Diesel D by Diesel at Escentual

 

Diesel D is the brand new, exciting eau de toilette by Diesel.

This special, understated fragrance is unlike almost any other scent out there thanks to its vegan formula and gender fluid fragrant experience.

Banded as a ‘fragrance for everyone’, it has been inspired by the power of self expression and is marketed as ‘as universal as a pair of jeans and is designed for a better future.’

D is no ordinary fragrance that’s for sure and it all begins with the brands unwavering commitment to a sustainable future.

In fact, the fragrance has been entirely designed with a responsible approach, from the packaging to the bottle and then to the scent itself.

They are dedicated to end plastic usage and have reflected this by the removal of the cellophane wrapping on the outerpack, making it fully recyclable. The box itself is composed of 55% recycled cardboard too.

 

The heavy, transparent glass bottle containing the fragrance is refillable so can you enjoy its unique scent time after time plus it has been created using 25% recycled glass.

Way to go Diesel.

Speaking of the bottle, I can’t help but feel that it has been brilliantly designed.

Simplistic, clean and clear it offers full transparency in its appearance as if to reflect the honesty of the brand in its ethics.

 

The heavy glass bottle features the ‘Diesel’ branding along with the words ‘for successful living’.

It manages to embody both feminine and masculine traits, with the cool, rigidity of the glass paired with soft curves and asymmetric nature of its distinctive shape.

Indeed, this duality runs throughout the fragrance itself thanks to its captivating, adaptive and evolving nature.

 

Diesel D bursts into life with vibrant and aromatic notes of spicy ginger and radiant bergamot, offering an energizing and vibrant opening experience.

 This warmth gradually settles on your skin, giving way to a cooler, crisp and clean heart of denim cotton accord and sustainably sourced lavender from Provence.

The fresh, bright and light notes of cotton mingle with the subtle, soothing elements of calming lavender, transforming the fragrance as if you were pouring cool water on fiery flames.

 

Finally we reach the elegant and timeless base, a deep vanilla bourbon infusion.

Sustainably sourced Madagascan vanilla creates a sensual, soft, sweet and creamy facet that blends seamlessly with warm ambery woods resulting in a truly unique, captivating and empowering fragrance.

Complex, diverse and multi-faceted, it is a fabulous new fragrance which as bad as it is to admit, I fully expected to not like, at least not for myself.

 

However, I’m pleased to say that I have been completely blown away by this olfactory offering.

Now admittedly, upon first application I found myself double checking that it definitely was unisex as it certainly felt as if it had created a more masculine aura, however once warmed on your skin the cool, fresh notes took center stage and I found myself thoroughly enjoying the light, radiance it created.

Diesel D by Diesel is available now from Escentual and costs £36 for 30ml, £54 for 50ml and £74 for 100ml.

YSL Libre

The new year is the perfect time to discover new scents and fragrances for the year ahead and escentual have an impressive collection of beautiful scents.

Curated and presented with expert knowledge and understanding of the world of fragrance, it should be your first stop on the hunt for the perfect perfume.

One such fragrance that demands your attention is Libre.

Libre is the confident, powerful and empowering new fragrance by cult French brand Yves Saint Laurent.

Simply translated as ‘free’, Libre pays tribute to the brands most enduring value; Freedom.

The freedom to be yourself. Freedom of choice. Freedom to live everything to the full. There are no compromises, just your own rules.

A fragrance for the modern woman, Libre has been created for the strong, bold, authentic and complex women of 2019 who aren’t afraid of standing tall, being proud and fighting hard while embracing their undeniably feminine nature.

Fronted by the stunning song-writer Dua Lipa who embodies the notion of a powerful, free woman, it is a complex and multifaceted fragrance that although defined as being ‘floral’ is really hard to pin down.

Before I address the complexity of the intriguing scent I have to comment its exquisite bottle.

Its structured, verging on masculine frame offers an elegant, sculpted silhouette.

Wrapped around the bottle is the legendary YSL logo, oversized and bending freely around the edges of the cool glass.

Combining sophistication with precision, there is a V shape cut into the side of the glass, as if to resemble a deep V neckline.

Curved around the neck of the bottle is a sexy, feminine gold chain.  The soft curves of the multi-textured chain are directly contrasted by the sleek, asymmetric, black, lacquered cap.

Intriguing, unique and a direct contrast from the bottles precise and uniform edges, the bottle is direct representation of the complex, harmonious and yet contradictory notes captured within the precious nectar within.

Libre was never going to be a run of the mill, everyday feminine fragrance with such values and ethos. It is exceptional, surprising and stunning.

One of the key notes within the composition is Lavender.

Lavender is traditionally used in male perfumery, yet in the context if this scent and combined with the array of other complimentary notes, it creates a striking, androgynous element.

Libre opens with sparkling and citrusy top notes of Mandarin Oil, Blackcurrant Accord, Petitgrain Oil and Lavandine France Oil before a heady, floral bouquet of heart notes takes hold.

Intoxicating Jasmine Sambac Absolute, Jasmine Grandiflorum India Absolute, Lavender Oil and Orange Flower Absolute create a deep, intense warmth that envelopes your senses and empowers your mind.

 Base Notes of smooth, creamy Madagascan Vanilla, Cedarwood Oil, Ambergris Accord and Musk swirl together in a comforting and luxurious dance to create a deeply intense, bewitching and beguiling fragrance that commands attention.

Unique, captivating and attention stealing, it is a fragrance that draws complimentary remarks whenever I wear it.

An exciting, modern and compelling fragrance, Libre is sophisticated, elegant and powerful, altogether and all at once.

Whether you are looking for a new scent for yourself or someone else, Libre should be up there on your ‘must-try’ list from escentual.

YSL Libre is available now from escentual and at the moment is on offer for £47.60 for 30ml, down from £56.