Michael Kors Wonderlust Is The Perfect Escapist Scent Collection

As frustrating as life is RN, we totally get that lockdowns and staying in are vital to keep us safe and to shut this damn virus down. But. But… Is it OK to admit that we are missing travel and far-flung adventure? This is the time of year when we usually start thinking about booking some breaks away for some much-needed sunshine and We. Are. Craving. It.

We miss swim-up bars. We miss the sweet-spicy hit of a rum punch at sunset. We miss hot sand and warm bones and salty skin and tousled hair and the glossy sheen of creamy suntan lotion that makes everything look better. Close your eyes: you can almost feel it. Sob.

Here’s an idea: what if you could spray a fragrance every day that reminded you of that delicious vacay glow? In the depths of this decidedly bleak season, a fresh new bottle of perfume sounds pretty perfect, whether it’s for you or a loved one longing for faraway fabulousness. After all, with Christmas on the horizon and having survived 2020, we think a self-care scented reward is very much due.

We’ve found The One. Step forward Michael Kors Wonderlust, the bottled promise of jet-set luxury, romantic escape and spontaneous adventure where anything could happen. Yes, please! But with fragrance halls temporarily closed, how do you know if you’re going to like it? Well, it just so happens that we’re obsessed with scent here at GLAMOUR, so let us take you by the hand and welcome you to Michael Kors Wonderlust land, whisking you to a decadent tropical-scented paradise right here on screen. No rules. No restrictions. No passport. Are you ready?

Some kind of Wonderlust…

First, let’s dive into the original Michael Kors Wonderlust Eau de Parfum – considered by beauty directors and influencers as the ultimate scent of escapism.

At first spritz, it releases a zesty glitterbomb of dewy quenching citrus fruit, including Italian bergamot and Sicilian mandarin, plus luminous flashes of pink pepper, like ocean twinkles that will make you wonder if your nose is in Kira Kira mode. Then comes the soft, silky breeze of almond milk, with its fresh nutty crunch and cool creamy nuzzle – seeping into the skin like an addictive, bordering-on-lickable veil of suntan lotion.

A scattering of island flowers reminds you there is so much stunning joy in nature and the outdoors that it magically lifts your serotonin levels into blissed-out relaxation. As if unfurling right in front of you, a petal cluster of heady-rich Jasmine, spicy Dianthus and powdery heliotrope give off a steamy-sweet floral depth that says: ‘would you like a scalp massage with your spa facial today Madam?’.

It wouldn’t be a Michael Kors fragrance without a lasting trail of glamour. A mix of smooth cashmeran wood, Sri Lankan sandalwood and a cinnamon-spiked drizzle of benzoin resin round everything off with sun-baked intensity.

Quite simply, this is the scented equivalent to a pair of classic Michael Kors mirrored aviator sunglasses perched on a butter-soft leather armchair on a private jet. In just one gesture, in just one spray, you’re swept away to somewhere warm, chic, relaxed and next-level luxe, where anything could happen.

Sublime at sunset

It’s late afternoon. The golden hour is upon us. As the evening descends let’s heat things up with Michael Kors Wonderlust Sublime. This slightly deeper, spicier reinterpretation signals one of the most delicious moments of the day. After showering off the day’s sand, salt and SPF, skin all glossy from aftersun oil, you slip into a slinky outfit for barefoot cocktails on the beach before a decadent dinner. Things feel naughtier, anticipation is high, every part of your body feels intensified yet loose, energised yet chilled all at once. Will we ever feel this IRL again? Yes, one day! But for now, let’s find it on another sensorial level.

Leaning into that sultry vibe, Michael Kors Wonderlust Sublime has an added glow of orange flower and cardamom in its opening blaze, setting the scene for an intensely exotic fragrance fix. Added to the original floral blend is the most carnal of all island blossoms: the tiare flower from Tahiti, with its deeply succulent, honeyed essence. And for texture and golden opulence, there’s a long-lasting base of amber and tonka bean that delivers melted-into-skin addiction.

Fresh perspective

Using a big and bold fragrance to shift your mindset to somewhere completely foreign and far away is a brilliant self-care practice for some, particularly when the world feels overwhelmingly confusing and heavy and you just need to disappear into dreamland. But what if you, or someone you know, prefers a lighter, less extreme approach? Sometimes a fragrance with clarity, freshness and soft edges can feed into that desire for gentle kindness, and recalibrate your senses quietly and calmly.

Michael Kors Wonderlust Eau Fresh has a crystalline luminosity for precisely this easy escapism. Splashy, mouth-watering, atmospheric and celestial, it’s like a clear blue morning sky as you wake after a sublime night of indulgences.

Just like the original, a cool citrus shimmer of Italian bergamot starts this scented journey, but a new, fresh energy comes from a sharp crunch of Granny Smith apples and a squeeze of juicy grapefruit. Lush and dewy lily of the valley and crisp white peony bring a botanical gleam to the fragrance, as if a shard of light is beaming through it. As it develops on the skin, sheer musk and smooth woods anchor the scent with the most incredible cloud-like softness. Woven with the same transportative magic as the original Michael Kors Wonderlust, this Eau Fresh version is ideal for those wanting a glassy, cologne-level burst of sparkling scent to refresh mind, body and spirit all day long.

Give, or self-gift, some paradise escapism this season with Michael Kors Wonderlust fragrances, and make your faraway fantasy a daily beauty-ritual reality. Shop now at Boots.co.uk

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