The founder of View the Vibe has officially entered her 40s and with knowledge and determination she plans on staying young on both the inside and out. Nicki’s Pick is a weekly beauty column that features Nicki’s favourite beauty products and latest discoveries for women in their 40s. These products are tried and tested by Miss Nicki, and if she lists it here you can trust that this is how she is staying young in mind, body and spirit…
At the sweet age of 40, a woman has tried many perfumes. I have fallen in love with many scents over the years: L’Eau D’Issey Absolue by Issey Miyake, J’Adore by Christian Dior, Beautiful by Estee Lauder, Envy by Gucci (these names have a pattern don’t they?). I mean, there are so many fabulous fragrances out there and a perfume is so personal and timely. So at 40 years-old, one would think I would have figured out my scent – but I haven’t, and part of me enjoys the change in mood I experience every year I age.
Now all that said, my scent of the moment is a lovely one I’ve enjoyed for six months and people compliment me all the time – so I figured I should mention it. I first discovered the young Chanel fragrance two years ago when I was visiting Paris, my favourite city in the world. I got to pop over there for 4 days to meet my dad and best friend – it was an epic weekend to say the least. However, once I arrived I realized I had forgotten my perfume in Toronto – which at the time was Envy by Gucci – so what else to do but stroll over to Les Galeries Lafayette to shop for a new perfume (and maybe a couple of other things). I settled on Chanel’s Chance – Eau de Parfum. The scent was mature yet floral, and gave off a feminine sensuality that I felt represented me completely.
Six months later I was out of my new favourite fragrance and financially strapped (because as an entrepreneur, you often are…) and my boyfriend decided to surprise me with a new bottle of Chance. Lovely thought, but guess what? There are various versions of this magical potion! He got me the pink bottle, which was the Eau Tendre. Well – what a fantabulous smell! I still wear it, that’s how much I love it. Just a tad less perfumy, it’s fresh, young, light, sensual and while maybe at my age I should be wearing the Eau de Parfum, I say f*ck it! I will wear what makes me feel young and fabulous.
If you’re looking for a new scent, take a chance on Chanel’s Chance – Eau Tendre! You may just get addicted to it, too…
What’s your go-to perfume? Let us know in the comments below or tweet us @ViewTheVibe.