Spring 2009 Perfume Picks: Light and Breezy

Summer is around the corner but these fresh Spring scents will last through the heat. A touch of femininity or the allure of islands, these picks are nothing but superb.

[Elizabeth Arden] Pretty

pretty perfume Exuberant perfume, bouncy and happy like a breath of fresh air, Pretty is just perfect for Spring. It's a charming, innocent, and energetic scent. The floral composition and predominance of rose and jasmine, make this more appropriate for a younger woman. What I especially loved about this fragrance is how organic the whole bouquet is, how naturally it is put together. I call it love at first scent.

You will feel: happy, energized, young, and, of course, pretty

Buy now: Elizabeth Arden Pretty Eau de Parfum Spray, 3.3 oz.

[Vera Wang] Look

look perfume A new fragrance from the ever-refreshing collection by Vera Wang whose foray into perfume world is as successful as her clothing and home lines. The ad for this fragrance features a hypnotic looking woman dressed in a sparkly chunky necklace. It's this enigma that draws you into the scent with its flowery notes. Hard to resist.

You will feel: powerful yet feminine, mysterious, enigmatic

Buy now: Vera Wang Look

[Michael Kors] Island Bermuda

island perfume Escape to the pink sandy beaches of Bermuda or any other island of your imagination with this breezy exotic scent. Tropical hibiscus, warm cedarwood and pink peony set the tone for a great vacation mood.

You will feel: relaxed, light and alluring/seductive

Buy now: Michael Kors Island Michael Kors Bermuda

[Perry Ellis] Perry Ellis

A sweet yet sophisticated scent reminiscent of a quiet Sunday morning, relaxing on a your Adirondack chair while watching the haze lift off the ocean's water. Or, perhaps you are in a rose garden in bloom - more fittingly, since rose is the key note in this light and airy perfume.

You will feel: romantic, relaxed, in a philosophic mood

Written by Claire White.

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