After releasing a debut trio comprising Vanilla Grapefruit (Vanessa Williams and Tina Fey love this one), Vanilla Blossom and Pure Vanilla, perfume brand Lavanila continuing its obsession with vanilla followed suit with Vanilla Coconut and now has introduced Vanilla Spice...
November 2008 Archives
US Female Consumers Prefer to Spend on Well-Tested Perfumes {Fragrance News}
According to an October 8th 2008 market research of the NPD Group, the tendency, already seen last year, for US women to turn to the classic or the familiar when it came to buying perfume is showing no signs of...
Rafael Nadal to be Face of New Lanvin Men's Scent {Fragrance News} {Celebrity Perfume}
Lanvin have announced that tennis champion Rafael Nadal will be the spokesperson for their upcoming new line of men's scents called Lanvin L'Homme Sport. Nadal has been ranked #1 tennis player in the world since August 2008.The first perfume in...
Thierry Mugler Innocent Rock (2008) {Perfume Review} {New Fragrance}
Innocent Rock by Thierry Mugler is the latest version of Angel Innocent. It was released in February-March of 2008 as a limited-edition in collaboration with Le Club des Créateurs de Beauté. It is currently, several months later still, their top-selling...
Fresh Strawberry Flowers (2008) {New Perfume}
Fresh has introduced a new perfume, as well as two re-editions this fall, following Cannabis Rose. The new scent is called Strawberry Flowers. "This limited-edition scent was created exclusively for Sephora by Fresh co-founder and fragrance expert, Lev Glazman." It...
Fresh Patchouli Pure & Tobacco Caramel Alive Again - Fragrance News
Fresh has re-edited two perfumes from their catalog in the Index collection, Patchouli Pure and Tobacco Caramel originally introduced in 2001 and 1999 respectively. They were discontinued two years ago and are back by popular demand. Tobacco Caramel, in spite...
Papier d'Armenie Discovery Kit, Including Kurkdjian's Version {Fragrant *Holiday* Shopping}
The historic Papier d'Arménie, a paper-based incense marketed since 1885 whose subtlety is still appreciated today, is now available in a pack découverte/discovery kit.The kit includes: a scented candle created by perfumer Francis Kurkdjian, a specially shaped incense-burner for the...
Conference on Long-Lost Perfumes by the Osmotheque - Olfactory Workshop for Kids on Traditional Artisan Professions {Scented Paths & Fragrant Addresses}
The Osmothèque in Versailles is organizing an exceptional conference entitled A La Recherche Des Parfums Perdus (In Search of Long-Lost Fragrances), which will take place on Sunday November 9th, 2008 from 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm at the Carrousel du...
Tony Sirico Paolo Per Uomo (2008): The Sopranos' Touch {New Perfume} {Men's Cologne} {Perfume Ads}
As a follow-up to our initial announcement, here is a sneak peek at the advert for the upcoming new cologne inspired by actor Tony Sirico titled Paolo Per Uomo (Paul or Paulie for Men). It is inspired by his Soprano...
2008 Perfumers Choice Awards, Part 2: List of Nominees {Fragrance News}
After posting about the event, I received further information. The Perfumers Choice Awards, besides the more classic fine-fragrance categories, offers an interesting array of categories not found in other awards ceremonies in the industry, such as Laundry Detergents, Candles, Fragranced...
2008 Perfumers Choice Awards on November 11 - Tony Sirico Paolo per Uomo {Fragrance News} {New Perfume}
The American Society of Perfumers was established in 1947. It is currently headed by president Marvel Fields and vice-president Jim Krivda. The upcoming Perfumers Choice Awards will showcase the debut perfume by actor Tony Sirico from the Soprano series, called...
Roja Dove Partners with World Duty Free: Discover Your Perfume {Scented Paths & Fragrant Addresses}
Fragrance specialist Roja Dove has established a partnership with World Duty Free, a chain of airport duty-free perfumeries, to help you select the right perfume for yourself whenever traveling abroad. Be it on your way to Rome or Cape Town...
Olivier Durbano Parfums de Pierres Poèmes Jade (2008) {New Perfume}
Olivier Durbano, following Rock Crystal, Amethyst, and Black Tourmaline, has launched his fourth perfume in the Parfums-de-Pierres-Poèmes series, called Jade.The perfume, inspired by the stone itself as well as by its mythology and history, is described as an aromatic...
Kenzo Partners with Ron Arad & Aurelien Guichard for Tactile Skin Perfume (2008) {New Fragrance}
Kenzo has partnered with British designer Ron Arad and French perfumer Aurélien Guichard to design a very modern-art fragrance that is more than a perfume, a perfume-object and a comprehensive sensory experience.So much so that it will be showcased as...
Miller Harris Note de Peau (2008) - Very Limited Edition {New Fragrance}
Miller Harris has created a special, limited-edition for Le Bon Marché in Paris called Note de Peau (Skin Note). "Capturing the essence of French chic, Note de Peau follows the tradition of the grand orientals, with notes of bergamot, lavender,...