Some further news to follow up on a previous announcement about the 3 upcoming MDCI fragrances in 2009: in fact I learned that a 4th fragrance will be launched this year as I had to realize after getting four of...
January 2009 Archives
Sisley Eau de Sisley 1, 2, 3 (2009): 1, 2, 3 Dresses {New Fragrances}
Sisley, in a departure from their slow-life-applied-to-fragrance philosophy with so far a portfolio of three fragrances that were created over several decades will now launch three perfumes at the same time in the spring of 2009.Following Eau de Campagne (1974),...
Crisis of Conscience in the Luxury Industry in France {The 5th Sense in the News}
A gift-wrapped France by FauchonYou could apply several different lenses to interpreting the problems faced by the luxury industry in France in the context of a global downturn, but one that is worth considering is the tilting in favor of...
Annick Goutal Un Matin d'Orage (2009): More Information {New Perfume}
Further news and pictures have now become available regarding the upcoming Un Matin d'Orage by Annick Goutal (A Morning After The Thunderstorm) to be launched in February 2009. As we wrote earlier on the new composition by Isabelle Doyen and Camille...
Didier Ludot, Ludot Eau de Parfum {Spotlight on a Brand}
Didier Ludot is known both as a vintage fashion expert and a designer. He is also the author of a book on the iconic LBD, entitled after it and available both in French and English. I leafed through it entirely...
Guerlain La Petite Robe Noire (2009): In Need of a Little Fashion Touch Up? {New Perfume}
The house of Guerlain now owned by LVMH corporation is turning its eyes or rather nostrils to the world of fashion with the launch of a new composition evoking an iconic element of the 20th and now 21st century feminine...
The Tova Signature/Tova Reserve Saga: All In The Eye Of The Beholder?{Scented Thoughts}
When I initially posted about the 25th Tova Anniversary, I soon had to realize that Tova Signature perfume was somewhat of a pop culture phenomenon thanks to the popularity the scent had gained over the years of being sold on...
Perfume Apprenticing in a 17th Century Convent in Languedoc {Scented Paths & Fragrant Addresses}
Columnist Ian Belcher imparts the gist of his experience learning to blend essential oils in Languedoc in a 17th century convent. The essences are even distilled on location, in an area full of plant varietals that will be further expanded...
Scents on a Plane? Eau No! Or How To Prevent Aroma-Triggered Air Rage {Fragrant Reading}
Travel editor and blog writer Catharine Hamm answers a reader's query about how best to counteract olfactory nuisance in closed quarters and planes in particular (you really can't step out to take a breather, can you). A major direction of...
Video from the Research Institute for Fragrance Materials (RIFM): What People Are Saying About Fragrance {Perfume History & Facts}
Here is a video from the Research Institute on Fragrance Materials (RIFM) on popular perceptions of fragrances and fragrance safety. Everyman answers questions on the curbs of New York City in June 2008. A few humorous moments such as: who...
Top 10 Most Iconic Fragrances of All Time according to UK survey & Top 3 Bestsellers in France {Fragrance News}
Chanel No. 5, New China Series, 2007 by Chinese artist Ma Jun -- The Chanel No. 5 bottle is so iconic it appears still recognizable in the glazed Chinese ceramic medium. (A bottle of No. 5 is said to be...
Hermes Vanille Galante, More Info {Fragrance News}
The bottle and leather casing for Vanille Galante interprets vanilla as suggestive of the color whiteThis is a follow-up to our previous article on Vanille Galante, the upcoming new opus by Jean-Claude Ellena in his Hermessence series. As stated earlier...
Freshen Up With Lancome Magnifique Eau de Toilette (2009) {New Perfume}
Lancôme has introduced a new fresh twist on Magnifique, originally released as an Eau de Parfum in September of 2008. The flanker arrives to stave off the summer heat of 2009, or to be worn more casually during the day...
Perfume & Beauty Coupons & Deals {Shopping Tips}
• Lancôme is offering a 20% off coupon + free shipping with code HOLIDAYJOY• Bath & Body Works is offering a free 2oz Bath & Body Works Signature Collection Body Lotion with any purchase. Use code WELCOME 1216• Sephora is...
Christian Lacroix Absynthe by Avon (2009): The Green Faerie Is Back {New Perfume}
French couturier Christian Lacroix is pursuing his partnership with mass-market giant Avon with the launch of a third fragrance in March 2009 called Absynthe following Rouge and Noir.Inspired by the mythical drink of poets and bohemian artists living in 19th...