Friday, 9 March 2012 By Chant Wagner

3 New Cherry Nosegays by Guerlain, Arden and L'Occitane this Spring 2012 {New Perfumes} {Hasty Review}

Bucket of Cherries by Carducius Plantagenet Ream, 1880.This spring 2012, Guerlain, Elizabeth Arden and L'Occitane en Provence have introduced three new perfumes inspired by cherries, be it by the fruit, the blossom or the wood. They are Guerlain La Petite...

Thursday, 12 April 2012 By Chant Wagner

A Lab on Fire Sweet Dreams 2003 (2012): Notes on a Price Hike & the Curse of Luxury {New Perfume}

From New York City-based niche brand A Lab on Fire comes a new perfume called Sweet Dreams 2003, a reference to a moment in time bottled by perfumer Thierry Wasser, now the in-house nose for Guerlain.What started out as a...

Saturday, 11 February 2012 By Chant Wagner

A New Version of Voyage d'Hermès is Expected this Spring - Une Nouvelle Version de Voyage d'Hermès est Attendue ce Printemps (2012) {New Fragrance - Nouveauté Parfum}

Hermès will offer a new version of their 2010 release, Voyage, this 2012 springtime. For now, all that has filtered is that the juice sees its base notes gain in depth in the range of ambery and woody notes. The...

Saturday, 30 June 2012 By Chant Wagner

Acqua di Parma Colonia Intensa Oud (2012): Everyone Wants to Make an Oud Fragrance {New Perfume}

Brands are getting quite territorial about oud, as if everyone needed to leave their mark on the oud-perfume map before they appear to have missed the grandiose beginnings of a new era in perfumery: Before Oud and After Oud. Acqua...

Tuesday, 9 October 2012 By Chant Wagner

Acqua di Parma Iris Nobile Sublime (2012) {New Perfume}

  Italian niche brand Acqua di Parma have launched a new version of iris Nobile called Nobile Iris Sublime which lays the accent on the luxury material Iris Pallida.A cursory smelling session reveals a rooty iris managing to escape its usually distinguishable...

Monday, 30 April 2012 By Chant Wagner

Aftelier Sepia (2012): Like a Remembrance of Things Past Set in Gold Country {New Perfume} {Green Products}

Natural perfumer Mandy Aftel's latest opus is called Sepia by Aftelier. The name comes from the tint of nostalgia that colors photographs from the 19th century. In this case, the San-Francisco-based nose has been exploring ghost towns left from the...

Saturday, 28 January 2012 By Chant Wagner

Agent Provocateur Eau Provocateur Collection is for Daytime Wear (2012) {New Fragrances}

Lingerie brand Agent Provocateur will introduce a new collection of three fragrances from April 15th 2012, presented as daytime twists to their existing library of perfumes. Called Agent Provocateur Eau Provocateur, Agent Provocateur L'Agent Eau Provocateur and Agent Provocateur Maîtresse...

Friday, 4 May 2012 By Chant Wagner

Agent Provocateur Maîtresse Eau Provocateur (2012) {New Perfume}

British lingerie brand Agent Provocateur have released a new companion scent to the original Maîtresse called Maîtresse Eau Provocateur, which in principle means something like "Mistress, Eau Provocative" but which is mainly a replay of the brand names Maîtresse and...

Friday, 27 July 2012 By Chant Wagner

Agent Provocateur Pétale Noir (2012) {New Perfume}

British lingerie brand Agent Provocateur will release a new women's perfume from October 2012 called Pétale Noir. The composition is said to be a floral-oriental. It comes with a smoldering agenda  illustrating the chiaoscuro effects made of a mix of...

Monday, 25 June 2012 By Chant Wagner

Ajmal Perfumes Bling (2012) {New Perfume}

Dubai-based Ajmal Perfumes est. 1951 launched a new perfume called Bling as in a humorous reference to the taste for ostentation the Middle East is famous for."A rich dose of rose intertwined with heady woody notes, Bling is a very...

Monday, 25 June 2012 By Chant Wagner

Amazongreen, a New Brazilian Line of Perfumes Exclusively Sourced from the Amazonian Forest (2012) {New Perfumes}

Brazilian entrepreneur Francisco Pontes de Aguiar has launched a new collection of perfumes at Rio + 20 motivated as he is by the ideal of using natural raw resources from the Amazonian rain forest. He  starts anew after 19 years...

Friday, 2 March 2012 By Chant Wagner

Annick Goutal Nuit Etoilée (2012): Eloge de la Solitude dans une Nature Enchantée la Nuit {Nouveauté Parfum}

Annick Goutal s'apprête à lancer leur dernier opus, Nuit Etoilée, avec ce mot d'ordre prônant un retour à une solitude réflexive, "Au clair de soi", dans un univers rêvé plutôt que vécu. L'expérience onirique est toutefois informée par la visite...

Friday, 2 March 2012 By Chant Wagner

Annick Goutal Nuit Etoilée (2012): Eulogy on Solitude in an Enchanted Nature at Night {New Fragrance}

Annick Goutal are readying to launch their latest opus, Nuit Etoilée (Starry Night), with a motto inviting you to indulge in reflective solitude, or as they literally put it, "In the moonlight of your own self," within a world which...

Monday, 23 July 2012 By Chant Wagner

Antonio Banderas Her Secret (2012) {New Perfume} {Celebrity Fragrance}

Actor Antonio Banderas has launched his latest perfume, Her Secret, the feminine version of The Secret.Reading about the classic story line of seduction in Spanish makes it that much more atmospheric and replete with original passion while translated into English,...

Monday, 21 May 2012 By Chant Wagner

Aramis Perfume Calligraphy Created for the Arabian Consumer (2012) {New Perfume}

Aramis of the Estée Lauder Cos. have released a new perfume called Perfume Calligraphy in that series of Western-born, Middle-East-consumer-inspired scents we have seen emerge with Georges Stahl Elle d'Elissa first then Estée Lauder Wood Mystique, Renato Balestra Essenza Divina...

Monday, 30 January 2012 By Chant Wagner

Armani Acqua di Gioia Edition Satinée - Satin Edition (2012): Textural & Synesthetic Twists {New Fragrance}

Armani will launch a satiny and fresh version of Acqua di Gioia from March 2012 called Acqua di Gioia Eau de Parfum Satinée - Satin Fragrance or again, the Edition Satinée - Satin Edition. The brand is playing on the...

Thursday, 15 March 2012 By Chant Wagner

Armani Code Luna (2012): Feminine Magnetism {New Fragrance} {Perfume Images & Ads}

Armani launched a new version of Armani Code for women called Armani Code Luna. It is inspired by the feminine symbol of the moon serving as pretext for the brand to turn the theme of seduction (willed action) into that...

Tuesday, 18 September 2012 By Chant Wagner

Arquiste Boutonnière No. 7 (2012): Men with Gardenias {New Perfume} {Men's Cologne}

 Arquiste will launch their seventh fragrance this fall of 2012, their first stand-alone opus, following on the debut release of a collection of 6 historical perfumes last year. Called Boutonnière No. 7 it is presented as a gardenia perfume for...

Thursday, 11 October 2012 By Chant Wagner

Atelier Cologne Sous le Toit de Paris Fêtes 100 Years of Galeries Lafayette Coupola (2012) {New Perfume}

 Atelier Cologne are launching a new perfume this fall of 2012 meant to commemorate the centennial anniversary of the coupola of Parisian department store Galeries Lafayette. The fragrance is named Sous le Toit de Paris (Under the Roof of Paris),...

Thursday, 8 March 2012 By Chant Wagner

Atelier Cologne will Launch their First Oriental Cologne with Ambre Nue (2012) {New Perfume}

Following up on Vanille Insensée, which came out last year, Atelier Cologne are preparing to launch their first "Oriental" cologne - quotes are theirs - called Ambre Nue from May 2012.It is their 7th "cologne absolue" (quotation marks added) -...

Wednesday, 11 April 2012 By Chant Wagner

Avon Far Away Exotic Eau de Parfum (2012): Stop & Smell the Chai {New Perfume}

Avon have launched a new flanker to Far Away EDP (1994) called Far Away Exotic Eau de Parfum which amps up the exoticism of the franchise with a spicy, gourmand and Oriental twist on the original."An inspiring journey of chai...

Friday, 3 February 2012 By Chant Wagner

Avon Launch Valentine's Day Duo Infinite Moment for Her & Him (2012) {New Fragrances}

Avon just launched a new duo of fragrances right on time for Valentine's Day 2012 called Infinite Moment for Her and Infinite Moment for Him.Don't you love Victorian-sounding euphemisms with a spritz of Harlequin romance reminding you of the kind...

Tuesday, 26 March 2013 By Chant Wagner

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......

Thursday, 28 June 2012 By Chant Wagner

Avon Strictly Come Dancing Latin Sensation & Ballroom Beautiful (2012) {New Fragrances}

Avon have struck a partnership with BBC Worldwide Consumer Products to create two perfumes inspired by the popular British TV dancing show Strictly Come Dancing. The launch will take place on a global scale just before Christmas. "Jackie Ferguson, Senior...

Monday, 7 May 2012 By Chant Wagner

Avon Viva by Fergie (2012) {New Perfume} {Celebrity Fragrance} {Perfume Images & Ads}

Black Eyed Peas singer Fergie has launched her third fragrance in partnership with Avon after Outspoken and Outspoken Intense. It's called Viva by Fergie. The perfume is all about empowerment and playing with the masculine and feminine boundaries in a...

Thursday, 30 August 2012 By Chant Wagner

Azzaro pour Homme Night Time (2012): Underneath the Elegant Demeanor, a Caveman {New Perfume} {Men's Cologne} {Fragrance Images & Ads}

Azzaro are offering a "new olfactory expression" of the classic 70s men's fragrance and contemporary masculine bestseller, Azzaro pour Homme this fall of 2012 with Azzaro pour Homme Night Time. The composition is co-signed by perfumers Christophe Raynaud and Michel...

Wednesday, 1 February 2012 By Chant Wagner

Banana Republic Wildbloom Vert (2012): A Passion for Lively Green Fragrances {New Perfume}

Banana Republic will launch Wildbloom Vert this month. They call it "the energetic complement to Wildbloom" which itself was introduced in 2011. What is somewhat unusual is that the brand puts the accent on the personal love that perfumer Ilias...

Tuesday, 6 November 2012 By Chant Wagner

Bath & Body Works Forever Red & Cashmere Glow (2012): Aiming for Luxury {New Perfumes}

Bath & Body Works have been testing the waters of the affordable luxury market it seems quite consistently lately as two of their latest launches both claim the same quality: "our most luxurious fragrance ever! ". The tone has...

Saturday, 17 November 2012 By Chant Wagner

BCBG MaxAzria Bon Chic (2012): Code Word, Opulence {New Perfume}

We don't know if BCBG MaxAzria succeeded in creating the effect they were looking for, but their new perfume called Bon Chic is supposed to exude opulence. "Bon Chic" in French is the first part of the phrase "Bon chic,...

Wednesday, 23 May 2012 By Chant Wagner

Beyoncé Midnight Heat is For Hot Summer Nights (2012) {New Perfume} {Celebrity Fragrance}

The latest perfume by Beyoncé is a new flanker to Heat (2010) called Midnight Heat. Other companion scents in the collection include Heat Ultimate Elixir (2010) and Heat Rush (2011)......

Monday, 12 March 2012 By Chant Wagner

Beyoncé Pulse Summer Edition (2012) {New Perfume} {Celebrity Fragrance}

Following up on Pulse last year, Beyoncé has launched a new flanker to it with a Pulse Summer Edition. We know since she gave birth to her daughter Blue Ivy how important that color is to her and her husband...

Friday, 28 December 2012 By Chant Wagner

Bien-Etre L'Eau Parfumée des Familles (2012) {New Perfume}

Following a new collection of floral twists on the original Eau de Cologne by Bien-Etre, The brand have released a new flanker this year called L'Eau Parfumée des Familles (lit. The Perfumed Water of the Families), a name which...

