Here is an early look at the new perfumes to be issued in the year 2007. I am basing myself both on a Russian site called Malenkij Parizh (Little Paris) and on Parfum-Echecs Chez Alice (Perfume-Chess at Alice's). This...
Index of New Perfumes 2006 in Alphabetical Order
Absolument Absinthe by Absolument {New Perfume}
Following the success of the reintroduction of the mythical absinthe alcohol in France in 1999 after an eclipse of 84 years with the adapted version by Pascal Rolland called Versinthe, a further step was taken to offer a perfume...
An Interview With Olivier Durbano, Jewelry and Perfume Designer {Passion for Perfume - Portrait}
The Scented Salamander is delighted to introduce French designer Olivier Durbano. Apart from being a talented jewelry designer, Durbano is also a perfume designer and has developed the concept of a collection of perfumes inspired by his lapidary art...
Andre Gas Ensoleille-Moi (2006) {Perfume Review & Musings}
The French jeweller from Saint-Tropez, André Gas, just introduced his first fragrance in 2006. It is called Ensoleille-Moi (Cast Sunshine on Me, Bathe me in sunshine, literally). It was composed by perfumer Mathilde Laurent. This profane prayer to the sun-god...
Azzaro Now Women & Azzaro Now Men by Azzaro {New Perfumes}
Azzaro is going to launch its first duo of fragrances called Azzaro Now Women and Azzaro Now Men starting in March 2007 in Europe. The bottles, which were designed by Emmanuelle Royer, will be based on the same concept...
Baldessarini Ambré by Baldessarini {New Perfume}
Werner Baldessarini is launching a new men's fragrance called Baldessarini Ambré. It aims at targeting"the mature man who has nothing to prove."The scent is described as a warm, woody oriental and showcases key notes of "...oak wood and whiskey,...
Bath by Bobbi Brown {New Perfume}
Bobbi Brown launched her fourth perfume this month. It is called Bath as it is redolent of what is described as a "fresh-out-of-the-shower" scent. Interestingly enough, Bobbi Brown wanted to have a perfume that would smell of cleanliness...
Billet Doux by Fragonard {Perfume Review & Musings}
Billet Doux (Love Letter/Note) is the latest release by Fragonard, to celebrate the 80th Anniversary of the perfume house. It is a re-edition and an adaptation of an original fragrance from the 1950s from the house's catalogue. The name...
Black Orchid by Tom Ford {Perfume Review & Musings}
Black Orchid, as its name promises to deliver, is a dark voluptuous perfume with all the attributes necessary to become the scent of choice of a film-noir femme fatale. The perfume seems to play from the outset with the...
Caline Night by Grès {New Perfume}
Caline Night is a special limited edition issued just for the winter holidays 2006. It is described as an oriental and is a woodsier and more gourmand take on the original Caline launched in 2005. The perfume was composed...
Coeur Joie, Fille d'Eve, Capricci, Farouche & L'Air du Temps by Nina Ricci {Fragrance News}
Nina Ricci has re-issued four of their much-loved and sought-after vintage fragrances in Les Parfums Collection. They are Coeur Joie, Fille d'Eve, Capricci, and Farouche and come in pure parfum concentrations. Crystal flacons are signed by Lalique and contain...
Collector Edition Midnight Charm by Dior {New Perfume}
Christian Dior is releasing a collector edition perfume for this holiday season called Midnight Charm. It is described as a fruity floral meant to please women who are both romantic and impish.......
Courvoisier L'Edition Impériale {New Men's Perfume}
The famous Cognac brand Courvoisier is following the examples of other alcohol brands who have created liquor-inspired perfumes based on their own specialties, like Frapin 1270, Infusion, Botrytis or Le Boisé. It will introduce a fragrance called Courvoisier L'Edition...
Darling by Kylie Minogue {New Celebrity Perfume}
Kylie Minogue's first fragrance will debut next month. It is called Darling, a term the Australian actress says she personally likes to use, is popular in her family, and on top of these, has a show-bizz connotation to it....
Driven by Avon {New Celebrity Perfume}
Derek Jeter from the New York Yankees is launching his first fragrance called Driven by Avon. The new perfume includes notes of grapefruit, oakmoss, and spice. It will be on sale at the end of November 2006.Jeter says that...
Eaux Nacrée, Perlée, Givrée, Boisée, Epicée, & Irisée by Jardin de France
Jardin de France has released 6 new eaux de toilette called Eau Nacrée, Eau Perlée, Eau Givrée, Eau Boisée, Eau Epicée, & Eau Irisée. Two are meant to be worn by women, two others by men, and the last...
Elixir de Selenia by Arthur et les Minimoys {New Children's Perfume}
Koto Paris a specialist of children's fragrances introduced Elixir de Selenia on 20th of September 2006. It is aimed at girls aged 6 to 12 and includes notes of frosted mandarin, grenadine, and gooseberry. The perfume is inspired by...
Essencia Do Brasil by Natura {New Perfume}
Natura has launched a new fragrance called Essencia Do Brasil based on the key note of a resin coming from an indigenous Brazilian tree, breu branco. It is described as a woodsy oriental with nuances of smoky bark and...
Fleur du Mâle by Jean-Paul Gaultier {New Perfume}
After launching Le Mâle in 1994, Jean-Paul Gaultier is now ready to introduce a second fragrance in the franchise. The new perfume Fleur du Mâle - a play on the name of Charles Baudelaire's collection of poems, Les Fleurs...
