Beyond Paradise found

Universally, the thought of paradise always includes flora and fauna. In France, it’s all about radiant sunshine, clear blue skies and images of natural beauty. In Germany, likewise it’s a portrait of sunny climates and relaxing landscapes. In Japan, paradise is divided into two characters: raku-en. "Raku" means comfort and "en" means garden.

With such luscious imagery in mind, Estee Lauder has combined all these universal themes of paradise along with the magical, transcendental qualities of floral fragrances into a prismatic elixir that will transport you beyond the earthly delights of the world. Beyond Paradise is a complex blend of Eden’s mist, citrus, blue hyacinth, orange flower templar, philodendron vines, lealia orchid, crepe jasmin, mohonia japonica, pink honeysuckle, plum blossoms, ambrette seeds, zebrano wood and golden melaeuca bark. A predominantly floral scent tempered with zesty citrus notes, Beyond Paradise brings you to a world dreamed up by fantasy and utopic ideals. Does paradise exist? If so, what would beyond paradise be like?

What is paradise and beyond paradise for you? This Valentine’s weekend, couples of all kinds celebrate the season of love by giving to their loved ones a whiff that is their idea of what beyond paradise is.

After all, love comes in all forms, and surprisingly so does Beyond Paradise.

Paradise is…

Wendy: Nature in full bloom, an explosion of colors and senses.

Tony: It can be from uncontrollable laughter to one of those rare massages that send one off to a deep and restful slumber.

Beyond paradise is…

Tony: Interacting with nature, the thrill of launching down wild rapids to watching the stars light up with Wendy with the sound of the midnight sea.

Beyond Paradise the fragrance is…

Wendy: It’s a heady bouquet of floral notes like walking through an exotic garden.

Tony: Floral fragrance that befits an elegant lady.

I would wear it...

Wendy: To an elegant affair.

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Paradise is…

Tanya: Paradise is a state of mind where I don’t feel fear, stress or worry.

Ana Martha: Not a place, it can be a moment where you are at peace, no worries and just happy.

Beyond paradise is…

Tanya: Beyond paradise is having that state of mind while being in a surreal place with great company.

Ana Martha: Making that moment last.

Beyond Paradise the fragrance is…

Ana Martha: Floral and magnetic

Tanya: The scent lifts you to a different level and gives your senses an indescribable rush.

I would wear It...

Ana Martha: For an evening function.

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Paradise is…

Gabbie: A beautiful place with clean air, everything green and fresh.

Dyan: Paradise is a state when one is in complete bliss.

Beyond paradise is…

Gabbie: I really don’t know what it will be, but I’m guessing paradise x 10. So unimaginable but you know it’s good!

Dyan: Must be absolutely heavenly.

Beyond Paradise the fragrance is…

Dyan: It evokes a powdery organic scent that reminds you of heaven with soft feathers and cuddly pillows.

I would wear it...

Gabbie: Clean.

Dyan: Somewhere not too fancy but nice and comfy like dinner at a friend’s house.

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Paradise is…

Kara: Paris’ St. Michel fountain on a perfect June day.

Miguel: Any moment or place that inspires happiness and inner peace.

Beyond paradise is…

Kara: To be in the said place with the love of my life!

Miguel: The aforementioned answer without a deadline!

Beyond Paradise the fragrance is…

Miguel: Intoxicating with a complex blend of floral notes yet remains light and refreshing.

Kara: A heavenly scent.

I would wear it…

Kara: Where I would want to be kissed.