In Black by Jesus Del Pozo will soon be available in France. The Spanish designer said they had wanted to take some time to prepare themselves prior to entering the refined and competitive French market. It is the designer's...
September 2006 Archives
Perfume Short: Mitsouko Eau de Toilette by Guerlain
Mitsouko eau de toilette is still available but I wanted to call your attention to the fact that it does not really exist anymore. What is left is the shell; the bottle reproduces the lovely inverted heart design found...
Perfume Review & Musings: Zibeline by Weil (1928) // The Very Definition of a Haunting Perfume
Zibeline by Weil // Perfume Review & Musings Zibeline (sable) was created in 1928 during the jazz and flapper era by Jacqueline Fraysse, according to one source, and Claude Fraysse, according to another one. They probably both worked on...
New Perfume: Secrète Afrique by Esteban
Esteban has released a new fragrance called Secrète Afrique (Secret Africa). Notes include: hesperidic notes, ginger, cedar, and patchouli. Source: Esteban ...
Winners for the Samples Giveaways:....
OK, Stephanie Morin won the Live Luxe sample and Twibbet - again! - won the Nez à Nez samples. Sorry about the delays! I have Twibbet's address somewhere but please send it back to me in case I don't find...
Fragrance of the Moment: Gucci edp by Gucci
I am still wearing Gucci edp and do not tire of its beauty. I keep smelling different aspects of it all along the day. It goes like this: "Hmmm, what's that scrumptious smell?" sniffs wrist "Oh, Gucci edp!" Two...
Fragrance News: Juliette Has A Gun, A New French Fragrance Line
Romano Ricci of A&R Parfums announced the creation of a new French fragrance brand, Juliette Has A Gun, inspired by a modernized vision of the Shakespearean universe. It was recently presented for competition at the Beyond Beauty Cosmeeting......
New Perfume: Enchanted Anniversary by Alexander McQueen
Alexander McQueen has introduced a vintage version of his perfume MyQueen. The limited edition fragrance was composed by Anne Flipo and Dominique Ropion and is called Enchanted Anniversary.The perfume showcases a Parma violet warmed up by sweet almond adding...
New Perfume: Rose Absolue by Yves Rocher
Yves Rocher has released Rose Absolue, the second creation to grace his collection of higher-end perfumes called Secrets D'Essences. The new fragrance is a rose-violet floral and was created by Christine Nagel. Nagel is also the composer of Narciso...
Perfume Review & Musings: Gucci Eau de Parfum by Gucci
Certain perfumes call to imagination the supernatural. These slightly unsettling scents retain an original magical quality about them and subconsciously impart to us the idea that they are the direct descendants of a witche's brew, are secret elixirs whose...
Fragrance News: Pro Fumum, A New Line of Italian Perfumes at Luckyscent
The niche perfumery Luckyscent is now exclusively carrying the Italian Pro Fumum line of fragrances in the US. It includes eight unisex perfumes. According to Luckyscent, "These scents are exquisitely crafted to evoke emotions, memories and a sense of...
Is there an English Version of Luca Turin's Parfums : Le Guide? {Ask Marie-Helene}
L. wrote:Where can I obtain an English version of Luca Turin's Perfume Guide? Dear L.,To my knowledge Luca Turin has not allowed any English translation of his text to be done. (If any reader knows otherwise, please let...
Perfume Review & Musings: Magical Moon by Hanae Mori
Magical Moon is the latest perfume launch by the grande dame of Japanese haute couture, Hanae Mori. It makes its debut eight years after the design brand's previous fragrance creation, Haute Couture. The name of the perfume is said...
Smelling of Red Roses in Snow {Ask Chantal-Hélène}
A reader, E., sent me both a very interesting and moving question: "I am looking for a spicy rose scent for fall, heading to heavier rose in winter. Think headily fragrant red roses in snow." It is an interesting...
Scented Image: Le Parfum by Thierry Mugler, Part III
As previously reported here and here, the casket of perfumes that Thierry Mugler is issuing for the launch of the movie Das Parfum based on Patrick Suskind's movie will be indeed a much sought-after collector's item. A maximum of...