Crabtree & Evelyn New Platinum Membership: 20% Off Each Month for 7 Days, & More {Shopping Tips}
Crabtree & Evelyn are proposing a new, economical way to shop with them. If you purchase their new Platimum Membershipcard, currently at $5, you get the following,
"Platinum Membership Benefits for One Year online and instore:
20% off storewide* at time of sign-up
20% off storewide* from the 1st - 7th of every month
Birthday bonus email offer: 25% off a single item* in birth month if provided at sign-up."
Their style to me is very Laura Ashley, English and fresh, with a bath-and-body slant which means they could become a fixture in your bathroom.
North-American Originals: Perfumers on Fall & Winter -- Part 3 {Scented Thoughts} {Perfume List} {Shopping Tip}
End of a fall day in Paris
If you missed the previous installments, here they are: Part 1, Part 2
Today, we continue to follow the thoughts and experiments of Anya McCoy of Anya's Garden, peruse the fall perfume catalog of Fabienne Christenson of Perfume Possets who announces an upcoming perfume Elegance and intrigues us with her Cambienne which changes with the seasons. We meet with Ayala Sender of Ayala Moriel Parfums, an independent perfumer from both Israel and Canada who also makes tea, chocolate and offers among other things a very Canadian-smelling perfume inspired by the maple syrup festivals.
"...I needed to determine what do the cool temperatures do to
the intake of air in the nasal passages in the absence of humidity? How can a
perfume be constructed that would work well in that atmosphere when I live in
the tropics and cannot walk outside and test? Well, a huge bowl of ice cubes
held under my face while sniffing the progression of the drydowns on MoonDance
and StarFlower helped!
The cool, floral softness of MoonDance can be paired with slightly chilled
nights and mornings when you wake up and find frost on the ground. A light,
very, very light touch of mint, cooling and refreshing, starts the MoonDance,
almost imperceptible, but a great combo with the woody violet flower and dusky,
dry rose of true Rose de Mai from Grasse. A slight splash of apple-scented
Roman Chamomile appeals to the engrammes of those raised in northern climates
where the apple is a true harbinger of Fall. Since I do not use synthetic
scents, and there is no natural aromatic yet available with an apple scent, I
used the Chamomile to that advantage. It's more like a slightly dried,
concentrated apple scent with a bright edge, and it plays off the tuberose
heart/base note as the perfume slides into a warm, cozy, skin-hugging sensual
drydown.
StarFlower is a chameleon-like sexy gourmand fragrance, almost deceptive in the
almond, cherry and lemon opening, then raising the temperature quickly with
tuberose that melts into a chocolate, maple and patchouli drydown that seems to
pair beautifully with leather coats, turtlenecked sweaters and boots. It's dry
and serene, not sweet at all after the initial topnotes, and utterly enveloping
in its warmth and sensuality. That to me is Winter up north, being wrapped in
something new and comforting, the promise of wintertime romance and snuggling
by a fire."....
Smell Expensive for Less with these 6 Perfumes: Your Practical Shopping Guide to the Scent of Moneyed Privilege
How to Marry a Millionaire (1953)
How to smell like you have gold ingots in the bank while keeping this idea as a hypothetical?
Here is your shopping guide to smelling expensive. Some perfumes just smell like mink fur and rows and rows of pearls yet can be had for a little more than pennies but a lot less than what people might think just getting a brilliant whiff past you. Shhh..., don't say what perfume you are wearing if they ask you.
As a preamble I want to say that I do mean to draw a distinction between sophisticated-smelling and expensive-smelling fragrances. For example, 1000 de Patou smells more sophisticated and elegant to my nose than literally expensive although certainly a silver spoon in the mouth from birth can be assumed.
Estée Lauder is a champion in this category of affordable aspirational perfume. This company has always been on the side of women from the beginning when Youth-Dew was sold in oil bath to let them feel more relaxed about indulging on themselves, and more importantly, not waiting for a momentous occasion to ask their husbands to buy perfume for them.
Knowing by Estée Lauder is one of those chypres that have a near-regal sillage. It is not that intimidating fortunately. In fact, men love this scent in my experience and it smells, somehow, like gold bullions.
Yours for only $29,50 for a 0.5 oz bottle or $50 for a gift set including the body cream. You don't need to put on a lot, the perfume is quite rich...
North-American Originals: Perfumers on Fall & Winter 2 {Scented Thoughts} {Perfume List} {Shopping Tip}
A view of Paris fall from last year. You can spot the French gardening principle right away: trees need to look tailored, like clothing. Isn't Paris the capital of fashion? The lines were so straight I had to make them dance a little.
North-American Originals: Perfumers on Fall & Winter 2
We continue our excursion into the visions of fall and winter translated into personal fragrances by North-American independent perfumers. These are such glorious seasons, there is such richness of sensations when the world seems to have become more economical of its natural bounty. Maybe it is time, more than ever, for man-made scents to relay nature?
Isn't it a testament to these perfumers' sense of independence that they choose to interpret the seasons rather than follow trends? In individual observations lie kernels of truth.
Today, we get inspiration from Anya McCoy of Anya's Garden who as a Miami-based perfumer has launched for the first time into the challenging exercise of creating fall and winter perfumes in a tropical environment; Candice Jurko of CJ Scents relies on her friends instead of focus panels for testing new scents and proposes to keep things simple with just a dash of sophistication ; Fabienne Christenson of Possets Perfume has a rich catalog of fall and winter scents but first let us hear her on the seasonal change of taste; Christopher Brosius of CB I Hate Perfume reminds us that unique personal memories color our perceptions of the simplest smells...
American perfumery is as varied as its landscape. One of its most notable traits is the fact that in spite of the presence of giant corporations like Coty or Estée Lauder, there exists a strong breed, I am tempted to say, of independent perfumers who appear by contrast even more like the necessary missing pieces of a vast puzzle. And without them, one could argue, American perfumery would be forgetting the flip side of anonymous efficiency, large-scale organization and big business, that is, originality, primitivism, naïveté, a sense of community, intimacy, individualism and let us not forget, the can-do attitude. If we only had the big labels, we would still have rivers of perfume, but we would have less of a certain moral spirit, the individualist one. And I don't know really what is America without the individual.
She or he is like the flavor of home-grown local herbs added to a standard national recipe...
LL Bean Personalized Ice-Cream Bowls for Red Heads, Blonds, Dark & Light Complexions Etc. {Beauty & Society}
I was browsing the LL Bean catalog when, lo and behold, my eye caught sight of a pair of bowls that initially attracted my attention because they look like an American adaptation of the personalized bowls found in Brittany, France in the Quimper region. Kids love those and especially to see their first names on them. They look like the picture below which is the traditional model for the "bol à prénom breton."
The LL Bean ice-cream bowls reveal the lineage in the color pattern and especially the way the rim is decorated with sponged blue color, and of course the idea of having your name painted on the ceramic...
Fruit Ripening Rack or Winter Tree by Godefroy de Virieu {Shopping Tip}
Do you enjoy the compote-y scent of fruits left to slowly ripe, somewhere, in the kitchen? For those aware of scents, any new, delectable source of olfactory pleasure is to be noted down and potentially improved upon.
Especially, you will say, in the fall and winter when the house tends to turn into a big pomander with more scents being trapped in the warmth of the rooms. It is also the season of baking, scented holiday candles, spicy pot pourris. If you needed any more sensory overload, here is bringing to your attention an adapted version of the traditional fruit ripening rack called clayette in French (pronounced close to clay--yet) that can work both as a design element and a home fragrance device of sorts (that's my take on it).
Imagine this balancing in the air and wafting the scents of maturing fall apples and pears...
L'Occitane Valisette Voyage en Mediterranee {Shopping Tip} {New Flacon}
If you follow perfume news in this space you know that L'Occitane just released two new fragrances inspired by the Mediterranean region called Labdanum de Séville and Mimosa de l'Estérel.
