{A fragrance review of Kim Kardashian Eau de Parfum has been added to the blog!}Reality TV name Kim Kardashian has launched her debut signature perfume called Kim Kardashian now exclusively available at Sephora with the tag line "The voluptuous new...
January 2010 Archives
Maison Martin Margiela (Untitled) (2010): Sneak Peek {New Perfume}
As announced earlier on (see here and here), Maison Martin Margiela has been preparing for the launch of their first perfume. The print edition of French Marie Claire of February 2010 started to unveil the fragrance. The upcoming perfume to...
Papier d'Armenie La Rose (2009) {New Perfume} {Home Fragrance} {Rose Notebook}
Papier d'Arménie (Paper from Armenia) is a brand established in 1885 famous for its salubrious booklets of papers that diffuse a sanitizing scent when they burn. They smell exquisitely of benzoin from Laos. After offering a modern adaptation of their...
Halle Berry Halle Pure Orchid (2010): It's Jimmy! {New Perfume} {Celebrity Fragrance} {Fragrance Images & Ads}
Actress Halle Berry is celebrating the success of her debut launch of Halle by Halle Berry with a new fragrance called Halle Pure Orchid. The bottle remains the same but the color code is now purple and the bangles that...
Annick Goutal Ninfeo Mio (2010) {New Perfume}
Following Un Matin d'Orage, Annick Goutal will launch a new perfume in their garden series from February 2010 called Ninfeo Mio. Originally derived from the idea of giving olfactory form to the myth of the Garden of the Hesperides the...
Scientists Smell the Moon to Identify its Mineral Environment {The 5th Sense in the News}
In another example of how our sense of smell is used for survival purposes, Japanese scientists have been researching the smell of the moon in order to be able to identify the minerals that make up its surface. The project...
Laurence Dumont Charmes Secrets Fleur de Tendresse, Douce Caresse, Nuit Sensuelle, Passion Absolue (2010) {New Perfumes}
Laurence Dumont is launching a new perfume collection entitled Charmes Secrets (Secret Charms). It comprises four perfumes meant to evoke four different and complementary universes destined to women who are on a mission to charm and seduce. They are called...
Video of Interior of New Creed Boutique in NYC {Perfume Images & Adverts}
Please watch video after the jump...Creed perfumery recently opened a flagship store in New York City. The camera here shows you the exterior of the store then leads you inside the premises. The video was shot and officially released by...
New Mauboussin EDP Perfume Ad - Win a Diamond {Fragrance Images & Adverts}
Mauboussin Eau de Parfum launched in 2000 is making a comeback in Paris with a new advert which has recently appeared on the streets. The perfume was created by Christine Nagel. The flacon was designed by Thierry de Baschmakoff.The new...
Attention Paris Shoppers, The Annual Sales Have Started (Jan 6 - Feb 9, 2010) {Perfume Shopping Tips}
Today January 6 is Day 1 of the Annual Winter Sales called Soldes d'Hiver in France. It is also the day of the Epiphany (I mention this because of the tasty and flavorful traditionally almond-filled galettes des rois pastries). They...
Kardashians & For Every Body Team Up: 3 DASH Candles for the 3-K Sisters (2010) {New Perfumes} {Celebrity Fragrances}
The Kardashian sisters have partnered with For Every Body, a brand of eco-friendly scented soy candles to launch a collection of home candles called DASH. The line will also include gel sprays......
Wolfgang Joop Freigeist (2010): Masculine Jasmine {New Perfume} {Men's Cologne}
Wolfgang Joop will release what is presented as his second men's scent under this particular label following Wolfgang Joop (2008) (as opposed to the former label Joop! with which the founder of the brand is reportedly no longer involved.) The...
Jacques Bogart Silver Scent Intense (2009) {New Perfume} {Men's Cologne}
2009 was a peak year for oud in personal fine fragrances for women's, men's and unisex scents. One of the launches that participated in the movement was Jacques Bogart Silver Scent Intense. It is the sequel to Silver Scent issued...
Dance with Givenchy (2010) {New Perfume}
Givenchy is spoiling young women this beginning of 2010. Alongside Eaudemoiselle, there will be the new Dance with Givenchy. Dance here is meant to incarnate a spirit of feminine freedom, sensuality and grace.It reminds one also in an indirect fashion...
Givenchy Eaudemoiselle (2010): For Aristocrats {New Perfume}
Givenchy will launch a new women's perfume in the first half of 2010 called Eaudemoiselle which is meant to embody the core aristocratic values of the brand as well as its couture spirit (a reference to founder couturier Hubert de...