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August 2006 Archive
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 Jammin is an English slang term for a newly released "musical" perfume by a popular French niche brand called Réminiscence. From what I have gathered from the reactions to my previous post about the release of Jammin, Réminiscence is a niche perfume brand that is little known or not at all in the US. So why should I review a scent that is not exported to the States and that fellow perfumistas might prefer not to hear about lest it should create an unhealthy temptation in them to procure it? I think it smells interesting. I also know that perffanatics love to explore new territories, even in imagination, so here's to you and to your next trip to Paris or London...
Continue reading "Perfume Review & Musings: Jammin by Réminiscence" »
Lights of Champs Elysées by Guerlain is meant to evoke an olfactory promenade on "the most beautiful avenue of the world." It is in principle exclusively distributed through travel retail. The scent is described as a woody gourmand with notes of almond tree blossom, Virginian cedar, and vanilla. Source: Osmoz
 Dear Readers, It has come to my realization that as my publisher is awaiting for my book manuscript to be sent to him in the next few weeks, I will need to post less regularly or do easier pieces. You may have noticed that I was less present these past few days and so I thought it would be better to give you the heads up on this change of rythm and explain why I have to do this. I have decided to continue posting but less frequently so or more simply so in the next month. I will try to make this work by changing the formats of my posts which will be shorter and more synthetic, conceived of more like notes, maybe not a bad thing after all. I will also get my inspiration from Victoria's Own and post about what perfume I am wearing at the moment of writing the post.
Thank you all for your wonderful contributions and see you more at length in September, Yours, Mimi Froufrou This is the picture of one of my ancestors, a 19th century woman writer. Do you recognize her? I am going to invoke her spirit to guide me in these last stages of writing.
I have spritzed on some Guerlain Samsara in eau de toilette as I find the sandalwood in it encourages mental focus. I love the edt concentration, it is subtler than the edp. Right now I am wondering why I even bother to wear any other summer scents as Samsara is top-notch. The scent is sensual but not so much as to take your mind off productive activity. I was recently given a mini of the pure parfum concentration and will try it next time. What are you wearing now?
 How a niche perfume was created and the story of its downfall and renaissance -- Peggy Dean decided one day to create a fragrance and along the way wrote a book describing her experience including the many road-blocks encountered on her path. Sarbez in eau de parfum and parfum was launched last spring. It is described as a "...a creation of bergamot, lavender and nuances of tropical modern twists. The body of the fragrance consists of rich notes of ylang-ylang and jasmine with hints of fresh floral rose. The lasting scent is a resinous accord of sweet vanilla and Tonka beans surrounded by precious woods of patchouli..."
Continue reading "New Perfume & Fragrant Reading: Sarbez by Sarbez & SARBEZ The Renaissance of a Fragrance" »
A research breakthrough will allow the natural reproduction of fruits' and flowers' fragrances through processes of biofermentation. As one of the researchers, Dr. Newcomb, stated, "Chemical synthesis can never truly recreate nature. The flavour or fragrance will typically be slightly different to that found naturally in fruits and flowers."Kiwis Come Up Smelling of Roses Source: Dominion Post
Dana has released a new perfume for the Brazilian market called Tabu Flores. Tabu is apparently very popular in Brazil. The new scent is described as a floral oriental. Notes include white flowers, sandalwood, patchouli, musk, and vanilla. Source: Dana Perfumes in Brazil
An interesting article offering historical details about the career of the Mülhens 4711 cologne. Procter & Gamble have now decided to sell it off and to focus on celebrity perfumes instead. I hope the blue and gold bottles are not going to go away after more than 200 years and that this is not the beginning of the end! P & G say they are going to keep the production site in Cologne. Mülhens 4711 must be the most famous number for a perfume together with Chanel no 5.
4711 Eau de Cologne no longer smells right for US parent. Source: Deutsche Welle (in English)
 I am sampling Thé Pour Un Eté by L'Artisan. This is an exquisite floral, fresh, and sensual tea scent. It is also a wonderful antidote for the heat. It smells very, very close to fresh jasmine tea but with an added layer of floralcy. To my nose, it actually smells equal parts tea, citrus, and sweet jasmine. There is a lovely hint of mint too. Staying power is excellent; I could still smell it in the morning after having applied it the night before. The citrus notes stay on which is rare and a rather sophisticated trick. I need to get a bottle of this little bijou. What are you wearing now?
I am sampling Atelier d'Artiste (Artist's Studio) by Nez à Nez. I received their collection of 10 perfumes and tested them over the weekend. Atelier is my favorite from the line so far. I find it to be the most complex and dark; it conjures up for me images of dark wood, warm, aged alcohols (rhum and cognac) drank at a party at a smoky artist's studio, the aroma of a dark grape whose color is similar to that of a thick balsamic vinegar from Modena - I imagine more precisely dark Moldovan wine brought as a present and left over from a previous party - wafting through the smoke of the studio, and finally, incense. The perfume evokes to me a working-hard-and-playing-hard atmosphere. I will review it soon more in detail and present the other scents as well. What fragrance are you wearing today?
Image is from Nez à Nez.
August 2006 Archive
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Strange Article on Patriotic Bestseller Perfumes: Discuss {Fragrance News} {Scented Thoughts}
: Hi all wanted to introduce myself!! I look forward to being part ...
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Dolce & Gabbana Rose The One (2009): Fronted by Scarlett Johansson {New Perfume} {Celebrity Fragrance}
: I'd definately buy this..I am a fan of D&G specially the ONE ...
