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August 3, 2007

Historic Relaunch: Les Parfums Mythiques by Givenchy {New Fragrances}

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As previously announced, Parfums Givenchy, which is owned by LVMH, in order to mark its 50th anniversary is relaunching a library of scents in October of 2007 exhumed from its historic catalogue called Les Parfums Mythiques (Mythical Perfumes), which will include six women's perfumes and four men's. Despite the will to reproduce the originals as closely as possible with the help of perfumers from Givaudan, substitute ingredients had to be found due to new regulations pertaining to the use of raw materials......

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Kate by Kate Moss

Rose by Paul Smith

Shiloh by Hors Là Monde & Article on End of a Trademark Battle with Angelina Jolie

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More on Zen by Shiseido {New Perfume}

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Another scent called Zen will be launched by Shiseido this fall. This time the bottle is golden-hued like a golden Japanese tea room.......

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Historic Relaunch: Les Parfums Mythiques by Givenchy

Kate by Kate Moss

Rose by Paul Smith

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Armani Diamonds Giveaway at Beyoncé Knowles' Concert {Fragrance News}

In a promotional gesture, Beyoncé Knowles' organization will hand out samples of her upcoming signature perfume Diamonds to the crowd of fans that will gather at her concert on Saturday August the 4th 2007,

"The 'Crazy In Love' singer is launching Diamonds, a new perfume with Emporio Armani, at her Madison Square Garden concert on Saturday.

Twenty "brand ambassadors" will be at the show to give out free samples of Diamonds to the audience."

Luxury Edition of Chanel Set of Books {Fragrant Reading}

Publisher Assouline is offering a luxury edition of one of its bestselling books (it is sold out on their site), Chanel, a set of three volumes each dedicated to a different area of Chanel's creative life. The set includes books on fashion, jewelry, and perfume.

"Inspired by the classic Chanel bag and made at the couture house's Parisian atelier, this quilted slipcase contains a limited edition boxed set of Chanel books profiling three important components of the historic company of Madame Gabrielle Chanel: fahion, jewelry and perfume. Each book numbers 80 pages and measures 6 x 8½"."

It retails for $550 on Vivre.

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New Book: Sex Game Book by Denyse Beaulieu

Viaggi e Profumi by Luigi Cristiano & Gianni de Martino

Best Summer Fragrances in 3 Parts

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{Perfume Q & A} with George Wuchsa of First in Fragrance/Aus Liebe Zum Duft -Tastes of Summer: 2007 Bestseller Summery Fragrances

We thought that it would be really interesting to ask some perfume experts who are trendsetters within the world of fragrances and amongst perfumistas to tell us what had been the bestsellers of the summer of 2007 in their boutiques.Thanks to their constant quest for new perfume creations and their vast collections of fragrances and beauty products, they influence people's tastes, but at the same time, trends and patterns emerge that through a mysterious alchemy reveal that certain products will meet the favor of the public more than others. So what happened in the summer of 2007? Any further tips for easing the crossing of the dog days (in principle from July 24th to August 24th)?

We also asked for further recommendations of summer perfumes that they do not carry and also for some celebrities' favorites, if any.We hope that you will enjoy their answers and find them a source of inspiration for your purchases and own personal quest for some very special fragrances.

George Wuchsa is the owner of First in Fragrance also known in German as Aus Liebe Zum Duft. His business is located in Bruchsal, Germany........

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August 4, 2007

{Perfume Q & A} with Régine Droin of Evody - Tastes of Summer: 2007 Bestseller Summery Fragrances

Régine Droin is a perfume expert with 30 years of experience and the owner of a trendy Parisian niche perfumery called Evody located in the midst of the Saint-Michel and Odéon quarters in the VIth arrondissement of Paris, which she operates together with her daughter Cérine Droin. We already featured their new boutique here.

Régine Droin pointed to an interesting distinction in taste appearing this summer between the clientèle from abroad and the local one, which is understandable as the historic district in which the boutique is located is very tourist-y. The weather on the whole this summer in Paris was cool creating a psychological yearning for notes that were sunny and warm at the same time.......

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{Perfume Q & A} with George Wuchsa of First in Fragrance/Aus Liebe Zum Duft -Tastes of Summer: 2007 Bestseller Summery Fragrances

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August 6, 2007

Ungaro by Ungaro {New Perfume}

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Designer Emanuel Ungaro will launch a new women's perfume in October 2007 called Ungaro. It is described as a floral oriental and was created by perfumer Francis Kurkdjian......

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New Yves Rocher Fragrance Collection: Réédition Parfum {Fragrance News} {New Perfumes}

Following a general popular trend of vintage re-editions, Yves Rocher has created a new collection of perfumes called Réédition Parfum. The brand has recently re-launched, in May of 2007, two perfumes from its catalog and is planning two more re-issues by the end of this year.

On a related note, the label also just re-issued Pur Désir de Pivoine in its current Pur Désir de Fleurs collection, which is back by popular demand.....

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Ungaro by Ungaro

{Perfume Q & A} with Karl Bradl of Aedes de Venustas - Tastes of Summer: 2007 Bestseller Summery Fragrances

Karl Bradl is the owner, together with Robert Gerstner, of a perfumista's haven situated in the West Village in New York City called Aedes de Venustas. Their gorgeous (see the peacock art that mirrors the peacock in their window display) well-organized website is a treat to visit too and we can vouch for their excellent service.

Not surprisingly fresh, herbal-y, transparent, juicy, and discreet skin fragrances were favored amongst patrons. Anything to help beat the heat.....

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{Perfume Q & A} with Régine Droin of Evody - Tastes of Summer: 2007 Bestseller Summery Fragrances

{Perfume Q & A} with George Wuchsa of First in Fragrance/Aus Liebe Zum Duft -Tastes of Summer: 2007 Bestseller Summery Fragrances

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Les Bains du Marais Soleil de Corse, Citronnier en Sicile, Figuier à Bordighera, & Verger en Méditerranée {New Fragrances}

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Les Bains du Marais is a spa destination in the Oriental hammam tradition located in the midst of the Marais quarter in Paris. They have recently partnered up with company Expressions Parfumées to launch four new perfumes in the Eaux de Fraîcheur collection, all dedicated to a celebration of the aromas of the Mediterranean region......

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New Yves Rocher Fragrance Collection: Réédition Parfum

Ungaro by Ungaro