We purposefully replaced the word "perfume" with that of "cologne" in the Guy's Holiday Guide to, what else but, Cologne, following the Girls' Guide to Perfume. Just like girls wear pink and boys wear blue, "cologne" in American parlance...
December 2010 Archives
Gucci Guilty for Men (2011) {New Fragrance} {Men's Cologne}
Gucci will launch the masculine counterpart to Guilty for Women with Guilty for Men. The advertisement features the same protagonists as in the original ad, i.e., Chris Evans and Rachel Woods, but this time the focus is on the man....
Lulu Time (2008): The 1960s Smelled of Patch & Musk {New Fragrance} {Celebrity Perfume}
OK, so we missed this UK celebrity perfume of the end of 2008 which launched in December then. But it is so worth it to take a look back at it. In fact for all the missing fragrances from...
Astier de Villatte Introduces New Haute Scents in Dishwashing Liquids (2010) {New Fragrances}
French home-decor designer Astier de Villate introduced a new line of three luxury dishwashing liquids with unconventional fragrances. If Cyprès (Cypress) and Sauge (Sage) might still be felt to have competition in the supermarket aisles in France where dishwashing detergents...
Bulgari Man (2010): A Bud for Him, a Floral for Her {Fragrance Review} {New Perfume} {Men's Cologne}
The latest Man by Bulgari might potentially suffer from a rather non-descript appellation - fortunately for perfumistos compensated by the appearance of actor Clive Owen on the advert - as the name alas echoes too many "Man" namesake clones, but...
Clive Owen in Commercials for the New Bulgari Man (2010) {Perfume Images & Ads}
One of the most noteworthy launches of 2010 to my nose will no doubt be the latest Man by Bulgari whose spokesperson is actor Clive Owen. The latter already signed a beauty contract in the past for Hypnôse for Men...
Razzle Dazzle with Bond No.9 Chandelier Editions {Fragrance News - New Flacons} {Luxury Perfume}
New-York-City based Bond No. 9 have launched two limited-edition Chandelier editions for Xmas 2010. In a new twist on their already ostentatious Amphora fountains, in a novel take which even Donald Trump might think might be perfectly showcased by the...
Orla Kiely Eau de Parfum (2010): Charm of the 60s {New Fragrance}
Irish fashion designer Orla Kiely who is based in London and got her first big break with Harrods in 1995 who then commissioned her a range of hats upon her graduation from the Royal College of Art launched her...
Fragrance Gift Giving for the Holidays 2010 - Part 2: The Christmas-y And/Or Funny Soap Edition
Funny or quirky or simply seasonal figurative soaps are usually produced by artisans rather than big-name corporations, so we put on our miner lamp to go dig out a few twists on the idea of just cleaning your hands. Check...
L'Artisan Parfumeur Traversée du Bosphore (2010): Aquarelle of a Sheer Iris-Leather Oriental or an Anatomy of Luxury & Appearances {Fragrance Review}
Starting with the pulling-off of the cap - I instinctively tend to smell closed perfume bottles when taking off the cap even if it is a spray bottle to get a sneak peak of the contents and...
Avon Night Magic Evening Musk (1980s): Listening to the Perfume Radio {Fragrance Review}
The new packaging and an older one for Night Magic Evening Musk by Avon (upper right-hand corner) Night Magic Evening Musk is said to be "the American version of Night Musk" according to a British Avon site for the direct-sales giant....
Prince William & Kate Middleton Photos by Mario Testino {What Perfume Celebrities Love to Wear - Beauty Notes}
The Buckingham press office have released the official portraits of Prince William and his betrothed, Kate Middleton. The pictures are signed by Mario Testino. There is a formal version (below) and an informal one (above) which looks more like a...
Lubin Parfums Have Opened a Brick and Mortar Perfumery in Paris {Fragrance News}
Lubin parfums, or "le parfumeur Lubin" as people would colloquially say in French in the 19th century have inaugurated a brick and mortar store in the 6th arrondissement of Paris, rue des Canettes, a street located bewteen St Sulpice and...
Stendhal Ambre Sublime (2010) {New Fragrance}
French beauty brand Stendhal est. 1949 have released a new women's perfume following the reported success of their 2009 launch of Elixir Noir. Ambre Sublime ties in with a dynamic trend of ambery perfume creation this fall-winter 2010 which comprises... ...
Fragrance Gift Giving for the Holidays 2010 - Part 1: Perfume Gifts by Girl Type
We will not hesitate to have a little fun here and play a social game as the Holidays 2010 approach. Are you scratching your head in search of the perfect fragrance gift for your girl? Here are a few...