Following Coty's announcement of an upcoming signature fragrance for Gwen Stefani last December, we now learn that the perfume is called Gwen Stefani L and will be available exclusively at Nordstrom from July 2007 for six weeks until it...
March 2007 Archives
Lostmarc'h Fragrances Now Available Online {Fragrance News} {Shopping Tip}
The very confidential niche beauty and perfume brand hailing from Brittany, Lostmarc'h, is now offering its selection of products online. Like the wonderful niche perfume house Divine, they have their roots in Dinard, a popular seaside resort on the...
Rouge Allure by Chanel {Beauty Notes} {New Beauty Product}
Check out the latest lipstick by Chanel called Rouge Allure, a deep red with bluish nuances "destined to become an icon". In particular check out the amazing advertising efforts and movie for the lippie. The film was created by...
Iris Ganache by Guerlain {New Perfume}
Guerlain is being wonderfully prolific this year and is launching a series of perfumes that appear full of promise. At the very least, they can certainly take credit for giving distinctive names to their fragrances, evocative ones even, like...
The Scented Salamander Is Celebrating A Year of Perfume Blogging with a New Perfume Review Index {Fragrance News}
Dear Readers,Yesterday was the first anniversary of The Scented Salamander. We wanted to thank you all for your support for and contributions to the blog! We celebrated by putting together an Index of Perfume Reviews that had been requested...
Fleur du Mâle by Jean-Paul Gaultier {Perfume Review & Musings} {New Perfume} {Men's Cologne}
Floral fragrances for men still constitute a minority group in modern Western smell culture, notwithstanding the creations of memorable perfumes such as Caron Pour Un Homme (lavender), Dior Eau Sauvage (jasmine/hedione), Dior Fahrenheit (violet), and more recently, Dior Homme...
Re-edition of Candide Effluve by Guerlain {Fragrance News}
Guerlain is going to re-issue a perfume called Candide Effluve (Pure Emanation*) in October of 2007. It was originally launched in 1922 or 1924 (dates differ).* Historian Arthur Minton proposes to translate the name as "True Redolence". Source: Cosmétique...
Miss Boucheron by Boucheron {New Perfume}
Boucheron will release a new fragrance called Miss Boucheron inspired by pink sapphire and turquoise from the South Seas from April 15 2007. The jus is described as being floral and woodsy with fruity accents. It was designed by...
Cédrat by Roger & Gallet {New Perfume}
Roget & Gallet is launching a new fragrance line called Cédrat (Citron). "The fresh fragrant water comes in 200ml and 500ml splash formats, priced €41 and €80 respectively, and 100ml and 200ml sprays priced at €32 and €45. [...]The...
Billet Doux By Fragonard & Victoria Collection by Voluspa Now At Hampton Court {Shopping Tips}
The latest release by Fragonard, Billet Doux, is now available at Hampton Court. It is a limited edition and a re-issue of a 1950s fragrance from their catalogue. You can read our review of Billet Doux here. It retails...
Where To Buy Réminiscence Perfumes In The US {Shopping Tip} {Perfume Shopping Directory}
You can buy Réminiscence perfumes in the US at Yos Miami. They carry the largest selection and amongst others, you will be able to find the following: Patchouli, Musc, Ambre retail $75 for 100 ml; Patchouli for Men and Reminiscence...
Chamade Pour Homme by Guerlain {New Perfume}
Guerlain is re-issuing Chamade pour Homme which was created by Jean Paul Guerlain in 1999 and launched then as a limited edition. This time it will be part of the prestige collection called "Les Parisiennes". The scent is described...
Scented Quote of the Day, From Richard Doherty:
"Scents are like fashion -- The beauty is not intrinsic in the odour. It's in the eye of the beholder, or in this case the nose of the beholder." Notes: Richard Doherty is the director of the Smell and Taste...
CK IN2U for Her & CK IN2U for Him by Calvin Klein {Perfume Review & Musings} {New Perfumes}
As previously reported, the upcoming perfume launch by Calvin Klein has adopted the rapid text messaging style of the new digital generation to define its image and is called CK in2u. According to the press release, "ck one is...
Versace by Versace {New Perfume}
Versace is launching a new eponymous fragrance simply called Versace. It is described as a classic floral fragrance. Donatella Versace said “My starting point was to create a classic perfume, an important and timeless scent, to be worn at...