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April 2007 Archive
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 R & B and pop singer and actor Usher Raymond IV is launching a duo of fragrances named Usher She and Usher He. The scents were formulated by Firmenich in collaboration with Usher and developed by perfumers Honorine Blanc and Richard Herpin......
Continue reading "Usher She & Usher He by Usher {New Perfumes} {Celebrity Fragrances}" »
 Guess is introducing a new men's scent, Guess Suede. The eau de toilette was composed by Givaudan perfumer Ellen A. Molner. It has top notes of bergamot, tangerine, and pineapple. Heart notes are lavender, sage, and nutmeg. Base notes are vetiver, sandalwood, suede, and mahogany wood. Guess Suede will be available in 1.7-oz. and 2.5-oz. bottles, at $40 and $50, respectively. Source: Women's Wear Daily
 Girogio Armani will introduce a new masculine perfume in May called Attitude. It was composed by a team of three perfumers: Annick Menardo, Olivier Cresp, and Alberto Morillas of Firmenich.
The scent is meant for a man who "affirms himself, cultivates the art of being just, absolutely himself. Without provocation, demands, embarassment, nor complexes." It is described as a woody oriental and includes notes of Sicilian lemon, coffee absolute, cardamom, lavender, smoky accord, cedar from China, patchouli, opoponax, and amber. Prices for the eau de toilette are: 30 ml : 42 € ; 50 ml : 59 € ; 75 ml : 71€. Source: Osmoz.fr
 The Musée International de la Parfumerie de Grasse will reopen in early 2008 after having closed in December of 2005 to conduct its renovation project. The new museum will have doubled its size to 3000 m2 and will be organized around three locations: the Hôtel Morel-Amic, an 18th century building, the Pélissier building, and the existing museum. The architect for the project is Frédéric Joung.The ARMIP (Association for the International Perfume Museum), led by perfumer Jean-Claude Ellena, has contributed to the project. The permanent collection will be curated by Marie-Christine Grasse. Source: Cosmetic News
On March 14 2006, the Committee on Competition condemned 13 fragrance and luxury brands (Chanel, Dior, Guerlain, L'Oréal, Yves Saint Laurent etc.) and three national distributors (Marionnaud, Sephora, and Nocibé) to an indemnity of 46, 2 millions of Euros for having agreed between 1997 and 2000 on recommended minimum retail prices in order to protect their luxury image. Smaller distributors were apparently forced to comply too. Both the commercial code and European legislation prohibit this type of practice. The magazine Challenges published a diagram that shows the average costs of launching a 100 ml eau de toilette in the mainstream market.......
Continue reading "Diagram: The Costs of Launching A New Perfume {Perfume History & Facts} {Scented Image}" »
French actress and singer Arielle Dombasle,who played in Miami Vice in the US, loves to wear Musc Koublaï Khan by Serge Lutens. She says "As far as perfumes are concerned, I adore Musc Koublaï Khan by Serge Lutens, [which is] sensual and aristocratic (racé). This perfumer succeeded in reinventing olfactory codes. His fragrances are much more than simple perfumes, they reveal a true daring spirit and show a rare elegance." Source: Au Féminin via Amabilia
 The artisan perfume house Molinard, established since 1849, has released a new perfume called Chypre d'Orient (A Chypre From The Orient). It belongs to the collection Les Orientaux....
Continue reading "Chypre d'Orient, Vents et Marées, and Eau de Citrus by Molinard {New Perfumes}" »
London-based perfumer Lyn Harris of the Miller Harris brand of perfumes has launched a new fragrance called Fleurs de Sel (Lit. "Flowers of Salt", a play on "Fleur de Sel" where the word "fleur" (lit. flower) figuratively refers to the best part of the salt collected from the sea in the "marais salins"). It is available in eau de parfum concentration and, exceptionally, in perfume extract. You can purchase one of the 15 remaining bottles of extract out of the 20 that were made for 20ltd for 500 Pounds, a site specializing in exclusive rare limited editions.......
Continue reading "Fleurs de Sel Eau de Parfum & Parfum by Miller Harris {New Perfumes} {Luxury perfume}" »
 Moschino will launch a new fruity-floral scent in May of 2007 called Funny! It was created by Givaudan. The EdT is priced at €35 for 35ml to €73 for 100ml. Source: Cosmetic News
Reflection Pour Femme and Reflection Pour Homme are the latest creations by Amouage, a perfume house well-known for its image of luxury and the exceptional quality of their products. The Amouage perfumes seem to consistently offer a certain idea of polished cosmopolitan urbane and classic luxury but contrasted at the same time with the slightly unruly naturalness stemming from the sense of excess found in the opulence of their fragrance compositions. Luxury as an ideal of quality of life and luxury as lived experience are adequately expressed together, not one feeling lagging behind the other as can happen sometimes (See Fleur du Mâle). The fragrances made by Amouage offer a very sophisticated style yet also seem very close to the natural world, the latter aspect to the point where one is ready to ascribe an aromatherapeutic value to them. The scents add not just an element of olfactory beauty during one's day, as other perfumes do, but at night, they reveal an unknown nocturnal influence in their capacity to make one dream the most harmonious dreams. In this manner, they seem to unconsciously promote a sense of peace as they balance out one's oniric universe (frankincense?)......
