Anyone who has been in my bedroom and has seen all the perfume bottles on my dresser knows how much I love perfume. The various scents that have punctuated my life evoke memories both happy and sad, recent and long past. This morning, when I opened my front door, the cool, foggy autumn air, redolent of fallen leaves, reminded me of walking to school so very long ago.
Indeed, smell and memory are intertwined. Aromas of significant life events become imprinted in our minds. Whether it's the fragrance of a childhood home, the scent of a loved one's perfume, or the aroma of a particular place become embedded in our memory. When we encounter the same scent later in life, it rekindles memories with striking clarity and often a strong emotional charge, allowing us to relive past experiences and feel a deep sense of nostalgia.
Below, I have reviewed some of my favorite frangrances from Lancome's TRÉSOR collection, all rosey and redolent of pheromones.
Lancome's TRÉSOR is a romantic and elegant fragrance with a big, juicy notes of rose, lilac and apricot blossoms. TRÉSOR evokes a feeling of radiance and beauty while evoking the emotion of love and moments. The elegance of rose, mugent and lilac and the sparkle of peach and apricot blossom are just a few notes that define this luminous fragrance. A delicate and light fragrance with a romantic and smooth touch.
TRÉSOR was my signature scent in the 90s. I remember buying a bottle while I lived in Paris. It is a sexy and youthful scent that I continue to wear.
Lancome's La Vie Est Belle is a succulent epicure's delight of floral and feminine fragrance notes of iris and patchouli layered alongside spun sugar and sensual warm vanilla. The scented body lotion is a luxurious moisturizing lotion that offers the unique experience of La vie est belle. Skin is instantly smoothed and illuminated to its most beautiful self.
This scent is the one that features Julia Roberts in the advertisements. It is very popular and a good choice as a gift.
Lancôme's Trésor Midnight Rose is a mischevous take on Trésor, adding raspberry, vanilla and musk notes to elevate the allure of this big, rosey fragrance. It is hard to resist this sexy-sweet blend femininity that says, "Catch my heart if you can!"
This would be my signature scent now, but my neighbor smelled it on me and high-jacked it as her own. I have to wait until she is not around or abandons it--soon I hope!