In the countdown to V-Day, short for Valentine's Day, you might want to consider the properties of natural floral essences to foster love. Fleurs de Bach just introduced a new Philtre d'Amour aux Fleurs de Bach which tastes just right...
February 2011 Archives
Cacharel Anaïs Anaïs is Dedicated to the Goddess of Love (1978) {Perfume Review & Musings}
With its tender image and slogan "One day the world will be awash in tenderness," Anaïs Anaïs by Cacharel, was launched in 1978 as the conscious anti-thesis to the musk and patchouli oils trailing off the hippie Woodstock grounds...
Kim Kardashian Gold (2011) {New Perfume} {Celebrity Fragrance}
Reality TV pop star Kim Kardashian will release her second fragrance called Gold in April 2011 following up on her debut eponymous scent Kim Kardashian (2010). The tag line is "Transcend ordinary.""Gold is a luxury that stands the test of...
Oscar de la Renta Esprit d'Oscar (2011) {New Perfume}
Fashion designer Oscar de la Renta, whose latest fragrance introductions were focusing on limited-editions with for example Oscar Soft Amber and Oscar de la Renta Fresh Vanilla in 2008 or Oscar Sheer Freesia in 2009, will go back to...
Atelier Cologne Vanille Insensée (2011) {New Perfume}
Continuing the rich vanilla trend which emerged in 2010 is the new creation by Atelier Cologne called Vanille Insensée (Out-of-this-World or Crazy Vanilla.)"He wove through the crowd when suddenly his heart quickened. That scent. It was hers. He had worn...
Parfumerie Générale Tonkamande, Praliné de Santal (2011) {New Perfumes - Limited Editions}
Parfumerie Générale will launch a duo of limited-edition fragrances called Tonkamande (Tonka + Amande) and Praliné de Santal, the latter being described as a "semi-gourmand" although both seem to be inspired by gustatory notes. Tonkamande is said to be a...
François Nars to Launch Debut Fragrance in 2013 or 2014 {Perfume News} {Celebrity Fragrance}
Makeup artist François Nars is set to launch his debut fragrance in 2013 or 2014 according to Louis Desazars, chief executive officer of Nars Cosmetics.“François has a strong point of view with scent, which makes it an opportunity for us,"......
New Bulgari Mon Jasmin Noir to be Fronted by Kirsten Dunst {Fragrance News} {Celebrity Perfume}
Actress Kirsten Dunst has been approached as the face of a new fragrance by jeweler Bulgari to be launched from April 2011 called Mon Jasmin Noir (My Black Jasmine.) It is a sequel to Jasmin Noir (2008) judging from...
Floris Celebrates Prince William & Catherine Middleton Wedding with a Bouquet (2011) {New Fragrance} {Celebrity Perfume}
Floris Est. 1730 wanted to partake of the upcoming revelry on April 29th 2011 celebrating the marriage of Prince William to Catherine Middleton (you are officially not allowed to use the short form "Kate" anymore.) What better way for them...
David & Victoria Beckham Signature Summer for Him & Her (2011) {New Fragrances - Limited Editions} {Celebrity Fragrances}
David and Victoria Beckham will launch a new duo of limited-edition fragrances from March 2011 called Signature Summer for Him and Her, expanding the Signature franchise."With Signature Summer we wanted to create two summer scents that reflect us as individuals...
Q & A with Serge Lutens: Around the Launch of Jeux de Peau {Perfume Q & A}
Girl in Green and Red by Balthus Among the press materials for the upcoming launch of Jeux de Peau (see review) was an in-house interview with designer Serge Lutens.1°) You often describe your fragrances in terms of memories. What memory is...
Scent Awareness a Tell-Tale Sign of Love {The 5th Sense in the News}
The Philadelphia Inquirer summarizes the latest findings in smell research as pertaining to love. There will also be a lecture on Thursday February 10, 2011 on "Nasal Attraction: How Your Nose Can Help You Select a Suitable Partner," at the...
Serge Lutens Jeux de Peau (2011): No Truths, Just Skin, One Truth, Death Will Make Us Part {Perfume Review & Musings} {New Fragrance}
From the bottle, still captive, the scent: Jeux de Peau, the latest Serge Lutens - and as always, eagerly awaited new creation - appears to be a very elegant, boozy, cereal-y concoction with a hint of melted butter. On subsequent...
Guerlain La Petite Robe Noire 2 (2011): Guerlain Couture {New Perfume}
Guerlain have launched a new flanker to La Petite Robe Noire (Little Black Dress) introduced in 2009 (see review.) It is called La Petite Robe Noire 2. It was composed by in-house perfumer Thierry Wasser who in the press materials...
Jennifer Aniston Fragrance Now Available Online in the States {Perfume Shopping Tip of the Day} {Celebrity Scent}
One of the most talked about celebrity fragrances last year was Jennifer Aniston Eau de Parfum. It was great to take a peek at the launch which took place at Harrods of London, but it was frustrating for many across...