008: Holiday in a Bottle

I love fragrance. I have too many, I know.

But, in the summer, I love a pretty summer scent that isn't offensive or too heavy. One that feels like a tropical vacation even when I'm home living my life. What I don't like is that Coppertone, coconut, plastic-y jasmine, sort of fake vacation scent.

Last summer, I got a travel size of AERIN Hibiscus Palm EDP and went through it in less than a month. That's how much I loved it. I actually got compliments (rare for me). This year, the full size.

What makes it beautiful? Hibiscus, frangipane, Mellati flower (jasmine; national flower of the Philippines), coconut milk, and tiare absolute. Heaven. Think of blue skies and a turquoise sea; soft sand and the sound of waves and tropical birds.

The perfect summery, tropical fragrance.

AERIN Hibiscus Palm eau de parfum: 1.7 oz, $145 and 3.4 oz, $200; and .24 travel spray, $35