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 French niche perfumery Divine with its roots on the Emerald Coast in Brittany has launched its ninth perfume called Eau Divine. It is presented as a " new eau de parfum [which] unites in symbiosis man and woman around the first unisex fragrance for the brand". Like for Annick Goutal, special care has been taken packaging-wise to respect feminine and masculine sensibilities by offering two different shapes of flacons. As its name indicates, Eau Divine aims for a lighter, more transparent texture than usual; it is not a flanker to the debut fragrance Divine but a reference to the house's name...
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 Italian beauty brand Rubino Cosmetics which bases its skin-care efficiency on the properties expounded on by lithotherapy has launched a perfume called Shock. To match the color of the central ingredient used in their skincare and makeup line, ruby powder, as well as the black packaging of the brand, the perfume's identity is marked by a dramatic black-and-red visual code...
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 Modern perfume molecules can be powerfully diffusive, a trend that probably needs to be contained, or blends can provoke unexpected allergic reactions. In the case of a Texas spritzing incident reported by the BBC, the sprayed fragrance was so obnoxious that some 150 people decided to exit a building while others were seriously injured. Was this also a phenomenon of mass panic to some extent or just a genuine perfume-triggered epidemic sickness is not altogether clear, but the problem so far has been chalked up to strong perfume. "Thirty-four people went to hospital and dozens were treated for
sickness after strong perfume was sprayed by a woman in a Texas bank."
Read more...
 Another view of Nooka
As previously announced, watch brand Nooka is releasing a debut eponymous perfume. A more comprehensive list of ingredients has now been offered besides the interesting quartz mechanism, leather wristband and electric accords...
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 The ad features models Alexis Papa and Alyssa Miller
Davidoff, who once was better known for their cigarettes, will release a new flanker to their now classic Cool Water (1988) called Hot Water. There have been other flankers in the past but the name this time is an indication of a direct opposition and contrast. Caroline Epuran d'Esneval, vice president of marketing for Davidoff at Coty Prestige said, "Cool Water is about a fresh sensation, whereas Hot Water is about intense and sensual ardent physical passion," "Both depict a strong and powerful masculinity."...
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 Elizabeth Arden Chairman
and CEO Scott Beattie and Catherine Zeta-Jones cut the ribbon to reopen
the Elizabeth Arden Flagship Store on Fifth Avenue in New York CIty on
March 6, 2008.
Elizabeth Arden announced last month that the brand will refocus on color cosmetics and skincare and do less perfume business for growth, which would translate in less quantitative development but be replaced by more qualitative focus on the preexisting perfume brands. These news come in the context of a seemingly ever-growing yearly perfume output and popularity of celebrity perfumes. The brand has developed a handsome fragrance portfolio including several celebs brands:...
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 Jean Patou offers the opportunity for one of the nicest perfume promenades to be taken on the internet. Their website takes a historic perspective on the itinerary of the brand. The design is trailed with flowers on which you click to access more information. A host of historic pictures gives flesh to a name that has graced the bottles of Joy, 1000, Sira des Indes, Normandie, Vacances and so many more, some which are utterly forgotten like the cocktail range: Cocktail Dry, Cocktail Sweet, Cocktail Bitter Sweet. They were modern enough to be the initiators of the early sun tan oil and "beach fragrance" Huile de Chaldée (1927). The house perfumers are honored with mentions and an in-house genealogy.
 Guerlain aficionados can expect to see several fragrances by the brand offered to their attention and proposed as new additions to their collections. Upcoming are two new Aqua Allegorias in the works under the names Flora Nymphea and Bouquet Numéro 1...
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 Parfums de Nicolaï (which I always feel tempted to replace with "Patricia de Nicolaï" after the name of the co-founder and nose for the brand) will launch a new masculine fragrance come September 2009. The Eau de Toilette is called Patchouli Homme and is described by the author herself in an interview given to Osmoz...
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 After two posts about the new Couture Couture, here is part 3: The Ad, with some further quotes and details. You were able to get a good look at the bottle here which is as always a strong point for the brand and people who appreciate all things girly with a little bit of flamboyance. Co-founder Skaist-Levy explained her position on perfume packaging, "I always judge a book by its cover with fragrances -- the packaging has to be outstanding."...
Continue reading "Juicy Couture Couture Couture (2009): Still More News + the Ad {New Perfume}" »
 This November 2009, Bond No. 9 will release a special fragrance to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the brand consecrated to the New York cityscape. Emblematically called Bond No. 9 Perfume it is also said to be founder Laurice Rahme's personal caprice as her scent will feature notes she favors and those will be limited to four only, from top to bottom...
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 As previously announced with the early discovery of the story board for the commercial, singer Avril Lavigne has started to introduce her debut fragrance, Black Star. It will progressively roll out to different European countries. The UK will see the launch in 25 days. The perfume is described as a floral oriental by Douglas perfumery although Lavigne herself preferred to stress that it is very fruity and floral by pointing out a "high note" of pink hibiscus, a heart of plum and some chocolate...
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 Torrid is Calling Out to Curvaceous Beauties!
You don't want to miss out on this once in a lifetime
opportunity! You could be the star of a LA fashion show or even be the next
face of Torrid.com! Torrid, the plus-sized clothing store is having their House
of Dreams Model Search, a nation-wide hunt for a diva to rep their brand!
Your time is running out! Applications must be postmarked by August
7th to qualify! So if you are at least 16 years old and size 12-26
go to Torrid.com to print out your application and send it in!
Torrid HQ
Attn: Model Search 2009
18305
E. San Jose Ave.
Industry,
CA 19748
For more information and to print an application go to Torrid.com
today!
Via press release Photo: The Glamazons
 Des Filles à la Vanille, a perfume and clothing brand located in the heart of Saint Germain des Prés in Paris has launched 6 new fragrances. When you step into one of their whimsical boutiques it feels like there are scads of fragrance bottles waiting to be sampled. The only problem is to choose from the selection which is plentiful enough to feel like you will need to wade your way through the offerings. Moreover, the scents are offered in both eau de toilette and eau de parfum versions so you will have to sort out the right concentration too...
Continue reading "Des Filles a la Vanille Musc Venitien, Patchouli Intime Secret, Patchouli Tendre Soupir, Quelqu'un m'a dit Je T'aime, Vanilla Girls, Vanilla Intime Secret (2009) {New Perfumes} " »
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