SPOTLIGHT: Summer Scents Part 3...

And finally, the colourless eau de toilettes :-) In case you missed them, Part 1 (purples) is here, and you'll find Part 2 (pinks) here :-)

Japanese Cherry Blossom by The Body Shop, eau de toilette

This has long been a fave eau de toilette. Sometimes I just want something that gives me a freshening flowery lift without making a statement, and this does the job perfectly. In fact I love the whole range and always have the shower gel and body lotion on my shelves. It's obviously a floral, but it's light and not at all sickly sweet like some "blossom" fragrances. I believe there's a bit of apple in the formula - I can't say I can detect it, but that particular ingredient is probably what tempers the sweetness to make it just the right mix :-)

Fleurs de Brignoles by L'Occitane, eau de toilette

The name translates as Plum Blossom - more sophisticated than cherry, this is a limited edition in a huge 100ml angular shaped (I think it's called a parallelogram) bottle that I managed to pick up for half price from a pharmacy. It's an inspired mix of floral & fruit with a soft powder finish, and just enough bitter almond to make it interesting. Can't imagine this scent upsetting anyone - on my skin it is light, feminine and alluring, and every sniff reminds me how wonderful it is to be a woman :-)

CK one by Calvin Klein, eau de toilette

This is the only outright green citrus in my collection, and also the only unisex fragrance that I actually enjoy. On super hot days, this is the one that cools me down. It's quite a contrast to the other girly ones on my shelf, and considering it's a toilette, really packs a punch if you overdo it. But the crispness just grabs me on days when the temperature soars, especially after physical exertion. I swear just looking at the frosted bottle makes me feel cooler ha ha. If you're looking for zesty and zingy, lemony & sporty, and don't mind something a bit fella-ish, then CK one will do it for you. I find this fragrance energising & envigorating, and definitely not romantic :-)

Well that wraps up my current warm weather fragrance faves - I'll be posting the other half of my collection around April. Of course they are far more intense than any of the ones I've showcased in this series, and they are far fewer in number, but all of them have a precious place in my heart (and nose), and I'm already looking forward to the seasonal switch.

Take care of you,

kats xxx