Fragrance News: Another New, Upcoming Serge Lutens Perfume, Mandarine Mandarin (Updated)
Serge Lutens who lives in Marrakech, Morocco most of the year was visiting Paris yesterday to present some of his latest products. While Chypre Rouge has not yet been released, another upcoming Lutens perfume has been unveiled called Mandarine...
Fragrance News: Fleur de Narcisse 2006 by L'Artisan Parfumeur (Updated)
L'Artisan Parfumeur will be introducing this fall the second perfume belonging to its collection of luxurious vintage (millésime) fragrances. This time it is an homage paid to narcissus. The scent is called Fleur de Narcisse. Just like a "grand...
Fragrance News: Free Sample of Inspiration by Lacoste
You can order free samples of the new perfume by Lacoste, Inspiration, for yourself and a friend on the Lacoste Inspiration website. You will be asked to fill out a questionnaire. It takes a little while to download the file...
Gucci Pour Homme II by Gucci {New Perfume}
Gucci has unveiled their new masculine fragrance called Gucci Pour Homme II. The scent is described as being fresh, spicy, and woody. It is set to launch in early March 2007 in the US before being rolled out to...
Habit Rouge by Guerlain in a Giant White Bee Bottle {Fragrance News}
Guerlain is issuing Habit Rouge (Red Coat) in a beautiful refined giant white bee bottle, one of their trademark flacon designs since the days of the French Second Empire.The name of the perfume is an allusion to the red...
Immortelle by L'Atelier Bohême {New Perfume}
L'Atelier Bohême, an artisan perfume house from France has just released their latest creation called Immortelle Eau de Parfum which was composed for Festiv'Art 2006. It takes its inspiration from the symbolism of cultic birds from the Roman Antiquity...
Intimately Beckham For Him & For Her {New Perfumes}
The Beckhams are launching a duo of fragrances in the wake of the success of Instinct by Beckham. "The Intimately Beckham for Him juice, concocted by International Flavors and Fragrances features notes of bergamot, grapefruit zest, cardamom, violet, nutmeg,...
Juozas Statkevicius/Josef Statkus Eau de Parfum {Perfume Review & Musings}
From Lithuania comes a new, eponymous fragrance by designer Juozas Statkevicius, an eau de parfum a priori exotic, mysterious, and as it turns out deeply contemplative and sensual. This perfume so moved me that it made me experience...
Lady Vengeance & Miss Charming by Juliette Has A Gun {New Perfumes}
Romano Ricci, the grandson of the founder of the Nina Ricci brand has created a new fragrance line called Juliette Has A Gun. The first two scents, Lady Vengeance and Miss Charming will bow in December 2006 and will...
Les Beurres Exquis by Frederic Malle {Beauty Notes, Fragrant Shopping, & New Perfumes}
Frederic Malle has released a series of four luscious and refined body butters based on 4 of their 15 fragrances from the Editions de Parfums line. Those are Beurre d'Iris (90 Euros) based on Iris Poudre, Absolue Cassie (100...
Limited Edition Madeleine by Ava-Luxe {New Perfume}
Perfumer Serena Ava Franco of Ava-Luxe has created a new limited edition perfume just for the holidays called Madeleine. It was issued exclusively for a boutique called The Apothecary's Cat in the United Kingdom.......
Lulu by Lulu Castagnette {New Perfume}
Fashion brand Lulu Castagnette has released a new perfume at the end of September 2006 called Lulu. It is described as a floral and woodsy Oriental and was composed by noses Antoine Lie and Guillaume Flavigny of Givaudan. The...
Madonna Nudes 1979 by Mypa {New Perfumes}
The Mypa brand has launched a mass-marketed collection of four fragrances inspired by the encounter in 1979 of then unknown Madonna with photographer Martin Schreiber. They met to work on a series of nude photos. The perfumes are called...
Mango Delirium by Mango {New Perfume}
Barcelona-based Spanish women's fashion chain Mango, has introduced a new fragrance called Mango Delirium. The perfume is described as a "floral elixir" created by Puig perfumers Rosendo Mateu and Elizabeth Vidal, and Pierre Wargenye of IFF. It is packaged...
New (Bedding) Perfume: Eau de Lit by Guerlain
The house of Guerlain is bringing back into fashion a refined means to help us go to sleep and invite sweet scented dreams. The newly released Eau de Lit ("Lit" means "bed" in French) by Guerlain rekindles the tradition...
New Collection of Perfumes: Les Exclusifs by Chanel {New Perfumes}
Following a growing trend of highly exclusive perfume launches to revive the watered-down notion of prestige fragrances nowadays as well as one of parallel collections of perfumes to commercial ones meant to embody the artistic, more risk-taking approaches that...
New Perfume & Flacon: Paprika Brasil by Hermès
Here is a sneak peek at the flacon for the upcoming Hermès release, Paprika Brasil: Source: Au Féminin...
New Perfume & Fragrance News: Black Orchid by Tom Ford & A New Line of Unisex Fragrances
The much awaited Black Orchid by Tom Ford that will come out this fall has been unveiled for WWD. It is an opportunity for Ford to express some of his ideas about the contemporary fragrance scene. As he states,"For...
