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The department stores are going to be literally teaming with new fragrances this summer - so before you let them go to your head, read our guide to what's new this season so you know what to look out for... 
IDOLE d'Armani by Georgio Armani, RRP: $105 per 30mlIDOLE d'Armani is an ode to femininity... The IDOLE woman is naturally graceful, elegant and captivating with a magnetic sensuality. Gentle top notes of bitter orange, pear, ginger and davana have added depth with heart notes of rose loukoum, mythical jasmine and saffron absolute. Sensuality is added with lush base notes of styrax, patchouli and vetiver. The bottle is exquisite - inspired by the 1930s a sphere of crystalline glass with a gold cap. For women who are all class.
Parisienne by Yves Saint Laurent, RRP: $99 per 30mlThe TV commercial for this ad is so damn sexy some department stores are refusing to play it! Featuring a "Damn, she scrubbed up well and grew boobs!" Kate Moss who is clearly the girl-about-Paris sauntering home in black leather as the sun rises. With fruity top notes of cranberry and blackberry, a floral heart of Damas rose, powdery violet and the delicate freshness of peony, tempered by the woody base notes of patchouli, musk, sandalwood and musk this fragrance is all woman. One word. HOT!
Trelise by Trelise Cooper, RRP: $165 per 85ml
This incredibly intoxicating fragrance simply drips in sophistication. With subtle floral notes of rose, iris, lily of the valley and violet, the fragrance is balanced with sweet, woody notes of ciste and musk. The result is classic, sophisticated and seriously sexy - this one is not for little girls! The beautiful bottle is handblown inSpain and inspired by a whiskey decanter darling... Gorgeous!
Hot Water by DAVIDOFF, RRP: $139Definitely not your typical masculine fragrance; a little sweeter than you would expect yet somehow it still works. With notes of Red Basil, Absinthe, Wormwood and Pimento, the result is a little spicy, a tad sweet and very sexy. Hot Water is a refreshing change that will work perfectly during the summer months.
ETERNITY for Men summer 2009 limited edition by Calvin Klein, RRP: $109 Eternity opens with invigorating notes of a G'n'T cocktail with lime – LOVE, and is then suffused with icy bergamot and living mountain air. A breath of fresh pepper, basil and chamomile form the aromatic middle. The rich dry down of white amber, hinoki wood and a touch of anise wrap the skin with warmth.
ETERNITY for Women summer 2009 limited edition by Calvin Klein, RRP: $109
Fans of Calvin Klein will find that this limited edition perfume truly is the essence of 
romance and eternal beauty captured in a fragrance. It starts with mouth-watering notes of pear blossom, living lychee and chinese ginger and is then wrapped with bright florals of golden mimosa, living pink freesia and magnolia. Delicate, pretty and seriously smells good enough to eat!
Chloé Intense by Chloé, RRP: $155
For those of you who are not so fond of the sometimes sickly sweet fragrances associated with summer then the rose
Green Tea Exotic by Elizabeth Arden, RRP: $69
Escape to your own private paradise with Green Tea Exotic. The fragrance is a harmonious fusion of uplifting tea notes, fresh citrus and aromatic spearmint contrasted with lush and exotic florals, all blended with earth woods and sheer musk tones. Refreshing, floral and lush this is a perfume to suit anyone and everyone.
SCARLETT by Cacharel, RRP: $120
Scarlett is the daring new creation from Cacharel which captures the sensuality of a bouquet of white flowers - signature of their cult fragrances. Bursting with the freshness and naturalness of tea leaves, the surge of citrus fruit and then the succulent fragrance of pear. But what BB really loves about this perfume is the gorgeous, mysteriously carved bottle which is adorned with Japanese-style flowers, very cute and perfect for the dressing table.
Only the Brave by Diesel, RRP: $130
Emanating from the street, with power and energy, surprise and strength comes Diesel’s new male fragrance, Only The Brave. This sensual scent is lashed with invigorating lemon and revitalised with woody cedar and amber notes providing a touch of velvety warmth and intimate strength – a must have for the manly man (or bad boy) who has a bit of an edge!
LIFE THREADS: PLATINUM by La Prairie, RRP: $240 (one of three from the new collection)
Platinum offers a sophisticated presence with great depth and mystery that refuses to go unnoticed. Rare and unique blends of florals, woods and leathery notes arouse the senses with i
ntuitive sensuality conveying luxury and power.
Prada Man by Prada, RRP: $189
As the first men’s fragrance from the iconic Italian fashion and beauty brand, Prada was crafted using the same principles of quality and innovation that inspire and drive the Prada vision. With its highly natural but seductive charm, Prada makes and leaves a lasting impression. A rich, complex amber intermingles with the clean, fresh scent of barber’s soap, typical of a fougère, and continues to evolve between a duet of olfactory contrasts, it really is a fragrance for the true gentleman. 
Miss Elite in Love by Elite Model, RRP: $39.99
Sparkling scents of tangerine and bergamot are added with the sweetness of rose and peach then delicately infused with drops of musk. This is a scent that young girls will love and better still, it's in a price bracket they can afford!
Baby Doll Light ‘Honeymoon Edition’ by Yves Saint Laurent, RRP: $115 (limited edition)
Baby Doll Light is decorated with a charming pink frieze of exotic flowers and the fragrance is tinted blue, like a souvenir of the dream sea. It is a soft interpretation of the original EDT, so it's more wearable - a fruity-floral harmony that’s perfect for all occasions. 
Forever by Mariah Carey, RRP: $129
An opulent floral, Mariah Carey Forever reflects a modern image of glamour with its rich notes and exquisite packaging. The bottle is inspired by Mariah’s love of art deco design, it's all about elegance and sophistication.
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