Narciso Rodriguez is adding a masculine counterpart to his successful women's scent that will be called, mirroring it, Narciso For Him. It was composed by Francis Kurkdjian of Takasago and is described as a fougère inspired by its great...
May 2007 Archives
Taming The {Perfume} Notes {Scented Thoughts}
Today, I was planning to propose a review of Serge Lutens Encens et Lavande followed the next day by the latest Sonia Rykiel Belle en Rykiel as they both offer a central incense and lavender accord. It amused me...
Mangosteen Eau de Parfum by Fresh {New Perfume}
In August of 2007, Fresh will introduce a new fragrance called Mangosteen Eau de Parfum to mark its 16th anniversary. It will be accompanied by ancillary body-care products. Mangosteen is a delicious fruit from Southeast Asia offering a subtle...
An Article On Rose Perfumes {The 5th Sense in the News}
There is an article on natural and synthetic rose notes in perfumes and how rose fragrances have made an impact or failed to do so on the market. It briefly raises the speculative question of Guerlain Nahéma's commercial failure...
Play by Comme Des Garçons {New Perfume}
Japanese fashion brand Comme Des Garçons (Like Boys) by designer Rei Kawabuko is introducing a new unisex fragrance called Play. It is named after one of their fashion lines and themes and the simple bottles bear the same heart...
Ghost Anticipation by Ghost {New Perfume}
Ghost has launched a new fragrance in the UK called Ghost Anticipation. It is inspired by the "feeling of anticipation before the beginning of an enchanted night out." Notes include Cranberries, Blood Mandarin, Violet, Peony, Orange Flower, Mauve Freesia,...
Lacoste Elegance by Lacoste {New Perfume}
The upscale sportswear brand Lacoste will release a new masculine fragrance called Lacoste Elegance. It is aimed at a less sporty type, a sophisticated man in his thirties.The scent is described as an oriental fougère and includes notes of...
Which Creed Fragrances Celebrities Wear {Celebrity Fragrances} {The 5th Sense in the News}
Here is a list of several of the Creed fragrances, each paired with the celebrity that wears it:Green Irish Tweed –Robert Redford, Richard Gere, Clint Eastwood, Robbie Williams, Naomi Campbell; Silver Mountain Water – David Bowie, Jennifer Lopez, Eva...
In Bloom by Avon {New Perfume} {Celebrity Fragrance}
Actress Salma Hayek is the face for In Bloom by Avon, a new limited edition perfume that will debut in September 2007 and her fourth perfume. It was created by Firmenich and is described as a sensual floral fragrance...
Le Temps D'Une Fête by Parfums de Nicolaï {Perfume Review & Musings} {New Perfume}
Le Temps d'Une Fête (The Time of a Celebration) smells like a spring perfume that would have been composed in the depth of winter. It combines the effervescence of green sappy notes with a deeper base composed of the...
Scented Quote of the Day, From Colette:
" The pure sensuality of jasmine, and its close relative bouvardia, the double odor of gardenia, the integrity of white tobacco depend on the one who wears them........
Happy Mother's Day! {Scented Image}
Happy Mother's Day! - Bonne Fête Des Mères!Picture by William Adolphe Bouguereau at allposters.com...
A New Book On Perfume By Christopher Brosius {Fragrant Reading} {Fragrant Shopping} {Scented Quote of the Day}
Perfumer Christopher Brosius of CB I Hate Perfume has a book coming out, which bears the title Scent: Mysteries of Perfume and The Smell of Happiness. The author is widely known for his work as a realistic and psychological...
More on Kelly Calèche by Hermès {Fragrance News} {New Perfume}
As previously announced, Hermès is preparing to launch a major feminine scent this summer (it is starting to sound more and more major to me) called Kelly Calèche. Women's Wear Daily offers new details about the idea behind the...
Kenzoki Ice-Cubes by Kenzo {New Perfume}
Kenzo has come up with the interesting proposition of freezing one's perfume so as to generate new sensations on the skin when applying it. If you were already in the habit of doing this with your skin lotion, that...