A new French brand of perfume-in-a-stick is born called Le Soft Perfume. At their helm are the same people who created the concept previously branded as Crazy Libellule and the Poppies: Isabelle Masson-Mandonnaud and Philippe Vignong. Their first offerings...
March 2013 Archives
Shakira in Paris for Launch of S {Fragrance News} {Celebrity Perfume}
International pop star Shakira was in Paris today March 27th, 2013 to introduce the launch of her debut fragrance S to her French fans......
Tom Ford Noir (2012): A Fougere, Reinvented {Perfume Review & Musings} {Men's Cologne}
Photo ©The Scented Salamander A Tom Ford fragrance is always eagerly awaited because we know that we can expect something not lacking in character from this brand which usually likes to make statements {see also Violet Blonde}. This is...
Cacharel Amor Amor in a Flash (2013) {New Perfume}
Cacharel are launching a new limited edition flanker to Amor Amor this year called Amor Amor in a Flash. The name of the fragrance alludes to a "franglais" or Frenglish expression, "flasher sur quelqu'un" meaning something like...
Avon Musk Fire (2012) {New Perfume} {Men's Cologne}
Avon have released a new musk perfume called Musk Fire. It is aimed at men rather than being an unisex fragrance. According to some online feedbacks however, it seems to be very attractive to women......
Charles Krafft, his Forgiveness Perfume Bottle Series & Nazism Exposed {Culture & Art Notes}
An article in The New Yorker calls attention to the ambiguity of irony in art, which helped veil the ideological affiliations of artist Charles Krafft. Now that they have come to light, people are outraged at having been duped....
In New Book by Jessica Alba - The Honest Life - Actress Unveils her Scent Philosophy & Favorite Fragrance {Scented Quote of the Day}
Jessica Alba just published a book of advice on beauty and life entitled The Honest Life: Living Naturally and True to You. As a new mom, she needed to reconfigure her life and priorities while creating a safe environment...
Dolce & Gabbana The One Desire (2013) {Perfume Review & Musings}
The flacon bears the handwritten signature of Stefano Gabbana The One Desire is the latest feminine launch by Dolce & Gabbana, as they've also turned their attention now to fragrancing infants. The advertising shot by Terry Richardson continues to picture their...
Latest Olfactory Thought: Stereotyping Fragrances {Scented Thoughts}
Latest olfactory thought: “Should we avoid stereotyping fragrances like we do in real life with people? Absolutely yes, stereotyping really is ignorance. Seeing a pink perfume flacon ought not lead you to thinking the juice is an airhead. Case...
Latest Olfactory Thought: Down with Perfume Snobbery! {Scented Thoughts}
Latest Olfactory Thought: "A bas le snobisme en parfumerie!" - Chantal-Hélène Wagner...
Latest Olfactory Thought: Not Love at First Sight {Scented Thoughts}
Latest olfactory thought: “Can you love a perfume intellectually? Answer: Yes! You can love a perfume better because you understand it better. It’s not all guts and tripes in the beginning". - Chantal-Hélène Wagner...
The Vagabond Prince Enchanted Forest (2013): The First "Cassis" {New Perfume}
When we first heard about the debut perfume entitled Enchanted Forest by brand The Vagabond Prince founded by blog site Fragrantica and art-directed by its editor Elena Knezhevich, we were intrigued by the mention of its central use of the blackcurrant...
Kate Spade Live Colorfully (2013) {New Perfume} {Fragrance Shopping Tip}
As announced previously, Kate Spade are launching a new perfume for women called Live Colorfully inspired by the New York City lifestyle and ethos. It's right now available exclusively at Nordstrom if you want to get your mitts on the...
Thierry Mugler Angel Sweet Temptations Gift Set (2013) {Perfume Shopping Tip of the Day}
For Angel fans, there is a new way to buy your favorite perfume or to offer it to someone who loves it. Thierry Mugler - to echo the gourmand theme of the fragrance - have put out a giant cupcake-shaped gift box...
Lancôme La Vie est Belle Limited Collector Edition {Fragrance News - New Flacon}
Lancôme have released a new collector edition bottle of their Big 2012 Launch, La Vie est Belle L'Eau de Parfum. The flacon now has been treated so as to look iridescent in order in part to underline the subtle lines...