Jennifer Lopez perfume

Surprisingly Complex: Jennifer Lopez perfume

Most celebrities these days come out with a fragrance line — it’s almost mandatory! First comes the hit single or buzzed movie role, then scandalous pictures, and finally powdery, overpriced perfume your relatives give you on the holidays because it was on sale.

The Jennifer Lopez perfume is something different. Instead of hawking some one-note sugary gourmand perfume guaranteed to reel in the pre-teens or hawking to the twentysomethings, or some bland cologne that disappears after an hour but still miraculously leaves behind a day long headache, Jennifer created a perfume as layered and sophisticate as she is.

Yes, you’re probably thinking about that infamous green Versace dress she wore at the Ocsars (we can all remember that) and Bennifer (when she dated Ben Affleck) and wondering what layers could possibly exist in her perfume, but consider: Jennifer Lopez has been in the spotlight for over a decade, and she’s still a star with the awards to prove it. Jennifer can boast of numerous awards, ranging from Grammys and platinum records all the way to People’s Sexiest Woman Alive. Sure, Jennifer Lopez might not have an Oscar (yet), and we all remember Gigli, but as a cross-over singer and actor and television personality, Jennifer Lopez has clearly demonstrated her range of talent.

All this, and she’s still in the tabloids on a daily basis — not for scandalous behavior, but for being a strong independent, career minded, newly single mother to her twin children.

Here is a brief run-down of her latest and best perfumes, available for purchase either at department stores or online at Kohl’s or Amazon:

J-LO GLOW for those who like citrousy and summer scents

This sexy bottle with its silver chain is a must-have in every woman’s boudoir. Jennifer blends sparkling citrus fruits with light florals, and then she surprisingly adds a sweet, earthy hint of musk and vanilla. Imagine holding a menu without prices in a cozy, private bistro after a day spent lounging on the beach: J-Lo Glow is a casually sophisticated, layered summer fragrance.

J-LO DESEO for those who are adventurerous

Her next perfume, Deseo is a dark, adventurous and tropical scent: imagine the beach invoked by J-Lo Glow, with the caps of the waves illuminated by the moon as they crash against the shore. The top notes contain an eclectic blend of bamboo leaves, bergamot and Freesia. At first spritz, the Deseo perfume is light and fresh, and then it develops into something more dark and exciting, with a citrusy and floral twist. The final notes include warm and rich scents such as sandalwood. Deseo is always changing like the tide, but it is never overpowering. It is the perfect perfume for the highly adventurous.

Thankfully Jennifer Lopez perfume has created an entire franchise of creative fragrances, in part because Jennifer Lopez is always intimately involved with the development of any new perfume or cologne that will be sharing her name. Jennifer Lopez is not just a diva, she’s a brand.