Yves Saint Laurent has launched a new lipstick duo called Lip Twins. The packaging is gorgeous, looking like a little jewel that will be easy to carry about in one's purse. It is also practical with its mirror and...
March 2007 Archives
Scented Quote of the Day, from Pliny The Elder:
"The perfume of iris, from Corinth, was long held in the highest esteem, till that of Cyzicus came into fashion. It was the same, too, with the perfume of roses, from Phaselis, the repute of which was afterwards eclipsed...
Chopard Pour Homme by Chopard {New Perfume}
Chopard is launching a new men's perfume named Chopard Pour Homme. It was designed by perfumer Thierry Wasser and is inspired by the cult 70s TV show The Persuaders!. The scent is described as an elegant amber woody oriental....
Gucci Pour Homme II by Gucci {Perfume Review & Musings} {New Perfume} {Men's Cologne}
The latest release by Gucci is a masculine perfume called Gucci Pour Homme II. It was created by the Proctor & Gamble team and Mane. It includes fresh and silvan top notes of bergamot and violet leaves. The heart...
German Duftstars Awards For Best Perfumes 2007 {Fragrance News}
The German Duftstars 2007 have been awarded. There were 40 finalists in 8 different categories. Looking at the list, one realizes that there was one category that was particularly fraught with competition that is, the one including older time-tested...
Neblina/L'Esprit de Neblina by Yves Rocher {Perfume Review & Musings}
Futuristic Perfumes After having whetted our appetite with the announcement of the upcoming release of Azzaro Now and, especially, recently reviewed the new CK IN2U, we wanted to seek out other examples of the futuristic trend in fragrance creation....
Neonatura Souffle by Yves Rocher {New Perfume}
After Neonatura Cocoon and Neonatura Elevate, Yves Rocher will be releasing Neonatura Souffle (Breath) in May of 2007. The perfume was created by perfumer-designer Delphine Lebeau of Givaudan. It "evokes the radiantly heated sensuality of a warm breeze caressing...
Courvoisier L'Edition Impériale Now Available At Bergdorf Goodman {New Perfume} {Shopping Tip}
As previously reported, the new fragrance Courvoisier L'Edition Impériale cologne is the cognac brand's first venture into a perfume extension of its label. The scent does not contain any cognac note "because the marketers wanted to accentuate the aspirational...
Oranger En Fleurs by L'Artisan Parfumeur {New Perfume} {Scented Candle & Home Fragrance}
L'Artisan Parfumeur is launching a new home fragrance line called Oranger En Fleurs (Orange Tree In Bloom). It is comprised of a large candle available for 40 Euros, a small one for 12 Euros, and a room spray for...
Stéphane Archambault, Liv Tyler Love To Wear..... {What Celebrities Wear} {The 5th Sense in the News}
As we peruse the press we sometimes happen on mentions of what celebrities wear as perfume or makeup. We thought it would be fun to jot down some notes along the way.Stéphane Archambault, a singer and actor (Mambo Italiano)...
Belle en Rykiel by Sonia Rykiel {New Perfume}
The latest fragrance by Sonia Rykiel is called Belle en Rykiel (Beautiful in Rykiel). It is described as an aromatic oriental and is based on a central accord of lavender and incense to bring in a touch of masculinity...
Esteban Sensuelle Russie, Yves Rocher Comme Une Evidence Un Jour Se Lève Now Available {Shopping Tips}
Two perfumes we discussed on the blog that were previously not available in the US are now in store. Aedes has received the spicy amberey Sensuelle Russie edt by Esteban. They also carry the massage oil, bath foam, and shower...
L'Ombre Fauve by Parfumerie Générale {Perfume Review & Musings} {New Perfume}
L'Ombre Fauve (Tawny Shadow/ The Shadow of the Beast) is one of the latest offerings by Parfumerie Générale. The perfume was created by Pierre Guillaume, founder of, and perfumer for the house. The beauty of this fragrance to me...
Un Peu, Beaucoup, A La Folie by Marina Marinof {Perfume Shopping Tip}
Looking for something a little different? Perfume designer Marina Marinof was inspired by her Russian grand-mother to live life to the fullest and see causes for happiness in the littlest and simplest things of life. Inspired by her, she...
Beauty Comes From Within & Perfect Kiss by The House of Creative Scentualization {New Perfumes}
Niche perfume designer Sarah Horowitz-Thran of the House of Creative Scentualization has released two new fragrances in anticipation of springtime called Beauty Comes From Within and Perfect Kiss. The latter is part of the "Perfect" series with Perfect Veil...