We had said several times on TSS that Mitsouko by Guerlain had come to smell simply appalling compared to the original version (especially, but not only, in the edt version). Luca Turin has announced in his regular column...
Fragrance News Archives
Velvet & Sweet Pea's Purrfumery {Scented Paths & Fragrant Addresses} {Niche Perfumery Directory}
Artisan perfumer Laurie Stern now has a retail website for her brand of natural botanical perfumes, Velvet & Sweet Pea's Purrfumery:"Hearkening back to ancient apothecary and romantic aesthetics, all of Velvet & Sweet Pea's Purrfumery's natural, botanical perfumes unleash...
New Online Perfume Magazine: Sniffapalooza Magazine {Fragrance News}
Sniffapalooza is a well-known institution among perfume lovers. It is a periodic gathering of fragrance aficionados that meet to literally sniff until they drop and listen to talks from professionals from the industry. Now editor Raphaella Brescia has set...
German Duftstars Awards For Best Perfumes 2007 {Fragrance News}
The German Duftstars 2007 have been awarded. There were 40 finalists in 8 different categories. Looking at the list, one realizes that there was one category that was particularly fraught with competition that is, the one including older time-tested...
Lostmarc'h Fragrances Now Available Online {Fragrance News} {Shopping Tip}
The very confidential niche beauty and perfume brand hailing from Brittany, Lostmarc'h, is now offering its selection of products online. Like the wonderful niche perfume house Divine, they have their roots in Dinard, a popular seaside resort on the...
The Scented Salamander Is Celebrating A Year of Perfume Blogging with a New Perfume Review Index {Fragrance News}
Dear Readers,Yesterday was the first anniversary of The Scented Salamander. We wanted to thank you all for your support for and contributions to the blog! We celebrated by putting together an Index of Perfume Reviews that had been requested...
Re-edition of Candide Effluve by Guerlain {Fragrance News}
Guerlain is going to re-issue a perfume called Candide Effluve (Pure Emanation*) in October of 2007. It was originally launched in 1922 or 1924 (dates differ).* Historian Arthur Minton proposes to translate the name as "True Redolence". Source: Cosmétique...
Billet Doux By Fragonard & Victoria Collection by Voluspa Now At Hampton Court {Shopping Tips}
The latest release by Fragonard, Billet Doux, is now available at Hampton Court. It is a limited edition and a re-issue of a 1950s fragrance from their catalogue. You can read our review of Billet Doux here. It retails...
John Galliano Will Launch Signature Fragrance {Fragrance News}
After creating a limited edition scented candle with Diptyque called Essence of John Galliano, the designer now prepares to introduce his own signature scent in the fall of 2008. Selective Beauty aggressively said that they aimed to capture Galliano's...
Colonia Edizione Murano by Acqua di Parma {Fragrance News} {Luxury Perfume}
The historical Italian brand Acqua di Parma, founded in 1916, will launch its first limited edition in March 2007. It is called Colonia Edizione Murano (The Murano Edition Cologne) .......
Olivier Cresp Is Awarded The Title of Maître Parfumeur at Firmenich {Fragrance News}
Perfumer Olivier Cresp has been awarded the title of "Maître Parfumeur" (Master Perfumer) by Firmenich. The title rewards not only creative qualities, but human ones as well. Firmenich justified its choice by saying that the decision was made with...
Top Ten Perfumes of 2006 in Australia {Fragrance News}
1. Chanel No. 52. Kylie Minogue, Darling3. Allure Sensuelle, Chanel........
Top Ten Perfumes of 2006 in France {Fragrance News}
1. Angel Thierry Mugler. 2. Numéro 5 Chanel. 3. J’adore Dior........
New French Perfume Blog, Parfum-Inoubliable by Thierry Piguet {Fragrance News}
There is a newcomer to the perfume blogosphere called Parfum-Inoubliable (Unforgettable Perfume), a French perfume blog authored by Thierry Piguet. He is a businessman and the grand-nephew of Robert Piguet, the fashion designer and promoter of such wonderful fragrance classics...
Parfum d'Hermès & Amazone by Hermès {Fragrance News} {Shopping Tips}
I wanted to call readers' attention to the fact that two Hermès fragrances that have the reputation of being discontinued in the United States and fetch high prices are available in France.......