Ahh…coffee. A casual beverage for some, a daily manifesto for others. (Personally, we at the Spritz went to bed last night already thinking about how great our first cup would be this morning. For the record: Tall Americano with room, and it was terrific.)
Regardless of your level of addiction, there’s no arguing that there’s something warm and super inviting about the smell of a good cup o’ joe.
English playwright John Van Druten once said, “I think if I were a woman I’d wear coffee as a perfume.” And he was definitely on to something. Evidence? An ever-increasing amount of coffee scents currently on the market (both for women and men).
Here, take your pick from a few of our faves:
Have a daily latte habit? Vanilla with extra foam, perhaps? Try L’or de Torrente perfume by Torrente. The intoxicating oriental-floral offers a blend of fruity notes in the top, which dry down over a rich base of vanilla, white amber, precious wood and coffee essences. (Note, too, how thoroughly gift-able it is, with that beautiful bottle and even more beautiful price tag. . . 51% off!)
More of a Mocha Gal? Chances are you’ll love Bijan Nude perfume. The refreshing scent features aldehydes, white rose, lilac, ylang-ylang, iris, muguet, vetiver, musk and cedar—along with the uniquely sweet accord of white chocolate mocha. We’ll take a double. (Plus, 50% off retail, people! Woot!)
Need a double espresso to get you going? Try Polo Double Black cologne by Ralph Lauren. This dark blend is rich and intense, featuring a jolt of spiced mango, roasted coffee, nutmeg and vetiver. Sophisticated and totally sensuous. (And 24% off.)
Hey, it’s the holidays. How about peppermint mocha? Our pick for your sweet tooth is Angel cologne by Thierry Mugler. The hypnotic and highly addictive gourmand includes accords of roasted coffee, peppermint, chocolate and vanilla that meet with lavender, bergamot, tar and musks notes. Deee-lish!
November 20th, 2008 at 2:28 pm
My two favorite things, a good latte and a great perfume!
November 21st, 2008 at 8:32 am
i love this.
December 6th, 2008 at 6:59 am
I need (Chanel -COCO - 3.4 oz and (Hermes) Mervilles 3.3 fl. oz