November 2006 Archives

New Aedes Magazine {Fragrance News}

 The famed perfume shop frequented by celebrities and perfume connoisseurs alike Aedes de Venustas has now an online magazine called Aedes Magazine. Visiting their site this morning I was so struck by the beauty of their cover representing a...

Night Scented Jasmine by Floris {New Perfume}

The latest fragrance by Floris, Night Scented Jasmine, is described as "...an inspired aroma, evocative of balmy Mediterranean evening walks through air rich with the sweet heady notes of Jasmine". The perfume has "...top notes of Violet, Citrus, Neroli and...

TSS bids you good-bye until Monday November 27

Dear Readers,The Scented Salamander is going to repair to her fragrant and dark cave until Monday November 27. Family and whenever possible much needed and postponed rest will be the ordre du jour during Thanksgiving week.We will be back with...

The 5th sense in the News: Do Monkeys Use Perfume?

A report of a study conducted on wild spider monkeys (Ateles geoffroyi) offers a fascinating insight into possibly the use of perfume amongst primates.  These animals regularly use strongly scented crushed leaves to anoint themselves under the armpits and over...

Caline Night by Grès {New Perfume}

Caline Night is a special limited edition issued just for the winter holidays 2006. It is described as an oriental and is a woodsier and more gourmand take on the original Caline launched in 2005. The perfume was composed...