Gap have released a follow-up to Close called Stay, which comes bottled in the same drop-shaped bottle but color-coded blue this time. It's a shade in vogue this spring-summer 2010 if you consider Bulgari Blv Eau d'Eté, Daisy in the...
April 2010 Archives
Notes on Marc Jacobs Daisy in the Air or Garland Edition: Different Color, Same EDT {Hasty Review}
I have seen some ambiguity arise in discussions around the new 2010 spring "Daisy in the Air" packaging, per Sephora, officially called the Garland - Guirlande Edition on the box which is color-coded blue and comes with a garland to...
4711 Acqua Colonia Blood Orange & Basile, Rhubarb & Clary Sage (2010) {New Perfumes}
After introducing in 2009 a collection of 5 nature-inspired twists destined in part to revitalize the 4711 Eau de Cologne classic and called Lemon & Ginger, Lavender & Thyme, Royal Riesling, Vetyver & Bergamot, Melissa & Verbena, the brand owned...
DKNY Pure (2010): More than just a Drop of Vanilla {Perfume Review}
"PureDKNY speaks to the core essence of who I am and what I want to touch -- the people and children I love, and being at one with nature, It's about those little moments that bring you joy, pure and...
Studio Beauty Mix at Fred Segal Nudité Intense (2010): "The Anti-Perfume" {New Fragrance} {Trend Alert}
The concept of the anti-perfume seems to be the new trendy or cutting-edge critical thinking in town, it's still hard to tell. Even Jennifer Aniston, who comes across as intelligent by the way, managed to plug it in the celebrity...
Christophe Guillarmé Le Tapis Rouge (2010): Again on Celebrity Fragrances in France {New Fragrance} {Celebrity Perfume} {Scented Thoughts}
If the French admittedly love perfume (especially in Paris and the South of the country), they seem to be less inclined to partake of the pleasures of celebrity fragrancing as if those two terms didn't mesh well. It must be...
Eau d'Italie Au Lac (2010): A Secret Love Story Revealed {New Fragrance}
Eau d'Italie will add a 7th fragrance to their library of perfumes after Eau d'Italie; an Italian History and Landscape trilogy comprising Sienne l'Hiver, Paestum Rose, Bois d'Ombrie; Magnolia Romana; Baume du Doge. Au Lac (At the Lake) is a...
Yves Rocher So Elixir Eau de Toilette (2010) {New Fragrance}
While the American market is seeing the release of the new So Elixir Eau de Parfum by Yves Rocher (now $30 introductory offer instead of $58) this April 2010, which was initially introduced in Europe last year, the European market...
Urban Decay Return to Fragrance with Revolver (2010) {New Perfume}
Cosmetics and makeup label Urban Decay owned by Castanea Partners since 2009 (also owners of Betsey Johnson) are turning again to perfume after a 6-year creative intermission and for a limited time only creating a web-exclusive event with the release...
A Scent by Issey Miyake Eau de Parfum Florale (2010): Lipstick Jasmine {Perfume Review}
The new flanker to A Scent by Issey Miyake (2009) comes with a little bit of a surprise factor attached to it because - if you care to remember - the original fragrance was inspired by green smells and wide-open...
Opening of a New Parfums de Nicolaï Boutique in Paris & Launch of Sicily-Inspired L'Eau Mixte: The Report {Fragrance News} {New Perfume}
Our contributor Yasmine brought us back a report in words and images about the inauguration of the new Parfums de Nicolaï boutique located 45, rue des Archives which took place on April 15th, 2010. One can admire there the new...
The Winner of the Pretty Eau de Cologne Draw is... {Contests & Giveaways}
The winner of the Elizabeth Arden Pretty Eau de Cologne draw is Jennifer! Congrats! Hope you'll enjoy your new perfume!Thank you all for commenting. Please make sure to check back for other giveaways.(The winner was selected via random.org)...
Ouverture d'une Nouvelle Boutique Parfums de Nicolaï et Lancement de L'Eau Mixte {Fragrance News} {New Perfume}
The Scented Salamander: The French Edition/L'Edition FrançaiseNotre contributrice Yasmine nous a ramené un reportage en mots et en photos de l'inauguration le 15 avril 2010 de la nouvelle boutique des Parfums de Nicolaï sise 45, rue des Archives. On peut...
Elizabeth Arden Pretty Eau de Cologne Splash (2010) {New Fragrance} USA Readers Only Giveaway {Contests & Giveaways}
Elizabeth Arden just released a new twist on Pretty launched in 2009 called Pretty Eau de Cologne Splash, going the way of Marc Jacobs Splashes in terms of size, to cool you down this spring and summer. It now has...
Fergie Has Spoken & It's Called Outspoken, by Avon (2010) {New Perfume} {Celebrity Fragrance}
{A fragrance review of Avon Outspoken by Fergie has been added to the blog!}Singer Fergie of the Black Eyed Peas band is preparing to launch her first fragrance by Avon and it's called Outspoken. "Strong and outrageously bold, Outspoken is...