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January 26, 2007

Miss Dior Chérie Eau de Toilette {New Perfume}

Dior released a new version of Miss Dior Chérie in January 2007. It is now to be found in eau de toilette concentration.The floral heart characterized by a tuberose and jasmine absolutes accord in the pure parfum and eau de parfum has been replaced by a "colorful and luminous freesia accord".....

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New Guerlains: Iris Ganache, Garden Sensuel, Oud Sensuel, Muguet Perfume, Bois des Indes, Hiver en Russie, Contes Tahitiens, Boudoir Vénitien by Guerlain

Fiori Del Cielo by I Profumi di Firenze

Hypnôse Homme by Lancôme

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New Perfume Arrivals at Luckyscent: Maharanih, A*Maze, Eau de Cacao, Absolument Absinthe {Shopping Tips}

Luckyscent has received the latest Maharanih by Parfums de Nicolaï, which we already reviewed here. It is a truly lovely feminine dry or semi-sweet citrusy and amber scent, which feels both lushly Oriental and very French.

They also have Absolument Absinthe, an amazing wormwood-based skin scent that is designed to intimately adapt to your body chemistry (give it some time, it's worth it!) Please read our review here.

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Exclusive Beauty Habit Offer For Valentine's Day

Etat Libre d'Orange Now at Henri Bendel

Diorama & Diorling by Dior, Where to Buy Them

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Rocabar by Hermès {Perfume Review & Musings} {Men's Cologne of the Week}

Rocabar by Hermès was launched in 1998. It was the house's fifth's men's cologne after Eau D'Hermès (1951), Equipage (1970), Eau d'Orange Verte (1979), and Bel-Ami (1986). It had a limited distribution in the US.

The perfume was created by nose Gilles Romey who is also the composer for Eau de Rochas pour Homme, Jil Sander Jil, and Hermès 24, Faubourg Eau Délicate.

Rocabar is inspired, like many of their other products, by an equine theme in keeping with Hermès' roots as a saddlery when it was first established in 1837. In this case the perfume's name has an interesting popular etymology directly derived from the history of the house. "Rocabar" today designates their famous safron, indigo, and red horse blanket. According to WWD, "Jean-Louis Dumas Hermes, chairman, reported that the name came about when British saddle makers visiting Hermes in the 1930s called the combed-wool blanket a "rug a barres" (striped rug). Over time, the name evolved into "Rocabar.".....

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Lights of Champs-Elysées by Guerlain

Noir Patchouli by Histoires de Parfums

Manakara, Isvaraya, & Tihota by Indult

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January 27, 2007

Vanilla Grapefruit, Vanilla Blossom, and Pure Vanilla by Lavanilla Laboratories {New Perfumes}

Danielle Raynor and Laura DiGirolamo have come up with the idea of developing the concept of a line of fragrances that would be both pleasant-smelling and health-enhancing, like Clarins already proposed to do with l'Eau Dynamisante in 1987....

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Miss Dior Chérie Eau de Toilette

New Guerlains: Iris Ganache, Garden Sensuel, Oud Sensuel, Muguet Perfume, Bois des Indes, Hiver en Russie, Contes Tahitiens, Boudoir Vénitien by Guerlain

Fiori Del Cielo by I Profumi di Firenze

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January 28, 2007

Perfume Quote of the Day from Frederic Malle:

"I want people to find 'their fragrance' again - only some people have multiple tastes and go from one to another."

Frederic Malle is the editor of Editions de Parfums, a niche perfume house.

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Perfume Quote of the Day from Sylvaine Delacourte:

Perfume Quote of the Day by Anonymous Priest:

{Perfume Quote of the Day} from Colette:

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January 29, 2007

1881 Lumières d'Eté by Cerruti {New Perfume}

Cerruti will launch from March a summery version of 1881 called 1881, Lumières d'Eté (1881, Summer Lights). It is described as a floral-chypre variation of its feminine classic 1881. The perfume was created by nose Nathalie Gracia Cetto and contains notes of peony, magnolia, patchouli, peach, as well as solar accents.

The bottle ‘captures an iridescent, shimmering pinkish-white light’ which is said to evoke ‘the emotional nuances of a summer afternoon’. Limited edition: 3.4 fl. oz. with a pocket mirror €70."

Source: Osmoz

Previous Posts in New Perfumes:

Vanilla Grapefruit, Vanilla Blossom, and Pure Vanilla by Lavanilla Laboratories

Miss Dior Chérie Eau de Toilette

New Guerlains: Iris Ganache, Garden Sensuel, Oud Sensuel, Muguet Perfume, Bois des Indes, Hiver en Russie, Contes Tahitiens, Boudoir Vénitien by Guerlain

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Collector Edition of Terre d'Hermès by Hermès : The H Flacon {New Perfume & Fragrance News}

In order to celebrate the 1st anniversary and great success of Terre d'Hermès, which was composed by perfumer Jean-Claude Ellena, Hermès will be launching a limited edition of the fragrance which will be contained in a specially festive packaging.

The flacon will be decorated with a repeating pattern featuring the letter "H", the symbol of the house.

The perfume will be available for 69 Euros.

Source: Le journal des femmes

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Kylie Minogue Will Launch Men's Cologne

Christina Aguilera To Launch Signature Perfume

The Scented Salamander Has Been Nominated Best Fragrance Blog In The 7th Annual Basenotes Awards

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Parfum d'Hermès & Amazone by Hermès {Fragrance News} {Shopping Tips}

I wanted to call readers' attention to the fact that two Hermès fragrances that have the reputation of being discontinued in the United States and fetch high prices are available in France....

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New Perfume Arrivals at Luckyscent: Maharanih, A*Maze, Eau de Cacao, Absolument Absinthe

Exclusive Beauty Habit Offer For Valentine's Day

Etat Libre d'Orange Now at Henri Bendel

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Perfume Quote of the Day from Nebuchadnezzar II:

"I anoint myself everyday with oil, burn perfumes and use cosmetics that make me worthier of worshipping thee."

This said in prayer to God Marduk by Babylonian king Nebuchadnezzar II who reigned circa 605 BC-562 BC

Photo is of a representation of Mesopotamian God Marduk

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Perfume Quote of the Day from Frederic Malle:

Perfume Quote of the Day from Sylvaine Delacourte:

Perfume Quote of the Day by Anonymous Priest:

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10 % Discount on Histoires de Parfums Line at Sweet Chic for TSS' Readers {Shopping Tip}

Dear Readers,

Sweet Chic will offer 10 % off to readers of TSS on the lines they carry including the-hard to-find Histoires de Parfums line. You can call or alternatively email them with your order and telephone number and they will call you back to take down your cc information. They accept Paypal.....

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Parfum d'Hermès & Amazone by Hermès

New Perfume Arrivals at Luckyscent: Maharanih, A*Maze, Eau de Cacao, Absolument Absinthe

Exclusive Beauty Habit Offer For Valentine's Day

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