Liquid Essence: List of must-have perfumes of the season

Smell regulates most of what we do. If it smells bad, we walk away. If it smells amazing, we step closer. Its power is rooted deep in the subliminal just as how we react exuberantly when we smell that freshly brewed cup of coffee in the morning or the smell of popcorn at the movies and even cookies being baked in the oven. We don’t realize it but scent plays a huge part of our lives. Smell like a million bucks, like fresh flowers on a dewy spring day, or perhaps like citrus tarts. Treat your senses with our list of must-have perfumes of the season and smell unbelievable!

These 5 potions are new and distinctive and we guarantee you will be satisfied. 2015 will be your best-smelling year yet!

Helmut Lang Parfums

The 90’s has made its way back into our lives in the form of fashion trends, makeup selections and fragrances. Helmut Lang’s cult fragrance is released back into the world and features a union of floral notes like lavender, rosemary and orange tree with muskier ones like sandalwood, cedar wood and patchouli. All three fragrances of the Helmut Lang collection were re-launched in October 2014 in their iconic square bottles with simple black and white labels, remaining true to the original formula in spirit and ingredients. A revamped oldie and goodie.

Escada Turquoise Summer

Escada launched its annual new fragrance, a tradition of the house since 1993. The fragrance’s name is inspired by the serene atmosphere of summer, vivid orchards and butterflies. Escada Turquoise Summer invites you on an aromatic holiday with its irresistible and mouth-watering fruity mixture. Opening with pineapple, strawberry and tutti fruitti accord. It’s a dewy essence of fresh flowers, and the warm, pungent freedom of the perfect summer. An invitation to break free!

Hugo Boss Woman

Independent and determined. The slogan is loud and clear. “Don’t imitate, innovate”. The fragrance is fresh and sweet with a touch of spice. The opening of apple, cyclamen, melon, papaya, peach and Aglaia Odorata are transparent and deliciously fruity. A definite statement for strong, modern women. BOSS Woman fashion and fragrance are both all about easy self-confidence, sophistication and self-assurance born of success. Expect everything!

Gucci Guilty – Diamond Limited Edition

Although this fragrance will only hit stores in Miarch, Gucci Guilty Diamond is a limited edition scent for men and women and it’s fruity and floral in equal measure. Check out Gucci’s upcoming campaign, which also features actors Evan Rachel Wood and Chris Evans or head to your department stores in the next six weeks to pick up a bottle. Made for the woman who shatters expectations and this fragrance imbues with a feeling of power.

- Source: AFP RELAXNEWS 

Sabah milik kami – Esmail Kiram II

PETALING JAYA: Sultan Esmail Kiram II yang mendakwa dirinya sebagai Sultan Sulu mengisytiharkan adiknya, Datu Phugdal Kiram akan memegang gelaran Raja Muda dalam apa yang dipanggilnya sebagai Kesultanan Sulu.

Esmail memberitahu pada Selasa bahawa Phugdal, 68, dipilih kerana undang-undang Kesultanan mengenai penggantian yang menetapkan bahawa calon mestilah mempunyai keturunan langsung daripada Sultan Sharif ul-Hashim, Sultan Sulu yang pertama, lapor mStar Online.

Phugdal, yang merupakan seorang guru di sekolah awam, akan mengambil alih gelaran Raja Muda yang dipegang oleh abangnya, Allahyarham Azzimudie Kiram, 74 yang meninggal dunia akibat serangan jantung pada 13 Januari lalu.

Azzimudie mengetuai pencerobohan kumpulan bersenjata Sulu ke Kampung Tanduo di Felda Sabah 17 berhampiran Lahad Datu, Sabah, pada Februari 2013 yang membawa kepada pertempuran berdarah.

Apabila ditanya mengapa seorang lagi saudara lain, Datu Alianiapa tidak dinamakan untuk mengambil alih gelaran daripada Azzimudie, Esmail berkata di bawah undang-undang penggantian Kesultanan Sulu, Phugdal adalah lebih tua dalam adik-beradik dan bukan adiknya Alianiapa.

“Ada yang menyebarkan khabar angin mengenai perebutan kuasa untuk menunjukkan bahawa kita tidak bersatu. Datu Phugdal adalah pengganti yang sah,” katanya.

Ketika ditanya sama ada terdapat rancangan untuk menyerang Sabah lagi, Esmail berkata tidak timbul soal pencerobohan kerana berdasarkan sejarah Sabah adalah milik mereka.

“Kami tidak pernah menggunakan perkataan menuntut kerana Sabah adalah milik kami,” katanya.

Semasa serangan tentera untuk mendapatkan semula Tanduo pada Mac 2013, Azzimudie dan beberapa pengikutnya melarikan diri ke Tawi-Tawi tempat di mana dia telah bersembunyi sehingga kematiannya.

Kira-kira 60 orang, termasuk sembilan anggota keselamatan rakyat Malaysia terbunuh, dalam operasi terhadap kumpulan lelaki bersenjata Sulu.

Lain-lain yang ditahan termasuklah anak Esmail, Datu Amir Bahar Husin Kiram.

Mereka telah ditahan di bawah Akta Kesalahan Keselamatan (Langkah-Langkah Khas) (Sosma) dan kemudiannya didakwa atas pelbagai kesalahan termasuk pengkhianatan.

- Sumber: Freemalaysiatoday | January 28, 2015