Laurice Rahme to Celebrate the Debut of the First Retail Eaux de Parfum ofBond No. 9’s Saks Fifth Avenue for Her and Saks Fifth Avenue for Him President and CEO of Bond No. 9, Laurice Rahme, introduces you to...
September 2007 Archives
Virtual Perfume Group Discussions on Osmoz Perfume Island {Fragrance News}
The site Osmoz is organizing a series of virtual group debates around perfume on Second Life in its enclave called Perfume Island, which will be hosting each time a new guest from the marketing world. From the press release:...
New Eye Concentrate by Creme de la Mer {Beauty Notes} {Beauty News} {Skin}
Creme de la Mer has issued a new cream dedicated to the care of the fragile area around the eye. It is called The Eye Concentrate and includes "three unique forms" of the famous "miracle broth". It includes algae,...
Annick Goutal Les Orientalistes: Ambre Fétiche, Myrrhe Ardente, & Encens Flamboyant {New Perfumes}, New UK Annick Goutal Boutiques {Scented Paths & Fragrant Addresses}
Adoration of the Magi by Jerome Bosch, Prado Museum As previously announced, Annick Goutal parfums will launch a triptych of perfumes centering on three different ingredients seemingly illustrating a Magi theme, just on time for the Holiday season. More information...
Les Sept Parfums Capitaux: Hespéridé, Fougère, Chypre, Marine, Poudré, Oriental, Boisé by Jovoy Paris {New Perfumes} {Scented Image}
Les Sept Parfums Capitaux by Jovoy Jovoy Paris, a Parisian perfume house from the Roaring Twenties that has recently been resurrected by a trio that includes a sister, brother, and a cousin: François Henin, Henri de Pierrefeu, and Marie-Laure...
Virtual Visit of Coco Chanel's Appartment, New Coco Mademoiselle Film {Scented Images} {Update}
Chanel is continuing to be inspired by the glamor of the movies to promote their products. After having campaigned for Rouge Allure with a film inspired by Le Mépris by Godard, they are sending a special invitation around to...
Vivara by Pucci (2007) {Perfume Review & Musings} {New Perfume}
The new Vivara by Emilio Pucci officially signed by perfumer François Demachy but in reality co-created by perfumers Natalie Gracia-Cetto and Marie-Aude Bluche of Givaudan is a perfume that manages to surprise you, enchant you, and mesmerize you all along...
Salon Divinessence 8-9 Dec 2007, New Divine Boutique in Paris {Scented Paths & Fragrant Addresses}
Parfum Madhva, Salon Divinessence (press release) Two places worthy of visiting for the perfumista are the new Divine boutique in Paris and come December, the Salon Divinessence in Paris also that will hold court on the 8th and 9th of...
Remembering Charlie.....{Scented Images} {Scented Thoughts}
After having mentioned yesterday the iconic Revlon Charlie perfume ads of the 1970s as presenting the counter-archetype of the woman seen as object as proposed in several recent perfume adverts, we decided to revisit some of these 1970s and 80s...
Terry Richardson, is the New Darling of Perfume Advertising, Which Means More Sex Please {Scented Images} {Scented Thoughts} {Trend Alert}
Open your eyes! Photographer Terry Richardson is becoming fashionable among celebrities wanting to promote their perfumes from the porno-chic angle. He is well-known for his graphic aesthetics and these days, it seems that one needs all the attention one can...
10 Most Expensive Desserts in the World & New Ambregris Dessert by Pierre Hermé {Fragrant Recipes} {Fragrances News}
Forbes has featured a selection of the 10 most expensive desserts in the world. The winner is The Fortress Aquamarine which combines love of food and jewelry; its price at $14 500 is mostly justified by the aquamarine stone...
Stylessence by Jil Sander {New Perfume}
Jil Sander is going to launch an amped-up version of Style this fall called Stylessence. It was composed by the same perfumer, Bernard Ellena of Symrise. The perfume is meant to bring out the more seductive and sensual side...
Best Celebrity Fragrance According to an UK Blind Test {The 5th Sense in the News)
In an effort of objectivity, celebrity scents were submitted to the appreciation of a group of 1000 respondents who had to decide what was the best celebrity perfume based in principle only on their sense of smell as they...
Montaigne by Caron Now Available & Clarification on Caron L'Astrolabe {Fragrance News}
As we announced it previously, Montaigne by Caron, a very confidential yet bestseller fragrance for the brand, christened after the location of the main boutique in Paris, 34, avenue Montaigne was set to be relaunched this fall and more...
Cadjméré by Parfumerie Générale {Perfume Short (Review)} {New Perfume/Advance Review}
Cadjméré is the latest perfume creation by Parfumerie Générale whose founder and perfumer is Pierre Guillaume. Like many other perfumes by the same house, the scent draws its inspiration from exotic elements as well as gustatory delights in what...