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North Wales Live
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- North Wales Live
Elizabeth Taylor's perfume that 'every woman should have' now less than £20 on Amazon
White Diamonds, the scent introduced by Elizabeth Taylor in 1991, has been hailed as the globe's top-selling celebrity perfume. Since its debut, a variety of innovative versions of the British-American actress' fragrance have been released and remain popular even after 30 years. The En Rouge edition, available in a generous 100ml bottle, typically retails at £22.99. However, during Amazon's Prime Day deal, it can be yours for a mere £19.50. Amazon is currently offering a 15% discount on the Elizabeth Taylor White Diamonds En Rouge Eau De Toilette. This offer is considerably more affordable than The Perfume Shop, where it's presently priced at £22.99. From superstar gigs to cosy pubs, find out What's On in Wales by signing up to our . While Elizabeth Taylor wasn't the first to launch a celebrity perfume – that honour belongs to Sofia Loren in 1981 – she did play a crucial role in making celebrity-branded fragrances fashionable. The mastermind behind Elizabeth Taylor White Diamonds is Carlos Benaim, who also boasts popular Calvin Klein, Carolina Herrera, and Elizabeth Arden perfumes in his portfolio. In 2009, White Diamonds was recognised with an induction into the Fragrance Foundation's Hall of Fame, according to the Manchester Evening News. The White Diamonds en Rouge by Elizabeth Taylor, introduced a decade later in 2019, has added a luxurious scent to the market. This fragrance touts top notes of raspberry and pink pepper, mid notes blending rose, orange blossom, and jasmine, along with base notes composed of patchouli, vanilla, amber, and vetiver. For those hoping to sniff out a good deal there are other options currently on sale on Amazon. The Ghost Deep Night Eau De Toilette is now 60% off, from £55 down to £22, while Sarah Jessica Parker Lovely Eau de Parfum was £95.62 but has now slashed to £20.50 in Amazon's 79% off sale. Having garnered an impressive average score of 4.7 out of five stars from 441 reviews on Amazon, the White Diamonds En Rouge perfume has been lauded for its value and quality. One reviewer expressed: "Makes you feel confident, value for money. First-time buyer and bought because of good reviews. Every woman should have this. Perfume not too floral or musky, perfect." Amazon Prime Sign Up Free Amazon Prime membership Fancy free takeaway delivery? Access to Deliveroo Plus is one of a host of advantages of Amazon Prime membership, including exclusive Prime Day discounts and perks on Hello Fresh, music, books and Prime Video. Usually £8.99 a month, you can now get a 30-day free trial to get access to the latest deals. Another echoed praise for its staying power, stating: "Brilliant perfume good bottle size and the scent stays good all day." A further satisfied customer shared: "First time purchasing this and I will definitely repurchase. It lasts all day. I can still smell it on my clothes on laundry day." However, not everyone was taken with the perfume's performance. A less impressed customer shared: "Nice smelling perfume initially. But the smell doesn't last. After five minutes the smell has gone. There is no lasting staying power and the longevity is weak."
Wales Online
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Elizabeth Taylor's perfume that 'every woman should have' now less than £20 on Amazon
Elizabeth Taylor's perfume that 'every woman should have' now less than £20 on Amazon The perfume has been a bestseller since its launch in 1991 The en rouge edition, which comes in a large 100ml bottle, is usually priced at £21 but is now £19.50 on Amazon (Image: Amazon ) White Diamonds, the scent introduced by Elizabeth Taylor in 1991, has been hailed as the globe's top-selling celebrity perfume. Since its debut, a variety of innovative versions of the British-American actress' fragrance have been released and remain popular even after 30 years. The En Rouge edition, available in a generous 100ml bottle, typically retails at £22.99. However, during Amazon's Prime Day deal, it can be yours for a mere £19.50. Amazon is currently offering a 15% discount on the Elizabeth Taylor White Diamonds En Rouge Eau De Toilette. This offer is considerably more affordable than The Perfume Shop, where it's presently priced at £22.99. From superstar gigs to cosy pubs, find out What's On in Wales by signing up to our newsletter here . READ MORE: Amazon hair straightener shoppers claim is 'better than ghd' now less than £20 in Prime Day deal LATEST: The seven best beauty deals you can get in Amazon Prime day deal chosen by an expert While Elizabeth Taylor wasn't the first to launch a celebrity perfume – that honour belongs to Sofia Loren in 1981 – she did play a crucial role in making celebrity-branded fragrances fashionable. The mastermind behind Elizabeth Taylor White Diamonds is Carlos Benaim, who also boasts popular Calvin Klein, Carolina Herrera, and Elizabeth Arden perfumes in his portfolio. In 2009, White Diamonds was recognised with an induction into the Fragrance Foundation's Hall of Fame, according to the Manchester Evening News. The British-American actress Elizabeth Taylor's fragrance has remained popular even after 30 years (Image: Getty ) The White Diamonds en Rouge by Elizabeth Taylor, introduced a decade later in 2019, has added a luxurious scent to the market. This fragrance touts top notes of raspberry and pink pepper, mid notes blending rose, orange blossom, and jasmine, along with base notes composed of patchouli, vanilla, amber, and vetiver. For those hoping to sniff out a good deal there are other options currently on sale on Amazon. The Ghost Deep Night Eau De Toilette is now 60% off, from £55 down to £22, while Sarah Jessica Parker Lovely Eau de Parfum was £95.62 but has now slashed to £20.50 in Amazon's 79% off sale. Having garnered an impressive average score of 4.7 out of five stars from 441 reviews on Amazon, the White Diamonds En Rouge perfume has been lauded for its value and quality. One reviewer expressed: "Makes you feel confident, value for money. First-time buyer and bought because of good reviews. Every woman should have this. Perfume not too floral or musky, perfect." Free Amazon Prime membership £8.99 Free Amazon Get Prime here Product Description Fancy free takeaway delivery? Access to Deliveroo Plus is one of a host of advantages of Amazon Prime membership, including exclusive Prime Day discounts and perks on Hello Fresh, music, books and Prime Video. Usually £8.99 a month, you can now get a 30-day free trial to get access to the latest deals. Another echoed praise for its staying power, stating: "Brilliant perfume good bottle size and the scent stays good all day." A further satisfied customer shared: "First time purchasing this and I will definitely repurchase. It lasts all day. I can still smell it on my clothes on laundry day." Article continues below However, not everyone was taken with the perfume's performance. A less impressed customer shared: "Nice smelling perfume initially. But the smell doesn't last. After five minutes the smell has gone. There is no lasting staying power and the longevity is weak."
Yahoo
28-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
The Real Inspiration Behind Lauren Sanchez's Wedding Gown
"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Amid the extreme fanfare—and corresponding outrage—surrounding her Italian nuptials to Jeff Bezos, Sanchez has finally revealed her much-anticipated wedding dress. She selected her friends the Italian designers Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana of Dolce & Gabbana to craft the gown. And instead of pushing boundaries with a modern silhouette, Sanchez wanted timeless glamour. So, she turned to the past. More specifically, the bride reverted back to the '50s for her inspiration. The dress is based on the one Sophia Loren wore to marry Cary Grant in the 1958 film Houseboat. The bodice is quite similar: A white, boned corset with a sweetheart neckline blanketed in lace that extends to a high neck and long sleeves. 180 chiffon-covered buttons trace a line up the middle. The skirt, however, swaps a full '50s silhouette for that of a fluted mermaid. A sweeping tulle-and-lace veil tops it off. The whole thing took over 900 hours to make. It's a departure from the revealing silhouettes Sanchez often favors (she famously exposed a lace bra beneath a plunging white Alexander McQueen blazer to Donald Trump's presidential inauguration) but no less body conscious. She wore a similar silhouette to the amfAR gala in Cannes last month: a white Roberto Cavalli strapless mermaid gown trimmed in ostrich feathers. So far on the bridal circuit, Sanchez has attempted to skew more capital-F fashion. She's worn a one-shoulder vintage 2003 Alexander McQueen dress and Schiaparelli couture, lavishly embroidered with an extremely exaggerated, corseted waist. This morning, she sported a classic white Dior skirt suit with an Hermès silk scarf tied on her head in an homage to Audrey Hepburn. She is rumored to be changing into a sweetheart neck, corseted gown inspired by the 1946 Rita Hayworth film Gilda. Other publications have noted that Sanchez seems to be chasing the fashion crowd with choices like her couture gown from Schiaparelli, a brand that the industry has dubbed elite in its creativity. References have also become a popular red-carpet hack, as editors and watchers alike uncover sartorial easter eggs left by celebrities and their stylists. Sanchez wanted to evoke a moment rather than opting for something simple. But the key to an interesting historical reference is that modern interpretation. For Sanchez, it seems the past curries more favor than the present. When in Venice, it's of course appealing to channel golden-age film stars—La Dolce Vita, and all. Their ensembles exaggerate the wearer's femininity in a manner that parallels Sanchez's style of dress (minus a bit of fabric—it is 2025, after all.) But then, there's a reason the 1950s have become shorthand for regressive gender roles. The gowns in Houseboat and Gilda are beautiful, but both films feature female characters who are criticized for their promiscuity and failed domesticity. In an era where so many things feel like they've moving backwards, it's hard not to read something deeper into this kind of '50s cosplay coming from the newly-minted wife of a billionaire. Or perhaps she's just a huge fan of director Melville Shavelson? You Might Also Like 4 Investment-Worthy Skincare Finds From Sephora The 17 Best Retinol Creams Worth Adding to Your Skin Care Routine
