And it still unknowingly serves as the inspiration behind every perfume choice that I make today: the latest of which is Zadig & Voltaire's This Is Her!, £55, so good that the barista in my local café hands me a free commuter's coffee every time I wear it. I layered that creamy blend under almost every scent I had a fling with, thanks to its second-skin quality. And that beauty trait I owe to Estée Lauder's Private Collection Amber Ylang Ylang, an untapped hero of the perfume world, and the mainstay of my bathroom shelf until it was sadly discontinued two years ago (Estée, can you hear me?). My friends would tell you that I wear too much, but ask them "Too much of what?" and they might start to struggle.īut strangely, my closest pals could tell you what notes I love, those being warm sandalwood and second-skin amber. I still can't smell Jean Paul Gaultier without picturing my oldest school friend – that olfactory association is fixed.Īt 39, I'm still searching for a scent to complete me – at least in beauty terms. This week she explains why her longing for Estée Lauder's Amber Ylang Ylang has led her to a Zadig & Voltaire fragrance.īy the time you hit your mid-thirties, you and your signature perfume should have formed a close bond the most longstanding of which will have your friends thinking of you at even the slightest whiff of your fragrant love. Protect your fragrance from direct sunlight and heat, otherwise it could alter the composition of the fragrance and escape.Every week, Bazaar gives you the exclusive opportunity to look inside the beauty bag of our Beauty Director, Katy Young. To prolong the longevity of the fragrance, we recommend using products from the same range such as shower gels, body lotions or deodorants. Avoid spraying perfume on the clothes as it can stain, damage and alter certain fabrics. These pulse points have a temperature superior to the rest of the body, and this will help the fragrance to evaporate slower. To make your scent last longer, apply your fragrance to your wrists and behind the ear lobe. This fragrance is dedicated to women from 20 to 40, women with character and a broad view of freedom.
It has a magnificent fixation on the skin and is extremely long-lasting, keeping the scent alive for many hours on the skin without retouching. Because of its scent silhouette it is an ideal choice for day and night, and can be used in a timeless way. This is Her! is from the oriental floral fragrance family. Its bottle, similar to a glass block, adopts an unblemished white color, and on its front we can see the name of the perfume and the logo of the firm in striking black letters.
Behind its essence, there are many faces of `it girls' of the moment who have declared themselves unconditional fans of this current and cosmopolitan aroma.
He received a strong marketing campaign, which got him to the top. This is Her! He managed to position himself among the'best sellers' of the moment. A fragrance that reflects the most daring trends of the moment. They draw a rebellious and rocking silhouette on it, as well as in their fashion designs, with leather and studs. In this perfume, we can observe Zadig & Voltaire's passion for rock'n' roll.
Finally, woody sparkles full of mystery put an end to its wake. Next, an edible and sweetheart's heart opens up, thanks to the combination of chestnut, whipped cream and vanilla, creating a sphere of sensuality and addiction. It begins with floral notes like jasmine sambac and silk tree flower, bathed in a spicy, pink peppery veil, thus starting from the beginning, breaking the rules. Its olfactory pyramid, captivating for its sweetness and creaminess. It is a fragrance that vindicates the freedom to be oneself and one's own lifestyle, without limitations or borders, an ode to spontaneity and independence. With this perfume, and its feminine version, the French fashion brand Zadig & Voltaire started in the world of perfumery, creating a revolution among the younger public. This fragrance was launched in 2016 by perfumers Sidonie Lancesseur and Michel Almairac.
The essence of a free, carefree and somewhat rebellious woman, an aroma full of sweetness and creamy nuances, which invites us to a place where there are no rules or restrictions, a kingdom of daring, modern and transgressive girls. This is Her! by Zadig & Voltaire is an oriental floral Eau de Parfum for women.