Tuesday, 13 March 2012 By Chant Wagner

Bond No. 9 I Love New York for Earth Day (2012) {New Perfume}

 Bond No. 9 will release a new perfume on April 1, 2012 to celebrate international Earth Day on April 22. The scent has been baptized I Love New York for Earth Day. At the same time, the brand are taking...

Wednesday, 22 February 2012 By Chant Wagner

Bond No.9 Central Park West (2012) {New Fragrance}

Bond No. 9 will launch their 7th New-York-Park-inspired perfume after Central Park, Gramercy Park, Bryant Park, the High Line, Washington Square, and Madison Square Park. The new one to be launched on March 15th is called Central Park West...

Thursday, 11 October 2012 By Chant Wagner

Bond No.9 New York Musk (2012) {New Perfume}

 A new perfume by Bond No. 9 will be launched from November 2012 in their Notes Series called New York Musk .  The collection is dedicated to "serious connoisseurs", those who would look at the manner in which a traditional perfumery material...

Thursday, 10 May 2012 By Chant Wagner

Boss Nuit pour Femme Story Features Gwyneth Paltrow (2012) {New Perfume} {Celebrity Fragrance}

Hugo Boss will launch a new feminine perfume from August 2012 called Boss Nuit pour Femme (Boss Night for Women) with actress Gwyneth Paltrow as its face.The scent captures "the elegance and sensuality of the little black dress", a source...

Wednesday, 25 July 2012 By Chant Wagner

Brooklyn Dry Goods Spent Musket Oil (2012) {New Perfume} {Men's Cologne}

A local vintage fashion label, Brooklyn Dry Goods, have teamed up with American niche perfumery DS & Durga to create a limited-edition perfume evocatively called Spent Musket Oil. While the scent leans in the direction of a masculine audience, it...

Thursday, 23 February 2012 By Chant Wagner

Bruce Willis Lovingly (2012) {New Fragrance} {Celebrity Perfume}

You might have some trouble picturing to yourself Bruce Willis next to a fragrance bottle. The more so if the latter looks dainty and sports a satiny bow. Even a men's cologne with the name of Bruce Willis on it...

Thursday, 23 February 2012 By Chant Wagner

Bulgari Mon Jasmin Noir L'Eau Exquise (2012) {New Fragrance}

A new limited-edition of Bulgari Mon Jasmin Noir (see review), the follow-up to Jasmin Noir, will be issued from May 2012 for the summer season this year. It is called Mon Jasmin Noir L'Eau Exquise.......

Wednesday, 29 February 2012 By Chant Wagner

Bulgari Omnia Coral (2012) {New Fragrance}

Bulgari continue to mesh jewelry and perfume with Omnia Coral, which is inspired by a piece of coral jewelry from the luxury house admired by perfumer Alberto Morillas. He said that "This is the first time that Bulgari has created...

Tuesday, 6 December 2011 By Chant Wagner

By Kilian Amber Oud (2012) {New Fragrance}

By Kilian will launch their fourth Arabian Nights perfume in March of 2012 called Amber Oud. The composition is inspired by the Greek myth of the Heliades explaing the origins of resin amber.Upon the death of their brother Phaedon, his...

Friday, 20 January 2012 By Chant Wagner

By Kilian Asian Tales and an Ode to Calligraphy (2012) {New Fragrances}

By Kilian will launch their last chapter of the Arabian Tales next month in the US with Amber Oud. After this closing chapter you will be able to discover from May 2012 a new cycle of stories with the series...

Friday, 28 December 2012 By Chant Wagner

Byredo Parfums Black Saffron (2012) {New Perfume}

Byredo Parfums est. 2008 have introduced a new perfume in 2012 called Black Saffron. Like previous compositions from the house, it is a perfume about India as perceived by someone who is both inside and outside of Indian culture,...

Wednesday, 25 July 2012 By Chant Wagner

Cacharel Catch Me Plays Up the Seduction Theme (2012) {New Perfume}

In an almost ethological twist on the eternal theme of seduction Cacharel will launch a new perfume for women from September 2012 called Catch Me......

Thursday, 23 February 2012 By Chant Wagner

Calvin Klein CK One Summer 2012 {New Fragrance}

Next month in March, Calvin Klein will introduce their latest summer edition of CK One called CK One Summer 2012. It is an aquatic woody floral......

Friday, 8 June 2012 By Chant Wagner

Calvin Klein Encounter (2012): Fronted by Alexander Skarsgard {New Perfume} {Celebrity Fragrance} {Men's Cologne}

Calvin Klein will launch a new men's scent in the fall of 2012 called Encounter. Actor Alexander Skarsgard will be the face of the fragrance with Lara Stone as supporting actress/model. In one more example of the meshing of Hollywood...

Monday, 12 March 2012 By Chant Wagner

Calvin Klein Eternity Summer 2012 {New Perfumes}

Calvin Klein have launched their annual duo of perfumes for women and men, Eternity Summer 2012. Both benefit from the same ad copy, "Romantic. Luminous. Serene. Eternity Summer embodies the sun on the horizon, blurring the infinite line between the...

Wednesday, 1 February 2012 By Chant Wagner

Carita Eau de Parfum Shows Powdery Florals are Still Exciting (2012) {New Fragrance}

Beauty brand Carita, like Monteil Paris, are launching a perfume this year. The tag line is "Essence of Haute Beauté." Carita Eau de Parfum was composed by perfumer Alberto Morillas of Firmenich. The nose said that,"It is above all a...

Friday, 11 May 2012 By Chant Wagner

Cartier Baiser Volé Extrait de Parfum (2012) {New Perfume}

Jewelry and perfume house Cartier have introduced a new concentration for Baiser Volé (Stolen Kiss), now available in Extrait de Parfum, the highest concentration in fine perfumery. The scent is described as a "parfum with an amazing sillage".Available in 30...

Monday, 25 June 2012 By Chant Wagner

Chamma da Amazônia L'Amazonie Eau de Parfum Features New Extract of Rosewood Leaf (2012) {New Perfume}

Brazilian wellness and beauty company Chamma da Amazônia presented a new perfume at the Sebrae United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development entitled Rio +20. It was made with natural ingredients found in the Amazonian forest. The scent was baptized L'Amazonie...

Thursday, 29 March 2012 By Chant Wagner

Chanel Allure Homme Sport Eau Extrême (2012): Aromatic Musk {New Perfume} {Men's Cologne}

More news about the new Chanel perfume for men, Allure Homme Sport Extrême have arrived. Last time, the brand unveiled their new ad campaign for it, now we have more information about the notes and the concept behind the project.The...

Thursday, 23 February 2012 By Chant Wagner

Chanel Allure Homme Sport Eau Extrême (2012): Fronted by Danny Fuller, Directed by Kathryn Bigelow {New Fragrance} {Men's Cologne}

Chanel will launch a new, third flanker to Allure Homme (1999) called Allure Homme Sport Eau Extrême. The scent created by in-house perfumer Jacques Polge gets inspiration for its ad campaign from extreme sport, big-wave surfing.  The message for the...

Wednesday, 8 August 2012 By Chant Wagner

Chanel Coco Noir is about Gabrielle, Venice, Byzantine Art & True Seduction (2012) {New Perfume}

When Coco launched in 1984, the olfactory shock one experienced was about the sudden irruption of a rich brocaded texture suggestive of some of the heaviest velvets, also sweet, refined and spicy, but most of all carrying the illusion of an...

Monday, 30 April 2012 By Chant Wagner

Charlotte Ronson A Perfect Touch (2012): Gee, That Hairspray Smells Terrific! {New Perfume}

British fashion designer Charlotte Ronson received so many positive feedbacks on the functional scent of one of her beauty products, "A Perfect Mess Beach Hair" that she decided that it should become a perfume.“Everyone loved the smell of my styling...

Thursday, 13 September 2012 By Chant Wagner

Charriol Imperial Saphir (2012) {New Perfume}

Charriol are continuing to release their collection of perfumes over time, which pays homage to precious stones. Imperial Saphir follows Imperial Ruby released in 2011. "The new Eau de Parfum by Charriol will exalt women day and night, highlighting their beauty...

Tuesday, 7 February 2012 By Chant Wagner

Charriol Show-Off (2012): Dedicated to Women's Glow {New Fragrance}

Swiss watch - and jewelry-maker Charriol are launching a new women's Eau de Toilette this month called Show-Off. It was co-created by perfumers Michel Almairac and Sidonie Lancesseur of Robertet who worked previously in tandem on other creations."Show-Off embodies the...

Thursday, 30 August 2012 By Chant Wagner

Cher Lloyd Pink Diamond (2012) {New Perfume} {Celebrity Fragrance}

British pop singer Cher Lloyd, who became known through the X Factor and the support of Cheryl Cole (uncanny resemblance), just released her debut perfume called Pink Diamond. If you're thinking that it looks a bit like the bottle of Lady Million...

Thursday, 8 December 2011 By Chant Wagner

Chloé L'Eau de Chloé (2012) {New Fragrance}

  Fashion label Chloé are poised to launch yet a new flanker to the 2008 original Chloé Eau de Parfum called L'Eau de Chloé, from February 2012. The departure from the matrix-perfume is greater this time as signalled by...

Thursday, 7 June 2012 By Chant Wagner

Christian Dior Eau Sauvage Parfum (2012) {New Perfume} {Men's Cologne}

Christian Dior Parfums released a new version of Eau Sauvage called Eau Sauvage Parfum which is in fact a misnomer for what really is an eau de parfum, as indicated by the brand in the fine print. But the word...

Thursday, 17 January 2013 By Chant Wagner

Coach Love (2012) {New Perfume}

Among the late 2012 releases was the latest Coach perfume, Coach Love which looks like an early release for Valentine's Day 2013. To reflect the notion that love is about the meeting of two soul mates, the composition was worked...

Thursday, 29 March 2012 By Chant Wagner

Coach Signature Summer 2012 Limited Edition EDT {New Perfume}

This spring, Coach have introduced a new seasonal limited-edition version of their signature scent from 2007 called Coach Signature Summer 2012."An expression of modern femininity defined by bright freshness and sensual warmth, the new Signature Summer edition embraces the classic...

Saturday, 25 August 2012 By Chant Wagner

Color Guru Terry de Gunzburg Launches Collection of Perfumes Inspired by Tradition of Excellence in French Perfumery (2012) {New Perfumes}

Makeup innovator Terry de Gunzburg has turned her attention to fragrance-making after imprinting the beauty makeup culture with her creation among other things of the Touche Eclat at YSL in 1992 and more recently, the establishment of By Terry destined...

Thursday, 21 June 2012 By Chant Wagner

Comme des Garçons Amazingreen (2012): Green Perfume Supremo {New Perfume}

As emerald green has been declared to be a color of fashion this summer and everywhere in Paris you can see pops of emerald forest green appear, Comme des Garçons are launching their newest perfume called Amazingreen. It was composed...

Wednesday, 22 February 2012 By Chant Wagner

Comptoir Sud Pacifique Souffle des Indes (2012) {New Fragrance}

Comptoir Sud Pacifique have created a new collection of fragrances called Autour du Monde which aims to go back to their roots as a globe-trotting and travel-inspired perfume compagny. Each of the five continents will be explored with a scent...

Saturday, 30 June 2012 By Chant Wagner

Costume National So Nude Unveils Brand's Feminine Side (2012) {New Fragrance}

The carefully cultivated gender-neutral image of Costume National is being slanted with the release of a new perfume meant to reveal the feminine side of the brand, So Nude. The color of the flacon suggests skin and not just that...

Sunday, 20 May 2012 By Chant Wagner

Courrèges Empreinte, Eau de Courrèges, Blanc de Courrèges (2012): Comeback Perfumes Plus One {New Fragrances}

The house of Courrèges are making a come-back on the fragrance scene with the recent releases of two of their vintage perfumes plus one new creation. Launched initially in 1970, Empreinte was named after the decisive step taken by mankind...