Currently and for just two weeks a limited-edition promotional travel suitcase containing 3 X 7,5 ml bottles is available with the two new scents plus Jasmin d'Egypte, an award-winning perfume. It's a great way to help you make up your mind and see to which perfume you will warm up most before committing to a bigger bottle. It is also worthy news for perfume miniature collectors. The offer is limited to France.
To our French readers:
Pour donner un petit coup d'envoi au lancement des deux nouveaux parfums de l'Occitane, Labdanum de Séville et Mimosa de l'Estérel, la marque a eu la bonne idée de créer un coffret de miniatures baptisé La Valisette Voyage en Méditerranée. Celle-ci est actuellement disponible en édition limitée et pour deux semaines seulement. Outre les deux nouveaux parfums déjà mentionnés on y trouvera la version mini de Jasmin d'Egypte lequel s'est vu décerner l'un des Grand Prix Marie Claire 2009 (meilleur parfum de distribution sous enseigne propre).
Avis aux amateurs et collectionneurs.
The Valisette Voyage en Méditerrannée is priced at 21 €
Scientific Explorer Ultimate Spa & Perfume Kit {Fragrant Shopping Tip}
Here is a fragrant gift idea for children. Scientific Explorer has a kit for children 9 years and up called the Ultimate Spa & Perfume Kit. It won the Oppenheimer Toy Portfolio Best Toy Award, Gold Seal. The brand has 5 other similar kits that are either perfumery or spa themed; this one combines both directions. (Parents of budding beauty fiends can also turn to a more recent Maginificent Manicure Kit launched in 2009.)...
Think Pink: Jo Malone Red Roses Cologne & Bath Oil for Breast Cancer Month 09
Jo Malone do not have a pink rose cologne so they turned to the next best thing, their Red Rosescologne which at any rate presents a fruity, jammy raspberry facet and is composed of seven different types of roses. We reviewed it in the past as part of our Rose Notebook series, check it out here.
Jo Malone will give $15,000 to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation in connection with the North American sales of Red Roses Cologne and Bath Oil.
Prompted in part by reader Carly's request to come up with suggestions for vanilla perfumes and by my recent experience of catching the most voluptuous whiff of crème brûlée wafting from a lady who managed to turn the classic Shalimar into a sexy mysterious dessert, I decided to think of and look around for fragrances that give pride of place to that decadent accord or reveal a facet that is very close to that sensation.
Ironically, Shalimar which is listed here and pioneered the use of Vanillin note was once thought to be the anti-dessert scent, the one that had escaped all suspicion of facility and gourmandise. The creator of Chanel No. 5 perfumer Ernest Beaux once famously said, "When I use vanilla, I make crème caramel, whilst Jacques Guerlain creates Shalimar."
- Shalimar
Try it to see if your skin catches this facet. It is ironic to propose Shalimar for its crème Brûlée effect since when it was launched perfumers admired it for its capacity to eschew the dessert-y impression. But sensitivities evolve, formulas evolve, and your skin may sweeten it. The potential is definitely there.
- Hypnotic Poison Elixir
This is the version that is most like a decadent crème brûlée before trailing off into an almond-y sillage. I detect, if memory serves me well, a hint of saltiness that is, like in cooking and baking, the needed pinch to add more interest.
- Wanted by Elizabeth Arden
It's new, it's sexy and has a rummy, spicy crème brûlée like softness to it...
Unexpected Link of the Day: Audio Course on Aphrodisiacal Foods and Smells {Shopping Tip}
I just discovered the existence of Loveology University, "The Online College of Sensual Knowledge," where apparently you can train to become a love coach, a certified Loveologist, a Master Sexpert, and/or find Everlasting Love.
For scent-oriented people interested in what Dr. Ava Cadell might have to say on the topic of aphrodisiacs, she offers a quick audio course lasting 27 mn for $9,95...
A Few Yards of Dental Floss Whimsy: Breakfast Floss & Bacon Floss {Perfume Shopping Tip}
Are you tired of your oh-so boring minty dental floss and want to try something new? Why not go for the breakfast breath effect? The comforting scent of an English breakfast has been reproduced in a set of 3 dental flosses called Breakfast Floss. It includes the scents of coffee, waffle, and bacon. Kids might love the waffle one. For those women who know that bacon is the favorite scent of their love interest, don't hesitate to get help from Bacon Floss to amp up the romantic atmosphere around you.
They are now available at Urban Outfitters both the set and the individual floss for $4.99 each (on sale).
There is a deal on two decorative perfume sets by Annick Goutal, which the traveler or the perfumista on a shoestring might find convenient, housing each a different collection of 3 classic Goutal perfumes. I could also see those being offered to a young budding perfumista.
Sensual includes Petite Chérie EDT, Songes EDT and Grand Amour EDT, while Fresh contains Les Nuits d'Hadrien, Eau d'Hadrien and Mandragore, all in EDT versions also...
Clinique have come up with the cool concept of non-liquid perfume pencils. Easy to carry and to apply without staining or scenting your fingers, you are invited to layer the scents as well to concoct your own private blend, the one that works best with your natural skin scent or your mood....
Michael Kors Fragrance Leg Shine Collection (2009) {Shopping Tip} {Fragrance News}
Interesting new way to perfume yourself. Michael Kors has launched a collection of tinted solid creams to be applied onto your legs perfumed with the signature Michael Kors fragrance, a heady and clean tuberose scent.
From a purely olfactory point of view, there is some virtue in wearing your fragrance on your legs as the scent will waft up towards you. In fact, the pulse spot behind your knees is one that you are often advised to use, as well as ankles just so as to sexy them up. If you can add some shimmer to your gams at the same time, it is all benefit to you...
Le Labo Interview by Doux Me: How Green is Fabrice Penot? & The New 20% Off Recycling Program {Fragrant Reading} {Shopping Tip}
Natural and organic beauty brand Doux Me has an interview with Le Labo fragrances co-founder Fabrice Penot on their green page this month. How green is Fabrice Penot in his personal life and business practices?...
Free Ed Hardy Geisha Tote with Fragrance Purchase {Shopping Tip}
If you've missed out on previous luscious Ed Hardy GWPs, here's your chance to snag a free red geisha tote without having to step on anyone's toes at the perfume counter....
All Twelve Chanel Les Exclusifs To Be Available Online Soon {Fragrance News} {Shopping Tip}
Chanel have announced that they will soon be offering the line of the 12 Les Exclusifs fragrances online on Chanel.com, date to be confirmed. This is a significant perfume marketing decision to take a boutique-exclusive collection to the internet to offer it greater visibility and accessibility online.
"A virtuoso collection of rare fragrances created by Chanel master parfumeurs. Twelve pure forms, twelve identical bottles. Luxuriously simple."
In other words, "niche" is going to be more about style than the distribution policy and a hyper-constructed constructed sense of luxury....
Les Coulisses du Parfum by Osmoz: New Olfactory Training Kits {Shopping Tip}
Osmoz, the educational arm of Firmenich, one of the few big fragrance supplying companies in the world, is about to launch a new program which is bound to become popular with perfume-oriented people.
From mid-April 2009, you will be able to shop for three olfactory training cases organized by themes. They were devised to help you train your nose (and mind) to smell better, more analytically.
This new collection is called Les Coulisses du Parfum (Behind The Perfume Scenes) and the 3 first coffrets are called: Volume I, Accords Mythiques (Mythical Accords); Volume II, Fleurs Originelles (Original Blossoms); Volume III, Bois et Résines Légendaires (Legendary Woods and Resins).
Each case contains 12 bottles of essences to sniff and 100 blotters, plus an olfactory exploration notebook containing historical perfume information, anecdotes, games etc. Each coffret is priced at 59 Euros and will be available online soon. We will update the info when it is released.
