Tommy Hilfiger will launch a new women's perfume, in November of 2007 at the international level and in the spring of 2008 in the USA, called Dreaming. It is meant to capture in scent and images (see ad.) that...
October 2007 Archives
Scented Quote of the Day, from Christian Dior: - 60th Anniversary of Miss Dior {Fragrant Reading}
Mademoiselle de Camargo by Nicolas Lancret (1730) "Le parfum c'est le complément indispensable de la personnalité féminine, c'est le finishing touch d'une robe, c'est la rose dont Lancret signait ses toiles". ~ "Perfume is the indispensable complement to the feminine personality;...
Caline Sweet Appeal by Grès {New Perfume}
Grès after Caline (2005) and Caline Night (2006) is issuing a third Caline perfume called Caline Sweet Appeal. It was composed by Nathalie Lorson of Firmenich Fine Fragrances and is described as a floral-chypre-oriental fragrance..........
Blackberry Amber, Velvet Tuberose, Irresistible Apple by Bath & Body Works {New Fragrances}
Bath & Body Works has introduced three new perfumes in its Signature Collection called Blackberry Amber, Velvet Tuberose, and Irresistible Apple (the last one we are less sure about its newness but we do not recall it from our...
Rock 'n Rose Couture by Valentino {New Perfume} {Scented Image}
A picture of the new Valentino Rock 'n Rose Couture. This is the Parfum version of the previously released Rock 'n Rose Eau de Parfum. Please note how the fishnet and lacy covering fashion for perfume bottles, made out of...
A Go-To Blush: Dandelion Highlighting Powder by Benefit Cosmetics in the Boxed Powders Collection {Beauty Notes - Review}
Looking for a versatile blush/face highlighting powder? Something in the vein of Nars Orgasm, but different, maybe more subtle? Dandelion by Benefit Cosmetics San Francisco might just be your answer (or another color in the range -- we purchased...
Perfumer Ernest Shiftan {Directory of Perfumers, Artistic Directors, & Fragrance Designers}
Ernest Shiftan (1903-1975) in his time was a renowned perfumer working for IFF with a reputation in particular for being an excellent mentor to younger perfumers. Sophia Grojsman for example was trained under him. Despite the recognition by his...
Votez Pour Le Plus Beau Flacon de L'Année ~ Vote For The Best Perfume Bottle of the Year {Fragrance News}
The association "Grand Prix International du Flacon de Parfum" is organizing the 7th edition of its annual awards called Les Flacon d'Or (Golden Flacons) given to the best perfume flacon in the feminine, masculine, and children categories. This year,...
Le Jardin, La Fête in the Vaux-Le-Vicomte series by Desire in Sunlight {New Perfumes}
Isabelle Serranti is a natural perfumer based in Amherst, Massachusetts and her perfume brand is called Desire in Sunlight. She has released two new perfumes in her Vaux-Le-Vicomte series inspired by the beauty of the masterpiece of 17th century...
More on Kelly Brook The Fragrance & The Image {New Perfume} {Celebrity Fragrance} {Scented Image}
We already reported on the new Kelly Brook fragrance here. The launch took place today at Superdrug in London and since it is a celebrity perfume it is hard to dissociate it from the form of the inspirer, Kelly...
Emotion Divine by Mauboussin {New Perfume}
Jeweler Mauboussin has introduced a new women's fragrance called Emotion Divine. It is described as a "daring perfume" especially thanks to a salty gourmand accord inspired by savory buttery caramels, a specialty found in Brittany and Normandy in France. The...
Every Man Jack Citrus Body Wash & Body Bar: It's for Men, but it's Great for Gals Too & The Perfumista's Little Helper {Beauty Notes - Review}
This review is based on two products by the men's grooming brand Every Man Jack, the Body Wash & shower scrub and Body Bar in the citrus scent. It appears not to be available yet on their site but...
Halloween Blends, The Haunted House, & Pumpkin Patch 2007 by Black Phoenix Alchemy Lab {New Perfumes}
Our thoughts have been turning towards the celebration of Halloween and of course those perfumes that might evoke best the shadows and lights, smells and tastes on that particular night. Meanwhile we happened on three new limited edition collections...
Dis-Moi Miroir.... & 4 More by Thierry Mugler {New Fragrances}
Icelandic print of Snow White from 1852 Thierry Mugler is launching a collection of five fragrances this holiday season inspired by the theme of the mirror. The scents will be launched in December of 2007 exclusively at Sephora and be...
Delicious Night by Donna Karan New York + Sample Giveaway {Perfume Short (Review)} {New Perfume}
Delicious Night by Donna Karan is said to aim to capture the atmosphere of New York City at night. As is made clear by the website supporting the launch of the perfume, uncoverthecity.com, the scent targets bachelorettes in particular...