Siberian Barber no1 is an eau de cologne for men from the Russian perfume manufacturer Novaya Zarya (New Dawn), a venerable Russian institution which was created during the tsarist period, in 1864. The history of this entrepreneurial venture in...
June 2006 Archives
Fragrance News: Exciting New French Perfume Line to Debut in September, Etat Libre d'Orange
WWD has announced the creation of a new line of fragrances called Etat Libre d'Orange (Free State of Orange) which will be introduced in France in mid-September 2006. The name is an allusion to a former independent republic located...
Prada (Amber) Pour Homme/Prada Man by Prada {New Perfume}
The Italian fashion brand Prada is releasing a new perfume for men called Prada Pour Homme. The perfume is said to derive inspiration from four different families of fragrances.........
The 5th Sense in the News: Professional Sewage-Smelling, A Recording-Device for Smells
•A brief report in The Times of June 29 2006 on how some people in France are being professionally trained to smell sewage....Bad Week •A report on the invention of a revolutionary recording-device for smells in The Guardian of June...
The Fifth Sense in the News: An Article about Jean-Claude Ellena
There is a very enjoyable and interesting article on Jean-Claude Ellena in Libération of June 26 2006. We learn personal details about his life, his olfactory likes and dislikes, certain of his odd habits due to his hatred of...
Fragrance News: Limited Edition of Eau Dynamisante by Clarins
To celebrate the 10th anniversary of its Most Dynamisante Woman of the Year Award, Clarins has issued a limited edition of the wonderfully refreshing and sensual Eau Dynamisante. The flacon retains the same shape and color but is now...
Perfume Database Review: Online Fabulous Fragrances of the World, 24 h Access Program
A 24 h access program to the online Fabulous Fragrances of the World has now been available for some time and I myself have used it. I think that it is worth it in the end, but bear in...
Shopping Tip: Deal Alert on Fragonard Perfumes
I have come accross what seems to be one of the cheapest sources for Fragonard perfumes in the US. Giving Gallery.com is offering a whole collection of Fragonard fragrances at rock-bottom prices. Eau Fantasque is available for $31.50 (only 4...
New Perfume: Jammin by Réminiscence
Réminiscence released a new, so-called "musical perfume" this spring called Jammin. It is characterized as a green, woody, and floral fragrance. Its "suave" character is said to evoke the "softness and sensuality of fragrant evenings." Top notes are grapefruit,...
Fragrance News: Noa Perle by Cacharel
Cacharel is going to release a new women's fragrance called Noa Perle in October of 2006. It succeeds to Noa released in 1998 and Noa Fleur in 2003. The marketing aim of the new campaign is to reach those...
Scented Image: Summer Floral Asphalt
Asphalt, Peeling Paint & Flower Petals © 2006 Chantal-Hélène Wagner This June summer hour smells of asphalt, slowly wilting flowers, and dust......
Perfume Review & Musings: Innocent Summer Flash Eau Malicieuse by Thierry Mugler
Exclusive! The latest summer version of Angel for women is scheduled to launch in the States this summer. As of today, you can only purchase it on certain UK sites and find the occasional flacon on eBay. So here's...
Fragrance News: Stella in Two by Stella McCartney
Stella McCartney will issue a new binome of scents, Stella in Peony, an eau de toilette, and Stella in Amber, a solid perfume. The user is encouraged to layer the two and thusly modulate the intensity and nuances of...
Scented Paths & Fragrant Addresses: New L'Artisan Store in New York
L'Artisan Parfumeur opened its third New York store on June 19 2006 on Madison Avenue and 82nd Street. A fourth New York store should open in the fall on the Upper West Side. A total of 7 New York...
Perfume List: My Favorite Summer Scents, Part II
This is part II of my reviews of my library of scents for the summer. It is more than probable that by the end of this summer I will have made new additions to this list of favorites especially...