A new masculine fragrance by Burberry, Burberry London for Men will be launched in September 2006. It is meant to renew the traditional image of the English gentleman and Burberry sees its contemporary incarnation as being both charismatic and...
June 2006 Archives
Scented Quote of the Day, from Alberto Morillas:
"I advise women to switch perfumes. I find sad the type of woman who uses the same perfume all of her life, who, maybe because of her insecurities or lack of personality or taste does not try out other,...
Perfume Review & Musings: Vanille Citrus by Comptoir Sud Pacifique
The latest fragrance by CSP is inspiring me my shortest perfume review ever: if you like lemon meringue, go for it. I can almost smell the eggs that the recipe requires in this concoction. Intensely gourmand, sweet, milky, lemoney, and...
The Scented Salamander Joins Coutorture
I am delighted to announce that The Scented Salamander has joined Coutorture, a great online fashion community. "Coutorture gives fashion lovers news and commentary in one convenient location. Integrating fashion blogs, online magazines, and exclusive media content, all while promoting...
Shopping Tip: Try Me Size of Voile D'Ambre by Yves Rocher Available in the US
A Try Me Size of Voile D'Ambre is now available for purchase on the Yves Rocher USA website. Voile D'Ambre is the first scent to be made part of the more upscale fragrance collection by Yves Rocher, Secrets d'Essences,...
New Perfume: Insolence by Guerlain
The new women's scent by Guerlain, Insolence, will be available in the US in August. You can find an advance review of it on my fellow fragrance-blogger's site, Victoria's Own. Also read my recently added update here.The perfume was...
Fragrance News: Tommy 10 & Tommy Girl 10 by Tommy Hilfiger
To celebrate the 10th anniversary of its first steps in the fragrance business the Hilfiger brand will launch a duo of scents in September called Tommy 10 and Tommy Girl 10. The scents are described as being fresh and...
New Perfume: Pleasures Summer Bouquet by Estée Lauder
The 2006 edition of Pleasures Summer by Estée Lauder is now available and is called Summer Bouquet. Interestingly enough no description of the notes is offered just like last year for Summer Waters. It is described as a fun,...
New Perfumes & Shopping Tip: Venus Sands, Orange Flowers, Roses & more by Ava-Luxe
Serena from Ava-Luxe has issued several new tropical perfumes for the summertime. Venus Sands sounds particularly attractive for the season. It is described as "a serene tropical perfume that conjures up images of dreamy island escapes and lazy days...
New Perfume: Eclat by Fragonard
Fragonard has introduced a new perfume called Eclat (Radiance, Splendor). It is described as a floral oriental with a sparkling, luminous, and gourmand sillage. Top notes are bergamot, lemon, and freesia. Middle notes are frangipani and gardenia. Base notes...
New Perfume: Ensoleille Moi by André Gas
André Gas, the jewelry designer, has launched his first fragrance called Ensoleille Moi (Bathe me in sunlight). It is described as a floral oriental, being both a voluptuous and solar fragrance whose aroma is reminiscent of Monoï.Top notes are...
New Perfume: Jazmin by Campos de Ibiza
The latest fragrance launch from Campos de Ibiza is called Jazmin. It is described as a jasmine floral and is based upon the very abundant jasmine found in Ibiza also nicknamed the "white island"for that very reason. Top notes...
New Perfume: Perfume No. 919 by Bissol with Mobiado
Bissol, the manufacturer of luxury perfumes has partnered up with Mobiado, the luxury mobile phone manufacturer to design a new fragrance called Perfume No. 919. It is a (very?) limited edition. The scent targets a very specific group of...
Scented Quote of the Day, from The Coldplay:
Ode to Deodorant Here's an Ode, ah, to deodorant It's my thing, ah it's my favourite hygiene It keeps me through the day Another ode, ah to deodorant It's my thing, ah it's my favourite hygiene It's the confidence...
Perfume List: My Favorite Summmer Scents, Part I
Off the top of my head, here are some of my favorite summer soul quenchers. For more thoughts on what this exercise made me think of, please see Part II. 1 - Favorite Summer Musk scents:Pamplelune by Guerlain Although...