Friday, 24 February 2012 By Chant Wagner

Courrèges is Back with 3 Perfumes (2012) {New Fragrances}

Courrèges is back on the perfume scene this spring with three new launches which will take place in April of 2012. One is new, Blanc de Courrèges and two are relaunches: Empreinte and Eau de Courrèges.......

Tuesday, 10 April 2012 By Chant Wagner

Crabtree & Evelyn Wisteria (2003/2012) {New Perfume}

Crabtree & Evelyn have re-introduced their soliflore composition Wisteria built around the tentalizing scent of wisteria, one of the most intoxicating heavily blooming scents that can be smelled in the springtime in a garden......

Friday, 27 April 2012 By Chant Wagner

Crazy Rem (2012): Smells Like Miami Beaches {New Perfume}

French Jewelry and perfume brand Réminiscence launched their latest addition to the Rem collection with Crazy Rem, a fragrance inspired by the Miami sea front created by perfumer Fabrice Pellegrin of Firmenich. The neon flacon pops with colors and quirky...

Wednesday, 7 March 2012 By Chant Wagner

Davidoff Cool Water Sensual Essence (2012) {New Perfume}

Davidoff will introduce a new, more sensual version of Davidoff Cool Water Woman (1996) inspired by the sun called Cool Water Sensual Essence. The bottle reflects the turnaround mood with golden yellow while model Bianca Balti on the advert is...

Tuesday, 17 April 2012 By Chant Wagner

Denise Richards Parfum to Launch this Summer (2012) {New Perfume} {Celebrity Fragrance}

Actress Denise Richards has finally nailed the formula of her signature perfume to debut summer of 2012. She has been working on it for over a year, tweeting early on on March 22, 2011 that she had received lab samples...

Monday, 14 May 2012 By Chant Wagner

Diesel Fuel for Life L'Eau (2012) {New Perfume} {Men's Cologne}

Diesel have launched a new, fresher iteration of Diesel Fuel for Life for Him called Fuel for Life L'Eau. This spring, there is a surf wave of L'Eau-themed fragrances. Not only that, but they all bear practically the same subtitle:...

Thursday, 7 June 2012 By Chant Wagner

Diesel Loverdose L'Eau de Toilette (2012) {New Fragrance}

Diesel have released a new flanker to Loverdose (2011) called Loverdose L'Eau de Toilette. Preliminary testing reveals that the jus has been carefully reworked. This is no project done while driving on automatic-pilot......

Sunday, 29 January 2012 By Chant Wagner

Diesel Only the Brave Tattoo (2012) {New Fragrance} {Men's Cologne}

Diesel will launch a new addition to the Only the Brave franchise inaugurated in 2009. The new flanker is called Only the Brave Tattoo, available from March 2012. The eau de toilette is inspired by,"...the idea of knowing who you...

Sunday, 30 October 2011 By Chant Wagner

Dior Diorling is Newly Interpreted by François Demachy (1963/2012) {New Fragrance}

In-house perfumer for Dior, François Demachy, has re-interpreted the original formula of Diorling for a wider relaunch. The fragrance will be reintroduced in February January 2012 after having been kept available only in limited quantities.The leather chypré composition was initially...

Thursday, 10 May 2012 By Chant Wagner

Dior Escale à Parati (2012): The Smell of Success {New Fragrance} {Short Perfume Review}

Dior launched their latest addition to their cruise collection called Escale à Parati (Port of Call in Paraty). This is the fourth stop in the journey after Escale à Portofino (2008), Escale à Pondichéry (2009), and Escale aux Marquises (2010)....

Monday, 2 January 2012 By Chant Wagner

Diptyque Rosa Mundi Candle & Eau Rose (2012) {New Fragrances + Home Fragrance}

Diptyque is inaugurating a new collection called Eaux Florales, the parallel library to the Eaux Hespéridées, with the launch of a limited-edition scented candle called Rosa Mundi in January 2012. This will be followed by an Eau de Toilette, Eau...

Monday, 26 March 2012 By Chant Wagner

Diptyque Unveil - Part 3 {Perfume Images & Adverts} {New Fragrance}

Diptyque unveiled part 3 of the slow unveil for their new, as-of-yet-unamed perfume. The shape of the new flacon containing the scent is now emerging from the shadows: "And if the oval became a volume?" (Et si l'oval devenait volume?)...

Thursday, 29 November 2012 By Chant Wagner

Dita Von Teese Rouge (2012): Tea & Me {New Perfume} {Celebrity Fragrance}

Pin-up Dita Von Teese has released a new, second perfume this fall of 2012 called simply Rouge, a necessary tool in the arsenal of a seductress. Like her debut perfume which she launched last year it logically plays on the range...

Friday, 10 August 2012 By Chant Wagner

DKNY Be Delicious Eau So Intense (2012) {New Perfume}

DKNY have launched a new flanker to the original crisp appley goodness that is Be Delicious. After a slew of variations, this time it's this idea that more of the same will woo customers. While the matrix perfume is remarkable...

Wednesday, 2 May 2012 By Chant Wagner

DKNY Be Delicious Hearts the World Collection of 4: Rio, Paris, London, New York City (2012) {New Perfumes}

The DKNY Be Delicious collection is going to expand this summer from July 2012 with the addition of a new library of scents with a case of Wanderlust called DKNY Hearts the World. It is inspired by some of the...

Monday, 12 March 2012 By Chant Wagner

DKNY Summer 2012 {New Perfumes} {Men's Cologne}

DKNY have released their annual summer duo. The DKNY Summer 2012 scents take inspiration from the atmosphere of New York City in the summertime and wish to "accompany" you this season to bottle those memories in-the-making up. Trudi Loren said,“While...

Saturday, 21 January 2012 By Chant Wagner

DKNY Sweet Delicious Collection: Pink Macaroon, Creamy Meringue & Tart Key Lime (2012) {New Fragrances} {Limited-Editions}

DKNY are evoking once more all sorts of gourmand indulgences this year with their new Sweet Delicious trio. Just to make sure no tasty cues were left out, the advert features the new macaron du jour, cupcakes, while the three...

Saturday, 7 January 2012 By Chant Wagner

Dolce & Gabbana The One Sport (2012): Ready for the Olympics {New Fragrance} {Men's Cologne}

Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana will expand their The One franchise with the introduction of a new men's perfume dedicated to the practice of sports. It is their first sports cologne. It is no coincidence that 2012 is the year...

Friday, 6 July 2012 By Chant Wagner

Donna Karan Woman (2012) {New Perfume}

Donna Karan has a new fragrance for women, to debut in August 2012, called Woman. A core guiding principle for the perfume creation was this personal notion of hers about the complementarity of women and men. Alluding to her...

Tuesday, 10 December 2013 By Chant Wagner

E. Coudray Iris Rose (2012) {New Fragrance}

Last year, French perfume house E. Coudray, est. 1822, introduced a new composition entitled Iris Rose. The perfume is said to be a soft powdery floral......

Thursday, 24 October 2013 By Chant Wagner

East West Bottlers Speakeasy, a Lady's Perfume (2012) {New Fragrance}

In 2012, new American indie label East West Bottlers released a women's fragrance called Speakeasy, a Lady's Perfume. It was designed as a feminine twist on their debut scent Moonshine, a Gentleman's Cologne featuring a common note of gin......

Thursday, 21 June 2012 By Chant Wagner

Editions de Parfum Frederic Malle Carnal Flower Hair Mist (2012)

French niche brand Editions de Parfum have launched a new Carnal Flower Hair Mist, or Brume pour Cheveux in French, to allow you to perfume your mane with the scent of the original tuberose composition. Created by perfumer Dominique Ropion...

Sunday, 20 May 2012 By Chant Wagner

Elie Saab Le Parfum in New EDT Concentration (2012) {New Perfume}

Fashion designer Elie Saab launched a new iteration of his debut perfume Elie Saab Le Parfum, which now comes in an Eau de Toilette version.“I come from a Mediterranean city bathed in heat and light, surrounded by vibrant nature loaded...

Tuesday, 29 May 2012 By Chant Wagner

Elite Models London Queen (2012): British Fun at a Bargain Price {New Perfume}

With the Queen's Diamond Jubilee gaining momentum and the London Olympics profiling themselves on the horizon, the British capital is a focus of worlwide attention this summer of 2012. Elite Models London Queen developed by Coty, Inc bottles the whole...

Tuesday, 20 November 2012 By Chant Wagner

Elizabeth Arden Red Door Aura (2012) {New Perfume}

Elizabeth Arden have introduced a limited-edition composition for the Holidays season of 2012 called Red Door Aura, a variation on the American classic Red Door from 1989. It's described as a more "dazzling and modern" version of the original," a vibrant...

Saturday, 14 January 2012 By Chant Wagner

Emanuel Ungaro L'Amour Fou (2012) {New Fragrance}

"L'amour fou" is acting against reason and common sense for love, in an extreme and dangerous fashion. It's also the name Emanuel Ungaro have chosen for their next women's perfume, L'Amour Fou. The woody floriental perfume was composed by nose...

Saturday, 28 January 2012 By Chant Wagner

Erox is Fronted by Adrianne Curry Plus Filled with Pheromones (2012) {New Fragrance}

The new trend in this beginning of 2012 is to take your pheromones (see Booty Parlor, Loverdose). Erox is funnier than some of its counterparts thanks to the unexpected combination of eroticism with a plainer argument about "social warmth" which...

Thursday, 12 January 2012 By Chant Wagner

Escada Sexy Graffiti, Rock'in Rio & Island Kiss (2012): After Goa, NYC, Rio and the Caribbean {New Fragrances}

Escada have launched their summer edition for 2012, a trio of limited-edition scents. They are called Sexy Graffiti, Rock'in Rio and Island Kiss.Sexy Graffiti is making a stop this time in New York City. Last year, the estival edition was...

Monday, 3 December 2012 By Chant Wagner

Esprit Simply You for Her & Him (2012): The Mating Ritual of Love Vs. Courtly Love {New Fragrance} {Perfume Images & Ads}

Esprit have launched a new duo of perfumes called Simply You for Her and Him. The crisp, pared-down lines of the flacons, the neutral colors, as well as the love message carried by the project seem to be principally about...

Tuesday, 11 September 2012 By Chant Wagner

Estéban Belle au Parfum de Oud (2012): More than an Oud Perfume {New Perfume}

Yet another Parisian Germanopratin perfume house, besides Diptyque, are making sure that the neighborhood will waft of novel, Oriental sillages this fall.Estéban, located off the other end of the Boulevard Saint Germain des Prés, on rue de Rennes, are proposing...

Tuesday, 28 February 2012 By Chant Wagner

Estée Lauder Bronze Goddess Capri (2012) {New Fragrance}

Since 2006 when the "Tom Ford Estée Lauder Azurée Oil" launched and was met with popular success, it's been a yearly evolution for the concept of a beachy summer sunkissed fragrant skin for the brand. In 2007, Tom Ford Azurée...

Thursday, 7 February 2013 By Chant Wagner

Estée Lauder Pleasures Eau Fraîche (2012): Reissue {New Perfume}

Estée Lauder introduced a new version of their modern classic Pleasures (1995/1996) called Pleasures Eau Fraîche in the summer of 2012. It is being re-issued this year and presented as a permanent addition to their lineup. We say "modern classic"...

Friday, 10 February 2012 By Chant Wagner

Etat Libre d'Orange Bijou Romantique (2012): Is it Making Fun of Aspirational Luxury Perfumery, or Not? - Tordra t-il le Cou aux Stéréotypes du Parfum de Luxe? (2012) {New Fragrance}

The latest opus by Etat Libre d'Orange, the Parisian perfume house with an itch for irreverence has been suavely baptized Bijou Romantique (Romantic Jewel) (I almost wrote "Bisou (Kisu) Romantique" which would have been very cute, you have to admit)...

Friday, 23 March 2012 By Chant Wagner

Eva Longoria EVAmour for Women (2012): The Next Stage in Perfume Appreciation {New Fragrance} {Celebrity Perfume}

Eva Longoria will follow up on her 2010 debut perfume launch Eva with her second fragrance called EVAmour. It is said to be sultrier but also more complex, reflecting her own growing appreciation of layered notes and accords. The scent...

