Selena Gomez celebrates perfume launch amid wedding plans
The 33-year-old star looked stunning in a halter neck dress that perfectly hugged her petite frame.
She completed the elegant ensemble with white strappy heels, pearl earrings, and her hair styled into a sleek bun.
The perfume launch event attracted a lively crowd of influencers, celebrities, and friends. Among the guests were singer Becky G and stars from Love Island USA, according to Daily Mail.
Selena Gomez shared her excitement about the new fragrance on Instagram, saying, 'Everyone smelled so good last night. Lol, but thank you for your love on this one.
Nearly 5 years of work, and it somehow feels like we're just getting started. I'm so excited for what's in store!'
Rare Beauty's first perfume, a gourmand scent crafted from notes of caramel, vanilla, pistachio, and sandalwood. It has already been praised for its grown-up yet feminine vibe.
The fragrance is designed to be a personal scent, not overpowering but inviting, perfect for everyday wear.
It retails around $75 (roughly R1,500) for a 50ml bottle, with a travel size available for $30 (about R600), making it accessible for fans eager to try Selena's latest creation.
Selena Gomez has been juggling this launch alongside wedding preparations and promoting the upcoming new season of Only Murders in the Building .
The couple, who announced their engagement in December 2024, are planning a wedding that reflects their unique tastes.
Selena's preference for the wedding menu is notably unconventional. The singer revealed she wants her Nana's biscuits and gravy as a dessert instead of a traditional big cake.
'That sounds like dessert to me,' she said. Selena Gomez added, 'I think I'd want a mini cake for just us that we can freeze.'
Benny Blanco, a Grammy-winning music producer, proposed with a spectacular marquise-cut diamond ring valued at around $225,000 (approximately R4.5 million).
Their relationship extends into their music, with their first joint album, I Said I Love You First, debuting in March 2025.
As she continues to grow her empire and personal life, Selena remains an inspiring figure who embraces authenticity and joy in every endeavour.
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