More and more celebrity fragrances just keep being launched. Recording artist Nelly is now launching a new fragrance which will be the signature scent of his Apple Bottoms brand. Apple Bottoms has hooked up with Romane Fragrances, LLC to manufacture and distribute the fragrance.

The Apple Bottoms brand has achieved tremendous success with their jeans, sunglasses, handbags and jewelry. They are hoping the reach the same popularity as they delve into the world of fragrance.

From the press release: “The scent is infused with a sparkling burst of citrus and a touch of pink peony. Sultry rose and a sweet splash of coconut create the floral layers and the sensual, feminine base of the fragrance. The combination of creamy sandalwood, golden amber, velvet musk, and a subtle hint of apple blossoms creates a simply stunning scent that lingers on the skin like a lasting kiss. The Apple Bottoms scent is fresh, alluring and distinctive — like the woman herself.”

The fragrance is expected in stores in fall 2009. The Apple Bottoms by Nelly Eau de Parfum will be priced at $58 USD for a 3.4 oz. bottle and $48 USD for a 1.7 oz. size They will also offer body wash, body lotion and other products. The clear bottle is elegantly designed and accented with a jeweled apple medallion.

Check out other celebrity fragrances from the likes of Paris Hilton and Mariah Carey, among others.

Getting ready for summer weather isn’t just about getting physical fit. You also need to get your skin in shape. After a cold winter of being covered up, it’s time to show off your beautiful body.

Get your skin prepared for bikinis, sandals and short dresses by exfoliating and hydrating. You need to exfoliate first to remove all the dead skin cells and rejuvenate your skin tone. Exfoliation gets rid of that dull appearance and returns a warm glow back to your skin.

Start with a body scrub like Whites Rice Body Scrub for Mades Cosmetics. This powerful yet gentle scrub uses rice kernels and milk to cleanse, soothe and fortify your skin.

If your skin is dry and stressed out, hydrate it with a moisturizing product like Fruitastic Exotic Fruit Shower Butter. This rich shower cream uses mandarin extract to hydrate and heal dry, damaged skin. And the tropical scent is fabulous!

Also check out these other skincare products to get your body ready for the fabulous days of summer.

Everyone has a signature fragrance these days. So it’s kind of surprising that a retailer that his been around as long as Gap hasn’t had one until now. They recently launched their new fragrance — Close.

It’s a fresh citrus that is a good choice for summertime. It’s sexy but also light and fun. Close features notes of salty citrus, florals, sandalwood and vanilla. It will be available at Gap retailers in three different sizes: 100ml ($35), 50ml ($25) and 10ml ($8.50).

Patrick Robinson of Gap’s design team, told StyleList, “It wasn’t about making a scent that wears you, but a scent that you actually wear. You should smell fragrances when you lean in close to someone. It’s never sexy when you smell it before they walk into the room. There are notes of citrus and white flowers. A lot of people say that they smell the beach–that fresh, saltiness is the human muskiness in there. The white flowers add a subtle essence. It changes for each person. You add to the personality of the fragrance.”

Check out the rest of the interview on StyleList.com, where you can also enter to win a bottle of the scent.

If you are looking for other fresh summer fragrances, check out Weekend for Women by Burberry and DKNY To Go.

When you are giving perfume as a gift, sometimes the look and presentation of the bottle is as important as the scent itself. If you are looking for a tropical floral fragrance that isn’t too expensive, but has a beautiful look (and smell), check out Beyond Paradise from Estee Lauder.

The rainbow of colors and notes make this perfume special with blue hyacinth, orange flowers, jabuticaba fruit and Eden’s mist, along with a heart of pink honeysuckle, orchid and jasmine. The scent finishes off with warm notes of plum flowers and other beautiful scents.

This is the perfect fragrance for daytime in the summer. It’s fresh and alluring. If you are looking for an affordable gift idea, this perfect is a nice choice.

Celebrity music artists Kanye West and Rihanna are set to launch their own fragrance lines in 2010 through Parlux Fragrances. Jay-Z’s Iconic Fragrance franchise with Parlux will launch the scents for both artists.

“We are excited for the opportunity to partner with Parlux and their management team in the launch of these dynamic new brands,” Jay-Z said. “This venture will take what is already a successful franchise at Parlux to a new level.”

Parlux has teamed up with a variety of celebrities on their fragrances before, including the likes of Queen Latifah and Jessica Simpson. More and more celebrities are turning out fragrance lines each year. Some of them are just lending their name, while others are involved in the actual selection of the scent. Diesel’s Only the Brave is Common’s new scent.

“I’ve always thought Diesel was a progressive, fresh brand — it has a classic feel, but pushes the envelope,” Common said. “I wanted to partner with Diesel because that’s really what I’m about too — to be an individual and an artist, it takes both bravery and courage.”

Common will be featured print and television ads, and will perform at select Diesel stores, including the Los Angeles location on Wednesday, May 20.

From Britney Spears to Jennifer Lopez and Usher to Hilary Duff, just about everyone has their hand in the fragrance business these days.

Expect Rihanna and Kanye West’s fragrances to be released in summer 2010.