"The Artisan Natural Perfumers Guild has named December Natural Perfume Month in recognition of the growing interest in natural fragrances. The first naturally-perfumed gifts associated with the month of December were those given in Bethlehem of frankincense and myrrh....
November 2006 Archives
Tom Tykwer's Perfume: The Story of a Murderer Will Be in Theaters on December 27th 2006, You Have To Go See It!
Why do you have to go see it? Stay tuned! The Scented Salamander was invited to an advance screening of the movie Perfume: The Story of a Murderer that will be in theaters in a month on December 27th...
Niche Perfumery Directory Project {Scented Paths & Fragrant Addresses}
I have realized there are so many interesting niche and even very niche perfume brands and stores out there that need to have the spotlight on them more that I have decided to compile a specialized directory of niche...
Smell Like Home For The Holidays by Luckyscent {Shopping Tips} {Holiday Gift Ideas}
From the niche perfumery Luckyscent and in particular the lovely Michelyn Camen comes the idea of a selection of fragrances and candles that was especially put together for those of us who won't be able to share the joys...
Essencia Do Brasil by Natura {New Perfume}
Natura has launched a new fragrance called Essencia Do Brasil based on the key note of a resin coming from an indigenous Brazilian tree, breu branco. It is described as a woodsy oriental with nuances of smoky bark and...
Upcoming Movie Review of Perfume: The Story of a Murderer
Stay tuned! The Scented Salamander was invited to an advance screening of the movie Perfume: The Story of a Murderer tonight that will be in theaters on December 27th 2006 and will fill you in tomorrow! OK, for those of...
Bond no9 Swarovski Perfume Collection {Shopping Tips} {Holiday Gift Ideas}
Bond no 9 has issued a sparkling collection of Swarovski-crystal-studded fragrance gifts for the holidays. You can choose to relax by the candle and crystal lights of Chinatown or adorn your vanity with a limited edition of Nuits de Noho...
Polo Double Black by Ralph Lauren {New Perfume}
Ralph Lauren has launched a new men's perfume called Polo Double black which is exclusive to the US. It is described as a fresh, soft, spicy, and woodsy oriental offering "an underlying signature of layered spice." Top notes are...
Baldessarini Ambré by Baldessarini {New Perfume}
Werner Baldessarini is launching a new men's fragrance called Baldessarini Ambré. It aims at targeting"the mature man who has nothing to prove."The scent is described as a warm, woody oriental and showcases key notes of "...oak wood and whiskey,...
Absolument Absinthe by Absolument {Perfume Review & Musings}
Absolument Absinthe (Absolutely Absinthe) is the name chosen by its creators to visibly convey the sense of individual passion that motivated the creation of a perfume inspired by the mythological wormwood-based drink resurrected in France in the early 1990s....
What Might Be Happening When You Rub Perfume Vs. Spray It? An Answer by Dr. Ryan M. Spoering of Harvard University {Ask Marie-Helene}
As a follow-up to the debate initiated by Gretchen of Beauty Hatchery on whether or not to rub perfume I thought it would be worthwhile to ask a chemist what he thought of the question. I more specifically wanted...
Deer Scents by Stony Creek White Tail {Fragrance News}
Well, at least this is news to this townee. I happened on this link and discovered that deer urine was used to produce hunting scents that were successfully marketed to all those who know it's essential for good deer...
Lorenzo Villoresi Awarded the Prestigious François Coty Prize 2006
Each year since 1999 the prestigious François Coty award is given to a perfumer of particular distinction within its profession. This year the recipient of the award named after the father of modern perfumery, François Coty (1874-1934) is Italian...
Songes 2006 Parfum by Annick Goutal in Limited Edition Baccarat Crystal Bottle {Shopping Tip} {Holiday Gift Ideas}
'Tis the season of luxurious perfume bottles issued specially for the holidays. The latest fragrance by Annick Goutal Songes is now presented in a refined limited edition Baccarat crystal flacon for both the collector and devotee of the luscious...
Ambra di Venezia Parfum {Shopping Tip} { Holiday Gift Ideas}
If you are looking for a special fragrance gift that offers the unique charm of hand-made objects, then Ambra di Venezia Parfum contained in a hand-blown Venetian glass flacon might be an option......