Online Trunk Show of Guerlain Exclusive Fragrances {Shopping Tip}
For a limited time only, rarer fragrances by Guerlain will be available online at Neiman Marcus in an attempt to make their exclusive offerings more widely available to customers.
"Fragrance fanatics and Guerlain devotees can rejoice. Beginning today, for a limited fourteen-day period, Guerlain is offering its renowned Exclusive Fragrance collection on www.neimanmarcus.com - giving women who do not currently live near one of seven Guerlain Boutiques in the U.S. the opportunity to shop these spectacular fragrances from home. [...]
Jo Malone Kohdo Wood Collection is Back {Shopping Tip}
Following the great success of the limited-edition Jo Malone Kohdo Wood Collection launched in 2008 (it quickly sold out), it was brought back this year in the US (it was actually still available in France). Available on the Jo Malone website.
Les Parfums Keiko Mecheri Offer a New Perfume Sample Program {Shopping Tip}
Fragrance samples are very popular amongst perfumistas, you can guess why. So I am glad to be able to report that Keiko Mecheri parfums have set up a brand new sampling program through their recently-launched website.
You have three main options: 1) you can order samples of all 30 fragrances from the collection for $48. They come in "a large coffer with blotter cards for smelling the scents. This is accompanied by a beautiful bound booklet explaining each scent and the philosophy of Keiko Mecheri."...
The Scented Salamander Perfume Holiday Shopping Guide 2008 - Part 5: Have a Taste of Champagne {Shopping Tips}
Can perfume help you get into a more festive mood on New Year's Eve? Yes, it can! Champagne is the it-scent to celebrate the New Year in style. Scent yourselves or bring a gift for your hostess or host which will be much appreciated.
1 - Yvresse by Yves Saint Laurent (1993)
Initially called Champagne it had to change its name due to trademark reasons to Yvresse meaning "intoxication" (normal spelling is ivresse; Y was added for branding reasons as the initial of Yves). The flacon, one of the best-quality ones to be had, is inspired by a bottle of Champagne and the scent is fruity and fizzy, more like pineapple than bubbly per se, but the spirit is there, joyous and optimistic. The composition by Sophia Grojsman is one of the best fruity chypres out there. It develops a very seductive sillage.
Champomy, "the festive drink for children" is a brand of non-alcoholic Champagne-inspired drink based on fruit juices that was created especially for children in 1989. This year they offer a special limited-edition coffret containing a bottle of kids' bubbly together with 2 crumpled golden porcelain gobelets. 20 € at the Grande Epicerie. Only 100 copies are available....
The Scented Salamander Perfume Holiday Gift Guide 2008 - Part 4: Fragrance Kits A Gogo {Shopping Tips}
Perfume kits are a great
way to play with scents and constitute presents that people will enjoy
even more over time adding the thrill of exploration and even creation
to their usual experience of fragrancing.
You can also look at these kits as sets to be broken down into individual gifts within one family or circle of friends.
Some kits can also be viewed as collections of stocking stuffers.
At any rate, there is a trend to be potentially followed any way you see better fit for yourselves.
1 - Frédéric Malle Editions de Parfums Limited Edition Coffret Set
With this set what you get is an excellent cultural introduction to the works of several great contemporary perfumers who were given enough freedom to offer more personal and more ambitious creations under the artistic directorship of Frédéric Malle. Plus, it is a relative bargain, especially in US dollars, if you consider that you will not need to buy all the bottles of the perfume house one by one. $480 at Barney's.
"A vamped up version of the Frederic Malle Test kit, this limited
edition coffret includes sixteen 10ml Frederic Malle perfumes. Also
includes a limited edition book on the perfumers behind the brand's
sixteen perfumes."
If you would prefer to start more cautiously and pay even less for smaller 2 ml samples and do not need the book, you can order samples from the Editions de Parfums site in sets of 3 with shipping charges added per each set....
The new clip-and-go way to perfume your surroundings with the scent of a pine-y forest:
"Spread high-quality scents into all the
spaces of your life, without a plug, battery or flame. The built-in
clip base allows SCENTPORTABLE to hang, sit or rest on virtually any
surface.
Domestic.
Clip and go fragrance unit
Fragrance disk automatically diffuses scent without the use of plugs, batteries or flames
Offers continuous fragrance for 4 to 6 weeks
Perfect for your car, closet, drawers, luggage, gym bag, pet area, laundry basket or any other small space
Evergreen
is a blend of fresh green fir balsam, sparkling mint, cool pine and
spicy clove, with a smoky touch of white birch and dark woods." $5...
'Tis The Season of Bargain Online Shopping {The 5th Sense in the News} {Shopping Tips}
This morning both Cosmetic News and the Chicago Tribune are indicating that internet shopping appears to be the way to go for holiday bargain hunters this season.
Indeed although the British Retail Consortium (BRC) reported a general slump in British retail,
"The BRC/KPMG report found that although growth for non-food/non-store
sales (internet) slowed to 9.5% in November, compared with a 16.6%
increase in October, consumers are increasingly researching prices on
the internet to take advantage of heavy discounting. "Shoppers are
using the internet more this Christmas as they have become more
confident about ordering online [and are] feeling more relaxed about
ordering later," the report said."...
What Are The Best & Cheapest Online Discount Perfume Stores? {Ask Marie-Helene} {Shopping Tips - Coupons & Deals}
I received another general-interest question about where to shop for both authentic and heavily-discounted perfumes. Here is my selection of some of the best and cheapest perfume stores on the internet.
Please do not hesitate to chime in!
"Scented Salamander:
I found your blog last night and it's really helping me with various
choices. It's a great site.
My question is this:
With all of the online sites to buy from a novice like me is at a loss
as to who to buy from as the horror stories of knockoff sites abound.
Price is a primary consideration as I'm just one of the common folk. The
site I've found to have the best prices is Scentiments.com and since it's been
in business for about ten years I thought I might try it.
My question to you is should I? Or is there a better site to buy
from?
Thanks for your time and I'll be waiting your reply.
The Scented Salamander Perfume Holiday Gift Guide 2008 - Part 2 {Shopping Tips}
Here
is Part 2 of our Holiday Perfume Gift Guide 2008, expanding on the
theme of (indispensable) fashionable perfume accessories. Please check here for Part 1.
1 - Estée Lauder Collectible Butterfly Perfume Compact filled with the solid perfume of Beyond Paradise created by perfumer Calice Becker. $350, available at Bergdorf Goodman.
2 - L'Occitane Limited Edition Golden Branch Mini Pomander.
This open-work vinaigrette looks much more substantial in reality and has a nice patina and weight to it. Insert one of the two clay beads that come with
it, sprayed on with a scent that inspires you. You can wear it as a
necklace, a bag pendant or hang it on a door knob or wherever you think
it will look good and waft delicately. $20 at L'Occitane...
The Scented Salamander Perfume Holiday Gift Guide 2008 - Part 1 {Shopping Tips}
Here are our suggestions for perfume holiday shopping this year, in several installments. You can also check our Perfume-Shopping-Tip and Fragrant-Shopping Pages for more ideas (the latter for items that go beyond the personal-perfume category, like tea, chocolate etc.) .
The Scented Salamander Holiday Fragrance Gift Guide 2008 - Part 1
1 - Crabtree & EvelynIndia Hicks Island Night comes in a lovely solid perfume compact decorated with India Hicks's trademark coral branch. It is called the Evening Fragrance Night Compact with Enhancer, the latter consisting of amber. Easy to carry and easy to apply. Price: $50.
"Applied to pulse points, Island Night solid perfume warms on the skin,
releasing the intoxicating fragrance of a moonlit tropical garden. To
deepen and intensify the fragrance, apply the amber enhancer over the
solid perfume."
Available at Crabtree-Evelyn.com
2 - Bond No. 9 Subway Token Solid-Perfume Compact is a great New York City souvenir, an original perfume container and comes in 6 scents:
"We've re-imagined Bond No. 9's nostalgia-laden
circular "token" as a solid-perfume compact, containing your choice of six of
our most sought-after eaux de parfum.