Saturday, 8 November 2014 By Chant Wagner

Face Stockholm Ascension (2012) {New Fragrance}

Green, floral and citrusy notes to lift your mood...

Wednesday, 11 January 2012 By Chant Wagner

Fifi Chachnil EDT Relaunched & Rebottled (2004 / 2012) {New Perfume}

French lingerie brand Fifi Chachnil, with their flair for recreated retro, vintage finds and a love of the 20th mid-century pinup universe, are relaunching their eponymous fragrance created in 2004 by perfumer Jean Guichard of Givaudan. Only the eau de...

Friday, 29 June 2012 By Chant Wagner

Florabotanica is the New Essence of Young Balenciaga with Kristen Stewart (2012) {New Perfume} {Celebrity Fragrance}

Nicolas Ghesquière, the artistic director of Balenciaga, and actress Kristen Stewart wowed each other. The result is a new feminine collaboration for the image of Parfums Balenciaga after Charlotte Gainsbourg. Stewart is the face of the upcoming Florabotanica which is...

Monday, 5 March 2012 By Chant Wagner

Floris Royal Arms Diamond Edition Marks Queen's Diamond Jubilee (2012) {New Fragrance} {Celebrity Perfume}

Floris will issue a commemorative perfume on the occasion of the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II named Royal Arms, the Diamond Edition.The fragrance was originally created in 1926 under the same name "Royal Arms" to fête the birth of...

Tuesday, 10 April 2012 By Chant Wagner

Fresh Hesperides Grapefruit (2012) {New Perfume}

Please check the blog homepage for the most recent updates (Note to visitors via an out-of-order aggregator page stuck at this post)Fresh have issued a new scented twist on Hesperides launched in 2007 by showcasing a grapefruit accord in Hesperides...

Friday, 4 May 2012 By Chant Wagner

Giorgio Beverly Hills Eau de Giorgio (2012) {New Perfume}

Giorgio Beverly Hills have launched a lighter version of the 1980s cult fragrance Giorgio called Eau de Giorgio. Renowned for its assertive tuberosey sillage and sunny disposition, it now has been created to feel more sparkling while retaining its rich...

Monday, 7 May 2012 By Chant Wagner

Givenchy Eaudemoiselle Bois de Oud (2012): From Violets to Oud {New Perfume}

While the oud trend is alive and well, with it seems, few surprises in store as the vogue for agarwood expands and becomes more and more mainstream, a note of oud has appeared where you did not expect it, in...

Friday, 4 May 2012 By Chant Wagner

Givenchy Les Créations Coutures Explore Textural Effects (2012) {New Perfumes}

In lieu of the traditional sight of the annual Givenchy Harvest collection, what could be spied on the perfumery shelves this morning were new, dark-looking Givenchy Parfums. The brand have created a collection of perfumes which wishes to pay homage...

Friday, 10 February 2012 By Chant Wagner

Givenchy Very Irresistible Electric Rose, Need You Tonight Sang Liv Tyler - Lancement de Very Irresistible Electric Rose sur un Air de INXS (2012) {New Fragrance - Nouveauté Parfum}

Givenchy Parfums are launching a new fragrance this spring 2012 with Very Irresistible Electric Rose. The new scent includes notes of blueberry and aniseed on a backdrop of velvety musks, we learn. Liv Tyler, the muse for the Very Irresistible...

Sunday, 12 February 2012 By Chant Wagner

Glowing de Jennifer Lopez, 10 Ans Après Glow (2012) {Nouveauté Parfum} {Parfum de Célébrité}

Jennifer Lopez lancera son tout dernier parfum ce printemps avec Glowing, 10 ans après Glow, le parfum qui révolutionna le marché du parfum de célébrité en ce début du 21ème siècle. En effet, même si White Diamonds de Elizabeth Taylor...

Friday, 22 June 2012 By Chant Wagner

Gucci Première to be Fronted by Blake Lively (2012) {New Perfume} {Celebrity-endorsed Fragrance}

Gucci will launch a new women's perfume from July 2012 called Première after their fashion collection from 2010 which was inspired by the glamour of the Cannes Festival. More generally speaking, it appears to want to tap into all reservoirs...

Thursday, 26 January 2012 By Chant Wagner

Gucci The Garden Collection Takes Inspiration from Princess Grace's Iconic Scarf (2012) {New Fragrances}

Gucci will launch a new collection of five perfumes in March of 2012, each inspired by a flower depicted on the iconic floral scarf designed by Vittorio Accornero for Princess Grace of Monaco in 1966. As the story goes, on...

Tuesday, 7 February 2012 By Chant Wagner

Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Lys Soleia (2012) {New Fragrance}

 The new Guerlain spring-summer introduction in the Aqua Allegoria range has been unveiled: it will be a lily opus concocted by in-house perfumer Thierry Wasser. Named Lys Soleia, as its title indicates, it is a solar floral composition like the...

Friday, 9 March 2012 By Chant Wagner

Guerlain Homme L'Eau Boisée (2012): Much Ado about Vetiver & the New Art of Sourcing and Overdosing {New Perfume} {Men's Cologne}

Guerlain have launched a new flanker to the original Guerlain Homme and later, Homme L'Eau, called Homme L'Eau Boisée. The composition, signed by in-house perfumer Thierry Wasser, is inspired by a specific quality of vetiver found in Southern India. Guerlain...

Wednesday, 1 February 2012 By Chant Wagner

Guerlain L'Art & La Matière Myrrhe et Délires is a First for Ancient Perfume House (2012) {New Fragrance}

Guerlain Est. 1828 say that they waited until 2012 to create a perfume using the myrrh material for the first time ever in any one of their fragrances. Myrrhe et Délires, to be exclusively released in March 2012 in the...

Friday, 25 May 2012 By Chant Wagner

Guerlain Les Déserts d'Orient Trilogy Rethinks House's Orientalist Tradition (2012) {New Perfumes}

Guerlain are launching a new exclusive trio of perfumes in the Les Collections Exclusives range called Les Déserts d'Orient, which are inspired by the Orient in a similar manner that Shalimar in 1925 was attempting to capture a dream of...

Thursday, 16 February 2012 By Chant Wagner

Guerlain Shalimar Parfum Initial L'Eau (2012): Going Back to a Purer Language for Perfumery {Perfume Review & Musings}

As its aquatic name suggests, Shalimar Parfum Initial L'Eau is indeed a much fresher and more sparkling interpretation of the 21st new-century version of the Roaring-Twenties Shalimar that is Shalimar Parfum Initial launched last year. You are presented here with...

Thursday, 16 February 2012 By Chant Wagner

Guerlain Shalimar Parfum Initial L'Eau (2012): Un Langage Plus Pur pour la Parfumerie {Perfume Review & Musings}

Ainsi que le suggère son nom au thème aquatique, Shalimar Parfum Initial L'Eau est bien une interprétation beaucoup plus fraîche et pétillante de la version nouveau-siècle du Shalimar des Années Folles qu'est Shalimar Parfum Initial introduit en 2011. De fait,...

Thursday, 8 November 2012 By Chant Wagner

Guess Girl by Guess (2013): For Girls, not for Women {New Perfume}

  Guess have announced that their next major launch is a perfume for women called Guess Girl to be released in February of 2013. It follows up on the Seductive franchise {See also Seductive I'm Yours & Seductive Sunkissed}, but while the...

Wednesday, 22 February 2012 By Chant Wagner

Guess Seductive Sunkissed (2012) {New Fragrance}

The Guess Seductive franchise, which targets the flirtatious cohort let loose on the dating scene is apparently doing very well and very much alive. Since 2010, it's also launched Guess Seductive Wild Summer and Guess Seductive I'm Yours. Now there...

Monday, 15 October 2012 By Chant Wagner

Guli Mystérieuse for Women & Victorious for Men (2012): Mr. Duchaufour Goes to Tashkent & Creates Perfumes for Gulnora Karimova {New Fragrances} {Celebrity Perfumes}

 An unexpected yet expertise-wise understandable rapprochement between France and Uzbekistan has taken place in the sphere of perfume-making. Perfumer Bertrand Duchaufour who is well-known as a nose working both for the niche and designer markets, but especially for the former...

Sunday, 26 August 2012 By Chant Wagner

Hanae Mori HiM (2012): Virility for Him & Also Her {New Perfume} {Men's Cologne}

Hanae Mori Parfums wanted to satisfy their masculine client base further and reward their loyalty to unisex scent HM (1998) with a dedicated men's composition which they have called HiM. The juice attempts to capture that elusive quality, real masculinity, and wants...

Friday, 30 March 2012 By Chant Wagner

Hello Kitty Big Pink Bow (2012): Fruity-Floral Accessory {New Perfume}

There, they said it. Hello Kitty Big Pink Bow is a fruity-floral accessory. It's a perfume which is sheer sartorial whimsy. Hello Kitty released their latest perfume called Big Pink Bow housed in a bottle of the same shape associating...

Thursday, 1 March 2012 By Chant Wagner

Hermès Voyage in Parfum (2012): New Depth of Field {New Fragrance}

 Following up on our previous article regarding the new version of Voyage d'Hermès to debut this spring 2012, we learn that the mysterious smoky glass of the flacon signed by Philippe Mouquet does not conceal an eau de parfum,...

Friday, 21 September 2012 By Chant Wagner

Humiecki & Graef Candour (2012): The Scent of Two Sister Souls {New Perfume}

Continuing their exploration of complex human emotions, Humiecki & Graef are launching their 9th perfume this fall of 2012 called Candour. Created by perfumer Christophe Laudamiel, it is said to capture a state of "true affinity" between two beings, in the present, future and...

Saturday, 28 April 2012 By Chant Wagner

ID Parfums Jardin de Madagascar (2012): Nature-Sourced Vanilla {New Perfume} {Green Product}

ID Parfums, formerly known as Isabel Desrroiné, have launched a new 100% natural perfume called Jardin de Madagascar (Garden of Madagascar) in their Jardin d'Aquarelles collection. The composition is signed by perfumer Vincent Ricord who already created Jardin de Sicile...

Monday, 5 November 2012 By Chant Wagner

ID Parfums Siam Flamboyant (2012) {New Perfume}

French mail-order beauty company ID Parfums previously known as Isabel Derroisné {See Rose Divine}, a parent company of Yves Rocher, launched a new feminine perfume this fall of 2012 inspired by Thailand called Siam Flamboyant. The floriental composition is co-signed by...

Monday, 7 May 2012 By Chant Wagner

ID Parfums Tentation de Violettes (2012) {New Perfume} {Violet Notebook}

ID Parfums have introduced a new women's perfume following up on the recent Jardin de Madagascar. It is called Tentation de Violettes (Violet Temptation), an allusion to the temptation the perfume exercises not just on those you seduce but on...

Sunday, 1 July 2012 By Chant Wagner

Ineke Hothouse Flower (2012) {New Perfume}

San-Franciscan perfumer Ineke Ruhland of Ineke fragrance house will launch a new creation this summer called Hothouse Flower.......

Monday, 1 October 2012 By Chant Wagner

Ineke Perfumes Hothouse Flower (2012) {New Perfume}

 San Francisco-based niche brand Ineke Perfumes have now launched their new perfume this fall of 2012 entitled Hothouse Flower, a gardenia soliflore. They had made a previous early annoucement.The tag line for the fragrance is "a hothouse elegance wrought from an...

Monday, 27 February 2012 By Chant Wagner

Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Sport (2012) {New Fragrance} {Men's Cologne}

With the 2012 summer Olympics just around the corner, it is not surprising to see a number of brands making their entrance in the sporty perfume genre. At Issey Miyake though, they prefer to eschew any idea of stressful competition...

