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A hip-hop bottle from Calvin Klein

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 12:16:25 +0200

At the end of the month, Calvin Klein will be launching a trendy young collectible version of his hip, unisex scent, ck one. The ‘flashy, festive red’ packaging dreamt up by Fabien Baron draws on hip-hop and r’n’b cultures. The fragrance comes in a 3.4-oz. spray bottle.

Autumn in August?

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 12:14:43 +0200

You may have noticed it while strolling the aisles of perfume shops this summer: several of the new fall fragrances (from Dior, Prada, Van Cleef, Lancôme, Bulgari, Givenchy et al.) were already in stores in August, and some even in July. The phenomenon isn’t new, but it seems to be picking up speed this year. There are several reasons for it. Fragrance launches – like fashion collections – now come more often, and not just in spring and fall any more. In addition, while most Europeans are on vacation in August, there are plenty of tourists around… and department stores do their best to make sure they won’t go home empty-handed. Does releasing a new fragrance ahead of the others = success guaranteed? Yes, in a way, because consumers are more aware of the new releases, plus brands squeeze an extra month into that short season from September to Christmas. But even when they’re not bringing fragrances out in the middle of July, brands can be very imaginative. This summer, Paco Rabanne installed huge, wall-sized ads with the ‘gold bar’ bottle as a teaser for a new fragrance to look for from 19 August. You couldn’t miss it…

Inspired by Marlene Dietrich: ‘Cabaret’ jewelry by Satellite

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 12:16:34 +0200

This fall, jewelry and fragrance brand Satellite will be launching a new jewelry collection christened Cabaret. The glamorously retro black-and-white visuals are reminiscent of Marlene Dietrich. The sophisticated, sexy and nocturnal collection pairs cascades of black crystal with arabesques of jet, beads and rhinestones. Prices range from €66 to €495.

For more info: www.satelliteparis.com

Jean-Paul Goude, nature-documentary director…

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 12:14:33 +0200

Photographer and director Jean-Paul Goude, to whom we owe many fragrance ads (most notably Chanel’s) directed the campaign for Guerlain’s latest men’s scent, Guerlain Homme. The TV ad features green-eyed Brazilian model Renne Castrucci drinking straight from a pond surrounded by wild animals – leopards, elephants, lions, giraffes and more. Droll and virile, the tagline to this fragrant nod at Tarzan is: ‘Guerlain Homme, for the animal in you.’

JLO gets into men

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 12:12:22 +0200

Six months after giving birth to twins, Jennifer Lopez is back to work. After her perfumes for women only, Jennifer Lopez is now also thinking of men. In September, she’ll be launching her first men’s scent, christened deseo for men, a woody aromatic warmed up with amber. It will follow up on the success of deseo, an exotic woodsy-floral whose name means ‘desire’. Both fragrances will be available in several countries, including the USA, of course. For more info: www.jenniferlopezbeauty.com

Narciso Rodriguez, partner of the American Film Festival of Deauville

Mon, 01 Sep 2008 16:32:44 +0200

American couturier Narciso Rodriguez will attend the American Film Festival of Deauville, which runs from September 5 to 14th. The fashion and fragrance designer will go straight to Normandy after presenting his 2009 spring/summer collection in New York, arriving just in time for the closing ceremony and the awards… Especially the International Critic award, which he sponsored.

Delightfully fragrant hands

Mon, 01 Sep 2008 16:19:33 +0200

Nine fragrances from the house of Roger & Gallet are now available in liquid-soap form. The company called upon the services of designer Martin Szekely, as they did for the recent redesign of their fragrance lines. These soaps, formulated over a mild, natural plant base using the ‘cauldron’ method leave your hands with a wonderful smell, and they can be used as body soaps as well. The following notes are available as liquid soap: green tea, blue lotus, ginger, eau de cologne Jean Marie Farina and citron; and as cream soaps: rose, bamboo, shiso and vanilla (see photo). Price seen: 14.60 euros.

A gourmand new fragrance from Les Parfums de Rosine

Mon, 01 Sep 2008 16:11:52 +0200

The next perfume from Parfums de Rosine is called ROSE PRALINE. It’s a mouthwateringly sweet, gourmand rose over a Bulgarian rose absolute accord warmed up with chocolate, tea and praline. Among the house’s latest scents: Zéphir de Rose and the fresh eau version of Rose d’Eté (“Summer Rose”).

Inspired by Marlene Dietrich: a fragrant trio by Grès

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 15:55:53 +0200

Marlene Dietrich is big in fragrance this year too. The House of Grès has created a tribute collection in honor of the German diva who passed away in 1992. Christened ‘Hommage à Marlene Dietrich’, the collection includes 3 fragrances: My Dream, a fruity-floral; My Life, a floral chypre, and My Passion, a floriental. Availability varies depending on the country. For more info: www.parfumsgres.com

Emmanuel Ungaro visits Avon

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 15:52:38 +0200

After a successful collection in partnership with Christian Lacroix (the fragrances Rouge and Noir), this fall, American cosmetics brand Avon is pairing up with another famous French designer: Emmanuel Ungaro. Two fragrances are being launched: hers is a lightly woodsy, gentle floral; his, an airy-woody scent with aromatic accents, both are christened U.