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May 2006 Archives
Scented Thoughts: More on Eau de Stilton & on Milk, Seduction, and Fragrances
The pilot launch of Eau de Stilton is generating quite a stir. People are adopting a wait-and-see attitude to see if this perfume concept will flounder or not. The dairy farmers who have come up with the idea are...
My Perfume Desires of the Week: Courtesan by Worth, Miss Sixty by Miss Sixty, Anné Pliska by Anné Pliska
These are the perfume desires that were born this past week and didn't die by Friday. I will post a list of these hot objects of desire on Fridays. They are my perfume desires but, needless to say, they can...
The Fifth Sense in the News: Dévouement, a Perfume to Honor Firefighters
After Eau de Stilton, another interesting perfume concept is explored here. A new perfume created to embody the profession of firefighter, a profession composed of many volunteers, has been released in France. Catherine Hermet, a volunteer firefighter herself, came...
The Fifth Sense in the News: A Fragrance Inspired by Cheese, Eau de Stilton
The launch of Eau de Stilton was announced today on the BBC. Nigel White, a representative for the Stilton Cheese Makers Association said, "The perfume has a very earthy, musky, herby type of background which is very different to...
Perfume Review & Musings: Melograno Selvatico by I Profumi di Firenze
Melograno Selvatico means "wild pomegranate" in Italian and refers more particularly here to the pomegranate tree blossom. According to I Profumi di Firenze, the fragrance is based on a 16th century recipe. This is another one in a series...
The Fifth Sense in the News: Perfumed Oxygen Cans will be On Sale in Seven-Elevens In Japan
Convenience chain operator Seven-Eleven Japan Co. said Thursday it will start marketing two types of canned oxygen designed to help consumers alleviate or soften fatigue and stress. The 3.2-liter canned supplements, named O2 Supli, provide an oxygen density ratio...
Fragrance News: A New Lanvin Perfume for Women & Other Fragrances
Jean Madar, the Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer for Inter Parfums, Inc. announced today that their prestige product launch schedule for 2006 was on course. The major products will come out in the second half of...
Scented Paths & Fragrant Addresses: Salon Parfums & Arômes, May 18-21, 2006, Paris
The Salon Parfums & Arômes (Perfume & Aroma Show) will open its doors for the second time in Paris from May 18 through May 21. Its aim is to reach a wider audience and bring for a few days...
Perfume Review & Musings: Fleur d'Oranger 2005 by L'Artisan Parfumeur
The Duke of Saint Simon recounts in his Memoirs that Louis XIV after having loved perfumes to excess in the first part of his life, and precisely for that reason, was not able to wear them any more in...
Scented Quote of the Day, from Victor Hugo:
"'You shall not escape two sermons', he exclaimed. This morning you had the curé's, tonight you shall have the grandfather's. Listen to me; I am going to give you a piece of advice: Adore one another. I don't...
Perfume Reviews & Musings: Impérial Opoponax, Patchouli Antique, & Oriental Lumpur by Les Néréides - Plus Some Notes on Patchouli
Perfume Reviews & Musings: Impérial Opoponax, Patchouli Antique, & Oriental Lumpur by Les Néréides - Plus Some Notes on Patchouli Sometimes, when you smell certain fragrances you are reminded that wearing a perfume can be a simple act that...
Fragrance News: Sous le Vent by Guerlain, Now Available.
I just got the news that the 2006 Guerlain reedition of Sous le Vent is now available --They just put it on display today! Some perfume lovers said on TSS that they were eagerly awaiting its release, so I...
Scented (Good) Thoughts: Mother's Day Fundraising for Orphans of America
This is just a small reminder that on Mother's Day, Sunday May 14, a group of participating perfume and beauty blogs will each be fundraising for the charity of their choice. For each comment that you will leave here,...
Scented Paths & Fragrant Addresses: The Ultra Peau Exhibition, Roger Hiorns, Barfumista
•A very interesting exhibition is currently taking place in Paris devoted to a renewal of our perception of skin. For instance, a sort of wall-skin called "emotional skin" has been designed so that people can see it move or blush...