Curry Perfume, anyone?
05:17:00
I read in this Sunday's News of the World that a Cotswold perfume company, Essentially Me, will launch a collection of curry-inspired perfume this summer.
In association with Chaat! (a curry magazine), Essentially Me created 5 scents around the currry theme. Tikka Massala (the nation's favourite!), Korma, Madras, Rogan Josh and Vindaloo promises to be blends of coriander, cinnamon leaf, celery seed, and sandalwood, amonst others.
"Many current perfumes are actually created using aromatic ingredients found in Indian food", said Alec Lawless, head perfumer at Essentially Me.
Which is true, if you compare some perfume's notes on Sephora.com:
Calvin Klein Eternity for Men Summer: Citrus, Mint, Coriander, Open Air Accord, Watermelon, Anise Star, Galbanum, Muguet, Cedarwood, Red Amber, Patchouli.
YSL Opium: Tangerine, Plum, Cloves, Coriander, Carnation, Lily of the Valley, Rose, Myrrh, Opoponax, Castoreum, Cedarwood, Sandalwood.
Burberry London for Men: Bergamot, Lavender, Cinnamon Leaves, Black Pepper, Mimosa, Leather, Port Wine, Guaiac Wood, Oakmoss, Tobacco, Opopanax.
Gucci pour homme II: Bergamot, Lavender, Cinnamon Leaves, Black Pepper, Mimosa, Leather, Port Wine, Guaiac Wood, Oakmoss, Tobacco, Opopanax.
Jennifer Aniston: Citrus Grove Accord, Rose Water, Jasmine, Violet, Amazon Lily, Musk, Amber, Sandalwood
Juicy Couture Viva la Juicy: Wild Berries, Mandarins, Honeysuckle, Gardenia, Jasmine, Amber, Caramel, Vanilla, Sandalwood, Praline.
The price for the perfumes are yet to be fixed.
What do you reckon ladies? Would you try a curry-scented perfume?
4 comments
hmm thats an off one I am not sure if I fancy smelling of curry?
ReplyDeleteI prefer more sweet smells x
I'm curious to smell it, maybe it smells nice, but I agree with you, I prefer fruity and sweet perfumes!
ReplyDeletei would like to give it a try but could you imagine being like when someone asks you what perfume you use and saying 'the curry one'!
ReplyDeletethen again, i adore spicy perfumes :)
Hahaha! I know what you mean! My colleagues make fun of me when asking me what is my perfume and I say "Britney Spears Midnight Fantasy"! I reckon it would be kinda embarassing to tell!
ReplyDeleteI always like to get your comments and start a conversation :)