Sunday, 24 June 2012 By Chant Wagner

Issey Miyake Pleats Please (2012) {New Perfume}

Fashion designer Issey Miyake will launch a new feminine fragrance from September 2012 called Pleats Please. It is a playful homage to the plissé material created by the brand in 1989, as well as to the it-bag Bil Bao resembling...

Wednesday, 7 March 2012 By Chant Wagner

Jacomo Silences: A Classic Gets Revisited with a Sublime Version (2012) {New Perfume}

Jacomo are releasing a new, revisited version of their 1978 classic Silences. It is now called Silences Eau de Parfum Sublime. The composition was entrusted to perfumer Serge Majoullier of Mane."Secrets are silences..Silences collect the body's emotions, as water captures...

Friday, 28 December 2012 By Chant Wagner

Jardin de France Absolue Damona (2012): "A Fragrance So Soft..." {New Perfume}

Jardin de France, a lesser known alternative French perfume label est. 1920 with an array of eaux de cologne, sometimes excellent, have launched a more ambitious opus in the manner in which it is inspired by mythology and more storied....

Tuesday, 25 September 2012 By Chant Wagner

Jardins d'Ecrivains George (2012): Again, About George Sand {New Perfume}

 French niche brand Jardins d'Ecrivains (Writers' Gardens) aim to combine a dual passion for both literature and gardens. After releasing a series of scented candles and bath products inspired by such places of literary predilections and musings as the garden...

Sunday, 12 February 2012 By Chant Wagner

Jennifer Lopez Glowing Fetes 10th Anniversary of Glow (2012) {New Fragrance} {Celebrity Perfume}

Jennifer Lopez will launch her latest fragrance called Glowing this spring 2012 to fête the 10th anniversary of Glow, the scent that revolutionized the celebrity-perfume market in the beginnning of the 21st century. Even if White Diamonds by Elizabeth Taylor...

Saturday, 28 January 2012 By Chant Wagner

Jimmy Choo Eau de Toilette (2012) {New Fragrance}

Jimmy Choo have launched a new flanker to Jimmy Choo eau de parfum introduced in 2011. The Eau de Toilette is "luminous, sparkling and ultra-feminine, [...] to sublimate the sensation of freshness the flacon offers subtle iris-y reflections,"......

Tuesday, 25 September 2012 By Chant Wagner

Jo Loves Pink Vetiver (2012) {New Perfume}

Jo Loves will launch a new, vetiver perfume from October 1st, 2012 called Pink Vetiver, not because it is a girly vetiver but in reference to the scent of crushed pink peppercorns adding its twist to a "classic vetiver": read either Guerlain,...

Monday, 3 September 2012 By Chant Wagner

Jo Malone Blackberry & Bay (2012): The Scent of Innocence {New Perfume}

Jo Malone released a new perfume this September of 2012 called Blackberry & Bay. It was composed by perfumer Fabrice Pellegrin of Firmenich who has followed in the footsteps of Christine Nagel as the creator of the most recent fragrances by...

Thursday, 22 December 2011 By Chant Wagner

Jo Malone London Blooms Collection (2012) {New Fragrances - Limited Editions}

Jo Malone of the Estée Lauder Cos, will launch a new trio of limited-edition perfumes from March 2012 called the London Blooms Collection. It comprises three fragrances, all inspired by the beauty of botanical drawings and the love the British...

Tuesday, 20 March 2012 By Chant Wagner

Jo Malone Plum Blossom Cologne (2012} {New Perfume}

More botanical delights from Jo Malone this morning. Here are news about the upcoming new Plum Blossom by Jo Malone, a limited-edition for spring/summer 2012, or as you might read sometimes, but generally not in the language of perfume releases,...

Friday, 27 January 2012 By Chant Wagner

Jo Malone Red Roses Chronicle Offers New Facets for Valentine's Day 2012 {New Perfumes}

For people who love perfumes and who furthermore love to analyze perfumes, there is a ready-made gift for them: Jo Malone Red Roses Chronicle in the latest 2012 edition. The brand has taken to telling scented stories around a perfume...

Saturday, 16 June 2012 By Chant Wagner

Jo Malone Velvet Rose & Oud Cologne Intense (2012) {New Perfume}

This month, Jo Malone are releasing a new opus dedicated to oud in their Cologne-Intense collection called Velvet Rose & Oud. It is a limited-edition. It comes after Oud and Bergamot, but also Rose Water and Vanilla, an oud flying...

Wednesday, 18 April 2012 By Chant Wagner

John Galliano Parlez-Moi d'Amour Eau Fraîche in 10 Shorts (2012) {New Perfume} {Perfume Images & Ads}

Parfums John Galliano have launched a new flanker to Parlez-Moi d'Amour (2010) {check review} called Parlez-Moi d'Amour Eau Fraîche. As usual, the breathless ad copy is worth quoting for the sheer pleasure of seeing how far people will go to...

Monday, 2 July 2012 By Chant Wagner

Jon Bon Jovi Unplugged for Her & Him by Avon (2012): Common Front for the Common Good {New Perfumes} {Celebrity Fragrances}

Jon Bon Jovi on the set of the filming of the new fragrance commercialBreaking news: Musician Jon Bon Jovi has lent his name and face to a duo of fragrances to be released by Avon this fall of 2012. The...

Tuesday, 23 October 2012 By Chant Wagner

Jovoy Rouge Assassin (2012): Cocottes, Garçonnes & 1920s Paris, All Smelled of Lipstick {New Perfume}

 Parisian niche perfume house Jovoy are releasing new perfumes this fall of 2012; among them is Rouge Assassin (Killer Red Lipstick). The fragrance, composed by perfumer Amélie Bourgeois of Flair, aims to recreate scents of made-up femininity and Parisian nocturnal world,...

Tuesday, 19 June 2012 By Chant Wagner

Juicy Couture Viva La Juicy La Fleur (2012) {New Perfume}

Juicy Couture will add a new flanker to their Viva La Juicy range with Viva La Juicy La Fleur. This makes for an awfully complicated, long name and a very short olfactive description offered by the brand. It is as...

Friday, 6 July 2012 By Chant Wagner

Juliette has a Gun Mad Madame (2012) {New Perfume}

Irreverently playful niche perfume house Juliette has a Gun pre-released their latest creation dubbed Mad Madame. The brand founded by Romano Ricci is known for their predilection from strong types of women showing their guns with Lady Vengeance, Citizen Queen,...

Thursday, 5 July 2012 By Chant Wagner

Justin Bieber Girlfriend (2012) {New Perfume} {Celebrity Fragrance}

Teenage pop star and heartthrob Justin Bieber has come up with his second perfume dedicated to making believe hordes of hysterically enamored fans that Someday all of his female following will somehow be able to identify as his Girlfriend, at...

Sunday, 22 July 2012 By Chant Wagner

Kelly & Jones Notes of Wine Collection (2012) {New Perfumes}

American niche perfume brand Kelly & Jones have been inspired by the medley of scents encountered when wine and perfume meet thanks to happenstance. Inspired by a particularly harmonious chance accord created by a vanilla scent and oaky and honeydewy...

Monday, 14 May 2012 By Chant Wagner

Kenzo L'Eau2Kenzo for Her & Him (2012): Text the Freshness to your Sex Friend {New Perfumes} {Perfume Images & Ads}

Kenzo launched a new duo of fragrances for Her and Him called L'Eau 2 Kenzo for Her and Him. It is a new limited-edition flanker to L'Eau (1996) issued in the big era of aquatic fragrances, the 90s. Those...

Friday, 27 April 2012 By Chant Wagner

Kiehls Launch New Aromatic Blends Collection of 4 (2012) {New Perfumes}

Kiehls want to express the fact that they are not just about creams, serums, perfume oils and musk. The apothecary-inspired beauty brand is well-known for its reference musk oil from the 1920s (current comments deplore the changes in the formula...

Thursday, 4 October 2012 By Chant Wagner

Koto Parfums Hello Kitty Party (2012) {New Perfume}

 The Hello-Kitty franchise has added a new perfume to their collection with Hello Kitty Party. In France, it is targeting a children audience while in the US, it playfully panders to "the young at heart".  These scents can actually be very...

Monday, 12 March 2012 By Chant Wagner

L'Artisan Parfumeur Mandarine Re-edited for a Limited Time Only (2012) {Fragrance News}

L'Artisan Parfumeur are releasing for a limited time only the perfume originally known as Mandarine tout simplement (2006) composed by Olivia Giacobetti. It has been renamed even more simply, Mandarine......

Tuesday, 12 June 2012 By Chant Wagner

L'Artisan Parfumeur Séville à l'Aube (2012) {New Perfume}

L'Artisan Parfumeur will launch a new perfume from July 2012 called Séville à l'Aube (Seville at Dawn). The fragrance is a limited-edition. The brand describes the juice as a "soliflore" focusing on orange blossom.In the past, the house released a...

Friday, 13 July 2012 By Chant Wagner

L'Artisan Parfumeur The Grasse Collection Offers Variations in Scent Supports (2012) {New Perfumes} {Home Fragrance}

With the weather turning incongruously autumnal and pluviose in the middle of summer in Paris, it does not feel like it is too early to announce new perfumes by L'Artisan Parfumeur meant to keep you warm for the upcoming fall...

Monday, 2 April 2012 By Chant Wagner

L'Occitane Ambre (2012): A Re-release which Smells of Corsica {New Perfume} {Perfume Short}

Last year, we called attention to a new fragrance by L'Occitane en Provence called Immortelle de Corse created by an emerging talent. A limited-edition, it won positive attention but was soon (nearly) gone from the shelves, together with the collection...

Friday, 14 December 2012 By Chant Wagner

L'Wren Scott Surprises Senses with Debut Perfume Poised Between Paris & Mumbai Moods (2012) {New Perfume}

Fashion designer L'Wren Scott debuted her eponymous perfume at a launch party organized by Barney's which will have an exclusive on selling her fragrance initially for six to eight months. Conceived of as an annual limited-edition, L'Wren Scott is...

Tuesday, 13 March 2012 By Chant Wagner

Lacoste Eau de Lacoste L.12.12 Rouge (2012) {New Perfume} {Men's Cologne}

After launching an initial trio of scents in 2011 which aimed to capture the spirit of the polo shirt poured into a bottled fragrance, Lacoste are following suit with a fourth perfume for men in the same range, Eau...

Friday, 13 July 2012 By Chant Wagner

Lady Gaga Clamps her Claws on Fame (2012) {New Perfume} {Celebrity Fragrance}

Following the story of Lady Gaga's upcoming perfume Fame has turned into a veritable saga on this blog. Here's the latest chapter.That bottle of perfume looking like a primeval dinosaur's egg lifted out of black, gooey hydrocarbures by an aerial...

Tuesday, 12 June 2012 By Chant Wagner

Lady Gaga's Perfume is Called Fame & Oozes Black Fluid (2012) {New Perfume} {Celebrity Fragrance}

Lady Gaga's perfume has been unveiled: it's called Fame, which is what celebrity fragrances are all about, so it's iconic from the get-go. Next, the bottle looks like a "little monster" of sorts - to borrow from Gaga's terminology -...

Wednesday, 9 May 2012 By Chant Wagner

Lancôme La Vie est Belle Perfume will be Fronted by Julia Roberts (2012) {New Perfume}

Lancôme, a brand owned by the L'Oréal group, will launch a new feminine fragrance from September 2012 called La Vie est Belle (Life is Beautiful). The face of the fragrance is actress Julia Roberts, their mascara ambassadress.The launch recalls the...

Saturday, 28 January 2012 By Chant Wagner

Lanvin Marry Me! Love Edition Wafts of Red Roses for Valentine's Day (2012) {New Fragrance}

After launching Marry Me! in 2010, Lanvin are proposing a limited-edition variation on the original perfume called the Marry Me! Love Edition. Perfumer Antoine Maisondieu, who created the matrix-perfume, took inspiration from a classic idea, a bouquet of red roses...