New Perfume & Fragrant Reading: Sarbez by Sarbez & SARBEZ The Renaissance of a Fragrance
How a niche perfume was created and the story of its downfall and renaissance -- Peggy Dean decided one day to create a fragrance and along the way wrote a book describing her experience including the many road-blocks encountered...
New Perfume & Perfume Short: Danielle by Danielle Steel
The first perfume by best-selling author, Danielle by Danielle Steel has now hit the perfume counters. It is described as a lush floral oriental and is meant to convey qualities embodied by the prolific writer and mother of nine children,...
New Perfume: Alma by Rosario Flores
Alma is an upcoming celebrity fragrance by Spanish pop singer and actress Rosario Flores. The perfume will launch only in Spain and Latin America. Rosario Flores is the third daughter of the late and legendary flamenco dancer, singer, and...
New Perfume: Ambre by Esteban (2006)
After Pivoine, Tonka, and Cèdre, Estéban has just released a fourth perfume in the same series called Collection Parfums; the new scent bears the name of Ambre. It is described as a vanillic amberey fragrance with gourmand accents and light...
New Perfume: Ambre de Cabochard by Grès
Grès will launch a new women's fragrance called Ambre de Cabochard, inspired by the famous chypre fragrance Cabochard which was introduced in 1959. Ambre de Cabochard is the first Oriental perfume created by Parfums Grès. It is described as...
New Perfume: Amor Amor Elixir Passion by Cacharel
Cacharel has introduced an Orientalized version of Amor Amor. It retains the fruity-floral characteristics of its predecessor while adding a new warmth and sensuality to it. The perfume was composed by Laurent Bruyère and Dominique Ropion. Top notes are...
New Perfume: Anais Anais Eau Légère
Marionnaud has received the new Anais Anais Eau Légère, a lighter version of the quintessential floral bouquet. The leather note has been removed from this lighter version. Top notes are honeysuckle, fresh jasmine, and orange blossom. Heart notes are...
New Perfume: Ange ou Démon by Givenchy
A new women's fragrance by Givenchy called Ange ou Démon (Angel or Demon) will be released starting in mid-August at Nordstrom. It is described as an oriental floral and was created by Olivier Cresp and Jean-Pierre Béthouart of Firmenich....
New Perfume: Antidote by Viktor & Rolf
Dutch designers Viktor Horting & Rolf Snoeren are launching their first men's fragrance called Antidote following the success of the release of Flowerbomb in 2005. They see the new perfume as being an olfactory extension of their menswear line....
New Perfume: Baghari by Robert Piguet
Fashion Fragrances & Cosmetics is releasing its third reedition and adaptation of one of the classic fragrances in the catalogue of the former fashion house of Robert Piguet. This time, it is Baghari, named after the evocative exotic syllables...
New Perfume: Betsey Johnson by Betsey Johnson
This is the day of wonderful (see Sisley below) and gorgeous over-the-top fragrance bottles. Wonderful eccentric and designer Betsey Johnson has officially introduced her signature fragrance which will be distributed exclusively at Bloomingdale's until September before being sold in...
New Perfume: Black Orchid by Tom Ford
The latest fragrance by Tom Ford, Black Orchid, is now available for pre-order at Neiman Marcus. Orders are expected to ship no later than November 1st 2006.Top notes are black truffle, ylang ylang, bergamot and blackcurrant. Heart notes are...
New Perfume: Blue Agava & Cacao by Jo Malone
Estée Lauder will release the latest Jo Malone fragrance called Blue Agava & Cacao. It is the 18th fragrance for the Jo Malone brand and the first one since Jo Malone's resignation took place in February 2006......
New Perfume: Burberry London for Men
A new masculine fragrance by Burberry, Burberry London for Men will be launched in September 2006. It is meant to renew the traditional image of the English gentleman and Burberry sees its contemporary incarnation as being both charismatic and...
New Perfume: Eclat by Fragonard
Fragonard has introduced a new perfume called Eclat (Radiance, Splendor). It is described as a floral oriental with a sparkling, luminous, and gourmand sillage. Top notes are bergamot, lemon, and freesia. Middle notes are frangipani and gardenia. Base notes...
New Perfume: Emporio Remix for Him by Armani
The new Emporio Remix for Him by Armani (dark blue bottle) is meant to pay an homage to disco dancing. The perfume is described as offering the remix of a vintage fougère fragrance. Top notes are bergamot, basilic, and anise....
New Perfume: Enchanted Anniversary by Alexander McQueen
Alexander McQueen has introduced a vintage version of his perfume MyQueen. The limited edition fragrance was composed by Anne Flipo and Dominique Ropion and is called Enchanted Anniversary.The perfume showcases a Parma violet warmed up by sweet almond adding...
New Perfume: Encre Noire by Lalique
Lalique have issued their fourth men's fragrance called Encre Noire (Black Ink). It was created by perfumer Nathalie Lorson of Firmenich and comes after three previously launched prestige fragrances: Le Lion (1997), Le Faune (2000), and Equus (2001). The...
New Perfume: Ensoleille Moi by André Gas
André Gas, the jewelry designer, has launched his first fragrance called Ensoleille Moi (Bathe me in sunlight). It is described as a floral oriental, being both a voluptuous and solar fragrance whose aroma is reminiscent of Monoï.Top notes are...
