07 Jul (Giveaway) The Hour is Everything: Caudalie Fleur de Vigne Fresh Fragrances
When I attended the launch of Caudalie’s Limited Edition Fresh Fragrances a few weeks ago at The Vinotherapie Spa at the Plaza Hotel, little did I know that the evening would be reminiscent of Proust’s major novel.
In the cool depths of the Plaza’s Spa, we were introduced to a selection of wines by the resident sommelier, a gesture fitting for the vinotherapy roots of the brand. The antioxidant powers of reservatrol have been harnessed by several brands, but Caudalie lives and breathes it. From its remarkably effectivePremier Cru The Eye Cream (80% more radiant skin and 160% increased in cell life span after 10 days of use) to the three Limited Edition Fragrances we were introduced to at the event, Caudalie is all about harnessing the fine properties of the great grape.
The three Limited Edition fragrances celebrate the unique time of day: the Fleur De Vigne Fragrance pays homage to the grape blossom which blooms every June. It’s an refreshing fragrance with notes of grapefruit, mandarin and cedar. The suggested time of day for use is the morning.
The Zeste de Vigne is an energizing unisex fragrance with notes of sweet lemon, petit grain and bergamot, and suggested for use at noon.
Finally the The Des Vignes evokes the stillness of dusk, and has notes of white musk, neroli and ginger. It is a mystical fragrance with 10% pure parfum, and the most concentrated of the three, perfect for use in the evening.
The elegant glass spray bottles retail for $38 and will be available in the summer.
Now, about the contest. Funny you asked! Tell us what your ideal time of day is, and how you normally spend it (e.g. if it’s afternoon, do you get lunch at the Italian trattoria or a biscotti; if it’s morning, do you get your freshly-brewed latte?). Be descriptive. The more creative, the more chance you have of winning.
Please submit your entry by July 20th. We will pick one winner and send it to Caudalie, when Mathilde will choose her favorite entry to receive the grand prize: a gift basket filled with $250 worth of Caudalie products. The fragrances are available for purchase at Sephora.com and Caudalie-USA.com.
Remember to leave a comment below to be considered. Good luck ladies!
– Charu Suri
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Helen Stockwell
Posted at 22:31h, 09 JulyMy favorite time of day is the early evening right when I get home from work. I take of my work clothes and hope into the shower to enjoy a nice shower massage… it relaxes my shoulders and back after sitting in my cubicle all day. I cleanse my face and brush my hair and put on some nice comfortable clothes. I head downstairs, make a nice dinner for myself and enjoy either a nice movie, tv show or a good book. This is the time I feel most relaxed and less stressful. I try and clear my mind of the day and just enjoy some free time.
Andrea
Posted at 22:32h, 09 JulyMy favorite time of day is the elusive hour in summer when the afternoon fades into evening. It is so easily lost, and I love to take an hour – to set down the groceries, leave the to do list on the counter. I turn up the jazz or opera, pop a bottle of bubbly and enjoy the sublime way the sun and air changes into evening. You can hear the chatter of the city quiet, for just a moment, as people return home to recharge. As the air changes, that sweet summer evening air, like an elixir, seduces me. Rejuvenated, I retreat to the bathroom (bubbly in hand) for a cool shower. A little swipe of gloss, a brush of the hair, and my favorite body oil and I’m ready to greet the summer evening with a smile.
Christina
Posted at 22:32h, 09 JulyMy favorite time of day is the evening with cool breeze!!!
Betty
Posted at 22:37h, 09 JulyMy fave time of day is early morning before the rest of the family gets up. The birds are singing, I can empty the dishwasher, do a load of laundry and simply clear the kitchen up. I savor my morning coffee while checking email and listening to the morning news/weather. This quiet time prepares me to calmly cope with others in the family who are not such morning people.
Savannah
Posted at 22:42h, 09 JulyMy favorite time of day is mid-morning. Sipping Earl Grey on my victorian’s wrap around porch, reading a good book and listening to my pug’s mid-morning slumber snore next to me. The hummingbird’s are swooping through and the sun is warming the dew off the lawn.
A gorgeous time of day… quite peaceful.