June 2009 Archives

Friday, 19 June 2009 By Chant Wagner

Non-Verbal Olfactory Communication in Latino Culture {Fragrant Reading}

An interesting article about non-verbal cues and in particular olfactory ones exchanged in Latino interactions according to a dad and marketing specialist who relates his personal observations. Sometimes smell counts more than the functionality of a cleaning product like Fabuloso...

Friday, 19 June 2009 By Chant Wagner

Kasia Smutniak is the Face of Idole d'Armani {Fragrance News}

Following a previous announcement on the upcoming feminine fragrance by Armani, Idole, it has now been made official that model Kasia Smutniak will be the face of the perfume. Giorgio Armani said he chose the young woman because, "I chose...

Friday, 19 June 2009 By Chant Wagner

Iconofly Attache-Moi (2009): Ode To The Bracelet and Ties {New Perfume}

ICONOfly, an art magazine founded in 2006 by Olivia Bransbourg and dedicated to the showcasing of a fashion accessory in each of their issues, have partnered with three names from the perfumery world to create a signature perfume for...

Friday, 19 June 2009 By Chant Wagner

Hora by Christine Nagel: Perfume-Formula-Poem Collage {Perfume Images}

Friday, 19 June 2009 By Chant Wagner

Guerlain Presents Idylle with Nora Arzeneder & Ora Ito {Fragrance News} {Perfume Images}

Guerlain held a presentation of their upcoming women's perfume Idylle on June 17, 2009 at their Champs-Elysées boutique.....

Thursday, 18 June 2009 By Chant Wagner

A Polyphonic Interview with Prince Nicolo Boncompagni Ludovisi, Perfumer Lorenzo Dante Ferro, Public Relations Godfrey Parkin {Passion for Perfume - Portraits}

As we announced previously, two historical perfumes - or ought we rather to say historicized perfumes - L'Aurora and Giove Nettuno Plutone were recently re-created by Italian perfumer Lorenzo Dante Ferro for the Prince and Princess Boncompagni Ludovisi based on...

Thursday, 18 June 2009 By Chant Wagner

Korres Rose Wood/Blackcurrant/Cyclamen, Saffron/Amber/ Agarwood/Cardamom, Pepper/Jasmine/Gaiac Wood/Passion Fruit (2009) {New Perfumes}

Rose Wood/Blackcurrant/CyclamenKorres has introduced a series of three perfumes presenting interesting note contrasts inspired by four main fragrance facets: spice, fruit, wood and flower. They are called - the descriptive names are quite long - Rose Wood/Blackcurrant/Cyclamen, Saffron/Amber/ Agarwood/Cardamom, Pepper/Jasmine/Gaiac...

Thursday, 18 June 2009 By Chant Wagner

The Red-Carpet Perfume Trend: Jessica Simpson Fancy, Badgley & Mischka Couture, Michael Kors Very Hollywood, Chopard Cascade {Trend Alert}

In an age so characteristically drawn to images and by extension to celebrity dazzle, it is no surprise to see a trend of perfumes emerge that are inspired by this particular moment of modern-day glory: the red carpet. From Cannes...

Thursday, 18 June 2009 By Chant Wagner

Jimmy Choo at H & M Come November 2009: For Men & Women - Sneak Peek {Fashion Notes}

Shoes from the Jimmy Choo collection for H & M, photo © Magnus MagnussonJimmy Choo will be the next designer invited by H & M to create an exclusive collection for the store chain it was announced yesterday. His collection...

Wednesday, 17 June 2009 By Chant Wagner

FDA Recalls Zicam: Cold Medecine Causes Loss of the Sense of Smell {The 5th Sense in the News}

WASHINGTON - Consumers should stop using Zicam Cold Remedy nasal gel and related products because they can permanently damage the sense of smell, federal health regulators said. The over-the-counter products contain zinc, an ingredient scientists say may damage nerves...