The brand My DNA Fragrance, which already came into the market with a biological twist on the familiar concept of the unique, perfect-fit fragrance, blending scents incorporating a finger-print signature based on your DNA sample, has now introduced a limited-edition...
November 2008 Archives
Acqua Di Biella in Dresden & Frankfurt: The Perfume Window-Display Project {Perfume Images & Adverts} {Fragrance Decoration}
Here are two pictures of Acqua di Biella window displays from two different cities, Dresden and Frankfurt in Germany. The first one was picked by the brand and I thought that the second one, part of their collection, was noteworthy,...
Dominique Ropion Awarded 2008 International Cosmetic Valley Prize - Jean-Paul Guerlain Awarded a Prix d'Honneur {Fragrance News}
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Maître Parfumeur et Gantier Louis XV, Marquise de Pompadour (2008) {New Perfumes} {Historical Fragrances}
Maître Parfumeur et Gantier have released two new compositions in their Parfums Historiques series. This time it is the era and glamor of La Cour Parfumée (The Perfumed Court) which is being paid homage to by perfumer Nicolas de Barry....
The Perfume Window-Display Project - Call for Photos {Ask Marie-Helene}
Perfume shop Gordon, France by mpp 26Dear Readers,I have lately been thinking how lovely it would be to feel the progress of the Holiday/Christmas season by featuring pictures of Christmas or festive, or noteworthy perfumery window displays from around the...
Monica Bellucci Plays Daughter of Eve for Dior Hypnotic Poison Ad {Perfume Images & Adverts - New}
The new ad for Dior Hypnotic Poison with actress Monica Bellucci. The tag line is Dior est mon poison (Dior is my poison). An advertising that plays to the stereotype or archetype of Eve. The bottle of Hypnotic Poison becomes...
Interview with David Pybus around Scents of Time: Invitation To Smell Like Divine Divas {Fragrance Interview}
Interview with David Pybus Around Scents of Time & The New MayaDavid Pybus, by his own admission, is a chemist turned "aromancer" in order to satisfy the more artistic streak in his personality. He is also an author and has...
Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey Extract - Shiro Kuramata Limited-Edition (2008) {New Perfume} {Luxury Fragrance}
Design and perfume lovers can take note; Issey Miyake has introduced a Christmas 2008 limited-edition of the iconic fragrance from the 1990s, L'Eau D'Issey, as part of a special homage paid to his friend, designer Shiro Kuramata who passed away...
Fashion Exhibition on the Second Empire, 1852-1870: Sous L'Empire des Crinolines {Scented Paths & Fragrant Addresses}
The Musée Galliera in Paris is organizing a fashion exhibition devoted to sartorial tastes during the French second empire (1852-1870) and to its central indulgence, for women, the crinoline. The exhibit is titled Sous l'Empire des Crinolines (Under the Influence...
Salvatore Ferragamo F pour Homme Black (2009) {New Perfume} {Men's Cologne}
Italian luxury shoe designer Salvatore Ferragamo will launch a new masculine scent called F pour Homme Black in February 2009. It is said to be a more intense twist on F pour Homme and is designed to be easily worn...
Perfume Ad with Nicole Kidman for Chanel Eau Premiere {Perfume Images & Adverts - New}
Chanel has started publicizing a sumptuous ad campaign for their latest Eau Première with, surprise, actress Nicole Kidman as its face. The publicity I saw (and which I did not see in their earlier press documentation) is a luxurious four-page...
4 HTF Serge Lutens Non-Export Scents Now Available in the US {Shopping Tip - Deal}
Traditionally the much sought-out house of Serge Lutens is parsimonious and deliberate in making its collection of non-export perfumes available outside of Europe. Only those lucky enough to have a pied à terre or good souls as friends in the...
New Perfume Website for Frapin {Scented Paths & Fragrant Addresses}
Ancient cognac-makers more recently turned perfume-makers, Frapin, have now opened a dedicated website to showcase their fragrances, four to this day, at Parfums Frapin. The perfumery branch of the business is thus given more of an independent identity although the...
Acqua Di Parma Red, Yellow, Black & White Candles {Home Fragrance} {New Perfumes}
Italian niche brand Acqua Di Parma has released a new collection of scented candles for the home titled Design and Cube that offers a wonderfully bold, colorful and modernist décor appeal. Good to behold and hopefully good to smell too.Yellow...
Carol's Daughter Pearls, Sotto, Reminisce (2008) {New Perfumes}
Beauty brand Carol's Daughter are outdoing themselves this fall. They have introduced two new fragrances, Sotto and Pearls, the latter being their first incursion in the realm of fine fragrances.Reminisce is a gift-set which includes Amandeep, Amaretto Truffle, Roses and...