Friday, 28 December 2012 By Chant Wagner

Le Couvent des Minimes L'Eau Aimable ~ Botanical Cologne of Love (2012) {New Perfume}

Le Couvent des Minimes have released a new perfume in the tradition of prophylactic waters called L'Eau Aimable (lit. Pleasant Water), subtitled in English "Botanical Cologne of Love," following on the launch last year of L'Eau des Missions which listed...

Monday, 19 March 2012 By Chant Wagner

Le Fouquet's to Launch a Perfume in 2012 {Fragrance News}

Le Fouquet's will launch a perfume at the end of summer 2012 or in September at the latest according to Fashion Mag.com which announced the news at the end of February... ...

Tuesday, 27 March 2012 By Chant Wagner

Legacy 1912 Titanic (2012) {New Perfume} {Historical Fragrances}

In 2007, an artifact exhibition took place about the Titanic at the Ontario Science Center which showcased a salvaged commercial sample of perfume once carried by Adolphe Saalfeld, a perfume-maker from Manchester in search of business opportunities in the New...

Monday, 12 March 2012 By Chant Wagner

Loewe I Loewe Me (2012) {New Perfume}

After I Loewe You (2007) and I Love You Tonight (2009), Loewe explore another possibility, after everything else has failed, I Loewe Me. In the advert, a young woman dressed in a biker leather jacket kisses herself in the...

Friday, 9 March 2012 By Chant Wagner

Lolita Lempicka L'Eau en Blanc (2012): Inspired by White Violets {New Perfume}

Lolita Lempicka will launch a new version of Lolita Lempicka called L'Eau en Blanc (Water in White - an allusion to a wedding gown) from April 2012. The composition is named after the white-violet accord it features in the heart...

Monday, 24 September 2012 By Chant Wagner

Lorenzo Villoresi Mare Nostrum Aura Maris (2012) {New Perfume}

Florentine pefumer and connoisseur of mythology and heroic tales Lorenzo Villoresi, a recipient of the prestigious François Coty prize, is launching a new collection and a new composition this fall of 2012 called Mare Nostrum, with Aura Maris as the first scent...

Saturday, 28 April 2012 By Chant Wagner

LVDG Group La Virgen de Guadalupe (2012) {New Perfume} {Celebrity Perfume}

In the Christian tradition, saints are said to exude ineffable perfumes. The Virgin Mary is most often associated with the scent of roses as a sign indicative of her mysterious and enveloping presence... ...

Wednesday, 20 March 2013 By Chant Wagner

M. Asam No.1 (2012) {New Perfume} {Beauty Notes}

  Beauty fiends can take note that German beauty brand M. Asam, which base their creed on the rejuvenating properties of grapeseed oil in particular, released last year a fine perfume directly inspired by the scent of their cosmetics......

Wednesday, 28 March 2012 By Chant Wagner

Madonna Truth or Dare (2012): Less Fracas, More Din {Perfume Review & Musings} {Preview - New Fragrance}

Truth and DareTruth or Dare is the long-awaited perfume contribution to the world by Madonna. She acknowledged the fact that since she was a little girl she had wanted to be queen of the world, or something like that. Coty,...

Wednesday, 21 March 2012 By Chant Wagner

Madonna Truth or Dare is a Celebrity Perfume for Connoisseurs, Says Perfumer Stephen Nilsen {Fragrance News} {Celebrity Perfume} {Perfume Q & A}

Madonna Truth or Dare launch date is fast approaching. If you are in the United States you can pencil your calendars for April 1st, 2012 when the perfume becomes available on counters. In France, it debuts on April 23, 2012.Perfumer...

Friday, 12 October 2012 By Chant Wagner

Madonna Truth or Dare Naked (2012) {New Perfume} {Celebrity Fragrance}

 Madonna will launch a new flanker to her debut scent Truth or Dare from December 2012 called Truth or Dare by Madonna Naked. Yes, that last word had to be in there. And as you might or might not have guessed,...

Thursday, 10 May 2012 By Chant Wagner

Maison Martin Margiela Replica (2012) {New Perfume}

Maison Martin Margiela will launch their third perfume to date after Untitled and Untitled L'Eau called Replica.The fragrance inaugurates a new concept for the perfume house described in the following terms "Reproduction of familiar scents and moments of varying locations...

Friday, 25 May 2012 By Chant Wagner

Maison Martin Margiela Replica Collection Flower Market, Beach Walk & Funfair Evening (2012) {New Perfumes}

More news about the new Replica concept by Maison Martin Margiela which turns out to be even more literally about copying than expected and more than just about a solo creation (see early announcement)......

Thursday, 12 April 2012 By Chant Wagner

Marc Jacobs Dotes on Dot (2012): More Flowery Toppers {New Perfume}

It's always refreshing to announce a Marc Jacobs perfume because you can expect the creative wheels to have turned and produced something new. Especially, the bottles. His perfume bottles are fun and even if you don't like perfume you can...

Wednesday, 18 January 2012 By Chant Wagner

Marc Jacobs Splash The Tropical Collection Gets Ready to Travel (2012) {New Fragrances}

When the first Marc Jacobs Splash trio launched in 2006, what everyone could not fail to notice was their humongous and unconventional tabletop sizes at 10 fl. oz.This spring-summer of 2012, the fashion designer is doing two things different. The...

Thursday, 30 August 2012 By Chant Wagner

Mauboussin pour Lui (2011) {New Perfume} {Men's Cologne}

French jeweler Mauboussin will launch a men's perfume from September 2012 called Mauboussin pour Lui. This will be their second masculine cologne following Mauboussin Homme released in 2003. The new composition is described as being spicy, woody and ambery......

Tuesday, 13 March 2012 By Chant Wagner

Mavericks Alibis: Cape Town Stripper Club Markets Married Men Humor in Perfume Forms (2012) {New Perfumes} {Men's Colognes} {Perfume Images & Ads}

The funnest and most provocative post of the day will probably be this news announcement about a new line of fragrances for men made in Cape Town by Mavericks Revue Bar, a stripper club.They have released three new perfumes which...

Sunday, 29 January 2012 By Chant Wagner

Mercedez-Benz Perfume (2012) {New Fragrance} {Men's Cologne}

German car-maker Mercedez-Benz will introduce their debut personal perfume for men called Mercedez-Benz Perfume in the first quarter of 2012 it has been announced. While one could note that the brand waited a good long time before venturing into perfume...

Thursday, 4 October 2012 By Chant Wagner

Michael Kors Rose Gold Edition (2012) {New Perfume}

Michael Kors has released a new limited-edition fragrance called Rose Gold Edition EDP*, which is bottled in the same type of bottle as Michael Kors, the original (2000). This scent here now is dedicated to Michael Kors fashionistas,"Add a flourish of...

Thursday, 22 March 2012 By Chant Wagner

Michael Kors Suede (2012): Sueded Tuberose {New Perfume}

This spring 2012, designer Michael Kors will launch a new, limited edition twist on his signature Michael Kors Eau de Parfum (check review). It is called Michael Kors Suede.The master of frills and flounces took inspiration from a texture he...

Sunday, 29 April 2012 By Chant Wagner

Miller Harris Le Pamplemousse (2012) {New Perfume}

British niche perfume house Miller Harris have issued a new limited-edition scent called Le Pamplemousse (The Grapefruit) taking inspiration from the groves of organic grapefruit trees growing in La Palmeraie garden in Marrakesh......

Monday, 5 March 2012 By Chant Wagner

Molinard Habanita Eau de Parfum (2012): New & Old {New Fragrance} {Perfume Images & Ads}

Molinard are releasing a newly tweaked version, in a new concentration, of the 1920s classic, Habanita (1921) inspired by the then emerging culture of feminine statement smoking as a sign of gender emancipation.Resting on a seminal vetiver-and-vanilla accord rather...

Wednesday, 1 February 2012 By Chant Wagner

Monteil Le Nouveau Parfum Signs a Perfume Comeback for Brand Created by Germaine Monteil (2012) {New Fragrance}

Monteil Paris, the successor brand to Germaine Monteil Cosmetiques Corp. created in 1936 by fashion designer and cosmetics entrepreneur Germaine Monteil, is making a comeback to the perfume world with Le Nouveau Parfum; the beauty brand is now part of...

Tuesday, 14 May 2013 By Chant Wagner

New Perfumes in 2012: Jovan Intense Oud, Silky Rose & Secret Amber: An Oriental Collection for the Mass-Market & the Middle East

Last year Jovan better known for their musk scents - their website is even called jovanmusk.com - introduced an Oriental Collection of three fragrances called Intense Oud, Silky Rose and Secret Amber, which they advertize as being unisex, another departure...

Tuesday, 14 May 2013 By Chant Wagner

New Perfumes in 2012: Nicki Minaj Pink Friday {Celebrity Fragrance}

In September 2012, rapper Nicki Minaj launched her debut perfume called Pink Friday, named after the title of one of her albums. The colorful - in every sense - diva who describes herself as a cross between Barbie and the...

Tuesday, 7 February 2012 By Chant Wagner

New York Yankees to Launch Duo of Perfumes {New Fragrances} {Celebrity Perfumes}

Following in the footsteps of team mate Derek Jeter who has a line of colognes with Avon, the New Yorks Yankees are reported to be set to launch a duo of fragrances representing their collective team spirit on February 21st,...

Tuesday, 17 April 2012 By Chant Wagner

Nicki Minaj Perfume is Inspired by her Inner Barbz (2012) {New Perfume} {Celebrity Fragrance}

Hip hop pop singer Nicki Minaj announced today that her signature perfume is on the way, to be launched in the fall of 2012. The artist signed up with company Give Back Brands LLC under which aegis Justin Bieber developed...

Wednesday, 4 July 2012 By Chant Wagner

Nina Ricci Mademoiselle Ricci, a New Perfume of Rom-Com (2012) {New Fragrance}

  Mademoiselle Ricci is the latest launch from Nina Ricci, to take place in August 2012.The fragrance is said to be dedicated to women who call themselves "Mademoiselle" like young women do usually, but also actresses, like Catherine Deneuve, fashion designers,...

Friday, 9 November 2012 By Chant Wagner

Nomad Two Worlds Launch Debut Perfume Raw Spirit-Fire Tree (2012)

 Art and philanthropy project Nomad Two Worlds are launching their debut perfume this month in New York City at ABC Home. Founded by Australian fashion and itinerant photographer James Russell who has an eye for indigenous cultures, it wishes...

Tuesday, 30 October 2012 By Chant Wagner

Olivier Durbano Héliotrope (2012): Bottling the Aura of Bloodstone {New Perfume}

Parisian niche perfume house named after its founder, Olivier Durbano, have released their 8th perfume in the series called Bijoux et Parfums de Pierres Poèmes, which is inspired each time by a new semi-precious stone filled with symbolism and history....

Tuesday, 13 November 2012 By Chant Wagner

Oriflame and Demi Moore Partner to Launch Fragrance More by Demi (2012) {New Perfume} {Celebrity Fragrance} {Perfume Ads}

 Actress Demi Moore launched a debut perfume with Helena Rubinstein in 2009 called Wanted which is apparently currently discontinued. This year however, undaunted, Moore is making a comeback in the world of fragrances with a new one she developed with...

Tuesday, 6 November 2012 By Chant Wagner

Oriza L. Legrand Est. 1720: Rebirth of an Ancient French Perfume House (2012) {New Perfumes} {Spotlight on a Brand}

 A cultural and commercial movement to re-establish ancient or vintage perfume houses was already apparent in 2007 and later on in 2009 when names such as Jovoy, Lubin, Robert Piguet and Grossmith appeared with a new lease on life....

Friday, 31 August 2012 By Chant Wagner

Oscar de la Renta Makes Turning-Point Fashion Statement with Essential Luxuries Collection (2012) {New Perfumes}

In a major goodby kiss blowing at an age-old tradition which dictates that a woman ought to be married to her perfume, for life, fashion designer Oscar de la Renta says that those times are over. In fact, more than...

Friday, 26 October 2012 By Chant Wagner

Paco Rabanne 1 Million Absolutely Gold & Lady Million Absolutely Gold & (2012) {New Perfumes}

Paco Rabanne launched a new duo of variations of Lady Million and 1 Million in October 2012 called Lady Million Absolutely Gold and 1 Million Absolutely Gold. To keep true to the spirit of the fragrances, an effort had been...

