Schwebebahn (Cologne) by Fritz Gartner (1882–1958). 19th century. The two latest colognes by Hermès, Eau de Mandarine Ambrée and Eau de Narcisse Bleu {See announcement}, are really, taken as a whole, a study in painterly contrasts and complementarity between a...
April 2013 Archives
Bien-Être Cologne de l'Herboriste (2013): Chic, de la Figue! {New Perfume}
French brand of eaux de cologne, Bien-Être have launched a new perfume called Cologne de l'Herboriste: Eau de Cologne aux Bourgeons de Figuier des coteaux du Roussillon. It is inspired by the atmosphere of "a sunny and fresh fragrance that...
Etro Rajasthan (2013) {New Perfume}
Italian fashion house Etro launched a new women's perfume called Rajasthan, which is inspired by the palatial architecture found in this region of India. The composition is signed by perfumer Véronique Nyberg of IFF {see interview}. "Rajasthan tells the...
Perfumer Jean-Claude Ellena's First Novel, La Note Verte (2013) {New Book - Fragrant Reading}
Hermès in-house perfumer Jean-Claude Ellena is about to publish his first novel. It is entitled in French La note verte (The Green Note). The story line is partly autobiographical as is often the case with debut novels, whatever the...
New Novel by Pynchon Bleeding Edge Features a Perfumer Character {Fragrant Readings}
The Penguin press release offers this titbit which will be of interest to the community of perfume writing readers: Bleeding Edge by Thomas Pynchon, his latest novel, features a secondary character who is "a professional nose obsessed with Hitler’s...
Juicy Couture Viva La Juicy Noir (2013) {New Perfume}
This summer, sexy-fun-sporty fashion label Juicy Couture will launch a new limited edition version of Viva La Juicy (2008) called Viva La Juicy Noir, whose composition has been rethought to unleash nocturnal forces, especially it seems among the clubbing set. In...
ID Parfums Elixir de Muguet & a Recap on the Lily of the Valley Conundrum (2013) {New Perfume} {Scented Thoughts}
ID Parfums have launched a new lily of the valley perfume this spring of 2013 called Elixir de Muguet in their Collection Exclusive in eau de parfum concentration. The composition is signed by perfumer Philippe Bousseton of Takasago. The...
Upcoming Perfume Calendar Spring of 2013 {Perfume List}
Perfume is the way to remember the passing of days, in our experience and opinion. Don't neglect to mark your calendar with meaningful scented pauses and celebrations! Below is a quick recap of what not to miss, calendar-wise, in...
Osmia Organics Posso (2013): Yes, I Can {New Perfume} {Green Products}
Colorado-based natural beauty and perfume brand Osmia Organics founded by a former emergency physician Dr. Sarah Villafranco, MD, have introduced a new blend which aimed initially to offer aromatherapeutic benefits. It is called Posso. Its Italian name means "I...
Win 1 of 4 Bottles of Lady Gaga Fame Perfume! {Contests & Giveaways}
We're offering The Scented Salamander readers (US-based only) the possibility of receiving 4 free 3.4 fl oz Lady Gaga Fame eau de parfum, the scent advertized as the first black perfume (that sprays clear)... ...
18thC French Perfumery which Employed Founder of Guerlain to Reopen in Fall of 2013 {Fragrance News} {Perfume History & Facts}
The acquisition and refurbishing of ancient perfumery houses is following its momentous course. We pointed out to the movement - which was never altogether dead - but started with fresh energy in 2007 in our article Resurrecting Vintage Perfume...
Clean First Blush (2013) {New Perfume}
Clean have introduced their new limited edition fragrance for summer 2013 called First Blush. The composition is signed by perfumer Harry Fremont of Firmenich who said, “First Blush was inspired by a summer morning. In creating the fragrance, I...
Thymes Temple Tree Jasmine Cologne (2013) {New Perfume}
Thymes have released a new scent called Temple Tree Jasmine in light cologne concentration. The composition is described as being ethereal, sheer and elegant, inviting you to indulge in "a moment of delicate reverie, pure and sublime, perfect for...
Lalique L'Amour (2013): On French-Japanese Art Relations {New Perfume}
From French crystal maker Lalique comes a new feminine perfume called L'Amour. It is inspired by an artwork from the 1920s dedicated to femininity and flowers created by Lalique for Japanese prince Asaka Yasuhiko. More generally also, the brand...
Givenchy Gentlemen Only (2013) {New Perfume} {Men's Cologne}
Givenchy have introduced a new masculine scent called Gentlemen Only, named after the 70s cologne by Givenchy, Gentleman, which was launched in 1974. The latest jus is said to be a "neo-aromatic woody" and was composed by perfumer Françoise...