New Perfume: Essential for Men by Angel Schlesser
Angel Schlesser is set to launch Essential for Men. The perfume was composed by Alberto Morillas and is described as a citrusy fruity-floral. The bottle is meant to evoke the line of men's clothes from the brand."Angel Schlesser Essential...
New Perfume: Euphoria Men
I already advertised this upcoming fragrance for the fall, Euphoria Men. You can now take a sneak peak at its packaging. The scent was formulated by fragrance consultant Ann Gottlieb together with IFF. The bottle was designed by Fabien Baron.Source:...
New Perfume: F by Francis Kurkdjian for Ferragamo
A new perfume, Ferragamo F, will be launched in the second half of 2006. The nose behind the scent is Francis Kurkdjian. The scent is said to make use of many natural floral essences with emphasis on jasmine, rose, and...
New Perfume: Fire Island by Bond no 9
The next fragrance launch by Bond no 9 will be Fire Island, named after the popular beach resort in Long Island frequented by weekenders from New York city. Its special atmosphere can be better captured when one knows that...
New Perfume: Fleur D'Oranger by Yves Rocher
Yves Rocher has released a new eau de toilette as part of their Pur Désir de Fleurs collection, called Fleur d'Oranger (Orange Blossom). I find it always interesting to see how orange blossom is captured and made into a...
New Perfume: Fleur de Cabotine by Grès
Parfums Grès is preparing to introduce a flanker to Cabotine called Fleur de Cabotine. It will be available from spring 2007. The perfume was composed by Jean Claude Delville and Jean-Pierre Béthouart of Firmenich and the flacon and outer...
New Perfume: Insolence by Guerlain
The new women's scent by Guerlain, Insolence, will be available in the US in August. You can find an advance review of it on my fellow fragrance-blogger's site, Victoria's Own. Also read my recently added update here.The perfume was...
New Perfume: Jammin by Réminiscence
Réminiscence released a new, so-called "musical perfume" this spring called Jammin. It is characterized as a green, woody, and floral fragrance. Its "suave" character is said to evoke the "softness and sensuality of fragrant evenings." Top notes are grapefruit,...
New Perfume: Jazmin by Campos de Ibiza
The latest fragrance launch from Campos de Ibiza is called Jazmin. It is described as a jasmine floral and is based upon the very abundant jasmine found in Ibiza also nicknamed the "white island"for that very reason. Top notes...
New Perfume: Kenzo Amour
A new women's perfume, Kenzo Amour, will be introduced worldwide in September. It will make its debut at Sephora and Nordstrom in the US. It was created by perfumers Daphne Bugey and Olivier Cresp from Firmenich. Patrick Guedj,...
New Perfume: L'Air de Rien by Miller Harris
The latest fragrance by Miller Harris, L'Air de Rien, was just recently launched in London. The nose behind the perfume is Lyn Harris. The new fragrance is dedicated to British actress Jane Birkin who is also French by adoption....
New Perfume: L'Homme by Yves Saint Laurent
The new men's perfume by Yves Saint Laurent, L'Homme, is described as a masculine floral oriental. It aims to be an elegant mainstream yet sensual perfume. The face for the product is French actor Olivier Martinez.The fragrance was created...
New Perfume: L'Homme by Yves Saint Laurent
YSL will release a new men's fragrance called L'Homme in September 2006. The perfume was created by noses Anne Flipo, Pierre Wargnye and Dominique Ropion. "It features fresh top notes of lemon cedrat and bergamot, blended with ginger of...
New Perfume: Lights of Champs Elysées by Guerlain
Lights of Champs Elysées by Guerlain is meant to evoke an olfactory promenade on "the most beautiful avenue of the world." It is in principle exclusively distributed through travel retail. The scent is described as a woody gourmand with notes...
New Perfume: Live Luxe by Jennifer Lopez
"US. Coty Prestige has formally unveiled its new women’s fragrance from Jennifer Lopez. Live Luxe will be launched in the Americas this month, before rolling out to Europe in September and Asia in October.(...) The juice opens on notes...
New Perfume: Lovely Liquid Satin by Sarah Jessica Parker
A new alcohol-free version of Lovely by Sarah Jessica Parker has been released. According to Osmoz, "Liquid Satin proposes a new way to experience perfume. An innovative, silicone-laced, alcohol-free formula enables a seductive satin-on-skin sensory feeling." It is recommended...
New Perfume: Luxe Femme by Montblanc
Montblanc has unveiled its new women's fragrance, Femme, which aims at creating a sense of sophistication and luxury in its wearer. It is recommended for wearing in the evenings and on special occasions......
New Perfume: Maîtresse by Agent Provocateur
The British fashion label Agent Provocateur specializing in sexy, provocative lingerie has unveiled their new upcoming fragrance, Maîtresse ( Mistress). The flacon recalls their previous signature fragrance, Agent Provocateur, except that it is now made of gold-lacquered glass instead...
New Perfume: Magical Moon by Hanae Mori (Updated)
Hanae Mori has announced that it will launch its first fragrance in eight years, Magical Moon, in August-September 2006. Their last perfume, Haute Couture, was introduced in 1998. Notes are described as including, "buds and blooms harvested according...
New Perfume: Mandarine-Mandarin by Shiseido & Serge Lutens
Serge Lutens has introduced his latest creation, Mandarine-Mandarin just on time to seduce us for fall and perfume our autumnal days with his dreams. The perfume is part of the Eaux Anciennes Collection and belongs to the exclusive line...
