Above is the latest version of the print advert for Voyage on which Hermès was still recently working to perfect it. The house's advertising signature, in fact that of Eric Valli, is to create enigmatic, arresting imagery on a naturalistic,...
March 2010 Archives
Penhaligon's Orange Blossom (2010): Fountain of the Cooling and Peppy Spirits {Perfume Review and Musings}
Perfume Review: Penhaligon's Orange Blossom (2010) - Fountain of the Cooling and Peppy SpiritsThe latest perfume creation by Penhaligon's, Orange Blossom, to be introduced on March 29th will be - spoiler alert - a wonderful addition to anyone's summer...
La Cologne du Parfumeur by Guerlain (2010): Private Reserve + Sip it First, then Test it {New Perfume}
{A fragrance review of Cologne du Parfumeur by Guerlain was added to the blog!}Guerlain this spring will be introducing this uncommon thing for them, an Eau de Cologne. This is the first one since 1974 when Eau de Guerlain was...
Zara Silver Musk (c. 2010) : Scandinavian Musk {Perfume Review and Musings}
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Space NK Laughter (2000): The Shadow of a Smile, Maybe {Perfume Short (Review)}
Woman Roaring with Laughter as she Undergoes a Head Tapping Session © Arthur Schatz; bottle of Laughter EDT © Space NKI wanted to smell Laughter by Space NK or a long time, for two reasons. One, because it is credited...
Givenchy EauDemoiselle (2010): Looking for its Motto {Perfume Review & Musings}
Givenchy just released their new perfume EauDemoiselle, which after "reading" in-between the lines of the scent story seems to want to do for young women's skins and perfumed trails what Chanel is currently attempting to do for young women's...
Oriens by Van Cleef & Arpels (2010): Not Just Another Light Perfume {Perfume Review and Musings}
Oriens is the latest feminine fragrance launch this spring 2010 by Van Cleef and Arpels who stress that they were the first jewelry house to associate their name with a perfume named First, introduced in 1976. The brand is...
Parfumerie Générale Gardénia Grand Soir, Bois Naufragé (2010) {New Perfumes}
Parfumerie Générale by Pierre Guillaume is launching a duo of limited-editions this spring 2010. One of the fragrances is a floral called Gardénia Grand Soir (Gala Evening Gardenia) and the other one a woodsy composition, Bois Naufragé (Shipwrecked Wood).......
Gai Mattiolo That's Amore Tropical Paradise Tahitian Vanilla & Tahitian Water (2010) {New Perfumes}
Gai Mattiolo are going to release a limited-edition women and men duo of tropical-paradise inspired fragrances from April called Tahitian Vanilla and Tahitian Water in their That's Amore series. I don't know if you are seeing it the same way...
Clarins Eau des Jardins (2010): Wear it in Good Health {New Perfume}
As a big fan of Eau Dynamisante (1987) the debut "therapeutic" fragrance by Clarins which started this mainstream concept that you could smell good while taking care of your psyche and skin at the same time, I am rather, a...
In Memoriam Perfumer Béatrice Piquet (1963-2010): Condolences Space Open
©Hajime Watanabe/IFFPerfumer Béatrice Piquet passed away this month after a long struggle with malady. She was born on September 27th 1963 in Eaubonne and died in Nanterre on March the 1st, 2010. Her funeral took place at Eglise Notre-Dame of...
Blugirl Jus No.1 (2010) {New Perfume}
The Blumarine-family label Blugirl will launch its debut perfume called Jus No.1 following up on the release of Blumarine Bellissima in the fall of 2009. The word "jus" is sometimes disliked by perfumers who think it is not noble enough...
John Varvatos Artisan Black (2010) {New Perfume} {Men's Cologne}
John Varvatos will launch a limited-edition flanker to their 2009 twist on an 18th century eau de cologne complete with a rattan casing called Artisan, a bestseller of the brand. The new iteration is titled Artisan Black and is meant...
Elizabeth Taylor Violet Eyes by Elizabeth Arden (2010): It Begins with a Look {New Perfume} {Celebrity Fragrance}
{A fragrance review of Elizabeth Taylor Violet Eyes has been added to the blog!}The cinematic amethyst-colored eyes of actress Elizabeth Taylor are legendary. Elizabeth Arden have paid homage to their beauty and iconicity by releasing a new perfume in the...
The Popularity of Clover Aromas and L.T. Piver Trèfle Incarnat in Literature and Perfume since the 19th Century {Scented Thoughts (on St Patrick's Day)}
Field of Clover © deepintheforestcat The Popularity of Clover Aromas, & of L.T. Piver Trèfle Incarnat in Particular, in Literature and Perfume since the 19th CenturyClover is one of those scents that like that of the violet can be considered...