I will first review the advertisement for Insolence and then the perfume. My illustrations are in reverse order though; hope you're not confused already.So I thought it wouldn't be a bad idea to review the new Insolence by...
August 2006 Archives
Shopping Tip: Serge Lutens Chypre Rouge Now at Aedes
Aedes has received the latest Serge Lutens, Chypre Rouge, and is ready to take your orders. I can vouch for their service which is excellent and extremely swift. You also get 7 free samples with each order. ...
The 5th Sense in the News: Perfumes (and Any Liquid for that Matter) Banned From Airplanes
Check the video on the front page of the New York Times showing tightening of security measures at airports. Airport security is witch hunting any type of liquid that a passenger might carry, including water. An unlucky person saw his...
Perfume Review & Musings: An Overview of The Nez à Nez Perfume Line, Part I
Nez à Nez is a newly established niche perfume house located 40, rue Quincampoix in Paris, a street where in the past the members of the maître gantiers et parfumeurs' corporation were located. This particular business is new but...
Fragrance News: Victoria & David Beckham to Release Couple Perfumes
Former Posh Spice and husband David Beckham are to release a duo of fragrances next month called Intimately. The ad campaign is rumoured to be particularly sexy.You can read more about the couple and their two upcoming fragrances in...
New Perfume: Storia by Isabella Rossellini
Isabella Rossellini will launch a new perfume in September 2006 called Storia. The name of the scent wants to affirm a principle of individuality for the modern woman based on the idea that "The most beautiful story is your own...
New Perfume: Live Luxe by Jennifer Lopez
"US. Coty Prestige has formally unveiled its new women’s fragrance from Jennifer Lopez. Live Luxe will be launched in the Americas this month, before rolling out to Europe in September and Asia in October.(...) The juice opens on notes...
Fragrance News & Fragrant Reading: Billet Doux by Fragonard
To celebrate its 80th anniversary, the French perfume house Fragonard is re-editing Billet Doux, a fragrance first introduced in the 1950s. The fragrance house originally from Grasse in the south of France also opened a new boutique in Paris,...
Fragrance of the Moment: Atelier d'Artiste by Nez à Nez
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...
Fragrance of the Moment: Thé Pour Un Eté by L'Artisan
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...
The 5th Sense In The News: 4711 Eau de Cologne on the Wane?
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...
New Perfume: Tabu Flores by Dana
Dana have 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 (updated 05/02/2013):...
The 5th Sense In The News: Cracking the Genetic Code to Naturally Reproduce Fragrances
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...
New Perfume & Fragrant Reading: Sarbez by Sarbez & SARBEZ The Renaissance of a Fragrance
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...
Fragrance of the Moment: Samsara edt by Guerlain
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...