New Perfume: Maria Sharapova, The Fragrance
Despite a dislocated ankle, Maria Sharapova is in Mexico today for the launch of her new fragrance called, Maria Sharapova, in all simplicity... ...
New Perfume: Men's Lotus Fragrance
The Lotus car brand has issued a new fragrance for men called Lotus. Its inspiration was the idea of "driving the car on the Mediterranean coastline." Jerome Epinette of Robertet is the nose behind the scent. It includes "top...
New Perfume: Miss Sixty Elixir by Miss Sixty
Following the launch of their first eponymous fragrance, Miss Sixty, the Italian fashion label will introduce at the end of August in Europe a new women's perfume called Miss Sixty Elixir. It is described as an ultra-modern, unconventional, and...
New Perfume: More on Insolence by Guerlain
I already reported on Insolence by Guerlain here but I thought that additional details might be of interest. I learned that the perfume was created not only by Maurice Roucel but also by Sylvaine Delacourte as they worked in...
New Perfume: Nuit d'Amour by Guerlain
Nuit d'Amour is the latest creation by Jean Paul Guerlain. The perfume was inspired by the nose's fascination for a painting by Gustav Klimt called "Woman With Hat and Feather Boa". The conjoining of artistic forces also characterize Mitsouko,...
New Perfume: Paprika Brasil by Hermès
The Hermessence collection of olfactory poems now includes a sixth opus called Paprika Brasil by the in-house perfumer, Jean Claude Ellena. It was inspired by Brazil wood or ember wood and the work of French anthropologist Claude Lévi-Strauss, Tristes...
New Perfume: Perfume No. 919 by Bissol with Mobiado
Bissol, the manufacturer of luxury perfumes has partnered up with Mobiado, the luxury mobile phone manufacturer to design a new fragrance called Perfume No. 919. It is a (very?) limited edition. The scent targets a very specific group of...
New Perfume: Perles by Lalique
The latest women's fragrance by Lalique is out. Called Perles (Pearls), it is described as a modern floral chypre that is as soft and caressing on the skin as a pearl necklace. Its sillage hints back to the Roaring...
New Perfume: Pleasures Summer Bouquet by Estée Lauder
The 2006 edition of Pleasures Summer by Estée Lauder is now available and is called Summer Bouquet. Interestingly enough no description of the notes is offered just like last year for Summer Waters. It is described as a fun,...
New Perfume: Rose Absolue by Yves Rocher
Yves Rocher has released Rose Absolue, the second creation to grace his collection of higher-end perfumes called Secrets D'Essences. The new fragrance is a rose-violet floral and was created by Christine Nagel. Nagel is also the composer of Narciso...
New Perfume: Rose Divine by Isabel Derroisné
Perfumer Céline Ellena, the daughter of Jean-Claude Ellena, has concocted a new juice for Isabel Derroisné called Rose Divine (Divine Rose). It was launched to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the brand. Its particularity is that it contains 1%...
New Perfume: S by Sherrer
The latest women's fragrance by Sherrer is called S and was released last month in France. It is slated to be introduced worldwide in September 2006. The fragrance was created by nose Marie-Aude Couture-Bluche of Givaudan. The bottle offers...
New Perfume: Secrète Afrique by Esteban
Esteban has released a new fragrance called Secrète Afrique (Secret Africa). Notes include: hesperidic notes, ginger, cedar, and patchouli. Source: Esteban ...
New Perfume: Sensuelle Russie by Esteban
A new fragrance by Esteban called Sensuelle Russie (Sensual Russia) is available in Europe. It is said to be a perfume inspired by the marriage of hot and cold found in the Russian soul. The scent is described as...
New Perfume: Soir de Lune by Sisley
After Eau de Campagne (1974) and Eau du Soir (1990), Sisley is now preparing to launch its latest creation, Soir de Lune (Moonlit Night) {Review added}, on September 1. Philippe D'Ornano, the son of Sisley founder Hubert D'Ornano insisted...
New Perfume: Storia by Isabella Rossellini
Isabella Rossellini will launch a new perfume in September 2006 called Storia. The name of the scent wants to affirm a principle of individuality for the modern woman based on the idea that "The most beautiful story is your own...
New Perfume: Tabu Flores by Dana
Dana have released a new perfume for the Brazilian market called Tabu Flores. Tabu is apparently very popular in Brazil. The new scent is described as a floral oriental. Notes include white flowers, sandalwood, patchouli, musk, and vanilla.Source (updated 05/02/2013):...
New Perfume: The One by Dolce & Gabbana
The duo of Italian designers Dolce & Gabbana has unveiled its latest women's fragrance, The One. It is described as an oriental floral and is said to be"... targeted at core Dolce & Gabbana women, who have a strong personality,...
New Perfume: Un Jour se Lève by Yves Rocher
Un Jour se Lève (A New Day is Beginning) was created in 2006 by nose Annick Ménardo. I have read somewhere that it has been a big hit with the French public, making it into the top 3 best-sellers' list...
New Perfume: Update: Prada Tendre Available on Amazon & Sephora
I had previously posted that Prada Tendre would be first released in Asia in June, as announced by Cosmetic News. It is in fact available from the Devil Wears Prada Store on Amazon as well as Sephora as...