Sunday, 3 May 2015 By Chant Wagner

Parfum d'Empire Musc Tonkin (2012-2014) {Perfume Review & Musings}

A blurry image of Musc Tonkin to illustrate the fact that this is "the ghost" of the now forbidden material © Parfum d'Empire A Romantic, Historicized Project Musc Tonkin by Parfum d'Empire was initially released in 2012 as a...

Friday, 28 December 2012 By Chant Wagner

Parfums d'Orsay Tilleul pour la Nuit (2012): "The First Cosmetic Fragrance" {New Perfume} {Perfume Images & Ads}

Parfums d'Orsay have branched out into beauty territory with a so-called cosmetic version of Tilleul  a naturalistic linden blossom composition signed by perfumer Olivia Giacobetti who went back to the drawing board for the new, alcohol-free version enriched with wellness...

Wednesday, 16 May 2012 By Chant Wagner

Parfums de Nicolaï L'Eau à La Folie (2012) {New Perfume}

Parisian fragrance house Parfums de Nicolaï released a new perfume for summer called L'Eau à la Folie, which means literally put "Crazy about Water" in French. It inscribes itself smack dab in the midst of a vogue for water-themed perfumes...

Thursday, 27 September 2012 By Chant Wagner

Parfums de Nicolaï Musc Intense (2012) {New Perfume}

 Despite the promise of a super animalic note contained in its name, the latest perfume to be launched by the house of Parfums de Nicolaï, Musc Intense, is anything but. Perfumer Patricia de Nicolaï is quick to underline the synthetic...

Monday, 28 May 2012 By Chant Wagner

Paris Hilton Dazzle (2012): Girls Like Pink and Diamonds {New Perfume} {Celebrity Fragrance}

This summer Paris Hilton will launch her 15th perfume to date with Dazzle. It was created by perfumer Frank Voelkl. Fans are invited to identify with her love of pink and pink diamonds in particular. The young entrepreneur and socialite...

Thursday, 3 May 2012 By Chant Wagner

Penhaligon's Peoneve (2012) {New Perfume}

Penhaligon's will launch a new floral unisex perfume from July 16th 2012 called Peoneve. The composition is signed by perfumer Olivier Cresp who creates in so doing his second opus for the English perfume house following Juniper Sling.The scent "...is...

Tuesday, 12 June 2012 By Chant Wagner

Poiray Sceau de Coeurs (2012) {New Perfume}

Jeweler Poiray have launched a new women's perfume called Sceau de Coeurs (Seal of Hearts), which is inspired by the eponymous interlocked ring......

Monday, 5 November 2012 By Chant Wagner

Prada Essence No.14 Rossetto (2012): Invitation to Wear Lipstick {New Perfume - Exclusive}

One of the most exciting fragrance news to emerge this fall of 2012 is the launch of a 14th composition in the Essences Exclusives Prada, the more out-of-reach library of scents consecrated to the highest form of perfumery, the...

Friday, 2 December 2011 By Chant Wagner

Prada Infusion d'Iris Eau de Parfum Absolue (2012) {New Fragrance}

Prada will launch a new version of Infusion d'Iris from the 16th of March 2012 called Infusion d'Iris Eau de Parfum Absolue.The new scent is described as a more Oriental, intensified interpretation of the original, and "an invitation to ultimate...

Monday, 9 July 2012 By Chant Wagner

Prada Luna Rossa (2012): Fading Point {Perfume Review & Musings} {New Fragrance} {Men's Cologne}

Luna Rossa is the latest masculine fragrance by Prada which will be launched from September 22, 2012. The scent is named after the sailing boat belonging to the house which regularly participates in the prestigious America's Cup.We shalll concentrate here...

Tuesday, 10 April 2012 By Chant Wagner

Ralph Lauren Romance Summer Blossom for Women (2012) {New Perfume} {Perfume Images & Ads}

Ralph Lauren launched a 2012 limited-edition flanker of classic Romance (1998) called Romance Summer Blossom.To solidify the link between the perfume Romance and ideas of love in American culture, The brand recently partnered with Sony Pictures for the release of...

Monday, 5 November 2012 By Chant Wagner

Réminiscence Oud (2013): A Return to the Art of Perfuming Oneself {New Perfume}

French niche jewelry and perfume brand Réminiscence are preparing to launch their own oud interpretation from mid-February 2013. This dark, woody Oriental note has taken Western perfumery by storm and the vogue is not ebbing, au contraire. After their iconic...

Tuesday, 22 May 2012 By Chant Wagner

Reed Krakoff RK Limited Edition Eau de Parfum for 100 Happy Fews (2012) {New Perfume} {Luxury Perfume}

Fashion designer Reed Krakoff has turned to fragrance in a hyper select manner by electing to launch RK Limited Edition Eau de Parfum with 100 copies only. Bottled in Murano glass bottles made by the Seguso family who are masters...

Monday, 2 January 2012 By Chant Wagner

Renato Balestra Essenza Divina (2012): Inspired By and Destined To the Orient {New Fragrance}

Italian fashion designer Renato Balestra launched a new perfume for women called Essenza Divina which is inspired by the Orient and destined to the Orient.It will be exclusively distributed via Beauty Bay, a chain of stores mapping out the Middle...

Sunday, 19 February 2012 By Chant Wagner

Robert Piguet Nouvelle Collection (2012): 5 Ultra-Luxe & Cutting-Edge Fragrances {New Perfumes}

Robert Piguet Parfums are launching into a new creative adventure with the introduction of a contemporary collection of five perfumes - more to come - with for a change no historical points of references in mind except perhaps for the...

Wednesday, 17 October 2012 By Chant Wagner

Robert Piguet Petit Fracas (2012) {New Perfume}

  Robert Piguet parfums are taking ever more liberties with their original script, which was to revive the eponymous house and its catalogue of historical fragrances, Bandit and Fracas in particular, whose names are particularly hallowed in perfume world. Petit Fracas...

Friday, 27 April 2012 By Chant Wagner

Rochas Les Cascades (2012): Inspired by a Parisian Fountain & Sicily {New Perfume}

Rochas will launch a new women's perfume from May 2012 called Les Cascades : Eclats d'Agrumes (Waterfalls: Citrus Sparkles) inspired by a streaming Parisian fountain in the summer as well as a trip to Sicily to the foot of mount...

Saturday, 18 August 2012 By Chant Wagner

Roger et Gallet Rose Imaginaire (2012): Painting the Rose rather than Picking it {New Perfume}

Roger et Gallet have decided to turn their latest inspiration towards the recreation of an "imaginary rose" in a new rose perfume containing no rose essences. The fragrance which launches from mid-August to September 2012 is called Rose Imaginaire, thereby affirming...

Tuesday, 7 February 2012 By Chant Wagner

Roget et Gallet Eau des Bienfaits (2012) {New Fragrance} {Beauty & Olfaction}

Roget et Gallet are turning towards the tradition of wellness perfumes more clearly in the year of their 150th anniversary with the new unisex fragrance Eau des Bienfaits. The scent was created by perfumer Mathieu Nardin of Robertet. Sold...

Saturday, 28 January 2012 By Chant Wagner

Rue 21 Etc! for Girls (2012) {New Fragrance}

Looking for a cheap thrill? Specialty apparel brand Rue 21 just launched a new pink and girly perfume right on time for Valentine's Day shopping spree called Etc! for Girls.....

Friday, 17 February 2012 By Chant Wagner

Salvador Dali ITISDREAM (2012): Michel Almairac Signe une Nouvelle Composition à la Rose {Nouveauté Parfum}

Michel Almairac (Robertet) est en pleine période de créativité. Il fut l'un des parfumeurs qui ont le plus marqué l'année 2011 avec notamment Burberry Body et Bottega Veneta. En ce début d'année 2012, il est déjà présent dans nos flacons...

Friday, 17 February 2012 By Chant Wagner

Salvador Dali ITISDREAM (2012): Michel Almairac Signs a New Rose Composition {New Fragrance}

 Michel Almairac clearly finds himself at a peak of creativity. He is one of the perfumers who helped define 2011 in particular with Burberry Body and Bottega Veneta. In the beginning of 2012 he is already present in our flacons...

Thursday, 4 October 2012 By Chant Wagner

Salvador Dali Le Roy Soleil Extrême Flaunts Extreme Powers of Seduction (2012) {New Perfume} {Men's Cologne}

Salvador Dali are introducing a new flanker to Le Roy Soleil for women (1995) and Le Roy Soleil for men (1998) called Le Roy Soleil Extrême from October 2012.Inspired by Dali's eponymous watercolor, an homage to the Sun King...

Monday, 14 January 2013 By Chant Wagner

Santa Maria Novella Alba di Seoul (2012): Moving through a Pine Forest, I am Fascinated... {New Perfume}

Last year, the most ancient perfumery in the world, Santa Maria Novella est. 1612 in Florence launched a new perfume on October 30, 2012 in Korea called Alba di Seoul. It is inspired by characteristic scents of the Korean...

Wednesday, 11 July 2012 By Chant Wagner

Scotch & Soda Barfly (2012) {New Perfume} {Men's Cologne} {Perfume Images & Ads}

House of "Amsterdam Couture" Scotch & Soda launched their first perfume called Barfly, alternatively advertized as a men's fragrance or an unisex one depending on the sources."Much like the clothes, the perfume has its own character and is full of...

Wednesday, 11 April 2012 By Chant Wagner

Selena Gomez Unveils Kissable Signature Perfume (2012) {New Fragrance} {Celebrity Perfume}

Teen singer Selena Gomez has been working for over a year on her debut signature perfume following in the footsteps of boyfriend Justin Bieber who launched Someday last year.After months of online consultation with fans, the teen idol has unveiled...

Wednesday, 8 February 2012 By Chant Wagner

Serenading the Carnation at Ladurée's - Un Parfum d'Oeillet chez Ladurée (2012) {New Home Fragrance}

Ladurée Beauté, the beauty arm of the temple of delights that is pastry-maker Ladurée, have launched a new fragrance for the home centering on the carnation flower. It's called Sérénade and is available both in decorative candle form and in...

Thursday, 24 November 2011 By Chant Wagner

Serge Lutens L'Eau Froide (2012): The Pure and The Impure {New Fragrance}

Serge Lutens will launch a new perfume at the beginning of 2012 called L'Eau Froide (Cold Water). It is a second chapter in his exploration of the thematic of water, which he presented las year as being the opposite of...

Thursday, 5 July 2012 By Chant Wagner

Serge Lutens Santal Majuscule Looks at Autobiography & The Creative Path in Life (2012) {New Perfume}

Serge Lutens has released a new perfume in the Collection Noire this month called Santal Majuscule. The story behind the new composition is more intrically and clearly told than is usual for Lutens as he has written a rather long...

Monday, 24 September 2012 By Chant Wagner

Serge Lutens Une Voix Noire (2012): Gardenias in Billie's Singed Hair {New Perfume}

Serge Lutens started out on his creative path in life by being a hair stylist when he was an adolescent, then a makeup artist-cum-photographer (see Q & A in French and English with some of his ethereal and enigmatic pictures in...

Saturday, 19 May 2012 By Chant Wagner

Stark Scented Oil (2012): Inspired by a Popular Los Angeles Candle {New Perfume}

LA-based Stark Waxing Studio are launching a new perfume oil this month called Stark Scented Oil. Its scent is inspired by a popular candle carried by the studio, the Silver Lake candle, which was issued 5 years ago. It's popular...

Friday, 9 December 2011 By Chant Wagner

Stella McCartney L.I.L.Y. (2012): An Homage to Linda McCartney {New Fragrance}

Fashion designer and daughter of Paul and Linda McCartney, Stella McCartney, will launch her second major fragrance in March of 2012, following Stella. The new women's scent is called L.I.L.Y., an acronym for "Linda I Love You", the nickname that...

