Exclusive! The newly released Sensuelle Russie (Sensual Russia) by Esteban in their Le Bain collection does not disappoint. It is a delectable and rich gourmand Oriental blend that will be perfect for this coming fall and winter. Imagine a...
July 2006 Archives
Upcoming Review of Chypre Rouge by Serge Lutens
Please tune in again this coming Monday as I will post a review of the latest Serge Lutens, Chypre Rouge....
Scented Quote of the Day, from Jean-Paul Guerlain
"I've learned, that when you turn out the lights, you don't see a woman's dress, or her jewels, or the hairstyle she's worked so hard to achieve. You smell her scent, which is the most intense form of memory....
Trio of United Colors Benetton Man, Woman & Unisex (2006){New Perfumes}
Benetton following the current marketing fashion for "scent triplettes" is releasing a new trio of fragrances for men, women, as well as one which is unisex called Man, Woman and Unisex. A common note shared by all three perfumes...
Perfume Review & Musings: Lonestar Memories by Andy Tauer
Lonestar Memories is the latest creation by Andy Tauer. People who are familiar with his first two perfumes, both introduced in 2005, Le Maroc pour Elle and L'Air du Désert Marocain, will find that it departs from the previous...
Shopping Tip & Quick Review: Estéban Cèdre, Tonka, & Pivoine
Aedes de Venustas has just received a batch of hard-to-find European fragrances including the relatively recent releases Cèdre, Tonka, and Pivoine eaux de toilette by Estéban. I very quickly tested these in Paris and, at first sniff, thought that Cèdre...
Fragrant Reading: Article on Nobi Shioya by Chandler Burr
There is an article on sculptor and scent artist Nobi Shioya a.k.a Sacre Nobi by Chandler Burr in V of summer 2006. The article is downloadable in pdf format here. Nobi Shioya is also the originator of the project...
The 5th Sense in the News: Guide Cosmetox by Greenpeace
Greenpeace issued an in-depth study in 2006 on the level of toxicity of beauty products commonly used by consummers. A chapter on perfumes is included with a color alert classification of the perfume houses and manufacturers depending on their...
Scented Quote of the Day, from Serge Lutens:
Given the question, "what is your philosophical recipe for happiness?" Serge Lutens answers: One day I heard a sentence -- was it in a movie? -- that summarizes my philosophy pretty well: "When the gods want to punish you, they...
Passion for Perfume: A Portrait of Perfumer Andy Tauer
Andy Tauer is an independent perfumer from Switzerland. He has already made his mark on the world of niche perfumery within a very short period of time by launching three fragrances to connoisseurs' acclaim, Le Maroc pour Elle, L'Air...
New Perfumes: Sarawak & Nadira by Crabtree & Evelyn
The English house Crabtree & Evelyn has released two new fragrances called Sarawak and Nadira. • Sarawak is described as a green floral that was inspired by the people of Malaysia and the tropical forest found in Sarawak. Top notes...
New Perfume: Fleur D'Oranger by Yves Rocher
Yves Rocher has released a new eau de toilette as part of their Pur Désir de Fleurs collection, called Fleur d'Oranger (Orange Blossom). I find it always interesting to see how orange blossom is captured and made into a...
Fragrance News: Style by Jil Sander
Coty Prestige has announced the release for September/October 2006 of a new perfume by Jil Sander called Style. The perfume was created by Bernard Ellena of Symrise. The perfume aims at being a sophisticated fruity-floral and targets 30-35 year...
The 5th Sense in the News: Authorship in Perfumery, Popular Perfume Talks in New Orleans, Flavor Specialists' Secrets, Bug-Prone Scents, A Sour Trend in Cuisine & Much More...
• Is a Scent Like a Song? Oui and Non. A range of opinions on the issue of authorship in perfumery. The New York Times.• LABS OF TASTE ; Flavor specialists are field's secret weapon. The Times-Picayune. • Swanky...
Fragrance News: Review by The Scented Salamander Featured by Kristopher Dukes
Fashion writer Kristopher Dukes "ooh la loved" The Scented Salamander's review of Fire Island by Bond no 9 and has featured it on This Next Blog, "The Best-Show-and-Tell Ever; Favorite Things, Favorite Blogs, Favorite Shopcasts."This Next Blog is dedicated...