This is a landmark launch for Sabon, which will introduce its first Daily Perfume Line called Essence of Pleasure. The addition of these daily perfumes and two supersize vanity editions are designed to complement the existing line of body lotions the store carries.
This collection should cap your perfume journey; no stops necessary in overpriced department stores or nosing through drugstore brands. Take your petty cash box money of $32 and invest, invest!
This marks the second big launch that Sabon has this year; the first was their Organic Skincare launch that was met by overwhelming enthusiasm by a public that is growing increasingly “green” minded. And have we told you how much we love the Organic line? It’s one of our “green” tickets of the year.
The eau de toilette perfumes in this line are really light (Bulgari’s Eau de The Vert or a DKNY Green Delicious fluffy texture) and great for layering. They are office-worthy and won’t encourage the colleague in the elevator to faint. They were created exclusively for Sabon in Normandy, France (where everything good comes from–for one thing, it’s where Christian Dior was born).
The daily perfume lines consist of these not-so-usual suspects ($32 each):
Aviv: The word means “Spring” in Hebrew, and is my favorite of the perfumes. Top notes of ylang ylang fused with Orange Blossoms, mid floral notes of Jasmine, Plumeria and Lily of the Valley; and base notes of White Musk and Amber. Wear Aviv if you want to think of blossoms when your mind is all in Winter.
Oneg: Meaning “Pleasure” this perfume has top notes are Citrusy orange extracts, mid notes of chocolate, toffee, vanilla sticks from Madagascar; and Base Notes of Sensual Vanilla and Patchouli.
Tal: This Marine inspired fragrance is fresh, and perfect for men as well. The top notes are Silician lemon, Italian Bergamot, mid notes of airy and floral notes, and base notes of woody notes that adds a punch of masculinity. You’ll definitely need a “his” and “hers” bottle because chances are he’ll be stealing this from you.
Zohar: “A glow and radiant light that envelops” you has notes of rose petals and osmanthus and base notes musk, vanilla and sandalwood.
Shir: It’s all about Lily in this bottle, with top notes of young green leaves, green apples,unripened pear; mid notes of Lily of the Valley, White Jasmine, a touch of succulent lychee; and base notes of White Musk.
Zer: This is a bouquet of roses and is subtle. The message this sends is one of Love. Top notes are violet petals, mid notes are sensuous fruit, and base notes are sandalwood, musk and iris.
There are also the two Boutique Perfumes that are a perfect Vanity Size. These went through an aging process similar to great wines of France and are cocktail party and black tie friendly without eating up a sizable chunk of wallet change. These are slightly more expensively tagged at $42.
Sabon Femme: This is a blend of vanilla talc, with Top Notes of Ylang Ylang from Madagascar and rich Italian Bergamot; Mid Notes of floral notes sprinkled with cloves, blended with Jasmine from Egypt; and base notes of Vanilla Sticks, Sandalwood and musk notes for a powdery aroma.
Sabon Homme: Is an elegant cologne for men, with a citrus scent. The Top Notes are of citrus fruit with spicy black pepper, mid notes of soft Water Lilies, and Base Notes of Cedar.