New Perfume: With Love by Hilary Duff
Teen Star Hilary Duff is launching her first fragrance called With Love. It targets women aged from 15 to 24 although Duff thinks it will appeal to a broader audience due to the sophistication of the scent. The star...
New Perfumes & Fragrance News: Spirit of Scotland, Lotus edt, Daytona 500, Valentino V ete, Dali Purple Lips
•A new women's scent, Spirit of Scotland, inspired by Scottish malt whiskey will be released in Great Britain in the fall. Initial reviews appear to be vastly positive. Its author, perfumer George Dodd is the creator of a line...
New Perfumes & New Line: After My Own Heart, Balmy Days & Sundays, Chemical Bonding, & Derring-Do by Ineke
The Ineke perfume house made its debut this fall introducing a line of four fragrances created by its owner and nose Ineke Rühland, a San Francisco based classically trained perfumer in the French school tradition (ISIPCA and Grasse). Her...
New Perfumes & New Line: The Unicorn Spell, Let Me Play The Lion..., & L'Antimatière by Les Nez.com
René Shifferle's long-standing passion for perfumes has led the businessman hailing from Switzerland to finally pursue and concretize his dream of creating a series of perfumes he felt were lacking from the contemporary scene. The result is an unconventional...
New Perfumes & Shopping Tip: Venus Sands, Orange Flowers, Roses & more by Ava-Luxe
Serena from Ava-Luxe has issued several new tropical perfumes for the summertime. Venus Sands sounds particularly attractive for the season. It is described as "a serene tropical perfume that conjures up images of dreamy island escapes and lazy days...
New Perfumes: 09h25, 15h10, & 20h50 by Irie Wash
Japanese designer Irie Wash has created a series of three unisex fragrances that are meant to be the expressions of three different times of the day, that is, 09h25, 15h10, and 20h50. The times were arbitrarily chosen and they...
New Perfumes: Innocent Summer Flash by Thierry Mugler, L'Eau by Kenzo Love L'Eau, Kingdom Summer Edition 2006
• Innocent Summer Flash is described as a slightly acidic-fruity sorbet, a candy cane accented with tonic and fresh notes. It is a limited edition. Top notes: slightly acid note, red fruitsheart notes: fresh notes, a sorbet accordBase notes:...
New Perfumes: Ivy, Violet, & Amber by Marc Jacobs
Following the success of the launch in April of their retro-looking Splash line bottled in 10 oz flacons, Rain, Grass, and Cotton, Marc Jacobs is going to release a new trio of fragrances this fall that will include Ivy, Violet,...
New Perfumes: Kinmokusei by Ayala Moriel Parfums
Canadian natural perfumer Ayala Sender, owner of, and nose for Ayala Moriel Parfums, is launching a new fragrance this fall called Kinmokusei to celebrate the season of the osmanthus harvest. The name of the perfume designates the osmanthus flower...
New Perfumes: Le Parfum by Thierry Mugler Based on the Novel Perfume by Patrick Suskind
The limited edition of the fragrance(s) Le Parfum by Thierry Mugler based on Patrick Suskind's bestseller novel Perfume about a man whose uncommon beginnings in life and unique sense of smell lead him to murder and perdition is about...
New Perfumes: Lobogal Pour Lui, Lobogal Pour Elle, & Lobogal Gold by Lobogal (Updated)
The Lobogal brand has released three new perfumes, Lobogal Pour Lui, Lobogal Pour Elle, and Lobogal Gold. The brand is relatively recent having been established in 2004 in Paris by the French company BGL-Beauté. The perfumes were created by...
New Perfumes: Mustang Woman & Mustang Man by Mustang Fragrances
The Mustang brand of jeans has issued a twin set of fragrances for her and for him. "I just wear Mustang" is the catchy slogan for the ad. Mustang Woman, a fruity floral perfume, has head notes of pear,...
New Perfumes: Neroli Jasmin, Cotton, Sequin Sparkle, & Cozy Cashmere by The Body Shop
The Body Shop has issued four new perfumes: Neroli Jasmin, Cotton, Sequin Sparkle, and Cozy Cashmere.After testing them I can tell you in particular that Cozy Cashmere is in fact a not-so-subtle copy of Angel by Thierry Mugler. A...
New Perfumes: Paprika Brasil & Elixir des Merveilles by Hermès
• The house of Hermes has announced that it will launch a 6th perfume in the collection Hermessence called Paprika Brasil. Jean-Claude Ellena, the in-house perfumer was inspired by anthropologist Levi-Strauss' description in Tristes Tropiques of the impact made...
New Perfumes: Prada Tender by Prada, My Experience with Prada, Cindy Crawford Summer Day
•A light version of the Prada edp called Prada Tender or Tendre is going to be released in June in Asia. Prada Tender was initially created for the Asian market as Prada is popular amongst the feminine clientele...
New Perfumes: Sarawak & Nadira by Crabtree & Evelyn
The English house Crabtree & Evelyn has released two new fragrances called Sarawak and Nadira. • Sarawak is described as a green floral that was inspired by the people of Malaysia and the tropical forest found in Sarawak. Top notes...
New Perfumes: Seductive Perfume Mist Japanese Cherry Blossom, Sensual Amber, & Warm Vanilla Sugar by Bath & Body Works
Bath & Body Works will introduce three new perfumes this fall called Seductive Perfume Mist Japanese Cherry Blossom, Sensual Amber, and Warm Vanilla Sugar in their Signature Collection. The perfumes will be available by the 10th of November 2006.Japanese...
