Acqua Di Parma 'Blu Mediterraneo'

Based in Italy, Acqua di Parma is almost 100 years old. It began in a small perfume factory in Parma, 'a city of culture and tradition'. Around 1916, all of the most popular men’s fragrances were from Germany. When Acqua di Parma introduced a new scent it became wildly popular because it was less heavy. Around the 30’s and 50’s it became associated with glamour because Hollywood idols like Cary Grant and Audrey Hepburn were known to wear it. Today, Acqua di Parma has had a resurgence and is still associated with being a classic, luxurious scent. Some of my favorites are from the Blu Mediterraneo line. I have the Capri Orange, which smells so clean and springy. I swear some of these scents can be worn by a guy or a girl! Pick one up for your sweetie…and dream about that Mediterranean vacation that is on all of our horizons.

Where to find it: nordstroms.com

Fresh Sugar Lychee Eau de Parfum

If you are one of those people that still makes New Year's Resolutions and yours is to diet, this might be just the thing for you. You may diet in 2008, but this fragrance can still give you the sugar fix you crave!! The folks over at the Fresh bath and body line put out a few products infused with sugar. This is one of their more heavenly scents. Not sickeningly sweet. Also comes in a scented candle or soap. This fragrance sounds like a trendy martini, but you should be able to drive after a few mists of this. Enjoy it guilt-free.

Where to find it:
Fresh Sugar Lychee, Eau de Parfum 3.4 fl oz (100 ml)