The Scented Salamander: Perfume & Beauty Blog & Webzine: March 2007

March 2007 Archive

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March 20, 2007

L'Ombre Fauve by Parfumerie Générale {Perfume Review & Musings} {New Perfume}

L'Ombre Fauve (Tawny/Bestial Shadow) is one of the latest offerings by Parfumerie Générale. The perfume was created by Pierre Guillaume, founder of and perfumer for the house.

The beauty of this fragrance to me is striking and moreover magnetic in its aura, relying principally on effects of depth and texture rather than search for unusual notes taken in isolation.....

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Fleur du Mâle by Jean-Paul Gaultier

CK IN2U for Her & CK IN2U for Him by Calvin Klein

Angels of Florence By Santa Maria Novella

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March 21, 2007

Esteban Sensuelle Russie, Yves Rocher Comme Une Evidence Un Jour Se Lève Now Available {Shopping Tips}

Two perfumes we discussed on the blog that were previously not available in the US are now in store.

Aedes has received the spicy amberey Sensuelle Russie edt by Esteban. They also carry the massage oil, bath foam, and shower gel. The perfume retails for $38.50. See our review.....

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Un Peu, Beaucoup, A La Folie by Marina Marinof

Billet Doux By Fragonard & Victoria Collection by Voluspa Now At Hampton Court

Where To Buy Réminiscence Perfumes In The US

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March 22, 2007

Belle en Rykiel by Sonia Rykiel {New Perfume}

The latest fragrance by Sonia Rykiel is called Belle en Rykiel (Beautiful in Rykiel). It is described as an aromatic oriental and is based on a central accord of lavender and incense to bring in a touch of masculinity to an otherwise very feminine fragrance with gourmand undertones. The perfumer-composer behind the jus is Jean-Pierre Béthouart of Firmenich.

Although the perfume was created in 2006 and the release was announced last fall it has become available only now in France and will be released in other countries from April 2 2007....

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Beauty Comes From Within & Perfect Kiss by The House of Creative Scentualization

Gwen Stefani L by Gwen Stefani

Iris Ganache by Guerlain

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Stéphane Archambault, Liv Tyler Love To Wear..... {What Celebrities Wear} {The 5th Sense in the News}

As we peruse the press we sometimes happen on mentions of what celebrities wear as perfume or makeup. We thought it would be fun to jot down some notes along the way.

Stéphane Archambault, a singer and actor (Mambo Italiano) from Quebec, is a self-confessed perfume addict....

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The CK IN2U Generation? Jennifer Hudson will Represent Imari Seduction by Avon

Serge Lutens Is Made Commandeur des Arts & des Lettres

An Article About Christophe Laudamiel

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Oranger En Fleurs by L'Artisan Parfumeur {New Perfume} {Scented Candle & Home Fragrance}

L'Artisan Parfumeur is launching a new home fragrance line called Oranger En Fleurs (Orange Tree In Bloom). It is comprised of a large candle available for 40 Euros, a small one for 12 Euros, and a room spray for 45 Euros. The scent was created by perfumer-designer Karine Chevallier who is also the nose for the Nez à Nez line.

The new fragrance is described as a "A sunny, Mediterranean scent evoking ‘an orchard planted with Seville orange trees, surrounded by cactus and prickly pear’ and illustrating all the facets of the tree in bloom: ‘a green freshness; a honeyed, almost animal-like warmth, and the almondy sweetness of a Middle Eastern pastry'."

The candles are poured in newly-designed matte-black glass containers.

Source: Osmoz

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Belle en Rykiel by Sonia Rykiel

Beauty Comes From Within & Perfect Kiss by The House of Creative Scentualization

Gwen Stefani L by Gwen Stefani

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March 23, 2007

Courvoisier L'Edition Impériale Now Available At Bergdorf Goodman {New Perfume} {Shopping Tip}

As previously reported, the new fragrance Courvoisier L'Edition Impériale cologne is the cognac brand's first venture into a perfume extension of its label. The scent does not contain any cognac note "because the marketers wanted to accentuate the aspirational lifestyle suggested by the name." Its official launch will take place at Bergdorf Goodman next Monday although it already started selling out unofficially. For a detailed description of the perfume you can go to our previous post.....

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Oranger En Fleurs by L'Artisan Parfumeur

Belle en Rykiel by Sonia Rykiel

Beauty Comes From Within & Perfect Kiss by The House of Creative Scentualization

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Neonatura Souffle by Yves Rocher {New Perfume}

After Neonatura Cocoon and Neonatura Elevate, Yves Rocher will be releasing Neonatura Souffle (Breath) in May of 2007. The perfume was created by perfumer-designer Delphine Lebeau of Givaudan. It "evokes the radiantly heated sensuality of a warm breeze caressing the sand." The scent is based on a sunny jasmine. "It contains 90.34% natural ingredients, including mandarin orange, orange and benzoin.

To protect the environment, the box is made of paper from managed forests. Eau de parfum Néonatura Souffle, 1.7 fl. oz, €37."

Source: Osmoz

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Courvoisier L'Edition Impériale Now Available At Bergdorf Goodman

Oranger En Fleurs by L'Artisan Parfumeur

Belle en Rykiel by Sonia Rykiel

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March 25, 2007

Neblina/L'Esprit de Neblina by Yves Rocher {Perfume Review & Musings}

Futuristic Perfumes

After having whetted our appetite with the announcement of the upcoming release of Azzaro Now and, especially, recently reviewed the new CK IN2U, we wanted to seek out other examples of the futuristic trend in fragrance creation. For these fragrances, the sensations that they create make one feel like one is entering an universe that has been depicted most often in science-fiction novels or movies. They aim at disorienting the perfume wearer, but it must be added, only to some extent. Taking into account the fact that olfaction is the sense of memory, these perfumes, although they make reference to a world that seems hard to place at first, are really artful combinations of familiar and novel notes that tease our senses of both the affective past and the projected future......

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L'Ombre Fauve by Parfumerie Générale

Fleur du Mâle by Jean-Paul Gaultier

CK IN2U for Her & CK IN2U for Him by Calvin Klein

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March 26, 2007

German Duftstars Awards For Best Perfumes 2007 {Fragrance News}

The German Duftstars 2007 have been awarded. There were 40 finalists in 8 different categories. Looking at the list, one realizes that there was one category that was particularly fraught with competition that is, the one including older time-tested classics like Angel, Arpège, 1000, and Opium......

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Lostmarc'h Fragrances Now Available Online

Re-edition of Candide Effluve by Guerlain

John Galliano Will Launch Signature Fragrance

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Gucci Pour Homme II by Gucci {Perfume Review & Musings} {New Perfume} {Men's Cologne}

The latest release by Gucci is a masculine perfume called Gucci Pour Homme II. It was created by the Proctor & Gamble team and Mane. It includes fresh and silvan top notes of bergamot and violet leaves. The heart unfolds on a spicy accord of pimento, black tea, and cinnamon. The base deepens with notes of olive wood, tobacco leaves, musks, and myrrh. The perfume is a follow-up to Gucci Pour Homme. It is reminiscent of the incensey notes of the first one only en passant while taking on a very different persona. Markus Strobel, general manager of prestige products and fine fragrances for P & G said "the formula is aimed at hitting "the sweet spot" between providing a "fresh, easy to wear' ambience, "a masculine sensuality" and a "distinct, memorable" sensation." He also added "I think we've never spent as much time on a male fragrance as we did on this one, and it really is amazing,". It took Gucci two years to design the fragrance and the result is indeed remarkable.....