Diana Vreeland Vivaciously Bold

by: Sandra Raicevic Petrovic

The collection of perfumes by Diana Vreeland adds the ninth edition,Vivaciously Bold which arrives on the market in early February 2016. The fragrance succeeds last year’s editions Darlingly Different, Devastatingly Chic and Smashingly Brilliant. The collection by Diana Vreeland was initiated by Diana’s grandson, Alexandar Vreeland, in 2014 when he also published a book dedicated to Diana, called "Diana Vreeland Memos".

The life, style and extravagance of the famous columnist and editor of Harper's Bazaar Diana Vreeland (1903 - 1989) are reflected in each of her creations which celebrate her character; with each fragrance a part of her personality is revealed. 

"I think men's scents are wonderful for women..." - Diana Vreeland

Diana Vreeland stand at Pitti Fragranze 2015 - photo by Sandrina

The flacon of the new perfume Vivaciously Bold was created in the color of a peridot gem and embellished with a dark blue tassel around the neck. Perfumer Carlos Benaim makes the elegant vetiver note very luxurious by blending it carefully with selected ingredients. Top notes are provided with a cocktail of citruses - grapefruit, lemon and bergamot -which are spiced up with pepper to add a bitter and cold spicy twist.  Unexpected freshness originates from soft textures of sambac jasmine and strong notes of petitgrain in the heart. Vetiver appears in the base of the fragrance, supported with patchouli and embraced by seductive and sensual musk. 

DIANA VREELAND VIVACIOUSLY BOLD edtion 2016 perfumer: Carlos Benaim grapefruit, lemon, bergamot, pepper jasmine sambac, petitgrain vetiver, patchouli, musk

Vivaciously Bold is available as a 100ml Eau de Parfum priced at $250 at Neiman Marcus stores.