"Scientists in Italy have found bacteria in the root of a tropical grass whose oils have been used in the cosmetic and perfumery industries. These bacteria seem to promote the production of essential oils, but also they change the molecular...
October 2008 Archives
Beauty & Politics: Why Sarah Palin Might Have A Natural Political Advantage
A study at Northwestern University in Illinois (is this a coincidence?) shows that there are consistent trends in people's reliance on "cognitive short-cuts" to help them select a political candidate running for office. It is not the best man...
Perfume Coupons & Deals {Shopping Tips}
• For Paris and France Travelers: Le Printemps department store, where you can find one of the best offerings of niche and designer perfumes in the French capital city offers a 10 % discount on a selection of luxury, beauty...
Sarah Jessica Parker Lovely Collection: Dawn, Endless, Twilight (2008) {New Fragrances} {Celebrity Perfumes}
Actress Sarah Jessica Parker is expanding further the lure of her Lovely Collection with three new perfumes meant to mark three different periods of the day: Dawn, Endless, Twilight. In other words it is an invitation to stay longer with...
Perfume Roll-On & Pen Combo {Bargain Fragrant Shopping} {Shopping Tip}
I happened on these pens that do double-duty as perfume roll-ons. Don't you love it when people recognize the need to put perfume everywhere and consider fragrance a first-necessity item?It might be a great solution for those perfumes that you...
Best Halloween Perfumes - Redux {Perfume List}
"Boys in Car, Halloween" by Peter Hujar, 1978, Howard Yezersky GalleryI was scratching my occiput seeking late inspiration for a Halloween-perfume article when I happened on this post from last year, which had slipped out of my mind. The picks...
Avon Bond Girl 007: Interviews with Gemma Aterton, Olivier Cresp + TV Ad {Fragrance News} {New Perfume Advert}
Ok, so you weren't able to make it to the world premiere of the new James Bond movie, Quantum of Solace in London yesterday (you wanted to have first dibs on the new Avon fragrance Bond Girl 007 of course)....
Mark Buxton Metamorphoses of Colours & Mood (2008) {New Fragrances}
British perfumer Mark Buxton has launched a collection of 7 fragrances under his own independent label called Metamorphoses of Colours and Moods. The idea behind it is to enable you to find the perfume best-suited to your personality or mood...
Beauty Talk Dictionnaire - Dictionary (2008) {Fragrant Reading - New Book}
For those interested in both beauty and perfume, a new bilingual dictionary by Michel Husson entitled Beauty Talk dictionnaire de la parfumerie, de la cosmétologie & des produits de beauté français-anglais/anglais-français and Dictionary of Perfumery, Cosmetology & Beauty Products -...
Custo Barcelona by Custo Barcelona: A Fruity-Floral Cypress (2008) {New Perfume} + Cypress Is In {Trend Alert}
Quirky Spanish design brand Custo Barcelona, with an unending affection for bold colors and prints, has launched its first signature fragrance bearing the same name. The perfume was created by perfumer Alberto Morillas and is reported to be both...
Etro Via Verri Vintage Limited Edition (2008) {New Perfume}: A New Via Verri
Etro has launched a new version of one of their harder-to-find fragrances, Via Verri, called Via Verri Vintage; it is a limited-edition.It is possible that it could be considered as a "reformulation" of the original scent but it could also...
Tom Ford Private Blend Rollerball Collection Gift Set {Fragrance News}: Wind of Change?
Niche perfumery is becoming increasingly mainstream as the forums, blogs and magazines attest to the phenomenon, yet sampling some of the more selective and highly-priced brands can still remain a challenge; traditionally this is considered to be part of the...
Estee Lauder Amber Ylang Ylang (2008): Cosy Cashmere Throw {Perfume Review} {New Fragrance} {Advert}
Estée Lauder Amber Ylang Ylang Eau de Parfum The Skinny:Perfumers: Honorine Blanc and Annie BuzantianArtistic director: Aerin LauderGender label: feminine; men could make it their own if they care to remember Macassar oilNotes: Italian Bergamot, geranium oil, cinnamon SFE,...
Amouage Lyric for Man (2008): Unusual Rose {Perfume Review & Musings} {New Fragrance} {Rose Notebook} {Men's Cologne}
Lyric for Man by AmouageThe Skinny:Perfumer: Daniel VisentinArtistic Director: Christopher ChongGender label: masculine, but easily adopted by womenNotes: top: bergamot, lime; heart: rose, angelica, orange blossom, green galbanum, spicy ginger, nutmeg, saffron; base: pine, sandalwood, vanilla, musk, frankincenseCharacteristics: a fresh...
Amouage Lyric for Woman (2008): Ornate Operatic Rose {Perfume Review} {Rose Notebook} {New Fragrance}
Lyric for Woman by AmouageThe Skinny:Perfumer: Daniel MaurelArtistic Director: Christopher ChongGender label: feminineNotes: top: bergamot, spicy cardamom, cinnamon, ginger; heart: rose, angelica, jasmine, ylang ylang, geranium, orris; base: oakmoss, musk, wood, patchouli, vetiver, sandalwood, vanilla, tonka bean, frankincenseCharacteristics: a deep...