The Russian news agency Regnum has announced that a new perfume museum has opened its doors yesterday in the ancient capital of the tsars in Saint-Petersburg, Russia. It is located on the territory of the Severnoe Siyanie (Aurora Borealis) perfume...
June 2007 Archives
Eclat de Jasmin by Armani Privé {New Fragrance}
Following Cuir Améthyste, Ambre Soie, Pierre de Lune, Eau de Jade and Bois d’Encens, Armani has introduced Eclat de Jasmin, its sixth perfume in the Armani Privé collection........
Colonia Intensa by Acqua di Parma {New Men's Fragrance}
Acqua di Parma, an artisan Italian brand founded in 1906, which is steeped in history and Hollywood glamour, will launch its first masculine fragrance called Colonia Intensa in September of 2007. Its fragrances have been worn in the past...
Vogue Magazine Loses Trademark Battle Over Exclusive Rights To Vogue Fragrance {Fragrance News}
Conde Nast, the proprietor of Vogue Magazine, who is interested in expanding this prestigious brand-name into perfume, toiletries, and cosmetics was forced to back down after a ruling decided against its entitlement to exclusive rights to the name "Vogue"...
Vivara by Emilio Pucci (1965) {Perfume Review & Musings}
In 1965 as Marchese Emilio Pucci of Florence was reflecting upon his place in history and more particularly upon his place in the history of fashion he had to both name a great predecessor, Chanel, and call her "out...
Frédéric Malle Is Going Global {Fragrance News}
Following our post yesterday regarding Frédéric Malle's search for a stand-alone store in New York city, we now learn that the perfume publisher is expanding globally. After Vancouver (June, within the Holt Renfrew store), Seattle (June), San Francisco (September),...
Glam has been named No 1 Online Property for Women {News}
Samir Arora, the chairman and CEO of Glam was really happy yesterday - Glam Media, with which The Scented Salamander is syndicated, has been named the new number one online property for women: "Glam Media today announced its new...
Parfums d'Eté at the InterContinental Paris - Le Grand Hotel {Scented Paths & Fragrant Addresses}
Perfumery workshops as well as perfume tourism are becoming increasingly popular in France. Following this trend, the InterContinental Paris Le Grand Hôtel is organizing an exhibition and event about perfumes called Parfums d'Eté or Summer Scents that will run...
M by Mariah Carey {New Fragrance}
Mariah Carey just launched her new fragrance which just bears her initial M. It is described as a floriental and was created with perfumer Carlos Benaïm of IFF. The notes are a bit surprising and interesting. They convey the...
Eaux Magiques Keep Lucky: 3 Lucky-Charm Fragrances {New Perfumes}
People often talk about the magic (lost or found again) of perfumes. Some fragrances such as Florida Water or Kananga Water are technically used in Vodoo rituals. Now someone is thinking that perfumes can be worn like little lucky...
Frédéric Malle is Looking for First Storefront in the US {Fragrance News}
Frédéric Malle is reported to be on the hunt for the perfect stand-alone store in New York city and has been scouring the big apple for six months now. And by the way Bois d'Orage will be available no...
Infusion d'Iris by Prada {New Perfume}
Prada will introduce its second women's perfume in September of 2007 called Infusion d'Iris. Reportedly it feels like the first time for Miuccia Prada because it will be the first time that the 94-year-old Prada logo will appear on...
Gucci by Gucci {New Perfume}
Gucci has announced that they are preparing, in partnership with Procter & Gamble Prestige Products, to launch a new women's fragrance this fall called Gucci. It is the first time, under the stewardship of new artistic director Frida Gianinni...
Kate by Kate Moss {New Perfume} {Celebrity Fragrance}
Kate Moss will launch her debut fragrance simply called Kate in September of 2007, first in Europe and Asia and later in the US in the spring of 2008. The new scent was composed y perfumer Nathalie Lorson of...
Black Sun by Salvador Dali {New Perfume}
Salvador Dali has issued a new masculine fragrance called Black Sun "created for men with refined manners and a brilliant intellect" - a sale pitch that is hard to resist obviously. It has top notes of basil, incense, and...