Putting celeb scents to the smell test
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In Bloom by Reese Witherspoon
What it evokes: A porch swing on a warm afternoon, swatting away mosquitoes with a newspaper while sipping an ice cold glass of lemonade. In a news release, Witherspoon said she was inspired by her childhood in Tennessee.
Whom it's for: Women who wear Marc Jacobs' or Michael Kors' first scents and maybe even a few people who adore J'adore by Christian Dior. The bottle and scent will appeal to college students and their mothers; its softness makes it suitable for an older woman, and the gardenia and white florals make it trendy for a younger wearer. The wide, round glass bottle with a large blooming flower on top is subtle and elegant. What it smells like: The gardenia is prominent, but In Bloom manages to cut through the headiness that is typical of that flower for a more crystal and transparent result. There are top notes of Georgia peach and tea leaves, middle notes of star gardenia, magnolia and night blooming jasmine, and base notes including amber and cashmere wood. Final verdict: It's really girlie without being annoying. Kind of like Witherspoon. Mission accomplished. $34 for 1.7 ounces, available through Avon, www.avon.com or (800) FOR-AVON. |
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