Analyse Adverts For 'Notte' by Bvlgari and 'Be Delicious by DKNY

Analyse 2 print adverts. How effective are they in selling their products?

Both Advert 1 and 2 are of a set of perfumes for men and women called 'Notte' by Bvlgari and 'Be Delicious’ by DKNY respectively. Although both adverts are for perfumes for men and women, the presentational and psychological techniques used in them differ greatly, creating a very different reaction from their target audiences.

Advert 1 is targeted at men and women in their 20s to late 30s, but primarily to women who may be buying the perfume for themselves or for their partner. It is an eye-level, MCU two shot of a glamorous looking model in her early 30s in a classy, expensive looking dress standing close to an attractive man around her age. The man is leaning in and looking down at the woman's exposed shoulder, suggesting that he is attracted to and enticed by her. The woman’s pose is sexy as she is looking down with her lips slightly parted, suggesting that she is confident and seductive. The shadows and low key lighting create connotations of a passionate and sultry scene at a party, which is again illustrated by the cool blue tones and tight framing of the shot. A pack shot is shown of the set of perfumes with the copy underneath it and the brand name above the image. This advert is extremely effective as it appeals to the passionate and sexy side of a woman, who aspires to look attractive to men and have a good relationship. It works well psychologically by making women in that age group subconsciously compare their own lifestyle with the idealised one presented in the advert. Another technique that makes this advert effective is that it taps into the fears of women in that age group of not having the party lifestyle and being single, especially as society expects women to be settled down by the time they are in their late 30s.