The new men's perfume by Yves Saint Laurent, L'Homme, is described as a masculine floral oriental. It aims to be an elegant mainstream yet sensual perfume. The face for the product is French actor Olivier Martinez.The fragrance was created...
August 2006 Archives
Fragrance News: Cerruti 1881 Black for Men
The house of Cerruti will launch Cerruti 1881 Black for Men in Europe from October 2006. It was conceived as a modern twist on the original Cerruti 1881. The scent was created by Michel Girard of Quest. The perfume...
New Perfume: Baghari by Robert Piguet
Fashion Fragrances & Cosmetics is releasing its third reedition and adaptation of one of the classic fragrances in the catalogue of the former fashion house of Robert Piguet. This time, it is Baghari, named after the evocative exotic syllables...
Scented Thoughts: The Flacon of M.A. Sillage de La Reine by Le Château de Versailles
We love perfume flacons and in this sense we are the children of 20th century perfumery as defined by François Coty. This innovative entrepreneur and perfumer was a man of instinct and vision as he helped define the perfume...
New Perfume: Luxe Femme by Montblanc
Montblanc has unveiled its new women's fragrance, Femme, which aims at creating a sense of sophistication and luxury in its wearer. It is recommended for wearing in the evenings and on special occasions......
Andre Gas Ensoleille-Moi (2006) {Perfume Review & Musings}
The French jeweller from Saint-Tropez, André Gas, just introduced his first fragrance in 2006. It is called Ensoleille-Moi (Cast Sunshine on Me, Bathe me in sunshine, literally). It was composed by perfumer Mathilde Laurent. This profane prayer to the sun-god...
The 5th Sense in the News: Interview with Roja Dove on Celebrity Perfumes, The Rise of Female Noses, Scents will be Used During The Story of a Murderer, The Launch of Intimately by Beckham
• There is, or rather there will be tomorrow, both a humorous and illuminating article on celebrity fragrances in The Guardian of August 23 2006. Roja Dove shares his thoughts with Laura Barton on the trend as well as...
New Perfumes: Mustang Woman & Mustang Man by Mustang Fragrances
The Mustang brand of jeans has issued a twin set of fragrances for her and for him. "I just wear Mustang" is the catchy slogan for the ad. Mustang Woman, a fruity floral perfume, has head notes of pear,...
Fragrance News: Free Sample of Vera Wang Princess
You can get a complimentary sample of the new Vera Wang Princess perfume on the Vera Wang Princess website if you take the time to fill out a questionnaire.Update: apparently this offer is no longer valid.Source: Cosmetic News ...
New Perfume: Emporio Remix for Him by Armani
The new Emporio Remix for Him by Armani (dark blue bottle) is meant to pay an homage to disco dancing. The perfume is described as offering the remix of a vintage fougère fragrance. Top notes are bergamot, basilic, and anise....
New Perfume: Amor Amor Elixir Passion by Cacharel
Cacharel has introduced an Orientalized version of Amor Amor. It retains the fruity-floral characteristics of its predecessor while adding a new warmth and sensuality to it. The perfume was composed by Laurent Bruyère and Dominique Ropion. Top notes are...
Intimately Beckham For Him & For Her {New Perfumes}
The Beckhams are launching a duo of fragrances in the wake of the success of Instinct by Beckham. "The Intimately Beckham for Him juice, concocted by International Flavors and Fragrances features notes of bergamot, grapefruit zest, cardamom, violet, nutmeg,...
Fragrance News: Chandler Burr Appointed Perfume Critic for the New York Times Style Magazine
"The New York Times Style Magazine broadens its beauty coverage, the 14-times-a-year supplement has signed its first regular critic. Chandler Burr, author of the book, "The Emperor of Scent: A True Story of Perfume and Obsession," will pen a regular...
New Perfumes: The Comes-From-Within Trio: Light, Peace, & Love by Creative Scentualization
"Horowitz-Thran’s desire to celebrate the phenomena of inner-beauty has given rise to the latest of Creative Scentualization’s fragrances, the “Comes From Within” Trio. Recently launched in Barneys, Light, Peace and Love each express an inner-beauty quality of the wearer, and...
Scented Paths & Fragrant Addresses: JoAnn Bassett's Le Bijou Natural Perfumery
Le Bijou (Jewel in French) is the precious name of a natural perfumery boutique and studio located in La Jolla, California and headed by perfumer JoAnn Bassett since 1993. She is an International Certified Aromatherapist... ...