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November 15, 2007

Classic Chypre & Modern Chypre by Esteban {New Perfumes}

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Esteban this fall has decided to bring its contribution to the universe of chypres by issuing two new compositions, Classic Chypre and Modern Chypre. The chypre family of fragrances has been notably revived in the past year with more fantasy brought to now so-called modern types of chypres, which will not hesitate for example to include a gourmand accord like in Liberté by Cacharel or any other notes not traditionally found in chypres, yet respecting the contrasted luminous and earthy chypre structure all the while. One can see this as a paradoxical movement as a traditional ingredient used in chypres, oakmoss, is no longer in use due to an EU regulation......

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Perfumer Christine Nagel is Awarded the Prix International du Parfum de la Cosmetic Valley {Fragrance News}

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Each year since 2000, the creativity of a perfumer has been rewarded with the prestigious Prix François Coty founded by Nicolas de Barry. This year, it has been renamed Prix International du Parfum de la Cosmetic Valley and awarded to perfumer Christine Nagel..... 

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Video of Paris Hilton Promoting Can Can at Macy's {Scented Images}

For Paris Hilton's fans, here is a CBS video of her visiting Macy's in Philadelphia to promote her new perfume Can Can. Warning: there is the disturbing sight of a Catholic nun brandishing Paris Hilton Can Can advert as if it were the Pope's image,

Video of Paris Hilton 

2008 Perfume Launches by Cofinluxe {Fragrance News}

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Cofinluxe has signed a perfume license contract with Geneva-based jeweler Charriol to develop a duo of perfumes to be launched in the fall of 2008.

In March-April 2008, their Dali brand will launch a new line called Little Kiss aimed at the younger portion of the market.

A new perfume as of yet unnamed but sporting the Dali Lips motif will also be launched next year.

My Morgan by Morgan will hit the market in April of 2008. 

(Sources: The Moodie Report, Charriol

Lovely Blossom by Armand Basi {New Perfume}

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Spanish Designer Armand Basi who has already launched several perfumes - In Red, In Blue amongst others - is introducing a new creation called Lovely Blossom this fall in Spain. Expect to see it internationally sold in the first half of 2008 and in the US by the end of that same year. The perfume was created by Francis Kurkdjian of Takasago......

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Moon Sparkle by Escada {New Perfume}

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Escada has launched another one of their collectible perfumes; this time it is Moon Sparkle, a fruity-floral perfume with notes of sparkling strawberries and red apples......

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Le Parfum by MaxMara {New Fragrance}

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MaxMara is announcing their "biggest launch ever" with a creation simply titled Le Parfum. It is bound to interest musk fragrances aficionados in particular as it is described as being composed of 60% of musks, using five different types of these. It is also slightly transgressive gender-wise as it takes a traditional masculine note, nutmeg, and offers a feminine rendition of it. The brand explains that "MaxMara was made famous by using top stitching, traditionally used for men’s tailoring, and putting it on garments for women"......

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Ange ou Démon Pure Parfum by Givenchy {New Perfume} {Luxury Fragrance}

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Givenchy has released a new pure parfum version, the highest concentration available, of Ange ou Démon launched last year. The base has reportedly been enhanced with more patchouli while the composition has been made more intense.

It is available at Nordstrom, 0.5 oz for $150. 

More is Better: Luxury Holidays Splurge at Bond No.9 + Promo Code {Luxury Perfumes}

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If you really need to spend money you can direct your steps to Bond No.9 because they have a few offerings to help you do that and a promotional code on all orders (see end of post). For people who love to sample at leisure, there is the I Love New York double-decker sampler which includes a dozen 50 ml bottles of perfumes you get to pick, we hope,

"The I Love New York Double-Decker Sampler Box

Downtown Eaux de parfum  (50ml flacons), arrayed in a lush white keepsake box (with the Bond No. 9 logo debossed on the top) that captures the emerging new minimalist luxury trend to a t.  This year’s definitive holiday gift – if you can bear to part with it.  $1600".....

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Invitation to Attend the Tsi~La Organics Trunk Show at Bendel's Nov 26th-Dec 1st 2007 {Scented Paths & Fragrant Addresses}

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You are Cordially invited to the Tsi ~ La Trunk Show


November 26th through December 1st

Monday - Friday 10am-8pm Saturday 9am-8pm


712 Fifth Avenue

New York, New York  10019

Model Annie Morton and long time friend Natalie Szapowalo founded Tsi ~ La to create pure and natural products beneficial to your overall well-being.  Working in the fashion and beauty industry for many years and drawing on knowledge from their extensive studies in natural health sciences and aromatherapy has enabled them to work side by side with renowned natural perfumers and cosmetic chemists to create this “Green Luxury” product line.

Tsi~La, (pronounced chee-la), is the abridged version of the word “atsilvsgi”, meaning “flower” in Cherokee. 
Tsi~La is the essence of nature – a marriage of organic freshness and pure plant botanicals.

You can read more information about the Tsi~La perfumes here 

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