WHAT’S IN STORE

Opening a bottle of fragrance for the first time can resemble the steps in tasting a wine. The opening aromas introduce you to the first notes. Then the character unfolds as the fragrance fills your nose with its true personality. And finally the end notes show you the architecture of the fragrance when it evolves on your skin. L’Homme Yves Saint Laurent Eau d’Été Summer Fragrance starts with bergamot and Chinese ginger, then envelopes you in white pepper and basil flowers. On the skin, it leaves the smells of musk, cedar wood and vetiver. This might become a favorite, just like that bottle of pinot noir. L’Homme Yves Saint Laurent Eau d’Été Summer Fragrance, $45, Neiman Marcus

it’s hypnotic

Some guys have a hypnotic quality, others just don’t have that magnetism. Those who lack charisma may want to turn to Lancome’s new men’s fragrance with its seductive amber, spicy black cardamom and musk scents. Hypnose Homme eau de toilette hints at mystery just like a flickering smile or an arch of the brow. Just use caution if you do have that charm; you’ll kill the ladies. Lancome Hypnose Homme 1.7-ounce eau de toilette, $45, Nordstrom

bagged it

When Karen Pellouchoud started the first purse club for fans of Mary Frances handbags, she never imagined that it would draw the attention of the designer herself. Flash forward three years, and Frances has designed a handbag named for the Boulder City boutique. Turquoise and gold beads encrust the evening bag. Just remember, if you buy one bag from Periwinkle Cottage, you can join the club and have a chance to see many of the retired handbags from the line. Mary Frances Periwinkle Cottage handbag, $219.95, Periwinkle Cottage

lighten up

No one likes the hands of time moving forward. And though wrinkles seem to grow deeper and more abundant through the years, it’s age spots that can really tell your age. DermaPro has come out with a three-part program designed to combat discoloration and other symptoms of aging. The formulas are made of a gentle blend of botanical ingredients that are safe for all skin types. You may see results in six to eight weeks. DermaPro Triple Lightening System, $59.95, Cloud Nine Spa

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