Stashed in its own perfect little white leather zipper case, it's so street-smart
it'll glide through any turnstile.
The compact's refillable; the zipper case will lead a double life as a
carry-case for rings, earrings, and lapel pins (with or without the American
flag). Andy
Warhol Union Square, Chelsea Flowers,
Chinatown, Nuits de Noho, The Scent of
Peace or Wall Street: $85."
Exclusive 30% Off Gap Voucher for Our UK & Ireland Readers - Today Only {Shopping Tip - Coupons & Deals}
Sometimes people might think perfumistas go naked with just a drop or two of perfume under the earlobes to counteract the elements since when they use the verb "wear" it is usually followed by the words "scent", "fragrance" or "fume" and then nothing else really.
But what they tell you is not true! Marylin Monroe started the rumor with her famous invisible Chanel No. 5 jammies and in fact most perfumistas can and do wear both perfume and clothes!
I am sure that this will come as a realization to most of our readers,
especially since it is hard to scrutinize each others' fashion sense
online, and who knows? Maybe there are some naked people typing away on
the internet...
• Caron: "customer appreciation Holiday Special 20% off.....of all your favorite fragrances and face powders!!!! 1st week of December 1-6 please call to pre-order toll free 877-88-CARON". www.parfumscaron.com
• Crabtree & Evelyn: 20% off this weekend only online and in-store. www.crabtree-evelyn.com...
• Origins is offering a Friends and Family 25% discount off your online purchases. Just use offer code: FriendsFB. Good through 11/19/2008.
• Ormonde Jayne is now offering 10% discount online and by phone from Monday November 17th until 27th November 2008 inclusive. Enter the promotional code 'THANKS' on the checkout page to activate your personal discount....
4 HTF Serge Lutens Non-Export Scents Now Available in the US {Shopping Tip - Deal}
Traditionally the much sought-out house of Serge Lutens is parsimonious and deliberate in making its collection of non-export perfumes available outside of Europe. Only those lucky enough to have a pied à terre or good souls as friends in the old continent can plan on a relatively painless purchasing experience...
• For Paris and France Travelers: Le Printemps department store, where you can find one of the best offerings of niche and designer perfumes in the French capital city offers a 10 % discount on a selection of luxury, beauty and fashion brands until 12/31/2008 upon presentation of a valid foreign passport. The tax refund* is further applicable on your discounted purchases.
Code is: 18900861. Please click here for further information...
Oooh, I happened on these pens that do double-duty as perfume roll-ons. Don't you love it when people recognize the need to put perfume everywhere and consider fragrance a first-necessity item?
It might be a great solution for those perfumes that you worship but that tend to be fleeting on your skin.
I'll test them when I receive them hoping the scent does not escape the confines of the perfume tank or get transformed into an involuntary home-fragrance device...
Philosophy The Haunted House (2008): Halloween Bath Indulgences {New Fragrances} {Shopping Ideas}
Time to get scary in the bath! Philosophy has launched a set of 3 gourmand scents for the bath & body aficionados and tricksters. If right now you are not satisfied with your Dial or Ivory soaps and want to feel the spirit of the season, here is Haunted House which comprises Pumpkin Spice Muffin, Black Licorice and Apple Caramel. All three are three-in-one products and triple as shampoo, shower gel and bubble bath...
40% Off Roja Dove The Essence of Perfume For Our Readers {Shopping Tip}
Following TSS's announcement yesterday about the upcoming book by Roja Dove The Essence of Perfume, we are able to inform our gracious readers that Black Dog Publishing is offering, as of today, a 40 % discount off the purchase price of the book. The original price is £44 and $70 and the book is not meant to be released until a little later on this fall (depending on countries). So don't miss this opportunity to get an early copy!
Description of the book from the ad copy:
"The Essence of Perfume
is a lavishly illustrated journey through the history of perfume,
taking in the glamour and scandal of the industry as well the science
behind iconic scents.
Roja Dove is without doubt the world's leading fragrance authority.
Described not only as a perfume historian but also a storyteller,
Dove's genuine passion and often risqué wit are infused within the
pages of this authoritative guide to the world of perfume. The book
includes chapters encompassing the social and scientific history of
scent...
Parfumerie Diaphane advert, an illustration taken from The Essence of Perfume
Roja Dove The Esssence of Perfume: New Book {Fragrant Reading} {Shopping Tip}
Fragrance expert Roja Dove has written his first book on the subject of his long-time passion, entitled The Essence of Perfume. While he is known for his lectures and frequent appearances in the media, as well as his temple of bon goût dedicated to the art of perfumery, the Haute Parfumerie at Harrods, he had not felt the need so far to write down his thoughts...
Balmain Ambre Gris, La Môme & Borsalino Panama: 3 Hard-To-Find Perfumes, Now Available {Shopping Tip}
Good news! Three fragrances that were previously impossible to find in the US are now available online, and at deeply discounted prices to boot! They are Balmain Ambre Gris ($24, 95), Balmain La Môme ($24, 95) and Borsalino Panama ($21,95). How do they manage to slash prices like this?...
Tom Ford White Patchouli Now Available - Perfume Notes Description {Shopping Tip}
The new Tom Ford White Patchouli is now available for pre-order at Neiman Marcus. The perfume will ship no later than 7/27/2008; they do not ship to Canada. The eau de parfum is described in the following manner,
"Opens energetically sparkling notes of bergamot blended with delicate
white peony and spicy coriander accents make an instant play for
attention.
The alluring and modern heart unfolds in sequence:
rich rose absolute, carnal night blooming jasmine, and the stimulating
ambrette seed.
Precious patchouli orpur infuses the finish with
exotic depth. Its stimulating sensual pull is enriched by a medley of
blonde woods and the soft eastern aroma of incense."
The New Perry Ellis for Men •• More Info {Fragrance News} {Shopping Tip}
The new Perry Ellis for Men is generating quite a buzz,what with the handsome bottle, the glam Italianate advertising and the teasing scent strips in the glossies from the end of spring 2008.
After TSS posted earlier on about the upcoming cologne, there was a palpable surge of interest for the fragrance both from people on the blog and via email. Readers asked questions about its whereabouts as it has been tricky to track down the fragrance in stores and online. The local Boston Macy's men's perfume counter rep unexpectedly stated that they did not carry Perry Ellis fragrances. Perry Ellis had the following to say,....
Worth Paris Fragrance Re-Editions + Shopping Tips {Fragrance News}
Vintage-fragrance-lovers alert! A set of re-editions of vintage Worth fragrances was sighted; it includes the classic Dans La Nuit (1924), Vers Le Jour (1925), Sans Adieu (1929), Je Reviens (1932), and Vers Toi(1934).
As you may or may not know, you can still find Dans La Nuit and Je Reviens, the latter also in the so-called "Couture" edition (blue ribbed art deco bottle) which is closest to what we remember Je Reviens smelling like in the 1980s, but the rest of them are discontinued......
Fabulous 25% Off Code at Beauty Habit {Shopping Tip}
Beauty Habit, an online store replete with cool niche and European brands for beauty and perfume products, is offering a 25% off discount with code LUCKYBREAKS2 until June 30th 2008. You can use the code each time you shop during this period, at beautyhabit.com.
Lolita Lempicka Fleur Defendue Back in Store! {Shopping Tip}
Just saw that Sephora has the 1.7 fl oz bottle of Lolita Lempicka Fleur Défendue back in stock despite the fact that they had sent an email stating it was discontinued mid-April. If you are interested, grab it while you can. Here's our review of this summer flanker.
14 Safe Fragrances To Offer On Mother's Day Or Any Other Day {Shopping Tips} {Perfume List}
Safe Fragrances For Mother’s Day - May 11th 2008!
