Now smell this - Sensuous scents for your birth month
by TRACEY JAN FRANCIS
There's a saying that goes "To each his own". I'd like to think the same applies to scent. That certain scent you use should always belong uniquely to you, as it is your personal preference and matches your personality well.
Fragrance offers many different experiences to an individual, experiences that can take you to whole new worlds. Each time someone catches a whiff of your perfume, you are creating a memory of yourself for them.
Hence, you should choose a scent that you just know will create a memory of you for those you love, and choose the right scent for your personality.
For some, fragrance is all about glamour, art, comfort, beauty and luxury. It's about the pleasure of holding a uniquely designed and beautiful bottle, and the ritual of dabbing the stopper on their wrists and neck. You define yourself each time you reach for that bottle of perfume.
Fragrance, then, is how you tell yourself what you are, or want to be.
Now, there's another way to personalize your fragrance. Just pick your birth month from the list below, highlight the traits that apply to you and then take your pick from the range of fragrances offered by leading specialty cosmetics and beauty retailer Sa Sa.
Match the right scent with your birth month and bring out the best in you at all times!
January
The first month of the year represents an individual who is patient, dependable and works towards accomplishments. This person also has good business sense, possesses self control and is self reliant. Always quick to return a favour received, he or she makes a good friend indeed.
January is represented by:
CALVIN KLEIN ETERNITY FOR WOMEN
Top notes : leafy green, citrus
Middle notes : violet, white lily, carnation, rose
Base notes : sandalwood, amber, patchouli, musk
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February
February's individual is honest, respects other's beliefs, and thinks ahead. Always one to keep their word. However they prefer doing things their own way.
February is represented by:
BRITNEY SPEARS FANTASY
Top notes : red lychee, kiwi, golden quince
Middle notes : yummy cupcake, jasmine petal, white orchid
Base notes : creamy musk, orris root, sensual wood
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GUCCI FLORA BY GUCCI
Top notes : citrus, peony
Middle notes : fresh citrus, peony, rose, osmanthus flower (china)
Base notes : sandalwood, patchouli
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RALPH LAUREN ROMANCE
Top notes : citrus, rose, ginger, fressia
Middle notes : lotus flower, white violet, lily, carnation
Base notes : patchouli, oakmoss, musk
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March
Individuals born in March believe that everyone should help one another. Musically talented, they are intuitive in nature whilst always remain calm, broad-minded and peace-loving individuals.
March is represented by:
DOLCE & GABBANA LIGHT BLUE
Top notes : granny smith, apple, bluebell
Middle notes : bamboo, jasmine, white rose
Base notes : cedar wood, amber, musk
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DSQUARED2 HE WOOD
Top notes : violet leaves/violet blossom (water)
Middle notes : vetiver, cedarwood (wood)
Base notes : white fir, amber, musk (air)
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MARC JACOBS DAISY
Top notes : wild strawberry, violet leave, red grapefruit
Middle notes : gardenia, jasmine petal
Base notes : musk, vanilla, white wood
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April
April babies are very active, inventive and imaginative. They love challenges and enjoy overcoming obstacles and are always ready to accept new ideas. They like to get things done quickly and are often annoyed when others are not keeping up.
April is represented by:
DAVIDOFF ADVENTURE AMAZONIA
Top notes : mate leaves, citrus
Middle notes : amazonian palm tree leaves, spices
Base notes : peruvian cedarwood
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May
Individuals born in the merry month of May are helpful, easy to get along with and dependable. They are known to persevere until their goals are achieved. Perhaps it is because of these traits that they are often known as respectable individuals. Whilst they are keen to achieve goals they set, they also love peace and harmony.
May is represented by:
DKNY BE DELICIOUS FRESH BLOSSOM
Top notes : grapefruit, cassis apricot
Middle notes : muguet, petal rose, jasmine
Base notes : apple blossom, blonde wood skin accords
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June
June babies are analytical, capable of making quick decisions and quick to adapt to any situation. They are also easy going, possess a good sense of humour and often known to be governed by their minds rather than their emotions.
