Following the developments of higher profile fragrances in collaboration with luxury designers Christian Lacroix for Rouge and Noir and Cynthia Rowley for Flower and Petal, Avon will now offer a new duo of perfumes created in partnership with couturier...
March 2008 Archives
Estee Lauder Sensuous (2008): Away From Florals & Into The Woods {New Fragrance}
Estee Lauder announced that they will introduce a new feminine fragrance in July of 2008 called Sensuous. The launch is part of a strategic move to renew the brand's perfume portfolio while being in touch with their own tradition...
Lise Watier Désirable (2008): A Declaration of Desire Awaits You {New Fragrance}
Montreal-based Canadian brand Lise Watier is launching a new women's fragrance this month called Désirable. It is described as a woody fruity-floral offering a fresh sensual personality. Lise Watier, established in 1972, entered the fragrance market in 1996 with...
2008 Fifi Awards Top 10 Finalists {Fragrance News}
The USA Fragrance Foundation have announced their top 10 finalists for the Fifi Awards 2008 in different market categories for men and women as a prelude to the official ceremony to take place on April 25th, 2008. The top...
Naturelle d'Argan: The Call of Morocco - The Green Spirit of the Hammam Part 2 {Beauty Notes} {Skin} {Hair} {Nails} {Green Products}
1. Organic Argan Oil 2. Comfort Daily Cream (6% Argan oil) 3. Regenerating Night Balm (50% Argan Oil). Photo © Naturelle d'Argan The Lure of Argan Oil by Guest Contributor PaulineSurfing on the Argan oil’s wave, Naturelle d’Argan is an organic...
Chanel Sycomore in Les Exclusifs Collection (2008) {New Fragrance}
Photo © Chanel Chanel will add an eleventh fragrance to its collection of "niche" perfumes titled Les Exclusifs which debuted last year with both classic Chanels and six new creations: Bel Respiro, 28 La Pausa, No 18, Coromandel, Eau de...
Détour des Sens: Understanding Paris Through Perfume & Vice Versa {Scented Paths & Fragrant Addresses}
Sylvie Daumain, a perfume specialist, loves two things in life: Paris and Perfumes. Sounds familiar? She has now decided to offer a new service for people who are less familiar with the City of Lights than she is.We know...
Old Spice Commercials with Will Ferrell as the Sweat Expert: Vote for your Favorites {Perfume Images & Adverts} {Notebook: Fresh & Clean}
The "semi-pro" lecturing on Old Spice ProStrength deodorant Old Spice has hired actor Will Ferrell in his role as Jackie Moon from the movie "Semi-Pro" to play the sweat expert talking to millions of extra perspiring people from the intimacy...
Laura Biagiotti Donna (2008) {New Perfume} - TV Commercial {Perfume Images & Adverts}
Italian designer Laura Biagiotti, who is well-known in the perfume world for some distinctive fragrances such as Venezia (discontinued alas) and Roma, launched a new feminine composition called Donna in February of 2008 .The scent is said to be...
Kenzo FlowerByKenzo Eau d'Eté Parfumée-Summer Fragrance (2008) {New Fragrance}
Kenzo will introduce a new 2008 summer limited edition of its 2000 classic FlowerByKenzo called FlowerByKenzo Eau d'Eté Parfumée - Summer Fragrance 2008. The new version was created by Alberto Morillas of Firmenich, the perfumer-composer behind the original powdery...
Sean John Unforgivable Woman Black & Unforgivable Black (2008) {New Fragrances} {Men's Cologne}
Sean John is releasing a new limited Collector's Edition of a duo of fragrances in April of 2008 called Unforgivable Woman Black and Unforgivable Black. The news have not just to do with the packaging which is now all...
Juicy Couture Dirty English (2008) {Perfume Review} {New Fragrance} {Men's Cologne}
Dirty English has been identified by Nash-Taylor of Juicy Couture as a cross between the influences of her own Anglomania (she is married to John Taylor of Duran Duran), Skaist-Levys’ “CZ Guest Style”, a dash of punk (Sex Pistols)...
Dolce & Gabbana Wins the Macho Prize for Most Sexist Advertising & Le Mouvement du Nid for Least Sexist Ad {Cultural Notes}
Sexism & Violence Against Women in Advertising When talking about fragrance it is hard to eschew images from advertising campaigns, sometimes pleasant, sometimes less so. An association in France called La Meute (The Pack) gives out prizes each year...
The Fragrance & Film Festival by Vogue & The Fragrance Foundation {Fragrance News}
This year Vogue and US-based Fragrance Foundation are organizing a perfume film competition. You are asked to create a 2-3 mn short film telling a story about one of the nominated fragrances. Before we go into further practical details...
Mariah Carey M Gold Deluxe Edition + Special at Macy's Herald Square on March 28th 2008 {Fragrance News} {Shopping Tip}
Mariah Carey is now offering a pure parfum version of M in a limited edition bottle called M Gold Deluxe Edition. "...it is now dipped in a lavish metallic gold. Inside this stunning bottle is the most sensual form...