These are fragrances we recommend as potential gifts for Mother’s Day (or if you are looking for a safe present on other occasions) when you have no idea what to offer and your mother is leaving no subtle hints to help you. They are suggestions that might be especially good for moms who are not into perfume but whom you feel would be pleased to receive a scent as a present.
What do we mean by “safe fragrances”? It means mostly that they are safe to offer. Sometimes we test a perfume and at the end derive an impression that it would be well liked by a fairly wide circle of people. Intuitively they appear to us as compositions that offer a certain sense of restraint and elegance without showing too many strong facets. They are generally easy to wear but are not that easy and pandering to the lowest common denominator as to feel bland and uninteresting. In fact, it is quite an achievement to reach this quality of being. Receiving them, we hope, will provide the same sort of pleasure as that of receiving a beautiful bouquet of flowers.
This one comes on top of our list, the rest of the list is free style. Elegant, discreet, feminine but still capable of making you feel excited about it. It is the equivalent of a crisp white feminine shirt worn by Grace Kelly. A masculine version is in the works but otherwise this composition is so versatile, it feels it could be worn by a man.
A modern chypre with a very good sense of balance; it is very pleasurable to wear. Again, it is elegant, feminine without having just good manners to show for herself, but a real charm.
A Bit Riskier But Still Safe
In these two some notes - ripe full fruits - stick out more, yet they retain a sense of, again, balance and elegance that is easily transferable to a number of different personalities. Their glowing warmth is very appealing.
The equivalent of a warm classic tweed made out of a sensual rich material.
• Badgley Mishka
A wonderful fruity chypre with a warm stewed fruit effect. It is elegant but somehow easygoing too. It offers great diffusion and is extremely long-lasting. It is a scent that never quits on you, in a good way......
Parfums Lucien Lelong {Spotlight on a Brand} {Shopping Tip}
You may be looking for alternate perfume brands and be part of a group of perfume lovers that deplore the vanishing of vintage-styled fragrances with their femme-fatale angle. Here is a shopping suggestion: go visit the Parfums Lucien Lelong e-commerce website and rediscover such classics as Indiscret launched in 1935 and re-created in 1997 respecting as much as possible the old formula, or the newly introduced Lelong Pour Femme in 1999 that pays homage to the couturier's sense of luxury and glamor.
Parfums Lucien Lelong was established as far back as 1924 and in the very beginning their perfumes were named after alphabet letters, A, B, C, J, N, in a search for abstraction and modernity just like for Chanel's numbered fragrances .....
You have heard about the good reputation or the killer sillage of the Prada perfumes and felt unsure about which one to purchase? Now you can have all four at your fingertips. Prada has released a limited-edition coffret which includes: Prada Intense, Prada, Prada Tendre, andPrada pour Homme.
Available for $ 50 at Sephora (3 X 0.2 oz and 1 X 0.3 oz).
Ambre Gris, Magnolia Romana, Figue-Iris, Laurier-Réglisse Now Available {Shopping Tips}
Must-smells of the season:
Balmain Ambre Gris and Eau d'Italie Magnolia Romana are now exclusively available at Colette in Paris. Ambregris retails for 45 € and Magnolia Romana for 80 €. International shipping available.
• Interesting to see that the Balmain Ambregris fragrance is sold at the hip concept store Colette. It positions it more as a niche fragrance and dusts off its image.
Mariah Carey M Gold Deluxe Edition + Special at Macy's Herald Square on March 28th 2008 {Fragrance News} {Shopping Tip}
Mariah Carey is now offering a pure parfum version of M in a limited edition bottle called M Gold Deluxe Edition.
"...it is now dipped in a lavish metallic gold. Inside this stunning bottle is the most sensual form of the original fragrance and Mariah's favorite, the parfum."....
We recently discovered that The house of Caronoffers a very convenient perfume sampling program for those who cannot make it to their boutiques in New York City or Paris or prefer to sample at leisure at home. You can order any number of samples you wish for $5 each. They come packaged in adorable little individual cardboard boxes stamped with Caron's trademark gold dots and reading Caron Paris. As I ordered, amongst others, a sample of Lady Caron (a stupendous tuberose-gardenia scent by André Fraysse, review forthcoming), they also sent a lovely luxury miniature booklet telling the story of this special perfume. It is a collector's item.
Just call (212) 319-4888 to order the samples of your choice.
Givenchy Les Mythiques Now at Sephora {Shopping Tip}
The collection of re-editions by Givenchy called Les Mythiques (The Mythical Ones) is now partly available at Sephora online (not in stores). The titles offered are: Givenchy III, L'Interdit, Monsieur de Givenchy, Xeryus, and Eau de Givenchy, each for $85. They ship for free.
Lush have started to offer a noteworthy post-holiday shopping deal; for each pre-December product that you purchase you get another one for free! While supplies last. More details available on the Lush website.
Diorlight Lipgloss Necklace: Dreams of a Pomander Necklace {Holiday Shopping Idea - $100 or Less}
Mia Farrow in Rosemary's Baby studying the foul-smelling pomander pendant she is made to wear during her pregnancy
Dior has released a limited edition lip-gloss encased in a wonderful spherical pendant called Diorlight. We wanted to write about it because after seeing it in reality, it struck us as better-looking in person than on pictures. The differences? Diorlight's proportions are bolder than we had imagined them to be, so it makes it a more substantial, sculptural piece to play with and wear. It has a good quality sense of heft to it, without being too heavy, which can then cheapen a jewelry piece at the other end of the spectrum. So, it does not look or feel flimsy at all. It is just a beautiful ball pendant, encrusted with crystals......
Tocca Holiday Mimosa Candle {Perfume Short (Review)} {Holiday Shopping Idea - $50 or Less] {New Fragrance}
Tocca released a new limited edition scented candle for the Holiday Season called Holiday Cortina Mimosa Candela. Unlike the name of the scent itself seems to suggest but better illustrated by the Champagne glasses decorating the glass container, the perfume has been studied to feel festive as it includes a Champagne top note.......
The New Camaldoli Hermitage located in Big Sur, California is reputed for baking one of the best brandy-dipped fruitcakes in America and if you listen to the friars talking about it, it is quite frankly the best. They did comparative testing. Last year the fruitcakes were so popular they had to increase the production from 6000 to 8000 loaves........
Estée Lauder Friday Special - Today Only {Shopping Tip}
With any Estée Lauder $25.00 purchase you get free shipping and four free samples today. Lasts through 11.59 pm. Enter code FRIDAY at checkout. Special rate on expedited shipping.
Tsi-La Organics Collection {Perfume Reviews in a Nutshell} {Holiday Shopping Ideas - $75 or Less} {Green Products}
Tsi-La Organics have put out a collection of 4 fragrances comprising Kesu, Ilang Ilang, Kizes and Fleur Sauvage in a set including 4 ml flacons. After having tested several of their offerings we can say that the scents are consistently very rich, narcotic, and on top of that very relaxing!.....
Maxim's de Paris Candles with Customizable Calligraphy at Bergdorf Goodman Dec 15 {Holiday Shopping Ideas - $50 or Less}
Maxim's scented candles illustrated with Sem's Belle Epoque caricatures can now be customized with a calligraphy to personalize your gift,
"Come and visit us this Saturday, December 15th - from 12 - 6pm at Bergdorf Goodman's Beauty Level to have your candle personalized - a great gift idea for under $50 !
Our calligrapher will beautifully hand letter your personal message on the porcelain candle container!"
The Couleurs Collection by Esteban Now Available {Shopping Tip}
Esteban launched in January of 2007 a new series of perfumes titled Collection Couleurs which includes, Colère d'Epices (Wrath of Spices), Tourbillon de Thé (Whirl of Tea), Fureur d'Agrumes (Furor of Citruses), Tempête de Zeste (Storm of Zeste), and Folie de Figue (Fig Madness).
They are now available at Four Seasons. Free ground shipping with any purchase over $45 in the US. Free samples with every purchase. Valid through December 18th 2007.
