by Anja Emerson

Created on: November 27, 2009

Sexy Darling was launched in July 2008 and is the third follow up to the original Darling fragrance by Kylie Minogue. Inspired by Kylie's sensuality and charisma, it features an alluring combination of floral and woody notes that are meant to create a seductive and tempting vibe.

Sexy Darling comes in a stylish, deep red bottle that reflects maturity and elegance. It has the same rounded shape with sharp corners as Darling and Sweet Darling, both designed by Lutz Herman. The Sexy Darling logo appears in white, in the same writing style as the two previous fragrances. The outer packaging shares the same color theme as the bottle and has a subtle holographic effect. Sexy Darling is available as 15, 30, 50 and 75 ml EDT, accompanied by a sparkly 150 ml body lotion.

The fragrance is deep and sophisticated, diffusing sensuality and warmth. The top notes are pink pepper, pear and blood orange, the middle notes are red rose, belle de nuit, jasmine and the base notes are heliotrope, sandalwood and musk.

The scent develops starting from an initial mouth-watering note of pear and orange. Though the top notes are sweet, they are less so than Kylie's previous perfumes. After a few minutes, the fragrance turns into a sexy, seductive blend of belle de nuit and red rose, contrasted by a sweet hint of pear. The dry down is warm, consisting of the musk and sandalwood that give depth to the fragrance. The staying power is quite good, but this might vary depending on different people.

Sexy Darling is more appropriate for the evening, whether it is a romantic dinner or night out; however it is versatile enough for daywear too. It will make you feel young, fresh and attractive, regardless of your age. It is a scent appropriate for all women that are self-confident and daring enough to express their unique personality and sex appeal.

The fragrance has many layers, revealing many facets of a woman's seductive charm, as Kylie Minogue herself states: "I firmly believe that sexiness is all to do with your state-of-mind, some people radiate an inner sense of self-esteem and beauty that's irresistible. With Sexy Darling I wanted to capture this by creating a fragrance for today's sexy, self assured woman who is passionate and playful... a woman who is seductive and sensual. I'm very excited that Sexy Darling's fusion of floral and woody notes is a rich, sophisticated fragrance that truly lives up to its name."

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