All Over Aroma
This post is special for me. When I was a kid – and I mean, just started reading fashion magazines – I heard about this new brand called Demeter Fragrance Library (or as it’s more commonly known, Demeter). Their bag? Singular-experience fragrances that bring to life inspired by everyday scents you encounter and secretly (or not-so-secretly) love. Think about it. When someone asks you what your favourite smells are, it’s rare that you’ll answer something like “Hyacinth, rosewater, white musk, cucumber, and tangerine” – but that’s what goes into a typical multi-layered fragrance.
Ever since reading about Demeter back then, I’ve always revered the line, and gotten seriously excited when it crossed my path in stores. After all, where else can you find a quite literal library of over 250 scents ranging from the everyday – Sugar Cookie or Apple Pie anyone?- to the extraordinary – like Riding Crop or Earthworm. Before you get all anxious about wandering the streets smelling like a Paperback or Fresh Hay (yes both are real), rest assured, these are purposefully called ‘Pick-Me-Ups’ because their fragrance isn’t nearly as overpowering as a typical eau de parfume or toilette. They work well when tucked into a desk or at the front door, when you want a quick, comforting spritz of your favourite scent.
I thought it’d be fun to check in with Demeter – whose line literally expands by the month – every few months or so to select some seasonally appropriate scents you may want to consider as gifts. All of their sprays are unisex, and come in either the glass bottles pictured above, or in convenient roll-on sticks that you can toss into your purse (hint: they make great stocking stuffers). I also love these as bridal party gifts (for bridesmaids & groomsmen) because you can really focus in on a friend’s favourite fragrance and make this a truly customizable, fresh present idea. And if you’re wondering where to buy, Demeter can be found all over the place in Canada at your favourite beauty / mass retailers, but you can also purchase every bit of their collection online for reasonable Canadian shipping ($12.99 flat rate).
My Summer 2012 Picks!
Humidor
What It Smells Like: A 1920s gentleman’s club – rich tobacco, chilled air, and intellectual prowess.
Why I Picked It: Whether your dad is a fusty old man or a dapper young fellow, he’ll love the old-school vibe this scent gives off.
Popcorn
What It Smells Like: Your own personal cinema lobby – freshly popped, slathered-in-butter popcorn, minus all the noisy kids and sticky floors of a real theatre.
Why I Picked It: It’s tent pole movie season which means plenty of movie visits, but if you want every night to be a blockbuster, just spritz on this poppy cologne.
Clean Skin
What It Smells Like: Freshly scrubbed skin, in those precious moments after you step out of the shower before your favourite bath product scents evaporate (evoked here by various citrus fruits, florals, and vanilla).
Why I Picked It: It’s the newest addition to the Demeter family for one, and it’s a perfect, breezy summer scent for another – especially if you’re trying to work the au naturel vibe this season.
Barbados Cherry
What It Smells Like: Tart, juicy, and sweet, this tropics-inspired fragrance manages to channel a bag of Cherry Blasters and a grove of cherry trees in equal measure.
Why I Picked It: As a Canadian, I always associate cherries with the summertime – whether you’re thinking of juicy BC berries sold by the side of the road or the ubiquitous cherry on top of your summery sundae, this scent is a sweet nod to one ofthe foods of summer.
Maple Syrup
What It Smells Like: Crackling maple sugar as it’s heated and then poured into delicious syrupy treats. That woodsy, earthy sugar scent you can’t find anywhere else.
Why I Picked It: Because Canada Day is just around the corner, and you can’t get much more in the spirit of the occasion than by donning our national scent!
That was fun right? I also thought it’d be fun to give away three scents of your choice to suit the season – whether you’re thinking manly man aromas like Gin & Tonic or Fireplace, beach-friendly picks like Pina Colada or Hawaiian Vanilla, or whatever three catch your eye (or nose). Here’s how to enter:
1) Visit the Demeter website and tell me in the comments below which threes scents you’d most like to try by June 26th.
2) Entries are limited to one per person / per email address / per household (or more if you score bonus entries). A random draw will be conducted on or around June 27th to select the winner, who will have 48 hours to respond before another winner is chosen in their place.
3) Entries are limited to Canadians that have reached the age of majority in their province. Quebec is not eligible to participate in this promotion.
4) Bonus Entry: Follow the good people at Demeter Twitter (@DemeterCEO) and drop your handle in the comments below so I can give you extra credit. Be sure to retweet any tweets they post on this contest!
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The three scents I’d like to try are Bird of Paradise, Egg Nog and Fuzzy Naval
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My three scents would be ginger cookie, beeswax and vanilla cake batter. 🙂
following @DemeterCEO as @roccobeens
I would pick; sugar cookie, cherry blossom and baby powder
angel food, baby powder and black russian
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Bonfire sounds exciting
Barbados Cherry sounds summery and sexy
Pure Soap for good girl days
Oh it’s so hard to choose just three but Lilac, Lilly of the Calley and Honeysuckle sound fantastic. I may share with my sisters-in-law… but then again I may not!! Thank you for introducing me to this company!
Vanilla cake batter or hello kitty!
I have been a fan of Demeter for years. Along with my “standard” wear-everyday fragrances, I order different ‘new’ perfume each time. These are the next three I’d LOVE to check out: Humidor (because my husband should wear Demeter too!), Waffle (because that sounds so delicious), and Graham Cracker (because foodies scents are a great no-calorie decadence.)
Thanks for such a great post AND for the chance to enter!
Pink Grapefruit, Coconut and Mojito! Going to keep it fresh and crisp this summer! =D
apple blossom,grass,and clover , can you tell i am a country girl at heart-thatsfor telling me about this site
my 3: brownie, crayon and fresh hay (though there are a lot of other good ones)
I can’t believe that they would have “earthworm” or mildew though…. (gag)
So many options, but my choices would be Clean Skin, Thunderstorm and Greenhouse. Thanks for the neat giveaway 🙂
wet garden, rain and hello kitty.. such interesting choices!
