Introducing..
Kim Kardashian's debut fragrance!
Kim Kardashian's debut fragrance!
It was always going to happen for the entreperneur, model and actress and it finally has; Kim Kardashian has teamed up with SAS & Company and released her first and I'm sure it will not be her last perfume in the UK.
When Kim first decided she wanted to create a perfume, she did what she seems to do fantastically well at and used Social Media to gather ideas from her fans of what scents they liked in order to create a perfume that her fans would enjoy. She worked closely with these ideas and master perfumer Claude Dir of Givaudan to create the perfect perfume.
"When I started developing my fragrance, I really took inspriration from the feminine, pretty things I surround myself with- I thought about what makes me feel confident and special, and translafted that into a scent that all women can enjoy"-Kim Kardashian
Kim wanted to make a perfume that would be memories to others, how perfumes have been to her. She explained that her dad would bring her perfume after work trips and how she now collects all different fragrances.
After all of the different inputs, the final product is a blend of sensual and feminine notes, which she says captures the many sides to her personality and glamourous style.
Its a very mixed spicey and floral scent and the ingredients that are said to reflect Kim's personality are;
Floral Top Notes of mandarin, honeysuckle and orange blossom reflecting Kim's captivating nature, pink jasmine, tuberose, sensual spices and lush gardenia evoke at the heart to show her femininity and the last impression of tonka bean, jacaranda wood, vanilla orchid, sexy musk and creamy sandalwood to add warmth to the scent to represent Kim's softer side.
Whilst I was at the event, I was asking the other girls what it reminded them of as it was a scent that really smelt familiar to me. I'm sure it's one of the Agent Provocateur oils but I'm not positive, it really does remind me of something but I can't quite put my finger on what it is.
I do like the fragrance and I enjoy wearing it, but I don't think it is an everyday perfume nor do I think it would appeal to everyones taste.
I usually go for quite sweet and floral scents and though this is nice, it is quite strong and a lot richer than I normally would choose.
I think Kim could have played it safe and created an easy wearable fragrance like a lot of celebrities do, but she wanted to be true to what represents her, her fans and her background and I personally think thats quite refreshing.
The bottles are really nice, I prefer the 100ml bottle as I think it looks that little bit more classy but they are both nice. I've said before in a previous post, I do think the packaging to a perfume plays a big part in the final purchase decision.
Kim wanted her style to come across in the packaging and designed a bottle that again, echoes her classic beauty and modern style.
The 30ml bottle is covered in Kim's signature KK whereas the 100ml is alot more simple with just one KK emblem emblazoned on the bottle which I prefer.
One thing that I wish was different is the name. I have a slight annoyance at self named celebrity perfumes, even the majority of high end fashion fragrances don't self name so why should celebrities? I guess Kim Kardashian has pretty much become a brand in herself but personally I would much prefer to say I'm wearing a named perfume rather than "I'm wearing Kim Kardashian"..But I guess it is all down to personal preference. This perfume is available nationwide now exclusive to Debenhams and from July 2011 will be available at all leading retailers.
30ml Eau de Parfum - £22.95
50ml Eau de Parfum- £29.95
100ml Eau de Parfum- £39.95
30ml Eau de Parfum - £22.95
50ml Eau de Parfum- £29.95
100ml Eau de Parfum- £39.95
What are your thoughts on this perfume and will you be treating yourself to KK?
xx