New Perfumes: Sonia Rykiel Spring & Summer, FlowerByKenzo Artistes, Limited Edition
•Sonia Rykiel Spring & Summer is now available exclusively at Marionnaud. It is described as a fruity-floral.Top notes are: bergamot, cedar, redcurrantHeart notes are: Freesia, jasmin sambac, raspberry Base notes are: Amber, musk •Kenzo has released a new limited edition set...
New Perfumes: The Comes-From-Within Trio: Light, Peace, & Love by Creative Scentualization
"Horowitz-Thran’s desire to celebrate the phenomena of inner-beauty has given rise to the latest of Creative Scentualization’s fragrances, the “Comes From Within” Trio. Recently launched in Barneys, Light, Peace and Love each express an inner-beauty quality of the wearer, and...
New Perfumes: Tropiques by Lancôme, Fahrenheit Summer 2006, Armani Mania Summer (2006)
• Tropiques is the first perfume in a new collection called "Collection Voyage" (Travel Collection) designed by Lancôme. The perfume will be exclusively distributed in duty-free stores.Tropiques edt 2006 is based on the original Tropiques created by Armand Petitjean...
New Perfumes: Un Parfum D'Ailleurs et Fleurs, Un Parfum Des Sens et Bois, & Un Parfum de Charme et Feuilles by The Different Company
The Different Company has released a new trilogy of perfumes inspired by the visions of three different gardens. They are called Un Parfum D'Ailleurs et Fleurs (A Perfume of Elsewhere and Flowers), Un Parfum Des Sens et Bois (A...
New Women's Perfumes: Donna Karan Gold, Vera Wang Princess, Nina Ricci Nina
• Donna Karan is planning a major October launch for her new women's fragrance called Gold. The brand hopes that the new scent will have global appeal and reach classic status. "The Gold juice is unabashedly sexy, built around...
Night Scented Jasmine by Floris {New Perfume}
The latest fragrance by Floris, Night Scented Jasmine, is described as "...an inspired aroma, evocative of balmy Mediterranean evening walks through air rich with the sweet heady notes of Jasmine". The perfume has "...top notes of Violet, Citrus, Neroli and...
Nisha, Melba, Tabula, Pinkiny, Bluecy, Sunbee, Ma, Ne & Ki by Catmuse {New Perfumes}
A new French perfume brand called Catmuse will debut in the spring of 2007 with offerings from three different collections of scents. The Fall/Winter collection includes Nisha, Melba, Tabula. The Spring/Summer one Pinkiny, Bluecy, and Sunbee. And the Cruise...
Omnia Améthyste {New Perfume}
Bulgari has officially unveiled its latest fragrance, Omnia Améthyste. It comes after Omnia and Omnia Crystalline, both featuring Asian-themed notes. The perfume will debut in Asia first and be more widely distributed in September 2007."Omnia Améthyste opens on notes...
Paestum Rose, Sienne L'Hiver, Bois D'Ombrie (2006) by Eau D'Italie Le Sirenuse Positano {Perfume Review & Musings}
Eau d'Italie Le Sirenuse Positano is a line of perfumes originally inspired by Hotel Le Sirenuse in the locale of Positano on the Italian Amalfian Coast. To the initial Eau d'Italie have succeeded three other perfumes, all inspired by Italy...
Perfume List: European Father's Day Fragrance List
Here is another list of masculine fragrances for Father's Day from France. Some of these fragrances are available in the US - such as YSL Kouros Eau d'Eté, Hermès Terre, Herrera Aqua, and Givenchy very Irresistible for Men. And...
Perfume Review & Musings & Sample Giveaway: Live Luxe by Jennifer Lopez
The latest fragrance by Jennifer Lopez, Live Luxe, was created by Claudette Belnavis of Takasago. The fragrance is dedicated to J-Lo's love of dancing. Notes are among others, pear, peach, amethyst freesia, muguet petals, diamond musk, and soft amber....
Perfume Review & Musings: Aromatics Elixir Sheer Velvet by Clinique
The new Aromatics Elixir Velvet Sheer came in today. I suspected as much after having visited the Clinique website and seeing that the new version of Aromatics Elixir was already available for sale. So I decided to pay a visit...
Perfume Review & Musings: Chypre Rouge by Serge Lutens & Sample Giveaway
Red Chypre is an unusual olfactory construction, a chypre reinterpreted to the point of nearly losing its identity as a chypre and being recognized only with hesitation, seemingly serving essentially as a symbolic crossroads for Serge Lutens' memories and...
Perfume Review & Musings: Fire Island by Bond no 9
The latest release by Bond no 9 is called Fire Island and was created by perfumer Michel Almairac of Robertet. It is the 26th fragrance issued by the New York-based perfume house. Almairac also composed their penultimate fragrance released...
Perfume Review & Musings: Musc Samarkand by Les Néréides
When one looks for a musk scent, and more than with any other scents, one hopes to find that sexy musk that will prove to be the perfect marriage of seduction and intimacy. When one searches high and low...
Perfume Review & Musings: Sensuelle Russie by Esteban & Sample Giveaway (Updated)
Exclusive! The newly released Sensuelle Russie (Sensual Russia) by Esteban in their Le Bain collection does not disappoint. It is a delectable and rich gourmand Oriental blend that will be perfect for this coming fall and winter. Imagine a...