Now You Can Read About Versailles & Smell It Too {Holiday Shopping Ideas - $75 or Less} - Promo Code
You might have already read the biography of Marie-Antoinette's perfumer Jean-Louis Fargeon A Scented Palace by Elisabeth Feydeau (see our review) or it might still be on your wish list or you are simply looking for a Christmas gift for your friend who is a perfume fiend or a history buff or a fashionista (Marie-Antoinette was a great fashionista) or all of the three above?......
Egg Nog, Christmas Tree by Demeter {Holiday Shopping Ideas - $20 or Less} {New Perfume}
Demeter who want to put the whole world in fragrance bottles continue to expand their fragrance library with the addition of a season's favorite, Egg Nog. If you are looking for stocking stuffers or home fragrances to olfactorily "decorate" your house for the holidays, you can check Egg Nog and Christmas Tree. One might ask, "why bother to add a layer of the scents that already exist in the room?".......
Diptyque has put out a delightful coffret for the Holidays containing four of its best-loved fragrances: Philosykos (fig), Tam Dao (sandalwood), Do Son (tuberose), and L'Ombre Dans L'Eau (rose)......
Cyprès by Rigaud: The Nec Plus Ultra of Scented Candles {Holiday Shopping Ideas & Tips - $75 or Less} {Fragrant Reading}
As we already said before in our review of Paco Rabanne pour Homme, Cyprès de Rigaud is one of the most popular candles in France. Its scent is very forest-y, balsamic. An article in the Times relates its history and how Jackie Kennedy used to love to use it to scent the White House.......
Nina by Nina Ricci Holiday Set + Bracelet Offer {Holiday Shopping Ideas & Tips - $75 or Less}
Nina Ricci has put out a special Nina set for the Holidays which comprises an 1.7 oz Eau de Toilette Spray, 3.4 oz Shower Gel and 3.4 oz Body Lotion. A $75.00 value, available now for $54.00.
Evidently, the red apple shaped flacon inspired by the earlier Fille d'Eve by Nina Ricci makes for a cheerful and festive gift for the season. The scent itself is gourmand, based on a red apple caramel toffee accord. It was very popular in France before it came more recently to the US........
Evening Edged in Gold by Ineke: Launch Postponed Until Jan 2008 {Fragrance News} {Shopping Tip}
The much-awaited fifth fragrance by Ineke, Evening Edged in Gold, will be available at the beginning of 2008 instead of during the 2007 Holidays' season. This perfume house based in San Francisco opened its doors last year with a collection of four perfumes, which we wrote about here.........
Tamarind Paprika Limited Holiday Edition 2007 by Dawn Spencer Hurwitz {Perfume Short (Review)} {New Fragrance} + Promo Code {Shopping Tip}
Each year Dawn Spencer Hurwitz releases a special limited edition fragrance for the Holidays with a more definite festive and Christmas-y flavor. This year the theme of inspiration is derived from exotic dark fruits and spices incorporated into an unusual, both spicy and gentle brew called Tamarind Paprika in her upscale collection titled Parfums des Beaux-Arts.
Spencer Hurwitz is an independent artisan perfumer based in Boulder, Colorado whose creations are noteworthy for their consistently high quality and variety of sources of inspiration ranging from "études" on a perfume material to the olfactory renditions of colors and even historical reconstitutions. Her most recent endeavor, about which we would like to talk more at a later date titled "The Perfumed Court", after the nickname given to the court of Louis XV, is a recreation of 18th century perfumes based on the biography of perfumer Jean-Paul Fargeon and his royal patron queen Marie-Antoinette written by Elisabeth de Feydeau, A Scented Palace and which we reviewed last year.........
Ladies & Gentlemen's Seasonal Miniature Fragrance Collections by Penhaligon's {Holiday Shopping Ideas & Tips - $50 or Less} -Update
Penhaligon's are once more offering their very popular sets of delicately packaged miniature perfume collections for the Holidays, both for ladies and gents. The perfumes come in their trademark apothecary bottles in 5 ml sizes adorned with tassels and in a festive red coffret decorated with images of traditional grooming objects.......
Chanel Slipcase by Assouline {Holiday Shopping Ideas & Tips - $50 or Less}
A sure hit with the fashionistas-cum-perfumistas is the Chanel slipcase by publisher Assouline containing 3 books on Chanel jewelry, perfume, and fashion. It is already sold out on the Assouline site, but still available at Saks for $49.95 only! Made in Italy.
Lolita Lempicka is offering a limited edition coffret for the Holidays. The flacon itself is one of the most beautiful ones on the market and like a piece of jewelry.....
It is that time of the year again when the brainstorming session for the Holidays season starts anew. What to offer? We will go for new things and if you are waiting until the last weeks of the year to shop for Christmas, you will have the advantage of being able to offer the newest things to have appeared in the stores........
Les Néréides Perfumes in Travel Size, Violet Essence Pomander & Jewelry {Shopping Tip}
We received a tip regarding the possibility to purchase the new limited edition Bijou de Parfum by Les Néréides online at a reduced price of 279 € here, for lovers of jewelry and violet scent........
Ruehl No. 925 Signature Scents Online, Amazing Prastara Royal Sale + Bonus for TSS Readers {Shopping Tips}
Ruehl No. 925, a division of Abercrombie & Fitch, has opened an e-commerce site and is now selling its duo of perfumes for her and for him online. Their Signature perfume retails for 1 oz. $ 34 and 3.4 oz. $ 68. R-4, the men's cologne, is available for 1.7 oz. $ 48 and 3.4 oz. $68........
Les Orientalistes Coffret & Eaux de Parfum by Annick Goutal {Shopping Tip} {Luxury Perfumes}
Les Orientalistes in 100 ml Eau de Parfum concentration, each for 120 € or US $ 171
The new trio of unisex perfumes by Annick Goutal based on the precious substances of amber, frankincense, and myrrh called Les Orientalistes will be available from the end of November 2007 in France. One option is to purchase them as a limited edition set kept in a luxurious white leather casket, which is meant to be re-usable as a jewelry box........
Les Orientalistes coffret of three 50 ml pure extraits, 500 € or US $715
Esteban Candles Shopping Tip & More from a Reader {Shopping Tip}
Refillable Teck & Tonka candle by Esteban, $35
We received a delightful heartwarming message from Annie H in which she offers a great shopping tip for candles. Plus there is currently a 50% off sale going on, on certain items at the place she recommends. Also the new Esteban Balade Créole candle just arrived! Here is her message,
"i always check your site and your suggestions. i love everything you have suggested.
i want to let you know, i found the most complete collection of esteban.
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La Part des Anges by Thierry Mugler Now Available {Shopping Tip} {New Perfume}
The new precious variation on Thierry Mugler Angel called La Part des Anges, which we reported about earlier is now available at Nordstrom for $220. Aged like a good Cognac, it is a new process applied to a perfume product. The extrait is reported to smell of deep candied fruits.
Yves Rocher Vie Privée Now Available {Shopping Tip}
The re-edition of Vie Privée by Yves Rocher in their new Réédition Parfum collection, which we posted about before, is now available on the USA website of Yves Rocher. It is currently on a promotional sale and retails for $14 instead of $20 for a 1.7 oz bottle.
Please note that while it is sold in an Eau de Parfum concentration in France, it is sold in an Eau de Toilette concentration in the US, here.
L'Occitane 4 Vents Collection Now Available {Shopping Tip} {New Perfumes}
As of today you can procure the four new perfumes in the L'Occitane brand new collection called Les 4 Vents (The Four Winds), which includes: Myrtle, Iris, Neroli, and Cedar. We reported earlier on about them more in detail when the collection was called Notre Flore.The caps on the bottle are decorated with a compass in keeping with the travel theme.
