Fragrance News Archives

2009 Holidays window display at Louis VuittonNumber one luxury group LVMH has felt particularly targeted by the gray market and vulnerable to counterfeiters operating on the #1 online auction site eBay. In a step-up of their demands (see series...

Designers Olivier Kuntzel and Florence Deygas have been called upon by Azzaro artistic director Vanessa Seward to decorate the flacon of Azzaro Couture perfume. After they did a duo of candles for Diptyque based on the story of Beauty and...

A new aromatherapy product called Tantrum 911 has been introduced to help rescue your kids from their meltdowns and salvage your "nerves" at the same time. The website advertises notes of strawberry, banana and spices and promises that the scent,"Gently...

Daniel Joffe, a Basenoter, has organized a fragrance meetup in the Toronto area. Here are the deets for readers who would like to attend:"Date: Saturday November 28th, 2009Location: Noor Boutique, Yorkville Time: Let's aim to meet at noon (12:00) for a...

Claridges have partnered with Christian Dior to offer a supplementary luxury room service with the creation of the Dior Dressing Tables. "The Dior Dressing Table includes a carefully curated range of timeless accessories, including an elegant silk Claridge's dressing gown...

A team led by Dr. Nick Lavidis from Queensland University Australia has developed a scent that smells of cut grass at higher doses but is virtually undetectable by the nose at lower levels yet impacts the functioning of the...

Two years ago, an informed rumor surfaced on the internet via the fashionweekdaily.com announcing that Frederic Malle of Editions de Parfums was hunting for a store in New York City. The new boutique is now open. It is  "...a 900-square-foot...

Lubin, perfumer since 1798, have completely relooked their website. Entering it now is like walking through different rooms, galleries, or atmospheres also created by varied musics and animations. The text clarifies some sources of inspiration like the medieval one for...

A 19th century British perfume brand that few remember today, Grossmith, has been re-established by a descendant, Simon Brooke, with the help of perfume expert Roja Dove. J. Grossmith Son & Co which has had slightly differing company names since...

Rochas have finally set up their new website at Rochas.com showcasing their perfume collections. The design pays homage to the signature Rochas lace that appeared on the perfume packaging of Femme. The contents feature the commentary of in-house perfumer Jean-Michel...

We have the scoop on exciting celebrity fragrance news from French label Etat Libre d'Orange. As we indicated early on in the process, indie perfume brands have become increasingly interested in the celebrity fragrance market, just like the big dogs,...

 Yesterday night at the Chambre de Commerce de Versailles, perfumer Olivier Polge (left on the picture) was the recipient of the 10th Prix International du Parfum. The jury was composed of members of ISIPCA, a major (external) school of perfumery....

Singer Fergie of Black Eyed Peas has been signed up by Avon to be the inspiration for their next celebrity fragrance. It is arguably a bolder move than usual as Fergie is not exactly someone you would think of painting...

Sisley launched a limited-edition bottle of their classic Eau du Soir (1990) for the Holidays 09. It is now all decked in vivid turquoise and coral with the cap imitating a sculptured branch of red coral. The flacon looks even...