Fabienne's top 3: fragrances (men and women)

I'm an intern at a perfume store so i get to sniff a lot of fragrances haha. So i made a top 3 for men and women. 

Women: 

1. Lancome's la vie est belle (eau de parfum) 

Fun fact: did you know that the bottle is inspired by the smile of a woman? 

“La vie est belle”, a French expression meaning “Life is beautiful”

The fragrance of joyful femininity and happiness. The fragrance that makes life more beautiful.

"La vie est belle introduces a new olfactive story, the first ever iris gourmand. The juice is made with the most precious natural ingredients, a modern interpretation of an oriental fragrance with a twist of gourmand. It entwines the elegance of iris with the strength of Patchouli and the sweetness of a gourmand blend; for an incredible scent with depth and complexity"

2. Yves Saint Laurents Black opium (eau de parfum) 

You might all know the super spicy "opium" 

I don't  like that fragrance at all. But they recently launched a new fragrance called "Black opium". This is a new, sweeter version and it smells amazing! 

The new fragrance announced as a rock'n'roll interpretation of the classic that should highlight the dark, mysterious side of YSL. 

Notes of coffee, present in large quantities, dominate the scent.

Additional accords: pink pepper, orange blossom, jasmine, vanilla, patchouli and cedar.

The perfume comes in the bottle designed as the last editions of the Opium collection. The bottle is dark and decorated with sequins that give a glam rock look. 

3. Giorgio Armani's Si (eau de parfum) 

This is a fresh, sweet fragrance.. I don't even know how to describe it.. I just love it. 

"The fragrance opens with notes of Sicilian Bergamot, Mandarin oil and Liquer de Cassis which is supported by a heart which bursts with Rose de Mai absolute, Neroli absolute and Egyptian Jasmine absolute. Warm undertones caress the unique chypre base notes of Patchouli oil intertwined with Blond Woods, amber and musky undertones known as Orcanox™. Finished with a sweet animalic accord of Vanille absolute which, gives this fragrance, longevity and an unforgettable sillage."

Men: 

1. Yves Saint Laurent's L'Homme (Parfum intense) 

I just love this fragrance for men. It just smells too good! 

"L'HOMME Yves Saint Laurent expresses a more powerful and sophisticated olfactive interpretation: L'HOMME PARFUM INTENSE. An ambery woody fragrance bursting with character, featuring sensual and vibrant leather accords. An orange blossom facet reinforced by profound, subtle cedar wood. A fragrance infused with precious ingredients. Orange blossom - Suede accords - Cedar wood"

I also really love the L'Homme eau de toilette and the L'Homme sport. 

2. Dior Homme eau de toilette 

"A masculine Iris. A sexy signature enhanced with masculine woody notes for subtle and rare sophistication. Dior Homme is worn like a sleek and elegantly modern suit, leaving behind the immediately recognizable woody and spicy trail of elegance."

3. Dolce & Gabbana Intenso. 

Read in my previous blogpost about this: 

http://thehalfnhalf.blogspot.nl/2015/02/new-dolce-gabbana-fragrances.html?m=1