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December 22, 2011

Jo Malone London Blooms Collection (2012) {New Fragrances - Limited Editions}

Jo_malone_london_blooms_ok.jpgJo Malone of the Estée Lauder Cos, will launch a new trio of limited-edition perfumes from March 2012 called the London Blooms Collection. It comprises three fragrances, all inspired by the beauty of botanical drawings and the love the British have for their gardens. The three scents are named Peony and Moss, White Lilac and Rhubarb, Iris and Lady Moore...

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La Sultane de Saba Ambre, Musc, Santal (2011) {New Fragrance}

le-parfum-ambre-musc-santal_saba.jpgFrench spa and beauty brand La Sultane de Saba, dedicated to recreating the pleasures of the hammam at home and at their spa locations, have launched their first perfume called Ambre, Musc et Santal. The descriptive name is not so much meant to be informative as to conjure up the charms of the Orient like the recitation of an incantation evoking precious Oriental essences...

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December 21, 2011

Kenzo Eau de Fleur de Camélia . Camellia (2011): A Collection on Japanese Tree Blossoms {New Fragrance}

Eau_de_Fleur_camellia.jpgKenzo see the addition of a new fragrance to their collection entitled "Eaux de Fleurs" devoted to capturing and interpreting the scents of finespun Japanese tree blossoms. Eau de Fleur de Camélia . Camellia comes after Eau de Fleur de Thé, Eau de Fleur de Yuzu, Eau de Fleur de Soie, Eau de Fleur de Magnolia, and Eau de Fleur de Prunier...

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December 20, 2011

Diptyque 2011 Les Invités du Trente-Quatre Collection (2011) {New Fragrances - Limited Edition}

Invites_trente_quatre_ok.jpgDiptyque have launched the new concept for them of a capsule collection dedicated to authorial perfumery, called Les Invités du Trente-Quatre (The Guests at No. 34), a reference to the address of their flagship store on Boulevard Saint Germain in Paris. "2011, Les Invités du Trente-Quatre" is the first chapter in an open project which wants to offer carte blanche to perfumery creators. 

 

After the launch of 34, Boulevard Saint Germain, the fragrance, the inauguration of this new creative collaboration continues to mark the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the house with the complicity of three perfumers who are said to be the closest ones to the brand: Olivia Giacobetti, Fabrice Pellegrin and Olivier Pescheux...

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December 18, 2011

Clinique Aromatics Elixir Perfumer's Reserve (2011): Extract This Contradiction {Perfume Review & Musings} {New Fragrance}

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To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the classic, urban, nervy, active, sporty and elegant chypre which is Aromatics Elixir, the brand decided to offer a limited luxury edition of the composition initially created by perfumer Bernard Chant, the author of that other reference chypre fragrance, Cabochard by Grès. His Aramis is also a masculine twist on the feminine Aromatics Elixir.

It is perfumer Laurent Le Guernec who was asked to set to the task of renewing our sensations associated with the original. To that effect, he hints at the idea that he was guided by a very contemporary tension: the desire of greater quality allied with the taste for greater freshness. He said,

Aromatics Elixir is one of perfumery’s most dazzling compositions, ...It is referred to as a masterpiece because of the beauty of its formulation, the sumptuousness of its ingredients and its unforgettable sillage.

“I wanted Aromatics Elixir Perfumer’s Reserve to attest to the genius of the original, while yielding a fresh perspective. I hope that in Aromatics Elixir Perfumer’s Reserve, the woman who is addicted to the original will find a new way of experiencing her beloved Aromatics Elixir, while women who thought the original too potent will find this modern homage alluring.”...

 

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December 16, 2011

Jardin de France Etoffes de Parfum are Inspired by the Spirit of Haute Couture (2011) {New Fragrances}

etoffes_parfums.jpgJardin de France Est. 1920, have launched a new collection of five Eaux de Parfum entitled Etoffes de Parfum, which are inspired by the spirit of Haute Couture. It is a step-up from their usual offerings which focus on Eaux de Cologne and Eaux de Toilette with, in particular, some very nice vintage-smelling eaux de cologne housed in retro faceted bottles in the Saphir Cologne collection.

The three feminine scents are Tentation Dentelle, Soie Sage, Coeur de Velours and the two masculine ones are Urban Tweed and Dur à Cuir...

