SIREN by Paris Hilton

Paris Hilton at the FiFi Awards, by Alison Blackman

Paris Hilton is a chameleon. Like other female icons such as Cher or Madonna, Paris seems to be able to change her personna and her look without warning or format, just to keep things interesting. From her hair styles, to her love interests, to her personal life, there's always something new to focus on.

Ms. Hilton has put her name on many things, including her own line of handbags and shoes, and also, several surprisingly good fragrances. The scents reflect the many facets of Paris: young, hip;, and all are different. For example, for Fairy Dust, is a very soft and youthful fragrance, Ms. Hilton appeared, engraved on the collectible bottle, like a modern Tinkerbell. But the latest in the line of Paris Hilton designer fragrances (her sixth, if I counted correctly), is Siren by Paris Hilton Eau de Parfum $55.00 3.4 fl. oz, $45.00 1.7. It seems, we can't get enough of Paris!

On the cardboard over-sleeve for Siren, there is a photo of Paris as a glorious, glowing, golden, mermaid. Her long hair falls to her waist, and her face looks serene and subtly seductive. She looks quite beautiful. You can tell from the photo of the bottle above that it is quite beautiful, too. But what about the actual fragrance?

I'm happy to report that Paris Hilton has hit another one out of the proverbial ball park. This scent is really beautiful, too. It starts with top notes of exotic frangipani flowers and apricot nectar, with a heart of day blooming honeysuckle, rainforest orchids, budding water lily. But the drydown notes are vanilla beans and musk, with sandalwood to bring a more sensual and exotic vibe to the otherwise feminine fragrance. I think the notes mesh well with Ms. Hilton's personality: feminine and sweet, sometimes, but also a bit spicy and seductive. As she matures, so do her fragrances.

The bottle is a gorgeous collectible: a lean wave of sculpted, clear glass that curves like a mermaid's tail, with ribs fanning out like shell at the top, with a sculpted, frosted globe over the spray diffuser. You want to grab it like an Oscar statue--it's that tactile. And, there's an additional, little gift--a golden mermaid dangle to detach and add to your phone, or keychain. It's not as light or fruity/floral, but more a floral with spice, and substance. Could Paris be growing up?

Women of all ages will be attracted to this seductive scent, created with perfumer Honorine Blanc. If you're looking for a romantic scent for yourself, or for the holidays (they're nearly here), Siren by Paris Hilton is a solid, savvy choice.

Get Siren by Paris Hilton at Department Stores nationwide








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