On the Scent
Unforgettable fragrances for them to fall for this holiday season.
Captivating, cool and oh-so-personal—only one holiday gift category lives up to these descriptors, and that’s fragrance. At the top of our giftable scent list this season? Guess Bella Vita and its sister fragrance, Bella Vita Rosa. These distinctly chic and feminine scents are made for those who live life to the fullest and embody the definition of joie de vivre. Read on to find out which pick would suit your loved one best.
“Captivating” is the best way to describe this warm, floral amber fragrance that opens with vibrant notes of zesty Italian lemon, juicy cassis and luscious black cherries, while a spellbinding base of velvety, ultra-warm amberwood, tonka bean and praline create an unforgettable trail. If she triumphs in the power of her femininity, Bella Vita Eau de Parfum is destined to become her signature scent. 1. Guess Bella Vita Eau de Parfum ($75 for 100 mL, guess.com)
Talk about impression-making: The Guess Bella Vita Fragrance Mist turns heads, just like that always magnetic BFF of yours (hint hint: this is the perfect prezzie for her). Sharing the same playful and vibrant fruity florals and deep woody musks as the Bella Vita Eau de Parfum, this Fragrance Mist is airy and highly spritzable—for the one who is always on the go. A unique option for the fearless woman looking for a versatile day-to-day scent, a post-Pilates pickme-up or a little hair-fragrance halo before date night. 2. Guess Bella Vita Fragrance Mist ($18 for 250 mL, guess.com)
A trio of flirtatious fruits—sparkling Italian lemon, juicy cassis and bright quince—take the stage as the tantalizing top notes in this ultra-dreamy scent: Bella Vita Rosa Eau de Toilette. If she’s a bit of a fragrance fanatic, its uniquely lush floral heart of jasmine, magnolia blossom, cypress and muguet make for an unexpected facet she’ll appreciate. Bonus: The light rosé-hued juice, housed in a rose-gold-adorned bottle, is totally made for making a statement on her vanity. 3. Guess Bella Vita Rosa Eau de Toilette ($75 for 100 mL, guess.com)
Think of the most carefree, goes-with-the-wind girl on your list: Bella Vita Rosa Fragrance Mist is for her! There’s that same flirty factor of rich florals and balanced fruity citrus as featured in the Bella Vita Rosa Eau de Toilette, just in a lighter, spritz-all-day formula. It’s one she can keep stashed in a bag to refresh throughout the day or apply a light mist at home for a mood boost. 4. Guess Bella Vita Rosa Fragrance Mist ($23 for 250 mL, guess.com)