia Pétale (Gardenia Petal), Orchidée Vanille (Vanilla Orchid), Lys Carmin (Carmine Lily), Muguet Blanc (White Lily of the Valley), Bois d'Iris (Iris Wood) and Cologne Noire (Black Cologne). The fragrances, detailed at the jump, are $185 each for 75ml and are available exclusively at Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman and Van Cleef & Arpels boutiques.  If you've tested this, tell me what you think!

• Jasmine Musk is formulated with ylang-ylang, jasmine, patchouli, orris, vanilla, sandalwood, vetiver, cistus, amber, and two musks.
  
• Urban Musk has notes of ambrette seed absolute extra, white pepper CO2, notes of cumin, white honey, jasmine sambac, black plum, Tonkin musk headspace, and benzoin Laos orpur.
  
• Musk Pure is comprised of bergamot, pepper, ylang-ylang orpur, jasmine, lily of the valley, orris butter, orris absolute, jasmine sambac, tonka, benzoin tears, and Laotian beeswax.
• White Suede has Bulgarian rose, saffron, thyme, mate tea, olibanum, lily of the valley, amber, suede, and sandalwood.

This newest scent by Issey Miyake is one of the most pleasant I have experienced in a long time. I fell out of love of perfumes a few years ago, pregnancy had something to do with it but also, I was always freaked out when I smell the same scent on someone else. I feel like my personal bubble has been invaded! So for me, less is more when it comes to scents. And nothing is more minimalistic than Issey Miyake, just look at the bottle! A Scent by Issey Miyake is so light and airy, it has floral tones but is not powdery floral, if that makes any sense. Not to be mean, but to get my point across, I am going to throw it out there - it does not smell like an old lady. There is also a little fruitiness to it but it is subtle. But the most interesting note is the woodsy quality, smells like plants and leaves rather than the flower. I guess that makes sense because it is inspired by the Japanese country side. Well, they did a damn good job creating that feel because I totally get it! Not out in stores yet but look for it in Fragrances at Sephora. I like being one of the few with it now - I guess I'll have to switch if this scent catches on =)