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These Scents Are Sensational When the Weather Warms Up

By: Alison Blackman

woman sweating in the heat

We missed writing about fragrance on National Fragrance Day (March 31st). My Bad. However, When the weather starts to warm up, it’s time to rethink your beauty routines in two words: lighten up!  I don’t mean just your skincare, but also your fragrances.  That exotic and intense fragrance you love when you’re wearing wool, might not smell as great when you’re perspiring. In this advicesisters.com story, I’m suggesting a fabulous new fragrance from Ferragamo and also one of my favorite Tocca fragrances. Which one will you choose as your new warm-weather fragrance?

 

Spring for this New Fragrance by Ferragamo:

photo by alison blackman for advicesisters.com Salvatore Ferragamo signorina libera

Recently advicesisters.com did a story on lovely fragrances with beautiful bottles. One that we didn’t get in time for that story is Signorina Libera by Salvatore Ferragamo. )$122 3.4 fl. oz.), t is a flanker to Signorina from 2012. You will notice the impressive chunk of rectangular glass that’s common to all the scents in the Signorina fragrance collection. For Signorina Libera, it’s the golden juice that takes center stage inside the glass.  There is also a cute double “bow” of light and dark yellow gross-grain ribbon. A big shiny round rose gold ball sits atop the spray diffuser adding to the fun.

I’m excited about Signorina Libera. This new fragrance was just launched this year in 2023.   Signorina Libera, roughly translated, means “free miss.”  That to me means a young and spirited woman who isn’t afraid to do what she pleases. The nose behind this fragrance is Jérôme Epinette. He has over 176 perfumes to his credit with fragrances indy to industry. 

The Story:

For Signorina Libera, we are told that it is: “A sensation of energy and radiance, an invitation to all women to express their unique personalities and follow their paths. Beyond any fear and prejudice, embracing the empowering values of joy and togetherness. An energetic juicy and spicy top to express that initial intrigue, while the heart brings depth and allure from the rich orris, rose, and addicting pink sugar. A musky bold back adds a bit of sensuality, but a true signature to ensure she stands out from the crowd.” It’s a little over the top to describe it that way, so I’ll just make my own description below:

The Notes:

Signorina Libera begins with Pear and Calabrian Bergamo. The heart is Orris, Rose, and candy accents of Pink Sugar. When it comes to Signorina Libera I was surprised that the notes in the base include Ambroxan, Cashmeran, and Sugar.  The initial sense of the fragrance reminds me more of pomegranate,  than pear and bergamot. That takes a while to blow off but the fruits still linger into the heart and the base. It’s a happy fragrance that just makes me think “SPRING!” This also makes a nice gift idea or a perfect bridal scent. It’s $122 for a 3.4 oz. bottle. 

Learn more on the Ferragamo Website  

Crushing on Tocca Collette:

 
 
photo by alison blackman for advicesisters.com Tocca Collette fragrance 068 fl. oz Collette is one of my favorite fragrances from ToccaCollette by Tocca is an homage to the French novelist known solely as Colette. She was born in 1873 and was an author. However, also she led an unconventional lifestyle and was an actress and a mime. Collette had several husbands and some very unconventional lovers (for her time).  So it’s no wonder that Tocca’s Collette fragrance is a bit spicy and exotic, but also somewhat subtle.
 
Collette is an amber floral, warm, and spicy (but not too intense). If I did my research correctly, Collette was created by Irina Burlakova from Givaudan. There are larger bottles of Tocca Collette on the Tocca Website but the one in my photo is an affordable travel size just $46 for 0.68 fl. oz. and beautifully packaged in a hard-sided presentation box lined with gold cardboard. 
 
On a personal note, I tend to like spicy fragrances. Therefore, during the warmer months, I turn to fragrances that are spicy and fragrant but just a bit lighter and less intense. When it comes to Tocca Fragrances, Collette is my favorite for Spring and Summer. In fact, I wore Tocca Collette during a workout the fragrance didn’t fade or change. Considering what body heat can do to spicy fragrances, this was quite surprising. 

The Notes:

tocca colette stock photo

You’ll find bergamot, mandarin, lemon, juniper berry, pink peppercorn, jasmine, violet, cyclamen, pine needles, incense, musk, sandalwood, amber, vanilla, and cedarwood.   The fragrance bursts from the spray diffuser with a bright citrus feel,  You think you’re smelling lemon and orange peels. But the floral heart shows up fairly quickly. After the fragrance dries down you’re left with a lot of the base that is woody and spicy, but with a soft touch.  It’s exotic, but still a bit restrained/ If you’re just getting into spicier and woodsy fragrances, Collete is a perfect choice. 

Tocca Fragrances Discovery Set:

 

tocca mini discovery EDP set photo by alison blackman for advicesisters.comTocca Mini Discovery Set photo by alison blackman

 
One way to find out which fragrances rank highest on your list is with a discovery set. Fortunately, Tocca has a great one that is also affordable at an amazing $24! There is a fragrance for every season and fragrance personality but you’ll find your favorites, I am sure! Inside the box are 8 spray vials of Toccca’s most loved fragrances. If you want to give a gift, this is a great one as the presentation is so pretty, nestled into a hard-sided box with a see-through cover.
 
Furthermore,  many of the Tocca fragrances will work with your body temperature in the heat. Which ones would appeal to you the most? I’m including all the Fragrances with their main notes below:

The Notes:

Florence – Bergamot, Pear, Gardenia
Stella – Italian Blood Orange, Freesia, Spicy Lily;
Giulietta – Green Apple, Pink Tulips;
Cleopatra – Grapefruit, Jasmine, Vanilla Musk;
Colette – Bergamot, Sandalwood, Pink Peppercorn;
Simone – Watermelon, Ylang Ylang, Frangipani
Maya – Wild Iris, Blackcurrant, Oakmoss
Gia – Pink Peppercorn, Tangerine, Turkish Rose.  I have to be honest, I love “Colette” but also many of the others. Visit the Tocca Website 
 

How to Store Your Fragrances (and Other Fragrance Tips):

collage two fragrances for spring and summer

Fragrances are fragile and can oxidize or “turn,” much like wine. So this is a reminder that if you are not wearing your precious fragrances, don’t leave them in the sunlight, in a moist bathroom or in any overly warm place. It’s best to keep them in a cool dry place if you can. Click Here for more tips for fragrance lovers on how to wear and store fragrance if it’s hot, and when it’s not.

About Alison Blackman

Alison Blackman is a beauty, fashion and lifestyles writer, editor and consultant. Her focus is on advice, beauty, fashion, lifestyles, relationships and things that help make life easier, more successful and more on http://www. advicesisters.com & her relationship advice site http://www.leatherandlaceadvice.com. Find & Follow Alison on popular social media (Icons to the right of the AdviceSisters Logo). If you like what you see, it's easy to like & share with social media icons at the top and bottom of each page.