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Two Versions of the Ricci Ricci by Nina Ricci Commercial + The Behind-the-Scenes {Perfume Images & Adverts}
: I liked it. So much useful material. I read with great interest.
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L'Eau Neuve, Le Vétiver by Lubin {New Perfumes}
: Dear Sir/Madam, I am a student at Tiffin Girls School, and am ...
Tara on
LL Bean Personalized Ice-Cream Bowls for Red Heads, Blonds, Dark & Light Complexions Etc. {Beauty & Society}
: Thank you so much for this information! I've just ordered my bowls.
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25th Anniversary of Tova Signature Fragrance {Perfume News}
: Come on Tova Borgnine, Please bring back the original tova singature perfume. ...
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Swiss Army Victorinox Moutain Water + A Secret Scent (2008) {New Fragrances}
: I am very fond of perfumes and just heard about your quality ...
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New AminoGenesis Instant Wrinkle Filler & nuNAAT Hair Mask {Contests & Giveaways}
: wrinkles and dry skin but oily T is my problem plus graying ...
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Serge Lutens Fille En Aiguilles (2009): Medicine Mandala with a Sense of Humor or Enlightenment Not Guaranteed {Perfume Review}
: Never have I read such a luscious and more evocative description of ...
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New AminoGenesis Instant Wrinkle Filler & nuNAAT Hair Mask {Contests & Giveaways}
: Brown spots Dry brittle hair
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The Winner of the Filles des Iles Perfume Draw is...
: Yay! I'm so excited to smell these. Thanks a bunch :)
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Perfume Review & Musings: George Sand by Maître Parfumeur & Gantier
: Mimi, a lovely piece, beautifully written. Thanks for telling the story. I ...
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Fergie of Black Eyed Peas Signs up with Avon {Fragrance News} {Celebrity Perfume}
: its gonna sell, but I think it's going to smell, Fergie probably ...
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Azzaro Pour Homme by Azzaro (1978) {Perfume Short (Review)} {Men's Cologne}
: I recently use AZARO and i like it very much but its ...
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The Winner of the Filles des Iles Perfume Draw is...
: yay for tammy !!! enjoy
- Barbara Orbison Pretty Woman (2009) {New Perfume}
- Two Versions of the Ricci Ricci by Nina Ricci Commercial + The Behind-the-Scenes {Perfume Images & Adverts}
- Design Thierry Bogaert Voile de Beton (2009) {New Perfume}
- Scented German Calendars {Fragrant Shopping}
- Lubin Parfumeur Has a New Website {Fragrance News}
- Nature et Decouvertes Nectar de Sajara, Bulle de Yuzu, Seve de Wenge (2009) {New Perfumes}
- Scented Quote of the Day, from Celine Lheritier: Why Functional Perfumery is Cool
- New AminoGenesis Instant Wrinkle Filler & nuNAAT Hair Mask {Contests & Giveaways}
- LL Bean Personalized Ice-Cream Bowls for Red Heads, Blonds, Dark & Light Complexions Etc. {Beauty & Society}
- Frederic Fekkai Femme Fekkai Sensuelle Eau de Parfum (2009) {New Perfume} {Beauty & Olfaction}
- The Comeback of J. Grossmith Son & Co Perfumes {Fragrance News}
- MAC Cosmetics Suntints SPF 20 Liquid Lip Balm in Lilt of Lily (2009) {Beauty Review} Reviewing Lip Balms {Beauty Notes}
- Winter Skin On My Mind: Caudalie Moisturizing Cream-Mask Face & Eyes {Beauty Review} {Beauty & Olfaction}
- 25% Off at Kenzo USA {Shopping Tip}
- Auric Blends Naturals Layla, Pele, Siren, Tara (2009) {New Perfumes} {Green Products}
- The Winner of the Filles des Iles Perfume Draw is...
- Happy Halloween to The Scented Salamander Readers
- My 2009 Halloween Shopping List: Ambiguity {Beauty Notes} {Perfume List}
- Parfumerie Generale Papyrus de Ciane (2010) {New Perfume}
- Vera Wang Glam Princess: Fronted by Zoe Kravitz (2009) {New Perfume} {Celebrity Fragrance}
- Balenciaga Paris Eau de Parfum (2010): Fronted by Charlotte Gainsbourg {New Perfume} {Celebrity Fragrance} {Sniffing Suggestions}
- Rochas Have a New Website, with Notes on Madame Rochas & Femme Concentrations {Fragrance News}
- Win a Set of 3 Filles des Iles Perfume Oils {Contests & Giveaways}
- Marilyn Miglin Fo-Ti-Tieng: A Different Kind of Green {Perfume Review}
- Hypnotize-Lancome-with-your-Fashion-Sense Contest: Win a Bottle of Hypnose Senses Signed by Daria Werbowy + a Gift Card
- Scented Quote of the Day, from a 13th Century French Poem:
- Preview of the New Creed Boutique in Manhattan {Perfume Movies & Adverts}
- Etat Libre d'Orange will Release Tilda Swinton & Josephine Baker Perfumes {Fragrance News}
- The Body Shop Love Etc. (2009): Milky Fruity-Floral with a Mint or Fir Twist {Perfume Review}
- Improve Health & Winter Skin with Houseplants Selected by NASA (Beauty & Health Tip of the Day}
- Fruit Ripening Rack or Winter Tree by Godefroy de Virieu {Shopping Tip}
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