Continue reading "Reflection Pour Femme & Reflection Pour Homme by Amouage {Perfume Review & Musings} {New Perfumes}" »
I wanted to let you know that after having ordered not only Ether de Lilas, but also L'Ombre Fauve which I had already reviewed, I have come to the conclusion that there are different batches of these perfumes in circulation. At least I am quite positive about that regarding L'Ombre Fauve. The latter from my new sampling session smells much more chemical and lacks the qualities I had described in my review of it. I suspect it has to do with a lack of maturation because Ether de Lilas presents the same strong chemical overtone, to the point where it hurts one's nose to smell them.
 The French Fifi Awards, renamed the Grand Prix du Parfum (Grand Perfume Prize) in 2006 so that the import of the event would be better grasped by the French public, selected winners amongst 81 finalists in its 15th edition on April 5th 2007. According to the French Fragrance Foundation press release, 1300 members of the industry were asked to cast their votes and almost 50% of them responded, which is considered to be a very good proportion.
The categories that are judged differ from country to country. In France the finalists were: Meilleur Parfum Féminin (Best feminine perfume)
Armani Code / Giorgio Armani
Chypre Rouge, Gris Clair /Serge Lutens
Kenzoamour / Kenzo
Nina / Nina Ricci
L de Lolita Lempicka / Lolita Lempicka Meilleur Parfum Masculin (Best masculine perfume)
Antidote/ Viktor & Rolf
Encre Noire / Lalique
L'Homme / Yves Saint Laurent
Prada Amber / Prada
Terre / Hermès......
Continue reading "French Fifi Awards Grand Prix du Parfum 2007 (& 2006) (Updated) {Fragrance News}" »
Aedes now has the much-sought after Un Lys by Serge Lutens. It is back in stock for a limited time only. It is available for $120 for a 1.69 oz flacon. They now also carry the Heeley line of fragrances and in particular: Cardinal, Cuir Pleine Fleur, Esprit du Tigre, Figuier, and Cèdre Blanc. These are available for $95 for a 3.3 oz bottle. Source: Aedes
 Luckyscent has been busy receiving an array of new fragrances and candles lately. For more background on Olivier Durbano's newly arrived fragrances Rock Crystal and Amethyst read the interview we did with him last year. Modern Alchemy candles are now wafting their scents at the LA boutique -- We, of course, need to try Boston Tea Party. More scents from the superlative Profumum line of fragrances from Italy have arrived: Ambra Aurea, Tuberosa, and Victrix. Satellite has come up with four new compositions: 40 degrés à l'Ombre, A La Figue! Corrida and Ipanema (the scents look very colorful but they don't stain). Hello Kitty's new signature scent is Momoberry. Andy Tauer is about to release his Rêverie Au Jardin. He will be visiting the Scent Bar managed by Luckyscent on April 26th and 27th. If you wish to attend, please RSVP here. Source: Luckyscent
 The New York Times has an article about a new breed of durian, an equatorial and tropical fruit surrounded by folklore that is famous for its pungent smell and uber-creamy texture. The breeders of the new variety have apparently succeeded in toning down its distinctive aroma. Once you get used to the old-style durian, it's delicious.
Fans Sour on Sweeter Version of Asia's Smelliest Fruit .......
Continue reading "New Nearly Scentless Durian, Left-Handed & Right-Handed Molecules, Masculine Florals, Jeanne D'Arc's Relics Smelled of Vanillin, Religious Perfume Marketing {The 5th Sense in the News}" »
April 2007 Archive
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: Hi ... can I ask about the Stravinsky / Chanel image. Is ...
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Fragonard Caresse (1929/2008) {Perfume Review}
: Lovely perfume! Reminds me of the spring 2011 when I was wearing ...
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Long Lost Crabtree & Evelyn Fragrance: Help Please {Ask The Readers}
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Happy New Year 2012!
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Easy Tricks To Create Golden Globes Hairstyles! {Beauty Notes - Hair}
: My fave was Michelle Williams - modern , effortless not overdone . ...
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Victoria's Secret Life is Pink Wish Pink, Live Pink, Hope Pink (2010) *New Fragrances*
: Hi good day, Can i know where can purchase or order Pink ...
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A Funny Post About Scented Candles {Fragrant Reading}
: Hell-scent candle, lol.
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Two Organic Oud Scents: Sama Oudh Jasmin & Undergreen Black Classic (2011) {New Perfumes}
: I want to try Sama Oudh Jasmin but checked the websites. I ...
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Top 12 Best New Department Store Fragrances of 2011 for the Holidays {Perfume List}
: Wish this came with a little print out sheet for my next ...
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Dance with Givenchy (2010) {New Perfume}
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Dance with Givenchy (2010) {New Perfume}
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Choppy Waters for Stella Cadente Miss Me {Fragrance News}
: at 2007 i was in paris an i bought this perfume.Since then ...
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Aftelier Perfumes Secret Garden (2011): Featuring Real Civet & Castoreum {New Fragrance}
: Thank you so much Marie-Helene for your lovely review! You are great ...
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Mona di Orio Chamarré (2009): Perfume Review in Memoriam
: This is very interesting. First thing that came to my mind when ...
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Bint el Sudan, The Other, African Chanel No.5: Interview with Nick Evans of International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc. {Perfume Q & A - The Scents of Africa}
: Interesting post. I've lived in Ghana but I don't remember encountering anyone ...
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