When the sun has left the premises, the color gold replaces it especially during the Holidays when we are invited to think warm, golden-colored thoughts. We are encouraged to do so thanks to a culture of shadow and light...
December 2012 Archives
Byredo Parfums Black Saffron (2012) {New Perfume}
Byredo Parfums est. 2008 have introduced a new perfume in 2012 called Black Saffron. Like previous compositions from the house, it is a perfume about India as perceived by someone who is both inside and outside of Indian culture,...
Miss Universe, Miss USA & Miss Teen USA to Have Own Brands of Perfume {Fragrance News} {Beauty Notes}
Miss Universe 2012, Olivia Culpo (Miss USA), is being handed her new crown by Miss Universe 2011, Leila Lopes August 2013 will see the launch of a trio of fragrances inspired by the universe of beauty pageantries, and in...
Jardin de France Absolue Damona (2012): "A Fragrance So Soft..." {New Perfume}
Jardin de France, a lesser known alternative French perfume label est. 1920 with an array of eaux de cologne, sometimes excellent, have launched a more ambitious opus in the manner in which it is inspired by mythology and more storied....
Parfums d'Orsay Tilleul pour la Nuit (2012): "The First Cosmetic Fragrance" {New Perfume} {Perfume Images & Ads}
Parfums d'Orsay have branched out into beauty territory with a so-called cosmetic version of Tilleul a naturalistic linden blossom composition signed by perfumer Olivia Giacobetti who went back to the drawing board for the new, alcohol-free version enriched with wellness...
Jimmy Choo Flash (2013): Inspired by Choos {New Perfume}
Jimmy Choo will launch their second full-fledged fragrance creation from mid-January 2013 called Flash following up on Jimmy Choo. Co-artistic directors Sandra Choi and Simon Holloway said that, "Flash embodies this pleasant rush of adrenaline and this feeling of...
Bien-Etre L'Eau Parfumée des Familles (2012) {New Perfume}
Following a new collection of floral twists on the original Eau de Cologne by Bien-Etre, The brand have released a new flanker this year called L'Eau Parfumée des Familles (lit. The Perfumed Water of the Families), a name which...
Thierry Mugler Angel Voyage Céleste & Angel Precious Star (2012) {Luxury & Collector Perfumes}
For the Holidays season 2012, Thierry Mugler launched a very limited edition called Angel Voyage Céleste (Celestial Voyage). The jus Angel comes housed in a Boule à Neige or globe snow filled with star dust. Only 100 copies were...
Le Couvent des Minimes L'Eau Aimable ~ Botanical Cologne of Love (2012) {New Perfume}
Le Couvent des Minimes have released a new perfume in the tradition of prophylactic waters called L'Eau Aimable (lit. Pleasant Water), subtitled in English "Botanical Cologne of Love," following on the launch last year of L'Eau des Missions which listed...
Atelier Cologne Mistral Patchouli (2012/2013) {New Perfume} {Perfume Images & Ads}
Atelier Cologne have started to unveil their latest composition called Mistral Patchouli, which will launch more officially from January 2013. Named after a strong oceanic wind blowing in the coastal region of the south of France, it is described as a...
Happy Holidays! - Bonnes Fêtes!
A view of Paris at Christmastime. Graceful scraggly trees wearing luminous garlands... ...
Time to Shop for Christmas! Part 6 - The Amazing Lipsticks Edition {Beauty Notes - 2012 Holidays Gift Guide}
This fall of 2012, I was really bowled over by a shortlist of lipsticks, not necessarily coming from the top luxury brands, except for one by Dior (pictured above). In fact, the lower-brow ones were better than the big-names...
Martin Margiela Now in the French Haute Couture Club {Fashion Notes}
On December 18, 2012, the artisanal line of Martin Margiela and Alexis Mabille were made full-fledged members of the highly selective federation of French haute couture (Chambre syndicale de la haute couture) comprising only 13 fashion designers......
Documentary on the House of Lubin on Franco-German TV Channel Arte, December 22, 2012 {Perfume Images & Ads}
TV channel Arte will feature a documentary on the house of Lubin entitled Secrets de Parfumeurs by Maja Dielhenn on December 22, 2012 at 8 pm. The film follows the creation of a perfume inspired by the myths of...
Time to Christmas Shop! Part 5 {Perfumed List - 2012 Holidays Gift Guide}
For a novel take on the incense burner, check out these Scent Spheres in ceramic decorated with the art of Fornasetti. They accept three perfume carriers: diffusing oil, scented rocks and incense sticks. The scents were blended by renowned...