Diesel are launching a new fragrance for men this spring of 2013 called Diesel Fuel for Life Spirit. It is a flanker to the original Diesel Fuel for Life which was introduced in 2007 as part of a femme-homme...
March 2013 Archives
10 Free Zinio Subscriptions to Win on The Scented Salamander {Contests & Giveaways}
Dear Readers, We have 10 free Zinio subscriptions to give away to our readers (1 per each person). Just answer the following questions in the comments sections and you'll be automatically entered to win a 1-year digital subscription to...
10 Perfumes Inspire a Rorschach Test of Smells {Fragrant Reading}
Beauty editors at New York Magazine devised impromptu what they call "a Rorschach test of smells", which they submitted to a group of male colleagues working in the media industry......
Zara Chypre Floral {Perfumista on a Shoestring}
We spied and tested the "new" fragrance by Zara called Chypre Floral. What it actually smells like, ahem, is like a faithful copy of Narciso Rodriguez for Her {See review of its flanker Iridescent}... ...
The Heirloom Tomato from Garden to Table by Amy Goldman {Fragrant Reading} {Fragrant Recipes & Taste Notes}
If you love vintage vegetables and fruits, like we do, as well as nurture a special appreciation for tomatoes, then, you might be interested in this book by author Amy Goldman on the history of tomatoes entitled The Heirloom...
Lancaster Summer Splash (2013) {New Perfume}
Lancaster, which are probably better known today for their cosmetics, are introducing a perfume for summer from April 2013 called Summer Splash. It is inspired by the scent of their Lancaster Sun Products line. In France, you can still spot Lancaster...
Judith Leiber Exotic Coral (2013) {New Perfume}
Judith Leiber will release a new women's perfume in 2013 called Exotic Coral. Like the other four fragrances of the brand Judith Leiber, Night, Amethyst and Topaz, the flacon mimics the shape of one of their richly bejeweled art-deco...
Chef Pâtissier Christophe Felder Launches Explosion Gourmande (2013) {New Perfume}
French pastry chef Christophe Felder has imagined a gourmand recipe, as usual, except that this time the quirk is it's in liquid form and bottled, and does not give a fig about calorie count. Explosion Gourmande is the latest...
Annick Goutal Launch Les Colognes Eau d'Hadrien, Vétiver, Néroli (2013) {New Perfumes}
Annick Goutal are proposing three new modern reinterpretations of the classical 18th century eau de cologne genre with a new collection simply entitled Les Colognes. The trio features novel takes on Eau d'Hadrien, Vétiver and Néroli each composition being tied...
You're So French, Men! New Book on Sartorial Advice {Fashion Notes}
Hot on the heels of You're So French! published last year, authors Frédérique Veysset and Isabelle Thomas are adding a second volume to their study of real-life style. This time they focus on the opposite sex in You're So French,...
UNSCENT, a New Venue in Italy for Exhibiting Perfumery as Art, March 21-24, 2013 {Fragrance News} {Scented Paths & Fragrant Addresses}
An invitation arrived in the mailbox for a new event taking place in Milan, Italy from March 21 to 24 2013 at Palazzo Morando, entitled Unscent.One can't but notice that the Italians are particularly dedicated to promoting the contemporary beauties...
M. Asam No.1 (2012) {New Perfume} {Beauty Notes}
Beauty fiends can take note that German beauty brand M. Asam, which base their creed on the rejuvenating properties of grapeseed oil in particular, released last year a fine perfume directly inspired by the scent of their cosmetics......
Jo Malone Osmanthus Blossom Cologne (2013) {New Perfume}
Jo Malone are releasing a new limited-edition floral composition this year called Osmanthus Blossom. It seems to fit in an ephemeral series having featured Sakura Blossom (2011) and Plum Blossom (2012). One of the most delicate scents to be experienced - yet, as I...
Sécrétions Magnifiques Gets a Thorough Smell-Over {Fragrant Reading}
Vice published a rather hilarious article on reactions to the infamous perfume by Etat Libre d'Orange called Sécrétions Magnifiques (Magnificent Secretions) in reference to our canonical bodily fluids. Over a period of 5 days, author Allie Conti tested the monster...
Russian Winemaker Abrau-Dyurso to launch Trio of Niche Perfumes {Fragrance News}
Russian champagne and wine label Abrau-Dyurso, which was established during the Tsarist period in 1870 as a winery meant to supply the Tsar's household, have announced that they will launch three unisex perfumes for the niche market. Running at...