New offerings from Keiko Mecheri

One of my favourite perfume houses has released 3 new fragrances which we will be launching at the 'Red Hot Lips' appeal on Thursday 4th August - or you can have a sneak preview - just ask!!

Camellia is a delicate and feminine white floral. This lovely scent evokes the exquisite Japanese camellia, with it's enchanting arrangement of pink petals and glossy green leaves. Camellia opens with a blend of white tea and Ume plum. Then it blooms into a heady profusion of petals - camellia and honeyed magnolia. Soft hints of wood and amber round out the scent. A graceful rendition of a magical flower.

Paradise Lost was inspired by the dreamy beaches of Goa in India filled with the gloriously free spirited perpetual travellers who follow the sun. It is a beautifully crafted rich Citrus fragrance which opens with lime and bergamot, musk and the intoxicating blend of jasmine, tuberose and vanilla. The result is a tropical twist on eau de cologne - bright, transparent and joyful. I am wearing this fragrance today, it is delicious and makes me long for summer.

Imagine you have been transported to a tropical island in the South Seas, golden beaches, turquoise skies and a profusion of white flowers in full bloom. This flirtatious potion features a double dose of gardenia by blending traditional gardenia with tiare flowers (known as Tahitian gardenia). Heady tuberose follows with a radiant jasmine on a base of almond, creamy vanilla and ambery benzoin. This is a truly glamourous scent suitable for mermaids and sirens, as well as us mere mortals.

This delicious offering come as 75ml Eau de Parfums and are priced at $225.

Top 5 Winter Fragrances 2011

Peony's top Winter fragrances for this year are:

Keiko Mecheri's 'Cuir Cordoba' - A classical Dry Wood - A delicious combination of Suede, Aubepine, Butter Iris, Black Violet, Cedarwood, Sandalwood and Benzoin. Available in Keiko's signature black bottle in a 75ml Eau de Parfum.

Miller Harris's 'Fleur Oriental' - A classic Oriental created for those winter days when you want to envelop your fragrance. Fleur Oriental combines rich and sensual notes of amber, vanilla and musk to create a deep and opulent base. This heady and sensual blend is further heightened by fresh orange blossom, heliotrope, spicy carnation and Turkish rose. Available in a 100ml Eau de Toilette and Eau de Parfum.

The Different Company's 'Oriental Lounge' - A crisp green Woody Oriental - a modern interpretation of the classic Oriental fragrance, a perfect day time perfume. An interesting combination of notes: Leaves of Caloupile, Bergamot, Soft Pepper, Tonka Bean, Labdanum, Red Rose, Amber and Satin Wood. Available in a 50ml signature bottle.

Robert Piguet's 'Calypso' - a rich Soft Oriental - a sweet and seductive perfume reminiscent of Agent Provocateur with more of a whisper than a shout. Beautifully balanced notes of Mandarin, Geranium, Iris, Bulgarian Rose, Patchouli and Suede. Available in a 50ml and 100ml Eau de Parfum.

Amouage 'Memoir' - A Classical Wood fragrance - my husband is wearing this fragrance at the moment and it is to die for, so I am a little biased here. It is a complex fragrance but not heavy, beautifully composed and wonderfully wearable by women and men alike. The leather note is quite dominant but notes include: Mandarin, Absinthe, Jasmine, Orange Blossom, Clove, Frankincense, Leather, Oakmoss and Musk. Presented as always in the handmade box in a 50ml Eau de Parfum.

I hope you have an opportunity to come in and try one of our winter fragrance suggestions.

A New Arrival

I am so excited to announce the arrival of Les Parfums Keiko Mecheri. A truly inspiring perfumer who understands the artistry in creating original fragrances.

White Petals is shown above - I have posted this image because it is my favourite at the moment - who could resist this delicious Soft Floral fragrance of Freesia, White Peony, Camellia, Iris, Muguet, Mai Rose, Sandalwood, Precious Woods and White Musk.

At the moment we have 10 fragrances in the collection (more to come) - Cuir Cordoba, Genie des Bois, Gourmandises, Loukoum, Mogador (stunning Rose fragrance), Myrrhe & Merveilles, Peau de Peche, Sanguine & White Petals. These perfumes come only in a 75ml Eau de Parfum and are priced at $269.00.