The three scents I’d like to try are Bird of Paradise,Lilly of the Calley and Thunderstorm
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Surprise me and pick for me
My three picks would be: Dulce de Leche, Lime, and Pure Soap. #CGG2
Wow soooo coool. How about Gin and Tonic for the Mr. Jolly Rancher Smooth Watermelon and Salt Air!
I would like to try Apple Blossom,Christmas Bouquet and Lily Of The Valley.
I would like to try: Almond, Orange Cream Pop, and Pumpkin Pie.
I would love to try: Meyer Lemon, Ginger Ale & Frozen Pond
I would like to try: Vanilla Cake Batter, Clean Skin, Bulgarian Rose
Following Demeter on Twitter @pinksuzanne
The three I would like to try: Meyer Lemon, Cherry Blossom and Clean Skin.
I would pick Vanilla Cake Batter, Cherry Blossom and Lilly of the Valley
WOW …SO MANY amazing scents to choose from…I would love to try the following; Grapefruit Tea, Honey, Honeysuckle, New Leaf, Pumpkin Pie, Saddle, Snow, Thunderstorm, Wet Garden, Wet garden, Frozen Pond, Dirt, Firefly, Chai Tea, Cherry Blossom & Black Ginger…JUST TO NAME A FEW.
Great Contest, Good luck everyone!!!
I’d like to try Amber, moonbeam and thunderstorm! Wow, amazing and unusual but cool scents!
I tried to follow on twitter, having problems thou. I tweeted the contest..and LIKED on FACEBOOK.!
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gin and tonic, espresso, and maple syrup
I would like to try the Ocean, Pink Grapefruit and Clean Skin.
I would like to try birthday cake, coconut and Lilac
Following Demeter on Twitter @sarahhacquoil
I would like to try Patchouli, Pure Soap and Hibiscus Tea
I would like to try Popcorn,Clean Skin,and Maple Syrup.
Barbados Cherry and Clean Skin sound the best to me
I thinkthey are all great
watermelon lollipop, beetroot, creme brulee
Incredible scents! I need them all, especially the edible ones! What an amazing concept!
I’d love to try. Apple Blossom, Between The Sheets and Frozen Pond.
I”d like to smell Bonfire, Lime and Clean skin.
Vanilla cake batter, sugar cookies and the maple syrup.
Barbados Cherry, Cherry Blossom, Cannabis Flower
I love Demeter! I’ve wanted to try them for ages! The first one that looks great to me is Sage (from their Naturals collection); the second one is Sweet Pea; and the third one is Wet Garden.
Also, I am following Demeter on Twitter! My handle on Twitter is @HappyGlowLucky7
Almond, Apple pie, and Basil are my choiches. I’ll smell so sweet…
my three scents: fig leaf, frozen pond, marshmallow
follow Demeter on Twitter @tooliecat
I’d like to try many, 3 of those would be Mistletoe, Pink Grapefruit and Pink Lemonade. I am following on Twitter ( LeafsBlue ).
I would like to try many, 3 of them are Mistletoe, Pink Grapefruit and Pink Lemonade. I am following on Twitter as LeafsBlue 😀
Fuzzy navel, Angel Food and Hello Kitty
My 3 scents I’d pick are Cherry Blossom
Fruit Cake
Clean Skin
barbados cherry
angel food, baby powder and pure soap
Cherry, maple syrup, and clean skin are what I would choose.
I would like to try the between the sheets, chocolate mint and golden delicious
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I follow DemeterCEO on twitter as Prairiebelle
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rosewater, white musk and vanilla
Honeysuckle, wet garden and vetiver
following on twitter -ciefsmommy
Bonfire,baby powder and ginger cookie.
I’d most like to try Lavender Martini, Gin & Tonic and Redhead in Bed.
All Over Aroma
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I would like to try Demeter’s Violet, Clean Skin, and Apple Blossom fragrances.
Meyer Lemon, Ginger Ale & Frozen Pond
DemeterCEO @DemeterCEO
Simple, subtle singular scents. Each Day. Everywhere.
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Id love to try angel food,vanilla ice cream and sex on the beach!
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I follow @DemeterCEO on Twitter !! @mommaoftwoboyz
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I would really love the scents: Cherry Blossom, Rain, and Sex on the Beach
I would love to try Coconut, Mango and Strawberry Ice Cream.
I follow Demeter on Twitter @glogirl3
I would love to try Chai Tea, Pina Colada and Espresso! They all look Yummy!! 😀
I would love to try Jasmine, Thunderstorm and Tomato. They have such unusual scents!
I’m also following them on Twitter: I’m @sharp_photo
I’m going to go with Salt Air, Chai Tea, and Pink Lemonade
My picks are Barbados Cherry, Apple Blossom and Coconut for after the beach!
The scents that I would love to try are: Bamboo, Black Pepper, and Laundromat.
Amber, angel food & black pepper
I like those kind of things.
The three scents that appeal to me are: Green Tea, Pink Grapefruit and Prickly Pear
I would love to try Christmas in NY, Clean Skin and Pure Soap
I would choose: Bulgarian Rose, Frangipani, and Hibiscus Tea. Thanks!
I would choose Angel Food Cake, Cosmo Cocktail and Frozen Pond
maple syrup is a great idea for a scent
There are so many to choose, but I’d most like to try coconut, clean windows and paint.
caramel, maple syrup, sugar cookie….and my list goes on and on and on
Sex on the beach, Cosmo cocktail & clean skin