If there’s one thing we know for sure about Rihanna (without ever having met her) it’s that she smells really, really great. How do we know this, you ask? Well, because celebrities that have met her say it all the time. Everyone from Ryan Seacrest and Nick Jonas to Cardi B and Jennifer Lawrence have commented on how great Rihanna smells. Case in point…
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And while we know that RiRi’s go-to perfume has been ByKillian’s Love, Don’t Be Shy, it looks as though things are set to change because Fenty is about to drop a perfume. Yes, you read that right, Rihanna’s cult beauty brand is launching its first ever fragrance.
Needless to say, it’s going to be good. If Rihanna’s perfume history is anything to go by, we think it’s safe to assume that the new Fenty Eau de Parfum, which has very much come from Rihanna’s own tastes and experiences, is destined for cult status. But what do we actually know about the upcoming launch and, most importantly, when can we get our hands on it? We’ve got the inside scoop on everything you’ll want to know…
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What does Fenty Eau de Parfum smell like?
In traditional Fenty Beauty style, the new fragrance is set to be inclusive and wearable for everybody. Described as a complex, vibrant and sensual scent for all, the perfume has been designed to be worn by ‘all people, for all occasions’. Taking inspiration from places that Rihanna cherishes such as Bridgetown, Grasse, New York, Paris and LA, the scent has both sweet and spicy notes. Unlike most fragrance launches, Fenty EDP doesn’t claim to sit within a traditional olfactive category.
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Created alongside LVMH Master Perfumer Jacques Cavallier Belletrud, notes include maganolia, musk and tangerine, alongside blueberry, Bulgarian rose absolute, geranium and patchouli.
What does the bottle look like?
Chic as hell, as you’d imagine. With amber-brown glass (which is Rihanna’s favourite colour FYI), the curved bottle is understated but ornamental all at once. It’s the sort of perfume you would definitely want to keep out on your shelf for guests to see.
When can I buy it and how much is it?
Here’s the hiccup. We know that Fenty Eau de Parfum launches in the States 10th August on FentyBeauty.com. This means that, for the time being, it’s only available to buy in the US. However, we have it on good authority that there are plans for expansion outside of the US, but any other info in terms of a date and price is yet to come (although Fenty Eau de Parfum is set to cost $120 in the US). We’re patiently waiting, RiRi!
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