Zodica: Fragrance From The Stars

It’s the height of Cancer season, Saturn is retrograde, Venus, the sign of love is Leo, Taurus and Uranus are in cahoots, and Scorpio is trolling all of them… in other words, the skies are very active. Even if you don’t believe in astrology, some days there’s just something in the air swirling around us that can’t be denied. In a sea of endless fragrance choices, I’m turning the stars to find a fragrance that’s in sync with seasonal shifts and the nuances of my astrological chart.

Cancer, the emotional water sign governed by the Moon and known for empathy, sensitivity, and love, epitomizes the sweet promises of summer romance. To get you in the mood as you spritz en route to a date, Zodica Cancer Crystal Infused Zodiac Perfume blends Sweet Plum top notes, middle notes of Violet, Iris, Water Lily, and Rose for a contemporary version of the classic floral fragrance. To further make good on the romantic vibe, this bottle of eau de toilette features rose quartz stones to open the heart and attract love. Like all Zodica fragrances, the Cancer Infused perfume is safe for migraine sufferers, sans parabens and harsh chemicals, cruelty-free, and available in travel-friendly and mini-trial sizes.

On days that I yearn for a more signature fragrance, I turn to my personal chart for olfactory inspiration. As a double Scorpio – the sign of mystery, spirituality, sex, all manner of things vampy, witchy and gothy, I like dark colors, vivid lipstick, and bold flavors. With sultry notes of Tuberose on the top, Ylang Ylang, Rose, Dark Plum in the middle, and a bit of Dark Musk to ground it, Zodica Scorpio Crystal Infused Zodiac Perfume couldn’t be a more perfect fit. It smells exactly how I feel. Plus Black Obsidian-infused crystals, respected for revealing dark secrets and getting into deep meditation, are as appropriate as they are aesthetically on point. 

For lighter, day-to-day vibes when I need a break from Scorpio intensity in favor of bright chatty spring drama for which Gemini season is known, I turn to Gemini Crystal Infused Zodiac Perfume. With top citrus notes of mandarin, floral notes of orange blossom and mimosa, with teak and bala wood, it’s the bright, cheerful scent to help power through long summer days. Including bright-yellow Citrine-infused crystals, reputed to bestow cheer and harmony, and echo the optimism of spring renewal, it beckons with the whispers of summer fun we’ve been waiting for all year.

Gesha-Marie Bland

STAFF WRITER & SENIOR EDITOR

Not bland at all. Gesha-Marie Bland is an essayist, Vanity Fair-published film and television writer, and unrepentant beauty junkie who jumpstarted her career at NYU’s Master’s Program in Cinema Studies. In homage to her beauty icons Jeanne Moreau, Dolly Parton, and Grace Jones, she is forever in search of the perfect cat-eye liner, a killer pair of heels, and unforgettable statement accessories. Currently NYC-based, this dual American-French citizen still wears all-black and has a soft spot for clean beauty, pharmaceutical-grade actives, and most ingredients sourced from vineyards in the south of France. She loves New Wave cinema, Mary Gaitskill’s fiction, Spain, and matcha double-shots. After selling "The Ripper," her Alexander McQueen-Issie Blow biopic to the Cannes-winning production company Maven Pictures, she remains convinced fashion and couture are the next frontiers for edgy cinematic stories.