Demeter, aka The Real Scents of the World (not really - just kidding) have launched a new perfume which they call a stretch, not of the imagination, but certainly of perfume-wearing habits, with the tantalizingly and simply named Pizza....
November 2013 Archives
The Body Shop Honeymania & Chocomania, with National Variations & Properties (2013) {New Perfumes}
The Body Shop have launched a series of fragrances culled from their cosmetics range. In particular, Honeymania and Chocomania will delight lovers of the gourmand-scented products. Isn't it adroit to be able to create instantaneously both a cosmetic fragrance...
IFRA to Play Symphony of Senses at Capitol Hill for a Night to Remember {Fragrance News}
In a symbolic move to bring the cause of fragrance closer to the attention of the seat of power of the nation, the International Fragrance Association, North America (IFRA NA) will be hosting a special event on Capitol Hill tomorrow night...
4 Rose Perfumes in Search of an Ideal Across the Market Spectrum: Part 2: Van Cleef & Arpels Rose Velours: A Keepsake Rose in a Bergamot Box (2013) {Perfume Review & Musings}
By Chantal-Hélène Wagner Yesterday, I started wondering about the endless inspiration that the rose is in perfumery. My first impression of Rose Velours by Van Cleef & Arpels is drawn from a succession of detailed olfactory motifs. I perceive unfolding,...
Parfum d'Empire Eau de Gloire Cologne pour l'Hiver Edition Millésimée (2013) {New Fragrance}
In 2003, in-house perfumer for and founder of Parfum d'Empire, Marc-Antoine Corticchiato, composed an eau de cologne version of Eau de Gloire to be worn in the summer then forgot about it in his cellar. 10 years later, rediscovering it...
Teo Cabanel Barkhane (2013) {New Perfume}
Niche fragrance house Teo Cabanel have released a new perfume named Barkhane after the sand dunes in the desert which are raised after a tempest. The composition is a woody said to be "spellbinding and mysterious," but also "enveloping,"......
Juliette Has a Gun Anyway (2013) {New Perfume}
Juliette Has a Gun introduced a new unisex fragrance called Anyway. The brand want to offer a composition which is both simple and singular in order to cut through the clutter of the market, like lemon cuts through grease."Anyway"...
4 Rose Perfumes in Search of an Ideal Across the Market Spectrum : Part I {Perfume Reviews & Musings}
The virgen of Pomato, Cuzco school, Peru, 18th century By Chantal-Hélène WagnerThe perfume of rose is one of the most idealized notes of perfumery. It can and does pretend to the status of holygrail of olfactory expectations and sensations in...
New Fragrances: Inessance Miss France Beauté & Elégance (2013)
French beauty queens elected under the title of Miss France now have a duo of perfumes to represent them named Beauté and Elégance developed together with Inessance. The fragrances target the mass-market and were created by Emilie Bouge of Charabot and...
John Varvatos Artisan Acqua (2013) {New Perfume} {Men's Cologne}
American fashion designer John Varvatos is launching a new men's fragrance in his Artisan range ca. 2009 called Artisan Acqua. The composition is inspired by the Mediterranean sea and the category called beach-y or marine scents......
L'Oréal Professionnel Launch Perfume Mythic Oil Inspired by the Gardens of Babylon (2013) {New Fragrance} {Beauty Notes - Hair}
L'Oréal Professionnel have launched a new perfume called Mythic Oil, which is an extension of the eponymous hair-product line. This is their debut fine fragrance destined to perfume both body and hair... ...
Mugler Follies and a Dash of Liqueur for Angel (2013) {New Perfume} {Fashion Notes}
French fashion designer Thierry Mugler is doing something blue and old this fall as well as reinventing himself as a showbiz maverick... ...
New Perfume: Momiji Eau de Toilette is for Cute Fashion Victims (2013)
The Momiji dolls have expanded their label with a fragrance called Momiji Eau de Toilette, which pretends at nothing more than looking as cute as can be. The scent is unsurprisingly, not a leather, but a fruity-floral in keeping...
New Fragrance: Bebe Nouveau is a Musky Floral Gourmand Blend (2013)
American clothing label Bebe have released a new eau de parfum for women called Bebe Nouveau. The composition is reportedly a musky floral gourmand blend......
New Fragrance: Bulgari Omnia Crystalline EDP is Purer than the First One (2013)
Bulgari have launched a new fragrance which is the flanker to Omnia Crystalline edt, 8 years later, Omnia Crystalline eau de parfum. The transparent accents inspired by rock crystal have been accentuated while a lotus flower metaphorically dressed up...