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

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September 24, 2007

Tom Ford Fragrances: 4 in Dubai Boutique, More on Tom Ford for Men & Tom Ford Extrême {New Perfumes} {Fragrance News}

In a video interview given to FashionMag.fr, Tom Ford reveals that he is working on four new perfumes that will be exclusive to his Dubai boutique and which "are more about that part of the world". Tom Ford for Men he characterizes as more of a "global fragrance that has to appeal to everyone", i.e., mainstream with the extra connotation that consumers are from all over the world. He says that it is classic and fresh in the top notes with a warm sensual base. Tom Ford Extrême, which is coming out in November of 2007, he explains is the reverse, very sensual with a little bit of freshness.

Previous Posts in Fragrance News:

Index of New Perfumes in 2006 & 2007

News Flash: Chanel Postpones Launch of Chanel No.5 Eau Première

New Perfume + Perfume Naming Contest by Bourbon French Parfums

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Black Tourmaline by Olivier Durbano {New Perfume]

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French jewelry designer Olivier Durbano has launched his third fragrance in a series that is to include seven creations total, each perfume being dedicated to a new stone with different symbolic meaning and power each time. The previous perfumes were in chronological order Rock Crystal and Amethyst. This fall arrives Black Tourmaline (Tourmaline Noire).

According to the press release, Black Tourmaline is the " Stone of protection in former legends. Black tourmaline would protect against pernicious influences, turn one's own negativity into a positive attitude and would establish a barrier of protection against fire projections and electrostatic phenomena.......

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J'Aime by La Perla

|Man|2 by Etienne Aigner

Crave Control, Endurance Enhancer, & Bliss Booster by Scentology

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Venice by Memento {New Perfume} The Beautiful-Italy Trend {Scented Thoughts} {Trend Alert}

The Italian group Eurocosmesi is going to unveil a new niche perfume brand in October of 2007 at the TFWA World Exhibition in Cannes, which was christened Memento. The collection is dedicated to presenting an olfactory tour of Italy.

Their first creation is a women's fragrance called Venice. Interestingly, Italian perfume brands lately seem to offer an almost nationalistic flavor and derive inspiration often from the national landscape. It might be that it is this idea of turning perfumes into objects that tourists will feel moved to buy as souvenirs from their trips or it might be that there is some sort of ideological current running......

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Black Tourmaline by Olivier Durbano

J'Aime by La Perla

|Man|2 by Etienne Aigner

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Auctioning Off Floris No. 89 for the Susan G. Komen Cancer Foundation (Update) {Fragrance News}

In the days leading to October 2007 which is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, beauty and perfume brands are mobilizing to pitch in and contribute to the collective awareness and donation efforts. Floris of London, one of the two oldest perfumeries in existence in the world (with Santa Maria Novella), established 1730, is organizing a charity auction on eBay and 25% of the proceeds will be given to the Susan G. Komen Cancer Foundation, "the world's largest and most progressive grassroots network of breast cancer survivors and activists".

Floris is auctioning off their last batch of No. 89, the fragrance of choice worn both by James Bond 007 the fictional spy character and Ian Flemming the author and which is a scent reputed for its typical British gentlemanly charm. The eau de toilette, which was created in 1955, features notes of Citrus, Spicy, Bergamot, Orange, Geranium, Nutmeg Cologne, Orange Blossom, Floral, Herbal, Rose, Jasmine Woody, Musky, Mossy, Sandalwood, Cedarwood, Vetiver.......

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Previous Posts in Fragrance News:

Tom Ford Fragrances: 4 in Dubai Boutique, More on Tom Ford for Men & Tom Ford Extrême

Index of New Perfumes in 2006 & 2007

News Flash: Chanel Postpones Launch of Chanel No.5 Eau Première

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September 25, 2007

Scented Quote of the Day, from Jeannine Mongin:

"Un bon parfum, c'est celui que l'on a envie de sentir encore et encore"

"A good perfume is one that one wants to smell over and over again"

(From Le guide du parfum by Rebecca Veuillet-Gallot)
(Photo from frenzied seller )

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Scented Quote of the Day, from Arthur Minton:

Scented Quote of the Day, from Sean Combs:

Perfumer & Artistic Director François Demachy

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Video Interview with Marc-Antoine Corticchiato from Parfum d'Empire {The 5th Sense in the News}

You can watch a video interview of founder and nose of Parfum d'Empire, Marc-Antoine Corticchiato on the occasion of the launch of their three new perfumes: Osmanthus Interdite, Equistrius, and Fougère Bengale (click on "Actualité"). Their website has recently reopened and has been updated.

We have received their new fragrances so reviews of the new imperial trilogy are up next.

Previous Posts in The Fifth Sense in the News:

Interviews with Aerin Lauder & Frida Giannini

Interview with Joe Wright about Coco Mademoiselle

Oudh in Arab Culture, Video Interview with Sean John

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September 26, 2007

Le Sourire est de Rigueur! Offre Smiley by Happy Therapy {Shopping Tip}

Un peu trop de grisaille en cette rentrée de vacances? Jusqu'au 14 octobre 2007, vous pourrez faire l'achat d'un produit Smiley (2006) afin de retrouver le sourire, si besoin est, tout en obtenant une réduction de 10% avec le code ACCES VIP. Un bracelet parfumé vous est offert en prime dans la limite des stocks disponibles.

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New Jo Malone Boutiques, White Jasmine & Mint Launched

Givenchy Re-editions, Guerlain L'Instant Magic, Bulgari L'Eau de Toilette Rosée, Avon Imari Seduction, Frederic Malle Outrageous! Now Available

Britney Spears Believe: Its Notes & Where To Buy It

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The Equitium Group Buys Caswell-Massey + Annual Sale {Fragrance News} {Shopping Tip}

Caswell-Massey, the oldest American perfumery brand, which was established in 1752 has been snapped up by the The Equitium Group,

“We were attracted by Caswell-Massey’s legacy of producing top-quality products. It perfectly fits our investment focus of backing personal care and luxury companies that have strong growth potential,” said Amir R. Amir, managing director, The Equitium Group.

Uncharted by Crabtree & Evelyn (2007) {New Fragrance/Cologne}

Crabtree & Evelyn has released a new men's perfume called Uncharted. It is described as offering "Crisp notes of ozone and juniper with citrus, pale woods and fresh green mosses."

The line comprises a 3.4 fl. oz cologne for $40 and an exfoliating body bar with hemp oil for $12.50.

Check out their other new products in the home fragrance and body & bath sections too.

Previous Posts in New Perfumes:

Venice by Memento

Black Tourmaline by Olivier Durbano

J'Aime by La Perla

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Luxe Champaca & Luxe Patchouli by Comme des Garçons {New Perfumes}

Comme des Garçons is also going for the super exclusive "privé" concept, which is popular these days as luxury is injected anew in fragrances; they have launched two new perfumes in a high-end collection christened Luxe which includes Champaca and Patchouli. The concept of the line rests on a more demanding threshold for the selection of the ingredients which are reported to be of the highest quality as well as exemplify a search for an intemporal quality and a sense of connectedness with the sacred and the ancient ......