Perfume Review & Musings: Vanille Citrus by Comptoir Sud Pacifique
The latest fragrance by CSP is inspiring me my shortest perfume review ever: if you like lemon meringue, go for it. I can almost smell the eggs that the recipe requires in this concoction. Intensely gourmand, sweet, milky, lemoney, and...
Polo Double Black by Ralph Lauren {New Perfume}
Ralph Lauren has launched a new men's perfume called Polo Double black which is exclusive to the US. It is described as a fresh, soft, spicy, and woodsy oriental offering "an underlying signature of layered spice." Top notes are...
Prada (Amber) Pour Homme/Prada Man by Prada {New Perfume}
The Italian fashion brand Prada is releasing a new perfume for men called Prada Pour Homme. The perfume is said to derive inspiration from four different families of fragrances.........
Rock 'n Rose by Valentino {New Perfume}
Valentino is going to launch a new women's fragrance called Rock 'n Rose aimed at the younger demographic group. In a nutshell, the perfume is meant to be “for the Rock Princess [for whom] the shopping mall is her...
Ruban D'Orange by L'Occitane {New Perfume}
The latest fragrance release by L'Occitane is an eau de toilette called Ruban D'Orange (Orange Ribbon). It is meant to be an impression of the streets and gardens of Sevilla. The scent is described as being fresh, sparkly, and...
Shopping Tip & Quick Review: Estéban Cèdre, Tonka, & Pivoine
Aedes de Venustas has just received a batch of hard-to-find European fragrances including the relatively recent releases Cèdre, Tonka, and Pivoine eaux de toilette by Estéban. I very quickly tested these in Paris and, at first sniff, thought that Cèdre...
Shopping Tip: Rose D'Amour at Beauty Habit
The lastest creation by Les Parfums de Rosine, Rose d'Amour (the Roseof Love), is now available at Beauty Habit. It is described as a floral aldehydic perfume. Top notes are ginger, galbanum, bergamot, aldehydes. Heart notes are rose essence, iris,...
Shopping Tip: Tropiques by Lancôme
The limited edition of the new eau de toiletteTropiques by Lancôme is in principle only sold at travel retail spaces although a limited number of stores is said to also carry it. It is now available for purchase at...
Sisley Soir de Lune (2006) {Perfume Review & Musings}
The latest fragrance by Sisley, Soir de Lune (Moonlit Evening) was reportedly 7 to 8 years in the making. Philippe d'Ornano, son of the founder of Sisley Cosmetics stressed, "You can do a fragrance for a season,...
Stoned by Solange Agazury-Partridge {New Perfume}
London jewelry designer Solange Agazury-Partridge will launch a new scent on November 14 2006. It is called Stoned and is described as a modern heady oriental. The nose behind the scent is Lynn Harris of Miller Harris. Notes feature...
The Fifth Sense in the News: A Fragrance Inspired by Cheese, Eau de Stilton
The launch of Eau de Stilton was announced today on the BBC. Nigel White, a representative for the Stilton Cheese Makers Association said, "The perfume has a very earthy, musky, herby type of background which is very different to...
The Fifth Sense in the News: Dévouement, a Perfume to Honor Firefighters
After Eau de Stilton, another interesting perfume concept is explored here. A new perfume created to embody the profession of firefighter, a profession composed of many volunteers, has been released in France. Catherine Hermet, a volunteer firefighter herself, came...
Tihota, Manakara, & Isvaraya by Indult {New Perfumes}
A new French perfume brand called Indult (from Christian Latin indultum: concession, favor) has introduced three fragrances called Tihota, Manakara, and Isvaraya. The perfumes were created by Francis Kurkdjian. Each one of them is devoted to an important perfumery...
Très Russe by Institut Très Bien {New Perfume}
Following the creation of their three upscale historical colognes called Colognes à la Russe, à la Française, et à L'Italienne, Institut Très Bien has now released a new concoction called Très Russe (Very Russian) which is a variation on...
Trio of United Colors Benetton Man, Woman & Unisex (2006){New Perfumes}
Benetton following the current marketing fashion for "scent triplettes" is releasing a new trio of fragrances for men, women, as well as one which is unisex called Man, Woman and Unisex. A common note shared by all three perfumes...
Upcoming Chanel 28 La Pausa {Fragrance News} {New Perfume}
I just read a great interview with beauty editor Linda Wells on Hello Dollface! She mentions in it that Chanel will be introducing a new perfume in February of 2007. It is called Chanel 28 La Pausa named after...
Violette Précieuse by Caron {New Perfume}
The house of Caron has released a reformulation of its mythical Violette Précieuse (Precious Violet) exclusively for Sephora in France.... ...
Voleur de Ciels, Tobacco Mucho, Un Thé au Sahara, Berbériades, Embruns d'Ambre, Amande Honorable, Le Pot Aux Roses by Stéphanie de Saint Aignan {New Perfumes}
Stéphanie de Saint Aignan released her first 2007 collection of perfumes comprising 7 fragrances in October. She plans in the future to introduce a new fragrance each year. De Saint Aignan was trained at ISIPCA and now works independently...
Zegna Intenso by Ermenegildo Zegna {New Perfume}
Italian design brand Ermenegildo Zegna is launching a third fragrance. It follows the launch of Essenza, Zegna’s signature scent and Z, for the modern man.......