Monotheme fine fragrances Venezia carries a large number of fragrances at reasonable prices. Amongst others, they offer a line of perfumes in their ClassicFragrance collection which are based for their main inspiration on a single note to start with although the compositions are slightly more complex. The perfumes were created to be especially long-lasting. Their classic touch is underlined by the packaging which evokes an old-fashioned sense of apothecary charm........
L'Atelier Bohême, New Perfumes from Parfum d'Empire Now Available {Shopping Tips}
Luckyscent has received the new perfumes by Parfum d'Empire: Osmanthus Interdite, Equistrius, Fougère Bengale. They are offering a tempting deal; for every purchase of a bottle of perfume from the trilogy, you get a free travel set that includes all three........
The Equitium Group Buys Caswell-Massey + Annual Sale {Fragrance News} {Shopping Tip}
Caswell-Massey, the oldest American perfumery brand, which was established in 1752 has been snapped up by the The Equitium Group,
“We were attracted by Caswell-Massey’s legacy of producing top-quality products. It perfectly fits our investment focus of backing personal care and luxury companies that have strong growth potential,” said Amir R. Amir, managing director, The Equitium Group.
Le Sourire est de Rigueur! Offre Smiley by Happy Therapy {Shopping Tip}
Un peu trop de grisaille en cette rentrée de vacances? Jusqu'au 14 octobre 2007, vous pourrez faire l'achat d'un produit Smiley (2006) afin de retrouver le sourire, si besoin est, tout en obtenant une réduction de 10% avec le code ACCES VIP. Un bracelet parfumé vous est offert en prime dans la limite des stocks disponibles.
New Jo Malone Boutiques, White Jasmine & Mint Launched {Scented Path & Fragrant Addresses} {Shopping Tips}
The Jo Malone brand is expanding its international presence with the opening in a few days - and after Cannes - of a new boutique in Paris, rue Saint-Honoré. Next, another boutique will open in Lyon.
Boutique Jo Malone Paris, 326, rue Saint-Honoré, 75001. Boutique Jo Malone Lyon (ouverture en octobre), 95, rue du Président-Edouard-Herriot, 69002. Boutique Jo Malone Cannes, 25, rue d’Antibes, 06400. .......
Britney Spears Believe: Its Notes & Where To Buy It {Shopping Tip}
We discovered the controversial ad featuring Britney Spears recently. Someone proved it was the real her, only photoshopped, by zooming in on and circling all her beauty marks with a pen (can't find the link anymore).Apart from the media controversy, Britney Spears Believe is now available for pre-order and will be shipped as early as 9/24/2007 from the website created for the occasion of the promotion of the perfume: britneyspearsbelieve.com.......
Nordstrom Is Coming to Natick, MA, So Long Filene's Basement {Shopping Tips}
Some good news for local perfumistas and shoppers in general; Nordstrom is coming to northern New England, to Natick, MA. Mark your calendars, the Grand Opening will take place on September 7, 2007 at 10 am!
We've heard good things about their sample programs and this will widen the available selection of fragrances......
** Juliette Has A Gun at Holt Renfrew ** 10% Off at Bourbon French ** Fendi Palazzo Now at Neiman Marcus {Shopping Tips}
• Juliette Has A Gun Lady Vengeance & Miss Charming are now both available at Holt Renfrew, $82 for 50 ml and $120 for 100 ml. Check Holt Renfrew for store locations.....
Bond no.9 has introduced a line of luxurious body creams humorously called Bodies. For now the collection includes: Eau de New York, Nuits de Noho, Chinatown, The Scent of Peace, Bryant Park, West Side, and Chelsea Flowers.
A body crème comes in a 6.8 oz jar and costs $105. You can discover the whole range here.
Vétiver Oriental by Serge Lutens is now available at Aedes de Venustas for a limited time only. You can also check out Serge Lutens Un Lys, also currently available in limited quantities. Each scent retails $130 for 1.69 oz......
You love fragrances AND books? Look no further if you wish to luxuriate in an old leather armchair while getting engrossed in your favorite folio; publisher Assouline offers a range of three scented candles for bibliophiles called Book Scented Candles which includes Bibliothèque, Wood, and Leather. They are meant to "...evoke the rich fragrance of a library with carefully selected blend of aromatic ingredients gathered from around the world.".......
The latest Dior creation, Midnight Poison, is making an early debut at Sephora. The bottle this time is a dark royal blue hue with sweeping folds to evoke Cinderella's ball gown as she escapes at midnight. Cinderella is played by actress Eva Green as previously reported.
Perfume is available between $45 and $82 at Sephora.com.......
Etat Libre d'Orange Charogne, Delicious Closet Queen, New Cristiano Fissore Rapsodia in Blu {Shopping Tips}
The two latest perfume creations by Etat Libre d'Orange, Delicious Closet Queen and Charogne, are now available at First in Fragrance, together with their range of candles. Samples are available for 3 Euros.
A new perfume by Cristiano Fissore called Rapsodia in Blu is also available.
Comptoir Sud Pacifique Vanille Peach, Fleurs des Caraïbes, Vanille Extrême Discontinued + Deals {Shopping Tip} {Fragrance News}
Comptoir Sud Pacifique is discontinuing a series of scents: Vanille Peach, Fleurs des Caraïbes, and Vanille Extrême. Vanille Peach is one of our favorites from their line (with Amour de Cacao), so we regret to see this happening.......
Rose Absolue, the second opus in the Yves Rocher Secrets d'Essences collection can now be sampled by American customers. Yves Rocher USA proposes a free Try Me Size of the new perfume with each purchase of a full-size fragrance. It is also currently available as a separate purchase for $3......
Louve is the latest release by Serge Lutens and is now available in-store at Palais Royal Shiseido and online at La Mûre Favorite, 50 ml for $128. WWD had previously mentioned an evocative-sounding "white" jus, but it looks simply and very plainly transparent....
New Releases Available: Cacharel Liberté, Christian Lacroix C'est La Fête, Van Cleef & Arpels First Summer 2007 Limited Edition {Shopping Tips}
Liberté by Cacharel (please read our review) is now exceptionally available at Imagination Perfumery as it will be released officially only in the fall of 2007 in the US. It retails from $39.99 to $75.99. This is a good option for an everyday laidback yet feminine light chypre.
The Body Shop White Musk edt, edp, Sensual Shimmer, & Body Mist + White Musk for Men {New Perfumes} {Fragrance News} {Shopping Tip}
Time to get seriously flirty! As the temperatures are rising, The Body Shop is launching a series of new fragrance products based on its ever-popular best-seller White Musk oil. The scent is now available in eau de toilette and eau de parfum concentrations as well as in a Sensual Shimmer Fragrance to be applied to the pulse points and a Body Mist and more. Reading the description of the notes, the scent sounds like it could be one of those new chypres or at least offer a chypre facet to it.....
Tobacco Vanille by Tom Ford {Shopping Tip} + Exclusive Vogue Video Interview of Tom Ford {Scented Images}
Believe it or not, at least one of the magnificent 12 Private Blends has already hit a perfume discounter: Tobacco Vanille. And only a few days ago at Harvey Nichols they were selling like hot cakes while Tom Ford himself was signing the bottles away, explaining that Tobacco Vanille is one of his favorites. The latter statement has more the ring of sincerity to it than one might assume normally had it just been an isolated remark proferred on a signature-event day since he already explained in Women's Wear Daily a while ago that it is one of his three favorites from the line......
Wanderlust, Lazy Love, & Lullaby Super-Fumes by Perfume of Life + Mother's Day GWP {New Perfumes} {Shopping Tip}
Jeffrey Dame's official motto could be or perhaps is "The quest for perfume perfection never ends." Three new perfumes have been created by the founder and owner of Irma Shorell and the Perfume of Life forum as a result of this never-ending quest. They are called Wanderlust, Lazy Love, and Lullaby. The scents are lyrically described as being "Intensely beautiful with a preponderance of costly natural florals and rare earthly extracts."........
