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Harajuku Lovers Wicked Style Fragrance Set.

Gwen Stefani is not only a pioneer of everything ultra-uber cool in pop/rock culture in the first decade of the 21st century but she also defines everything that is precious and Japanese-inspired.

Her new line of fragrances are no exception. The bottles which have a vibrant and eye-catching visual design to them almost shadow the actual scent themselves! The
Harajuku Lovers Wicked Style fragrance names go as followed...Gothic Lolita, Sweet Lolita, Visual Kei, Kawaii and the Omotesandō Girl!




Below is a bit more info on each individual fragrance.

1. “LOVE”
BOTTLE: Sweet Lolita
This Lolita look is heavily influenced by Rococo styles. It consists primarily of a knee length skirt or dress, headdress, blouse, petticoat, knee high socks, and “rocking horse” shoes. Love is wearing a classic bodice princess jumper dress with a square neckline that is trimmed in lace, heart buttons, and a large bow clip. Underneath her dress is an elegant tulle petticoat perfect for the dress’ a-line silhouette. Love’s look is topped by a sweet mini top hat. On her feet are cute dolly Lolita “rocking horse” shoes.
FRAGRANCE: A fruity floral
Top: Nectarine, Mangosteen, Juicy Pear
Mid: Orange Flower, Lotus, Violet, Osmanthus
Base: Blonde Woods, Musk, Sandalwood, Hint of Patchouli, Dash of Praline
Perfumer: Maurice Roucel, Symrise

2. “LIL ANGEL”
BOTTLE: Gothic Lolita
The gothic fashion has been adopted into this Lolita style through the use of darker make-up, clothing and themes. Dark lipstick and smoky eyes are typical styles. Angel is wearing a baby doll jumper dress with a scooped neckline. Lace and a large bow clip accents the top. The bottom part of the dress has a gathered skirt with a ruffled hem, heart silhouette lace, and top trim. Underneath her dress is classic shirt with pin-tuck details on the front yoke. Floral themed lace decorates the collar, sleeves and cuffs. Angel’s classic elegant
Gothic Lolita look is topped by a black and white lace and ribbon headdress. On her feet are wooden platform Lolita shoes.
FRAGRANCE: A sparkling floral
Top: Succulent Plum, Champagne, Bergamont, Pomelo
Mid: Blooming Lotus, Fresh Queen Rose Leaf, Waterlilies
Base: Satin Wood, Rich Amber, Skin Musks
Perfumer: Celine Barel, IFF

3. “MUSIC”
BOTTLE: Visual Kei
Music’s attire refers to a movement among Japanese musicians that is characterized by the use of make-up, elaborate hair styles, and flamboyant costumes. Music is wearing her school uniform blazer that has been customized by adding pins of her favorite musicians. Pair it up with a classic white button up shirt, bright green tie and plaid school girl mini skirt and you have the quintessential Visual Kei uniform. Her accessories include colored contact lenses, black nail polish, black and white stripe tights and two-tone creepers.
FRAGRANCE: A woody floral
Top: Juicy Apple, Watery Fruit, Bergamont
Mid: Jasmine, Gardenia, Fuschia, Peony
Base: Swirling Cedarwood, Iridescent Musks, Crystallized Amber
Perfumer: Adriana Medina, Givaudan

4. “BABY”
BOTTLE: Kawaii/Decora
Refers to a style adopted by young Japanese girls. The style uses lots of layering in bright or pastel colors. The accessories include plastic furry toys and jewelry. Baby is wearing a bright yellow and hot pink sweater layered over a bright green t-shirt. Her hot pink and white polka dot, ruffled bloomers are super kawaii! Baby’s Decora look is topped with accessories, accessories and more accessories…these include bauble bracelets, bows, barrettes, beaded necklaces, rainbow socks, a plush backpack and a pair of white nurse platform shoes.
FRAGRANCE: A vanilla floral
Top: White Peach, Red Delicious Apple, Pink Freesia
Mid: Pink Plumeria, Lush Orchid, Jasmine Petals
Base: Glowing Amber, Sensual Musk, Creamy Sandalwood
Perfumer: Honorine Blanc, Firmenich

5. “G”
BOTTLE: Omotesandō Girl
Driven to be a fashion forward individual, the Omotesandō girl scours the high end and cutting edge shops and boutiques of Omotesandō – otherwise known as “Tokyo’s Champs-Elyséés.” G is wearing an emerald green short vintage free flowing cape dress. It closes with six pearl buttons and has two slits for her arms to go through. Underneath her dress she has on black and white checkerboard leggings. Her accessories included vintage sunglasses and two-tone split toe booties.
FRAGRANCE: A fruity floral
Top: Granny Smith Apple, Peach, Pineapple
Mid: Watermelon, Butterfly Blush, Peony
Base: Raspberry, Musk, Water Aqueous
Perfumer: Christelle Laprade, Symrise





Catch Gwen and her live-action Harajuku dancers work out a visually enchanting and a favorite performance here of "What you waiting for" on the MTV European Music Awards
back in November of 2004.