"1958 Prince Matchabelli Wind Song factice size perfume bottle, gilt and enamel on clear glass, filled with perfume, sealed, bottom label, fabric pouch. 8 1/4 in. *News clipping reads: "Mrs. Vera Kieborth sniffs the 47-ounce bottle of "Wind Song"...
August 2008 Archives
Coach Legacy (2008) {New Perfume}
Luggage brand Coach are so pleased with the introduction of their first signature fragrance Coach in 2007 that they are preparing a second launch for mid-September 2008 with a new scent called Legacy inspired by their Legacy handbag collection and...
Christina Aguilera Meet & Greet in New York City for Inspire, Sept 2, 2008 {Scented Paths & Fragrant Addresses} {Celebrity Perfume}
Christina Aguilera in Las Vegas, May 2008 © J StraussSinger Christina Aguilera is preparing to launch her new perfume called Inspire and on this occasion will be visiting Macy's Herald Square on September 2, 2008, from 5: 00 pm to...
Paco Rabanne 1 Million Teaser Campaign {Fragrance News} {Scented Paths & Fragrant Addresses}
Although the new Paco Rabanne 1 Million fragrance for men is already available at Sephora in France, the publicity campaign in the UK is only just kicking off. Yes, I know, we already showed you the TV commercial and I...
Dianne Brill Eau de Parfum (2008): "Slip It On!" {New Perfume} {Celebrity Fragrance}
Dianne Brill Cosmetics will launch their debut signature fragrance called Dianne Brill Eau de Parfum on September 15, 2008. Model Dianne Brill who has worked for designers Thierry Mugler, Jean Paul Gaultier and Vivienne Westwood, has been dubbed the "Queen...
The White Musk Trend In Paris...Really? {Perfume Streetwear} {Scented Thoughts}
An early engraving of the musk deer, here called the "musk-cat" - Hortus Sanitatis, 1490 PERFUME STREETWEAR: THE WHITE-MUSK TREND IN PARIS... VRAIMENT? by Chantal-Hélène WagnerBeing in Paris, a capital-city bigger, more kaleidoscopic than Cambridge or even Boston, with more...
Chanel Beige in Les Exclusifs Collection: "A Breath of Beige" (2008) {New Fragrance}
In October 2008, the house of Chanel will make a new addition to their upscale library of perfumes known as Les Exclusifs with a composition named Beige.The perfume pays homage to Coco Chanel's predilection and affinity for a color she...
Marisa Miller to be Spokesmodel for Victoria's Secret Very Sexy Dare {Fragrance News} {Scented Paths & Fragrant Addresses} {Celebrity Perfume}
Photo © Astrid StarwiazSpermodel and Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issues' frequent feature girl Marisa Miller has been selected to be the new Victoria's Secret Angel.She will also be the spokesmodel for their new fragrance Very Sexy Dare when it launches on...
Guerlain Les Elixirs Charnels - Carnal Elixirs: Oriental Brûlant, Chypre Fatal, Gourmand Coquin: Deliciously Transgressive (2008) {New Fragrances}
This fall, Guerlain will launch a trio of perfumes titled Les Elixirs Charnels or Carnal Elixirs. The triptyque is meant to capture the different personality-facets of a woman dedicated to the game of love. The storied copy reads like three...
Paco Rabanne 1 Million TV Commercial {Perfume Ads}
Wear the perfume, snap your fingers and see what happens. The commercial for 1 Million by Paco Rabanne, for men, could be a variation on the it's-a-click-away experience in the internet age. Here everything is a snap-of-the-fingers-away. Model Matt Gordon...
Organic-Grade Solvent is the New Holy Grail for Aveda & a Note on Organic vs. Natural {The 5th Sense in the News} {Green Products}
Here is an article about Aveda's senior perfumer Ko-Ichi Shiozawa. It touches upon the difficulty he currently experiences producing wholly desirable organic perfumes in a competitive market that has an increasing demand for such scents seen as ideals of cleanliness,...
Gold Medalist Isinbayeva Wants to Create a Perfume for Strong Women {The 5th Sense in the News} {Celebrity Perfume}
Pole-Vaulter champion Yelena Isinbayeva has her eyes on other prizes besides Olympic gold medals: a signature perfume and a fashion line, the latter possibly with Adidas.She is currently looking for a top-notch fragrance company to make her perfume project come...
Juicy Couture Viva La Juicy (2008) {New Perfume}
Juicy Couture is fast becoming a recognized perfume brand, with anticipated launches, after making their mark as a fashion and accessory one. Following the original Juicy Couture, inspired by Paris, and well-served by an eccentric, a-la-British advertising, Crittoure, a dog's...
TV Ad with Anne Hathaway for Lancôme: Ooh La La, C'est Magnifique {Perfume Ads}
Here are two slightly different versions of the TV commercial for Magnifique by Lancôme featuring Anne Hathaway. The second one is for Macy's and skips on the "You are unique, you are Magnifique" line. Both the TV and print ads...
Kate Moss Velvet Hour (2008) {New Fragrance} {Celebrity Perfume}
As previously announced (see sumptuous ad), iconic super model Kate Moss is preparing to introduce her second namesake perfume following Kate, this time named Velvet Hour.Since we know that Guerlain l'Heure Bleue is one of two of her favorite perfumes,...