Simply Abu Dhabi Magazine XXIII

2 1 6 S I M P LY A B U DH A B I Modern Classics: The new fragrance collections from Dolce & Gabbana D olce & Gabbana have been creating unique and covetable fragrances since 1985. True masters of their craft, designing beautiful clothes for women and men has long been their forte, but they’ve proven over time they are serious contenders in the fragrance market as well. After all, every Dolce & Gabbana fan needs an accessory – and what better one than a distinctive scent from the designers themselves? Everyone knows and loves the Light Blue fragrance. I rediscovered it a few months ago when I was after something fresh to take me into spring/summer – and it was just that, in a bottle. So fresh and uplifting, it has stood the test of time and is still as popular now as it's ever been. With those alluring yet cheeky commercials on television, who can blame them for having some light-hearted fun with a scent? David Gandy, frolicking on a boat with an equally beautiful woman, both dressed in white summer wear, they're both selling the Italian dream perfectly. Available for both men and women, the fragrance’s popularity has spurred a new release to complement the range. For women, we now have Light Blue Love in Capri and for men, Light Blue Beauty of Capri. What strikes you first is the beautiful packaging. The side shot fromMount Solaro, overlooking the sea, allows your mind to escape to an oasis of calm. Yet again, the bottles themselves are light blue in shade, to mimic the colour of the water at Grotta Azzurra. Steel detailing and a white cap (a nod to the white villas of Anacapri) add even more freshness to the rest of the Light Blue family. These are both limited edition for 2016, so be sure to capture them before they sail away for good. Celebrate the island of Capri in all its splendour and romantic moods with these delicious fragrances. Both are fresh and uplifting, exotic yet serene. Zesty top notes from mandarin and lemon lead through to white florals, honeysuckle and almonds, all of which are well known and loved in Capri, the pearl of the Mediterranean.