December 2008 Archives

Berdoues Violette Cherie (2008) {New Perfume}

Wednesday, 31 December 2008 By Chant Wagner

Berdoues Violette Cherie (2008) {New Perfume}

Berdoues released a new flanker to the original Violettes de Toulouse eau de toilette created in 1936 called Violette Chérie (Darling Violet). It was specifically created to attract a younger clientèle,"In 2008, Violet is not only a fragrance...It takes you...

L'Artisan Parfumeur Mechant Loup (1997): Magical Perfumes vs. Illusory Scents {Perfume Review & Musings}

Wednesday, 31 December 2008 By Chant Wagner

L'Artisan Parfumeur Mechant Loup (1997): Magical Perfumes vs. Illusory Scents {Perfume Review & Musings}

Méchant Loup by L'Artisan Parfumeur - Perfume Review & Musings Official notes: cedar, licorice, hazelnut, honeyWhat they say: All dressed with the scents of the forest; a hazelnut core; a very tender woody and gourmand fragrance; for the inner unrepenting seducer...

By Kilian Announces 8th Scent {Fragrance News}

Monday, 29 December 2008 By Chant Wagner

By Kilian Announces 8th Scent {Fragrance News}

The most Byronian of French perfume brands, By Kilian, have announced that they will launch an eighth scent in September 2009. Details are kept at a minimum for now. The cat came out partially out of the bag however as...

The Scented Salamander Perfume Holiday Shopping Guide 2008 - Part 5: Have a Taste of Champagne {Shopping Tips}

Sunday, 28 December 2008 By Chant Wagner

The Scented Salamander Perfume Holiday Shopping Guide 2008 - Part 5: Have a Taste of Champagne {Shopping Tips}

Can perfume help you get into a more festive mood on New Year's Eve? Yes, it can! Champagne is the it-scent to celebrate the New Year in style. Scent yourselves or bring a gift for your hostess or host which...

Faux Perfume Commercial Ad by Roman Polanski for Greed & Real Art Project by Francesco Vezzoli {Fragrance News} {Cultural Notes}

Saturday, 27 December 2008 By Chant Wagner

Faux Perfume Commercial Ad by Roman Polanski for Greed & Real Art Project by Francesco Vezzoli {Fragrance News} {Cultural Notes}

Italian video artist Francesco Vezzoli has decided to illustrate the theme of greed in the art world with the support of a faux perfume commercial for Greed shot by none other than movie director Roman Polanski and featuring actresses Natalie...

Maurer & Wirtz Otto Kern Signature Man & Woman (2008) {New Perfumes}

Saturday, 27 December 2008 By Chant Wagner

Maurer & Wirtz Otto Kern Signature Man & Woman (2008) {New Perfumes}

The German house and fragrance-developing company of Mäurer and Wirtz (Tabac Original, Tosca, Nonchalance, Pussy Deluxe...) have introduced a new duo of scents for designer Otto Kern called Otto Kern Signature Man and Woman. The tag line is: "Make your...

Scented Quote of the Day, from Eartha Kitt:

Friday, 26 December 2008 By Chant Wagner

Scented Quote of the Day, from Eartha Kitt:

The amazing Eartha Kitt passed away yesterday at age 81. In perfume-related news, she was one of the supporters of Sean Diddy's fragrance Unforgivable Woman, a quality she epitomized......

Bubbles Essential to Champagne Taste/Smell {The 5th Sense in the News}

Friday, 26 December 2008 By Chant Wagner

Bubbles Essential to Champagne Taste/Smell {The 5th Sense in the News}

Photo © Gaetan LeeFrench physicist researcher Gérard Liger-Belair used to be an oceanographer before having to quit his profession due to an accident. Next, while he was feeling bluesy and contemplating beer bubbles he decided to research the dynamic of...

Byblos Essence (2008) {New Perfume}

Friday, 26 December 2008 By Chant Wagner

Byblos Essence (2008) {New Perfume}

Italian fashion house Byblos has released a new perfume simply titled Essence. It was created by perfumer Christine Nagel. The bottle is by creative agency Sylvie de France (Lolita Lempicka, Fleur de Corail, Givenchy Jardin d'Interdits, Lacoste Dream of Pink,...

Aquolina Tweety (2008): Yellow Is Good {New Perfume}

Friday, 26 December 2008 By Chant Wagner

Aquolina Tweety (2008): Yellow Is Good {New Perfume}

Aquolina which has managed in a relatively short span of time since 2001 in imposing a brand with an iconic appeal thanks in particular to Pink Sugar (2003) has launched a new perfume called Tweety which promises to be as...

Friday, 26 December 2008 By Chant Wagner

Kate Moss Velvet Hour TV Commercial & The Velvet Underground Venus in Fur {Perfume Adverts}

I am following up on a reader's comment about the new Velvet Hour ad with Kate Moss. Can anyone comment on the song of the commercial? For now I am posting both the ad and a black and white film...

Perfume Packaging Awards Commentary by CPC {Fragrant Reading} {Fragrance News}

Friday, 26 December 2008 By Chant Wagner

Perfume Packaging Awards Commentary by CPC {Fragrant Reading} {Fragrance News}

The CPC Packaging magazine have two features on perfume and beauty packaging explaining why these stood out from the hundreds of new launches in 2008. They look for innovation, however discreet, and technical challenges overcome by the design team rather...

Miller Harris Note de Peau (2008) {Hasty-Review}

Thursday, 25 December 2008 By Chant Wagner

Miller Harris Note de Peau (2008) {Hasty-Review}

Miller Harris Note de Peau - Hasty-Review* Official notes: Top notes: lemon, bergamot, tangerine; heart notes: lavender,nutmeg, incense, myrrh; base notes: heliotrope, tonka bean, musk, vanilla.What they say: Note de Peau is a homage paid to the Bon Marché Rive...

Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays - 1944 Coty Perfume Ad {Perfume Images & Adverts}

Wednesday, 24 December 2008 By Chant Wagner

Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays - 1944 Coty Perfume Ad {Perfume Images & Adverts}

Happy, Happy Holidays to All! Enjoy the warmth, fragrances and flavors of the season! -- Marie-Helene...

Objets du Parfum (2008) {Fragrant Reading - New Book} {Fragrance News}

Wednesday, 24 December 2008 By Chant Wagner

Objets du Parfum (2008) {Fragrant Reading - New Book} {Fragrance News}

A new book dedicated to perfume objects called Objets du Parfum: confidences d'un collectionneur has been newly available since the end of November 2008 for those interested in the history of perfumery and the applied artistic manifestations it encourages. The...

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