French Lover by Frederic Malle Now Available {Shopping Tip}
Editions de Parfums have now released French Lover as promised on May 2. From the website: "A new interpretation of Angelica orchestrated by Pierre Bourdon The utopian quest of the ideal man fragrance: a skin enhancer both brutal, due to its overdoses and sophisticated, due to its ingredients."
It retails for 90 Euros for a 50 ml spray bottle and 135 Euros for 100 ml. A set of 3 spray refills each of 10 ml is also available for 55 Euros.
Boudoir Sin Garden Now Available At Hervia {Shopping Tip}
The latest Vivienne Westwood fragrance Boudoir Sin Garden is now available online at Hervia, a UK retailer specializing in Vivienne Westwood Products. It retails for 32 Pounds. Buyers outside of the UK and EU are tax-exempt.
List Of Fragrance Gift Ideas For Mother's Day - 10% Off At Fragrance X {Perfume List} {Shopping Tips}
Still looking for inspiration for a fragrant gift for Mother's Day on May 13th 2007? Here is a list of Mom's Day perfume gift ideas from Fragrance X.com. They offer 10% off your purchases. I realized they carry a number of niche brands and even sell samples. So the big question now is, is your mother a "Nurturing", "Desperate House Wife" or "24/7" mom type or ....? Check it out:
• The Fashionista– She shops in the hippest stores and wears the latest styles even before you do. She’s chic and always makes a fabulous entrance. She’ll flip over Prada Perfume, Dolce and Gabbana’s By Perfume, and Alberta Ferretti’s Femina Perfume , a contemporary blend of green mandarin, guava, with a drydown of sandalwood, amberwood and vanilla......
Olivier Durbano Rock Crystal & Amethyst, Modern Alchemy Candles, Calypso St Barth Jala & Lily, Andy Tauer Rêverie Au Jardin & More Now at Luckyscent {Shopping Tips}
Luckyscent has been busy receiving an array of new fragrances and candles lately. For more background on Olivier Durbano's newly arrived fragrances Rock Crystal and Amethyst read the interview we did with him last year. Modern Alchemy candles are now wafting their scents at the LA boutique -- We, of course, need to try Boston Tea Party. More scents from the superlative Profumum line of fragrances from Italy have arrived: Ambra Aurea, Tuberosa, and Victrix. Satellite has come up with four new compositions: 40 degrés à l'Ombre, A La Figue! Corrida and Ipanema (the scents look very colorful but they don't stain). Hello Kitty's new signature scent is Momoberry. Andy Tauer is about to release his Rêverie Au Jardin. He will be visiting the Scent Bar managed by Luckyscent on April 26th and 27th. If you wish to attend, please RSVP here.
Serge Lutens Un Lys, Heeley at Aedes {Shopping Tips}
Aedes now has the much-sought after Un Lys by Serge Lutens. It is back in stock for a limited time only. It is available for $120 for a 1.69 oz flacon. They now also carry the Heeley line of fragrances and in particular: Cardinal, Cuir Pleine Fleur, Esprit du Tigre, Figuier, and Cèdre Blanc. These are available for $95 for a 3.3 oz bottle.
Courvoisier L'Edition Impériale Now Available At Bergdorf Goodman {New Perfume} {Shopping Tip}
As previously reported, the new fragrance Courvoisier L'Edition Impériale cologne is the cognac brand's first venture into a perfume extension of its label. The scent does not contain any cognac note "because the marketers wanted to accentuate the aspirational lifestyle suggested by the name." Its official launch will take place at Bergdorf Goodman next Monday although it already started selling out unofficially. For a detailed description of the perfume you can go to our previous post.....
Esteban Sensuelle Russie, Yves Rocher Comme Une Evidence Un Jour Se Lève Now Available {Shopping Tips}
Two perfumes we discussed on the blog that were previously not available in the US are now in store.
Aedes has received the spicy amberey Sensuelle Russie edt by Esteban. They also carry the massage oil, bath foam, and shower gel. The perfume retails for $38.50. See our review.....
Un Peu, Beaucoup, A La Folie by Marina Marinof {Perfume Shopping Tip}
Looking for something a little different? Perfume designer Marina Marinof was inspired by her Russian grand-mother to live life to the fullest and see causes for happiness in the littlest and simplest things of life. Inspired by her, she designed a line of Epicurean optimistic fragrances that comes packaged in some of the most adorable wooden Russian dolls you ever saw. It's all about context. Put a fragrance in a re-decorated matrioshka and a commonplace souvenir becomes something a little more unexpected. Her grand-mother's motto is inscribed on the doll: C'est rien que du bonheur! (Happiness is to be found in everything!)
Billet Doux By Fragonard & Victoria Collection by Voluspa Now At Hampton Court {Shopping Tips}
The latest release by Fragonard, Billet Doux, is now available at Hampton Court. It is a limited edition and a re-issue of a 1950s fragrance from their catalogue. You can read our review of Billet Doux here. It retails for $65 for a 1.7 oz flacon.
The Voluspa Victoria Collection, which includes Cult of Helios, Green Datura, Tuberosa Agave, and Vanity, is available. The roll-on perfumes retail for $26.
Where To Buy Réminiscence Perfumes In The US {Shopping Tip} {Perfume Shopping Directory}
You can buy Réminiscence perfumes in the US at Yos Miami. They carry the largest selection and amongst others, you will be able to find the following: Patchouli, Musc, Ambre retail $75 for 100 ml; Patchouli for Men and Reminiscence for Men are available for $72 for 100 ml. These are purchasable online.....
Limited Edition L'Eau D'Issey A Drop On A Petal - Une Goutte Sur Un Pétale by Issey Miyake Is Now Available {New Perfume} {Shopping Tip}
Issey Miyake has launched a new seasonal limited edition of its classic fragrance L'Eau D'Issey originally created in 1991/1992 by Jacques Cavallier. It helped define a new generation of transparent aquatic fragrances which was a hallmark of the 1990s. This limited edition is called UneGoutte Sur Un Pétal (A Drop On A Petal) and was created by perfumer Alberto Morillas, a friend of Jacques Cavallier, working with the concept of using "guest notes" (to stress the integrity of the original itself)....
The Addiction Collection: Cuba Libre, Pastis de Marseille, Whisky Pur Malt, Rhum Agricole, Cognac VSOP by Fariboles {Shopping Tips} {Scented Candles}
Do you wished your place smelled like a French café or a Scottish pub, in a good sense? Do you want to be reminded of long friendly past conversations spent over excellent drinks? The candle and home fragrance brand Fariboles offers an unconventional line of scented candles based on famous liquors. The candles are hand-made in the south of France. This particular collection is called "Collection Addiction" and includes Cuba Libre (Free Cuba), Pastis de Marseille, Whisky Pur Malt, Rhum Agricole, and Cognac VSOP.....
Persephone by Sali Oguri Is Now Available {New Perfume} {Shopping Tip}
New York-based Musician and indie perfumer Sali Oguri has released her latest fragrance called Persephone Perfume Oil. It comes after her fragrance debut Pink Manhattan. The new perfume is described as a sinful blend of dark chocolate, blackberry, pomegranate, mysore sandalwood, and royal purple flowers.....
Coach Eau de Parfum by Coach Is Now Available {New Perfume} {Shopping Tip}
It's a first. Coach has released its first fragrance called Coach. It is available in an 1.7 oz eau de parfum flacon, a 0.27 oz purse spray, and as a solid perfume. Various accessories such as a handbag decorated with the Coach perfume print are also available......
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Knowing by Estée Lauder is one of those chypres that have a near-regal sillage. It is not that intimidating fortunately. In fact, men love this scent in my experience and it smells, somehow, like gold bullions. 
A view of Paris fall from last year. You can spot the French gardening principle right away: trees need to look tailored, like clothing. Isn't Paris the capital of fashion? The lines were so straight I had to make them dance a little.
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