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December 10, 2011

Pro Fumum Roma Eccelso, Dolce Acqua (2011) {New Fragrances}

logo-profumo.jpgItalian niche perfume house Pro Fumum Roma have two new scents out called Eccelso (Sublime) and Dolce Acqua (Soft Water). Eccelso is "nonchalant and elegant,"....

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Bobbi Brown Bobbi's Party Celebrates 20th Anniversary of the Brand (2011) {New Perfume}

Bobbi's_Party_fragrance.jpgIf you love the style of Bobbi Brown fragrances, with their uncluttered, clean feel, you are going to be thrilled to hear about their latest one, Bobbi's Party. It was launched to coincide with the 20th anniversary of the brand...

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Le Couvent des Minimes L'Eau des Missions Pays Homage to the Franciscan Missionaries of Mary (2011) {New Perfume}

eau_missions_couvent_minimes_2.jpgLe Couvent des Minimes have launched L'Eau des Missions (aka Botanical Cologne of the Missions), an Oriental eau de Cologne, based on an original recipe calling for the use of select wellness plants...

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Jean-Marc Maniatis Touche Audacieuse (2011): Wear Francis Kurkdjian in your Hair {New Fragrance} {Beauty & Olfaction}

touche_audacieuse_maniatis.jpgFrench hairdresser Jean-Marc Maniatis has partnered with perfumer Francis Kurkdjian to release a perfume for the hair called Touche Audacieuse (Daring Touch.)....

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December 9, 2011

Happ & Stahns 1842 Rosa Alba (2010) {New Fragrance}

happ_stahn_rosa_alba.jpgIn 2010, Happ & Stahns launched their first perfume for the Anthropologie chain of stores called 1842 Rosa Alba. It was composed by perfumer Marypierre Julien of Givaudan....

 

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Happ & Stahns 1922 Lily Sanguine (2011) {New Fragrance}

happ_stahns_lily_sanguine.jpgFollowing up on the launch of 1842 Rosa Alba in 2010, Happ & Stahns, a fragrance brand developed for home deco and apparel store chain Anthropologie, have introduced their second perfume called 1922 Lily Sanguine. The composition is signed by perfumer Rodrigo Flores-Roux of Givaudan....

 

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Jean-Charles Brosseau Bois d'Orient (2011) {New Fragrance} {Men's Cologne}

Brosseau_Bois_orient_2.jpgJean-Charles Brosseau have released a new men's perfume in the library "Collection Homme" called Bois d'Orient (Oriental Wood.)

The Collection Homme is meant to be the masculine counterpart to the feminine "Fleurs d'Ombre" (Flowers of the Shade) collection (see Violette-Menthe.) The house, which is now run by the founder's son, Benoît Brosseau, took this opportunity to comment on the relevance of niche perfumery,

"But more and more people are looking for something more original, something different. These connoisseurs appreciate quality, individuality, and look for unique, more sophisticated fragrances.

“Alternative” labels have a real grasp on this trend, which is why they offer a wide selection of highly successful fragrances.".....

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Aftelier Perfumes Secret Garden (2011): Featuring Real Civet & Castoreum {New Fragrance}

aftelier_secret_garden.jpgFor those who are mourning long-lost sensations such as the experience of inhaling the scents of authentic animalic substances in perfumes, there is a brave new perfume out by natural perfumer Mandy Aftel called Secret Garden by Aftelier Perfumes.

While the main aim of the composition is to be a floral scent suggestive of a "redolent and sensual wild garden," one will not fail to notice that the perfumer from Berkeley, California decided to live dangerously by including two non-grata base notes in this day and age, "a very old civet bought from a retired perfumer and castoreum tinctured from the beaver,"....

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Stella McCartney L.I.L.Y. (2012): An Homage to Linda McCartney {New Fragrance}

Stella_McCartney_lily-ad_ok.jpgFashion designer and daughter of Paul and Linda McCartney, Stella McCartney, will launch her second major fragrance in March of 2012, following Stella. The new women's scent is called L.I.L.Y., an acronym for "Linda I Love You", the nickname that Paul gave to Linda.

The composition does center on lily of the valley as suggested by its name as it is a floral note cherished by both Stella and Linda. The designer said that she likes a fragrance to leave personal space open for its wearer to express her own sense of self,

“I don’t wear a great deal of perfume. I find it too overwhelming. This fragrance is very much about trying to leave the woman who wears it a bit of self-expression. I wanted it very pure and uncomplicated,”....

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