Voodoo Doughnut, Oil & acrylic painting by James Gucwa, 2011 Mojo Magique is the debut perfume of a local Louisiana home decoration business called Mojo. The fragrance was composed by perfumer Jean-Marc Chaillan of IFF. Brand founders and...
March 2013 Archives
Kim Kardashian Pure Honey (2013) {New Perfume} {Celebrity Fragrance}
Kim Kardashian is about to release a new women's perfume later thus year. It is somewhat of a departure from her earlier launches where she concentrated mostly on ideas of glamor and old-Hollywood nostalgia, to good effect in her...
Prada No. 14 Rossetto (2013): O Ambergris! {Perfume Short Review}
Photo©The Scented Salamander My first impression of No.14 Rossetto by Prada is that it feels familiar; but I can't quite put my finger on what it recalls for me exactly. The principal motif of the fragrance inspiration is meant...
Just the Very Special Smell of Olive Oil is Shown to Trigger Satiety {Fragrant Recipes & Taste Notes}
A research study relayed by The New York Times conludes at this time that just the scent in particular of extra virgin olive oil and especially the Italian varieties which are particularly aromatic and rich in Hexanal (scent of...
Hermès Les Colognes Eau de Narcisse Bleu & Eau de Mandarine Ambrée (2013) {New Perfumes}
Hermès are launching two new fragrances as part of their Les Colognes collection now comprising five works. Eau de Mandarine Ambrée (Ambery Mandarin Water) and Eau de Narcisse Bleu (Blue Narcissus Water) come to complete the fresh library which is said to...
Marc Jacobs Honey (2013) {New Perfume}
"Honey, honey..." the cheerful, bouncy Bee Gees ditty gets into your head once you discover the name of the latest Marc Jacobs perfume, Honey. The new women's scent is a follow-up to last year's Dot. It is housed in a...
Hilde Soliani Peccatrice (2013) {New Perfume}
Italian artist, as well as dedicated creative gourmet, Hilde Soliani launched a new perfume called Peccatrice (Sinner). It is inspired by a trip she made to Sicily and the scents and colors she encountered there. Why, you might ask, a...
Fragrance Deals for US Perfume Shoppers {Perfume Shopping Tips}
Here is a selection of current perfume + beauty + fashion deals at Sephora for US-based shoppers.• Get one of any Juicy Couture roll-ons and get a free trio of lip glosses as well as an Iphone case, all in...
Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Nerolia Bianca (2013) {New Perfume}
Guerlain have launched a new Aqua Allegoria this spring of 2013 baptized Nerolia Bianca. Founded in 1999, as a collection of fresh eaux, it has seen a number of additions over the years so far retaining four in the permanent...
70s Cult Favorite Aqua Manda Perfume to Make a Comeback! {Fragrance News}
Ooh exciting news! Blogger Jane Cunningham of British Beauty Blogger reported today that a cult British fragrance of the 1970s is about to make its comeback: Aqua Manda by Goya. She mentions the fact that the original formula is being currently replicated...
Betty Barclay Tender Blossom (2013) {New Perfume}
Ex-American and now German fashion label Betty Barclay have launched a new women's fragrance destined to hit all the right, fresh notes of spring. Tender Blossom features delicate florals such as freesia, peony, cyclamen, and the creamier magnolia, "Inspired...
L'Occitane Rose Aurore Eau Fraîche (2013) {New Perfume}
L'Occitane en Provence have released a new limited edition rose perfume called Rose Aurore in light Eau Fraîche concentration. The story behind the perfume is based on the legendary aura surrounding the destiny of the four daughters of Count...
M. Micallef Parfum Couture Denis Durand for M. Micallef (2013) {New Perfume}
Grasse-based perfume house of M. Micallef are launching a new perfume tonight at the Palm-beach during the Cannes Shopping Festival inspired by the world of glamorous show-business couture. It is entitled Parfum Couture Denis Durand for M. Micallef. The juice is the result of a...
Audrey vs. Ivanka: Critiquing the Choice of Celebrity in Adverts {Perfume Images & Ads}
Adweek decided to bite the bullet and tell what's what. You might not agree with everything they say but at least it's an attempt to look more closely at the evolutions of the celebrity fragrance market. In a way...
Shakira S by Shakira Aquamarine (2013) {New Perfume} {Celebrity Fragrance}
Shakira, who was born near the Caribbean sea in Barranquilla, added a new women's perfume to her portfolio called S by Shakira Aquamarine which develops an oceanic theme. She said, "With this new fragrance, I wanted to express something pure, elemental...