Fairmont Hotels and Resorts have announced that perfumer Lyn Harris of Miller Harris has designed an exclusive eau de cologne for the chain called Cologne 1888. It is named after the date of foundation of one of the hotels...
May 2008 Archives
Jennifer Lopez To Offer Perfume-Development TV Show {Fragrance News} {Celebrity Perfume}
According to several news sources (People, The Irish Examiner, Entertainmentwise.com) that we were not able to verify online, Jennifer Lopez has decided to turn her planned TV reality show for TLC channel into a perfume-centered project........
Le Parfum Rêvé: Made by Bertrand Duchaufour for You {Fragrance News}
Turkana Girl Pointing at Her Nose by Peter Beard, ca. 1964-2006 - Fahey/Klein Gallery Bertrand Duchaufour fans can rejoice, especially those with well-lined pockets. A new bespoke perfume service at L'Artisan Parfumeur with the recently recruited in-house nose has...
Interview with Annick Menardo in the New Straits Times {The 5th Sense in the News} - The Vague Toiletry Scent Trend? {Scented Thoughts} {Trend Alert}
There is an interview with perfumer Annick Menardo in the Malaysian newspaper New Straits Times around the Diesel duo of fragrances. We thought in particular that it was interesting to learn that Diesel for Men was inspired by an...
Yves Saint Laurent Opium Poésie de Chine (2008): Salty Iris & Caramelized Eel {Perfume Review}
The Synergy That Is OpiumSince 1977, Opium by Yves Saint Laurent has managed to achieve iconic status both from the viewpoint of the perfume it is and the image it projects. For people who might feel skeptical about the...
Fabulous 25% Off Code at Beauty Habit {Shopping Tip}
Beauty Habit, an online store replete with cool niche and European brands for beauty and perfume products, is offering a 25% off discount with code LUCKYBREAKS2 until June 30th 2008. You can use the code each time you shop...
Lolita Lempicka Fleur Defendue Back in Store! {Shopping Tip}
Just saw that Sephora has the 1.7 fl oz bottle of Lolita Lempicka Fleur Défendue back in stock despite the fact that they had sent an email stating it was discontinued mid-April. If you are interested, grab it while you...
The Body Shop Aqua Lily (2008) {New Fragrance}
The Body Shop have launched a new women's fragrance for spring called Aqua Lily. Described as a light floral, it is proposed as an invitation to "discover the essence of happiness" in a "fresh and floral new expression" that...
Piguet Fracas Ad - Spring 2008 {Scented Images & Adverts - Niche}
This is one of the new adverts for Fracas by Piguet issued to celebrate its 60th anniversary. Fracas (1948) despite emanating from a small niche house has managed to become a classic reference in the world of tuberose scents and...
Sarah Jessica Parker Covet Pure Bloom (2008) {New Perfume} {Celebrity Fragrance}
Sarah Jessica Parker will launch a limited-edition flanker this summer called Covet Pure Bloom, following her 2007 introduction of Covet. The actress will also be busy promoting her feature-movie adaptation of the popular Sex And The City series opening...
Exire Diamond & Gold Perfume Bottle {Fragrance News}
The IGC Group has launched a luxury perfume bottle encrusted with small brilliants,"[It] is designed in an elliptical form by Brilliant Services, a Belgian high end jewellery manufacturer, a specialist in microscope diamond setting. The EXIRE® gold perfume bottle...