American rapper and actor 50 Cent, born Curtis James Jackson III, is set to launch his debut signature fragrance called Power which is scheduled for a worldwide launch in 2010. Himself a reported user of Creed Imperial, the singer wanted...
June 2009 Archives
Boadicea The Victorious Winter Oud Collection (2009) {New Perfumes}
Recent newcomer and charismatic British brand Boadicea The Victorious is preparing to launch a special library of no less than nine oud or agarwood perfumes for winter 2009. If you suspected that this is the year of oud in perfumery...
Hermes Terre d'Hermes Parfum (2009): A First Look at a Masculine Extrait {New Perfume} {Men's Cologne}
The extrait bottle of Terre d'Hermès is a square. It was conceived by Philippe Mouquet, the Hermès in-house designer. As commented upon earlier today, Hermès is on a path to subtly engineering a mainstream shift in the attitudes towards...
Viktor & Rolf Eau Mega (2009): Eau de Superwoman: Megafy Yourself! {New Perfume}
As previously posted about Dutch fashion designers Viktor & Rolf had announced an upcoming feminine perfume to be unveiled this summer. The launch just took place in Paris and the perfume is called Eau Mega. The tag line is "Megafy...
Hermès Terre d'Hermès Parfum (2009) {New Perfume}
Following up on yesterday's post about an upcoming Eau de Parfum flanker to Terre d'Hermès, I received a correction from well-informed reader M saying that perfumer Jean-Claude Ellena is actually working on an extrait version of the masculine bestseller, not...
Narciso Rodriguez Essence (2009): Dual White-Black Musk {Perfume Review} {New Perfume}
Perfumer: Alberto Morillas of FirmenichPerfume Notes: powdery musk, iris powder, rose petals, modern musks, benzoin balm Essence is the latest perfume by designer Narciso Rodriguez who worked with perfumer Alberto Morillas to perfect the idea of a variation on...
DL Paris L'Eau Blanche by Francis Kurkdjian, Terre d'Hermes L'Extrait, Top 5 Men's Perfumes in France {Fragrance News} {Fashion Notes}
Didier Ludot, the little black dress expert and designer, will launch a new fashion line called DL Palais Royal that will be previewed at Under Le Louvre from June 26th and debut at Colette on July 6th and run until...
Annick Goutal Sensual & Fresh Fragrance Coffrets {Perfume Shopping Tip}
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...
MAC Trip Phase III: Travel Exclusive
MAC have launched a travel-exclusive collection of makeup called Phase III for the summer holidays season. It comprises Coral Lips & Bags, Pink lips & Bags, Rose Lips & Bags, Soft-Style Fluidline, High Impact Fluidline, Basic Brushes, and Advanced Brushes......
Nivea Natural AKA Pampering Oil: Basic Body Wash for Dry Skins
Nivea is such a global brand that you really need sometimes to track down their products across countries. You have these Asia or Europe exclusives that might just suit you. Nivea Natural Oil is one such product. Fortunately there are...
Queen Latifah Queen (2009): {Perfume Review} {New Fragrance} {Celebrity Scent}
Perfumer: Steven DeMercado of Fragrance ResourcesPerfume Notes: Top: golden Tequila accord, Italian bergamot, Mediterranean mandarin; mid notes: Baie rose, jasmine noir, cognac, Moroccan coriander; base notes: Indonesian patchouli, sandalwood, vanilla absolute, tonka absolute, Egyptian incense, sexy musk. Queen by Queen...
Issey Miyake A Scent Movie & Video Interviews with Perfumer Daphne Bugey & Designer Arik Levy {New Fragrance} {Perfume Images & Adverts}
A Scent is the new feminine perfume to be introduced in September by Issey Miyake. Described as "green, floral, and woodsy" it is also "an emotion like a vital breath found in the heart of nature."The perfumer is Daphné Bugey...
Chopard Cascade Behind-The-Scene Video: Sneak Peek {Perfume Images & Adverts}
Cascade by Chopard launches next month. Here is a sneak peek at the behind-the-scene video for the commercial featuring model Michaela Hlavackova. The song is In a Manner of Speaking by Nouvelle Vague. Photographer Philippe Demarchelier shot the ads which...
Ascot Eccentric: 'Tis the Season of Hats
Royal Ascot is one of the best world-famous venues to contemplate people parading alongside the race tracks and to spot eccentric hats. The same woman, I realized afterwards I made my picks, is wearing two different over-the-top bibis as the...
Usher VIP (2009): Two Words - Empowerment, Seduction {New Perfume} {Men's Cologne} {Celebrity Scent}
Singer Usher will release a new fragrance, a solo men's fragrance this time called VIP. Its aim? To empower, to seduce. End of story. Or rather it sounds like the beginning of an encounter."I consider all of my fragrances tools...