Friday, 4 May 2012 By Chant Wagner

Stella McCartney Stella Summer Rose (2012) {New Perfume}

Designer Stella McCartney has introduced a new summery edition of her rose perfume Stella called Stella Summer Rose."Morning in a garden of roses. A cool breeze vibrating with the scent of just-opened flowers..."......

Monday, 23 July 2012 By Chant Wagner

Taylor Swift Wonderstruck Enchanted (2012) {New Perfume} {Celebrity Fragrance}

Singer Taylor Swift is offering a second fragranced chapter following her debut perfume Wonderstruck. It is called Wonderstruck Enchanted. “Wonderstruck is about that moment when you instantly feel a connection to someone, but then there’s that feeling of being completely...

Monday, 24 September 2012 By Chant Wagner

Thierry Mugler Les Parfums de Cuir (2012): When Artisanship Means Edge & The Affirmation of a Materialistic Perfumery {New Perfumes}

 Leading perfume brand Thierry Mugler are launching a collection of four perfumes this fall of 2012 in a limited-edition series called Les Parfums de Cuir. After last year's The Taste of Fragrance, their iconic scents Angel, Alien, Womanity and A*Men all...

Monday, 16 January 2012 By Chant Wagner

Thierry Mugler Miroir des Majestés Continues to Court the Middle East (2012) {New Fragrance}

Thierry Mugler will launch their second scent dedicated exclusively to the Middle Eastern market after the oud-rich Miroir des Voluptés in 2010. It is called Miroir des Majestés and takes inspiration from the ostentatious, sumptious palaces of the Orient. "Miroir...

Tuesday, 24 January 2012 By Chant Wagner

Thierry Mugler Womanity Eau pour Elles (2012) {New Fragrance}

Thierry Mugler will launch a new "fruity interpretation" of Womanity with Womanity Eau pour Elles, a "luminous and sparkling eau de toilette version" of the original. The jus is also said to be aiming for more playfulness.Continuing to expound on...

Monday, 18 June 2012 By Chant Wagner

Three New Interpretations of L'Heure Bleue by Guerlain to Fête its First 100 Years (2012) {New Perfumes}

The classic floriental of perfumery, L'Heure Bleue, which has inspired so many similar and dissimilar descendants, will fête its 100th birthday this year. On this occasion, the house of Guerlain will release a new trio of interpretations by perfumer Thierry...

Thursday, 28 June 2012 By Chant Wagner

Tocca Meet Violette & Meet Graciella (2012): Romance at Le Bon Marché & Grace Kelly {New Perfumes}

Tocca are releasing two new perfumes for women. One is Meet Violette. It is inspired by the story of "the tumultuous romance between a young soldier on short breaks and a young girl at a perfume counter in Le Bon...

Friday, 20 July 2012 By Chant Wagner

Tom Ford Jardin Noir Quartet Features 4 Night-Blooming Flowers (2012) {New Fragrances}

From fall 2012, Tom Ford will launch a new quartet of perfumes in his high-end Private Blend collection founded in 2007. The common point uniting each of the unisex compositions is that the inspiration derives from a midnight-blooming flower according...

Sunday, 22 July 2012 By Chant Wagner

Tom Ford Noir (2012) {New Perfume} {Men's Cologne}

The mood board at Tom Ford headquarters must have recently been covered with noir references and black imagery as fall of 2012 will see the launch not only of the Jardin Noir collection but also of a new men's fragrance,...

Tuesday, 13 March 2012 By Chant Wagner

Tommy Hilfiger Woman Pear Blossom Created in Collaboration with Douglas (2012) {New Perfume}

Tommy Hilfiger created a veritable dessert of a perfume in collaboration with international perfumery chain Douglas. The limited-edition will be available exclusively from both brands from April 2012. While there is no dearth of mouth-watering notes in Tommy Hilfiger Woman...

Friday, 28 September 2012 By Chant Wagner

Trussardi My Land (2012) Gets the 7th Art Treatment with Wim Wenders {New Perfume} {Men's Cologne} {Perfume Images & Ads}

Fashion brand Trussardi are affirming their Milanese roots and love for the Italian city with the upcoming My Land, a new perfume for men.What will catch moviegoers' attention is the fact that film director Wim Wenders of Paris, Texas and...

Thursday, 15 November 2012 By Chant Wagner

Twiggy Does Perfume: Twiggy EDP (2012) {New Perfume} {Celebrity Fragrance}

60s British icon model Twiggy {see portrait} launched a signature fragrance in the wake of the London Olympic Games which saw a celebration of all things British. Her scent called Twiggy Eau de Parfum by Twiggy London is the...

Friday, 22 June 2012 By Chant Wagner

Union Fine Fragrances Celebrate the Scents of Great-Britain (2012) {New Perfumes}

A British patriotic collection is born called Union Fine Fragrances Collection. The compositions are by perfumer Anastasia Brozler who comes from a background in bespoke. Michael Donovan was a consultant for the project. The library of scents bring to life...

Saturday, 30 June 2012 By Chant Wagner

Valentino Valentina Assoluto (2012): "A Real Creation" {New Perfume}

Olivier Cresp, the perfumer who signed the latest Valentina Assoluto by Valentino, remarked to WWD that the new fragrance is "a real creation", not just a serviceable flanker to the original Valentina (see review), which was issued last year.The Assoluto...

Monday, 2 July 2012 By Chant Wagner

Vamping Up with HBO True Blood Forsaken Perfume & Beauty Collection (2012) {New Fragrance} {Beauty Notes}

The HBO hit show True Blood has inspired a collection of beauty and perfume products which will launch from August 9, 2012 on HSN. Leading fragrance company Givaudan crafted the signature perfume of the TV series called Forsaken eau de...

Friday, 9 March 2012 By Chant Wagner

Vanderbilt Little Gloria (2012) {New Perfume} {Celebrity Fragrance}

Vanderbilt have launched a new perfume called Little Gloria in reference to Gloria Vanderbilt's nickname used in her childhood. It is actually dedicated to young women rather than children. The design of the flacon is reportedly inspired by the boudoir...

Monday, 25 June 2012 By Chant Wagner

Vera Wang Lovestruck Floral Rush (2012): Fronted by Leighton Meester {New Perfume} {Celebrity Fragrance}

Vera Wang will introduce a new women's perfume from August 2012 called Lovestruck Floral Rush. It is not as is usual a flanker conceived of as a sequel to a scent, namely Lovestruck, launched in 2011 but in fact...

Thursday, 12 April 2012 By Chant Wagner

Victoria's Secret Love is Heavenly (2012) {New Perfume}

  Another pink, inspirational perfume from Victoria's Secret -- this time it's called Love is Heavenly. As usual, the less is said about the perfume notes, the better for the brand. So, all we can pry out of their...

Sunday, 15 January 2012 By Chant Wagner

Victoria's Secret Simply Gorgeous (2012) {New Fragrance}

Don't you love pink fragrances? There is something about pink. It's lighthearted, carefree, coquettish and oh-so girly. Victoria's Secret is using their sense of lingerie color to launch another one of their cute boudoir perfumes, complete with a retro atomizer....

Monday, 30 April 2012 By Chant Wagner

Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb Extrait de Parfum (2012) {New Perfume}

Viktor & Rolf are no doubt fêting the success of their feminine bestseller Flowerbomb, one of the most ubiquitous sillages to be smelled currently on the streets of Paris - and in movie theaters - with the concentration which is...

Thursday, 1 March 2012 By Chant Wagner

Voyage d'Hermès en version Parfum (2012): Nouvelle Profondeur de Champ {Nouveauté Parfumerie}

Faisant suite à notre article précédent concernant le lancement d'une nouvelle version de Voyage d'Hermès ce printemps 2012, on apprend que le verre mystérieusement fumé du flacon signé par Philippe Mouquet cache non pas une eau de parfum mais un...

Sunday, 29 April 2012 By Chant Wagner

Wienerblut Volkamaria, Indisch Leder, Florentiner, Panasch (2012) {New Perfumes}

Belle-Epoque nostalgia abounds in the universe of Viennese perfume house Wienerblut founded in 2008 by Austro-American artistic director Alexander Lauber {See our interview}, a fact which is confirmed with four new historical unisex fragrances to appear this spring 2012 with...

Tuesday, 28 February 2012 By Chant Wagner

Yardley Royal Diamond (2012) Celebrates Diamond Jubilee {New Fragrance}

Yardley would not let the Diamond Jubilee for Queen Elizabeth II take place without commemorating it with a celebratory perfume. Royal Diamond by Yardley will launch from March 2012, three months before the height of the festivities......

Thursday, 12 April 2012 By Chant Wagner

Yves Rocher FlowerParty Summer (2012) {New Perfume}

Yves Rocher have released a new flanker to FlowerParty (2010) called FlowerParty Summer. The description of notes suggests a true flanker spiked with summery citrusy ingredients: essential oils (EO) of mandarin, lemon and orange......

Thursday, 10 May 2012 By Chant Wagner

Yves Rocher Monoï Eau des Vahinés (2012) {New Perfume}

Mass-marketeer Yves Rocher will capitalize on the popularity of the scent of suntan oil this summer with a new Eau de Toilette called Monoï Eau des Vahinés.Perfumer Nathalie Gracia-Cetto of Givaudan created the fragrance around the essence of Ylang Ylang...

Monday, 5 November 2012 By Chant Wagner

Yves Rocher So Elixir Purple (2012): A Tuberose-Vetiver Accord Re-Examined {New Perfume}

Yves Rocher introduced a new flanker to the original So Elixir launched in 2009. So Elixir Purple is consistent with the original idea of perfumer Marie Salamagne behind the fragrance to create "a spark" between a floral and a wood, initially...

Wednesday, 8 February 2012 By Chant Wagner

Yves Rocher Un Matin au Jardin Rose Fraîche, Lilas Mauve, Agrumes en Fleurs (2012) {New Fragrances}

Yves Rocher, the leader in feminine fragrances in France according to Kantar Worldpanel Usage (12 months in December of 2010), will launch a new collection of three fragrances in April 2012 dedicated to capturing the delicate and fresh scents of...

Friday, 8 June 2012 By Chant Wagner

Yves Saint Laurent Manifesto (2012): Fronted by Jessica Chastain {New Perfume} {Celebrity Endorsed Fragrance}

Another big feminine fragrance launch is profiling itself on the horizon for fall 2012 besides La Vie est Belle by Lancôme with Julia Roberts as its spokesperson. Yves Saint Laurent are readying to introduce Manifesto which will be fronted by...

Friday, 17 August 2012 By Chant Wagner

Yves Saint Laurent Manifesto is Dedicated to the YSL Woman (2012) {New Perfume}

Amid restructuring and renaming at the fashion house of Yves Saint Laurent now under the aegis of Hedi Slimane and rebaptized Saint Laurent Paris, the perfume house keeps its original brand name. Only the famous logo "YSL" created by graphic...

Thursday, 23 February 2012 By Chant Wagner

Yves Saint Laurent Opium Vapeurs de Parfum (2012): A Sfumato Version of Opium {New Fragrance}

Yves Saint Laurent will launch a new eau de toilette légère flanker to Opium from April 16, 2012 called Opium Vapeurs de Parfum. The brand describes the new composition as being a textural rendering of the "sfumato" technique of painting....

Friday, 4 May 2012 By Chant Wagner

Yves Saint Laurent Parisienne L'Eau (2012) {New Perfume}

Yves Saint Laurent have launched a new flanker to Parisienne (2009) called Parisienne L'Eau. The copy reinvigorates the myth of the Parisian woman with this new splash of water."The portrait of an incredibly free womanFree to think and to take...

Tuesday, 22 November 2011 By Chant Wagner

Zadig & Voltaire Tome 1 La Pureté for Her & Him (2012) {New Fragrances}

French boutique fashion label Zadig & Voltaire will launch two follow-ups act to the original introduction of the milky-patchouli composition entitled Tome 1La Pureté which debuted in 2009 (see review part 1 & part 2.) There is a link to...