June is represented by:
EMPORIO ARMANI DIAMONDS MEN
Top notes : sichuan pepper, citrus, bergamot
Middle notes : cocoa bean, cedar
Base notes : vetiver, gaiac wood
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JENNIFER LOPEZ LIVE LUXE
Top notes: juicy pear, luscious peach
Middle notes: freesia, muguet petal
Base notes: musk, amber
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July
Individuals born in July are humanitarians. Often patient, they are firm on decisions they have to make. These individuals are also home-loving, so much so that they are easily upset with unfamiliar surroundings.
July is represented by:
GIORGIO ARMANI ACQUA DI GIO POUR HOMME
Top notes : mandarin, bergamot, lemon, lime
Middle notes : cariander, marine note, freesia
Base notes : cedar, patchouli, moss, musk
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August
August babies are said to be born leaders. They are also good organizers and administrators, full of energy and strength. They derive their happiness from making others happy and are known for their honesty and friendliness.
August is represented by:
VERSACE VERSENSE
Top notes : bergamot, green mandarin, pear
Middle notes : lily, cardamon, jasmine
Base notes : sandalwood, cedarwood, olive wood, musk
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September
Those born in September are good planners and organizers. They aim for the top and are perfectionists by nature. They are also observant and sensitive individuals.
September is represented by:
CALVIN KLEIN CK MAN
Top notes : rosemary, mandarin, bergamot
Middle notes : bay, nutmeg, spearmint
Base notes : cypess wood, sandalwood, musk
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CALVIN KLEIN ETERNITY FOR MEN
Top notes : mandarin, lavender, lemon
Middle notes : coriander, orange blossom, lily of the valley
Base notes : sandalwood, rosewood, amber
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HUGO ELEMENT
Top notes : synthetic material, citrus, calone (water)
Middle notes : ginger, coriander leaf (fire)
Base notes : cedarwood (earth)
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October
Individuals born in October believe in upholding justice. They are open-minded, passionate about the arts and are as loyal as they come. As they are quite popular, they enjoy playing host. They are also always capable of making the right decisions.
October is represented by:
EMPORIO ARMANI DIAMONDS WOMEN
Top notes : litchi, raspberry
Middle notes : rose, fressia, lily
Base notes : wood, amber, vanilla
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November
November babies make good leaders. They also enjoy surprising others and are always ready to accept new ideas. In the midst of a commotion, these individuals remain calm and cool.
November is represented by:
BOSS BOTTLE NO: 6
Top notes : apple, lemon, bergamot, plum
Middle notes : rosewood, carnation, cinnamon, green geranium
Base notes : olivewood, amber, vanilla, vetiver, cedarwood, sandalwood
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DSQUARED2 SHE WOOD
Top notes : lemon, jasmine petals, neroli oil (light)
Middle notes : violet blossom, musk (sap)
Base notes : vetiver, cedar wood, amber (wood)
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December
Born in the last month of the year, December babies are broadminded and helpful. Admirable and respectable, they are opinionated yet practical. An awesome combination.
December is represented by:
BOSS ORANGE
Top notes : sweet apple, peach
Middle notes : orange blossom, plum, jasmine
Base notes : sandalwood, olive wood, vanilla
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GIVENCHY PLAY
Top notes : bergamot, grapefruit, bigarade, mandarin orange
Middle notes : amyris wood, coffee, tree blossom, black pepper
Base notes : vetiver, patchouli
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Sample various luxury fragrances and learn more about them at Sa Sa outlets nationwide during the Sa Sa Fragrance Fair & Awards 2009. The event is taking place for the second time in Malaysia and is set to run from now until Oct 4.
For more information on the Sa Sa Fragrance Fair and Awards 2009, simply log on here.
