The slow unveiling of a new fragrance concept has started at Diptyque, one of the earliest "petite", perfume houses having decided to bow less to market pressures (see Looking Back at Niche Perfumery) to use a different term than...
March 2012 Archives
Madonna Truth or Dare is a Celebrity Perfume for Connoisseurs, Says Perfumer Stephen Nilsen {Fragrance News} {Celebrity Perfume} {Perfume Q & A}
Madonna Truth or Dare launch date is fast approaching. If you are in the United States you can pencil your calendars for April 1st, 2012 when the perfume becomes available on counters. In France, it debuts on April 23, 2012.Perfumer...
Neon Video to Fête 150 Years of Sparkling Colognes at Roger & Gallet {Perfume Images & Ad}
Roger et Gallet are continuing to celebrate their 150 year anniversary this time with an upbeat video mix of neon and psychedelic images which they featured on their website... ...
New Marie-Antoinette Biopic by Benoît Jacquot Hints at Lesbianism {Movie Teaser}
Les adieux à la reine (Farewell to the Queen) is the new movie about Marie-Antoinette played by Diane Kruger under the direction of Benoît Jacquot to open tomorrow in France. The scenario is based on the eponymous novel written by...
Jo Malone Plum Blossom Cologne (2012} {New Perfume}
More botanical delights from Jo Malone this morning. Here are news about the upcoming new Plum Blossom by Jo Malone, a limited-edition for spring/summer 2012, or as you might read sometimes, but generally not in the language of perfume releases,...
Lovely New Perfume Visual from Jo Malone {Perfume Images & Ads}
Jo Malone have a knack for producing incredibly, clean, crisp and refreshing images of perfumes. Just look at their new visual for White Jasmine and Mint (see review) with jasminum polyanthum making scrolls and mint leaves that seem ready to...
Le Fouquet's to Launch a Perfume in 2012 {Fragrance News}
Le Fouquet's will launch a perfume at the end of summer 2012 or in September at the latest according to Fashion Mag.com which announced the news at the end of February... ...
Prometheus by Ridley Scott: Something to do with Alien {Movie Teaser}
The upcoming new movie by Ridley Scott, Prometheus, the highly anticipated sci-fi opus taking place in the year 2085 will debut on June 8, 2012; it was partially unveiled last Saturday with the release of its official HD trailer by...
Jean-Charles de Castelbajac Eau de Parfum (2001) {New Fragrance} {Perfume Images & Ads}
French fashion designer Jean-Charles de Castelbajac launched his signature Eau de Parfum in 2001. It might or it might not be back soon. The perfume was created by perfumer Maurice Roucel then at Dragoco, now at Symrise (est. 2003) resulting...
Ren Cologne 04 (2004) {New Fragrance} {Green Products}
In 2004, beauty and skincare brand Ren introduced their first perfume called Cologne 04, a scent originally marketed as a men's fragrance according to the British press at the time. Today in 2012, it is still sold, but with no...
Perfect Sense by David McKenzie Looks at What Happens when all your 5 Senses Vanish {Movies & Olfaction}
Movies to WatchA film which might interest scentophiles is Perfect Sense by director David McKenzie which was released last year at Sundance Festival. It was previously titled The Last Word in early press announcements. The story line develops a catastrophic...
Happy St Patrick's Day & Happy B-Day to the Blog: 6 Years Already - Soon, Perfumes & Movies Near You
Perfumes & Movies on the New Blog, MainlyThe blog was founded in Boston in 2006 on St Patrick's Day - when there was some free time - so March 17th is an anniversary that's easy to remember.Happy St Patty's Day...
Best Red Carpet Hairstyles {Beauty Notes}
Post sponsored by Wella USARead about the report on the best red carpet hairstyles, complete with a slideshow....
Estée Lauder Eau de Private Collection Puzzle {Fragrance News}
The 1970s classic green floral perfume by Estée Lauder initially worn both by the brand founder and Grace Kelly, Private Collection, turned up together with fair weather at a local perfumery in the guise of an Eau de Private Collection....
Armani Code Luna (2012): Feminine Magnetism {New Fragrance} {Perfume Images & Ads}
Armani launched a new version of Armani Code for women called Armani Code Luna. It is inspired by the feminine symbol of the moon serving as pretext for the brand to turn the theme of seduction (willed action) into that...