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A Golden Cube signed Shiseido

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 16:01:44 +0100

For the holidays, Shiseido fragrances presents a limited edition of theirnew perfume, Zen. The sleek cubic bottle looks like it's been "gilded with24-carat gold". Zen's luminous, floral-chypre fragrance is unchanged: itreveals a sweet rose-and-patchouli accord, shaded with a touch ofaromachology. Eau de parfum, 1.7 oz., suggested retail price, 60 euros.

Gucci by Gucci is everywhere

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 16:17:06 +0200

After last year’s launch of the floral-chypre eau de parfum Gucci by Gucci, this fall, the Italian fashion house is extending their new line. The fragrance has just been released in a gentler eau de toilette version, and a deluxe, more opulent, more concentrated eau de parfum version (1.7 oz, 200 euros/ see photo), is coming in December. The bottle is nestled in a stunning box and graced with a satin ribbon. Gucci by Gucci pour homme also came out this fall. The juice is a fresh, woody chypre with floral and aromatic tones.

Galliano gets into pefume

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 17:17:49 +0200

Inventive, provocative, eccentric John Galliano didn’t have a fragrance of his own. Artistic director of couture at Dior, he has contributed to several fragrance launches in the brand’s name, most notably the Collection Particulière ‘Passages’. Galliano has also collaborated with the Parisian house Diptyque on a scented candle, Essence of John Galliano. This month, he’ll finally be launching an eau de parfum for his own label. Christened John Galliano, the fragrance, designed by Christine Nagel, is an aldehyde floral with notes of rose and a sweeter base. Leaving the beaten path, the style of the packaging and the bottle’s silhouette aim to be très Galliano. There is, for instance, no cap, but a Gothic-looking, G-shaped spray knob instead. Price range: 33 to 100 euros.

The gold of Asia, bottled

Thu, 18 Sep 2008 10:20:17 +0200

In October, Kenzo will be launching Kenzo Amour Le Parfum, a new, more concentrated composition of Kenzo Amour. Inspired by the golden light of Asia, the fragrance designed by Daphné Bugey unveils a very different scent, reinforced with waves of woods and amber: patchouli, Siamese benzoin, amber and frankincense. This extract-concentration woodsy-oriental is presented in a matte-gold bottle created by Karim Rashid.

Annick Goutal's Orient is expanding

Wed, 17 Sep 2008 12:40:42 +0200

Ambre fetiche,Encens Flamboyant, Myrrhe Ardente and Musc Nomade: Annick Goutal's new "les orientalistes" collection is expanding this fall with the appearance of new products. Ornamental 1.7-oz. “gadroon” bottles (95 euros / see photo) are joining the existing range of 3.4-oz. rectangular bottles (120 euros). This response to consumer demand is paired with the house’s candle line (6.-oz. candle, 55 euros). Presented in matte-black glass, they echo the elegant pattern on the Orientalistes fragrances’ golden labels. For the holidays, they are also available in boxed sets of 2 or 3 mini 2.6-oz. candles. As for the range of scents themselves, Camille Goutal and Isabelle Doyen admit they are considering a fifth fragrance.

A fragrant fall from Fragonard

Mon, 01 Sep 2008 16:25:13 +0200

The Grasse-based house is unveiling several fragrant new items this fall. The re-release of one of Fragonard’s heirloom scents, Caresse, features the French Riviera on the bottle, evoking the one for Billet Doux (2006). Among the scents to look out for: the floral-gourmand eau de toilette Fleur de Vanille and a colorful trio: Marché aux Fleurs (“Flower Market”), Bleu Riviera and Riviera Riviera. Fragonard is also launching 2 eaux de toilette for children: L’Eau des Aventuriers, for boys, and L’Eau des Fées (Fairy Water”), for girls. For more info: www.fragonard.com

New fruity and floral splashes from Marc Jacobs

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 15:50:36 +0200

The American designer continues his exploration of freshness with the launch of 2 new essences in his Splash collection. Planned for an autumn release, they focus on fig and gardenia, after this spring’s grapefruit, pear and basil scents. Described as an aquatic floral, Gardenia was designed by Jean-Claude Delville. Fig is a green, citrussy and spicy essence by Yann Vasnier. Eaux de toilette 10 oz., recommended retail price: €61.

Now couples can flaunt their temptation

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 11:35:30 +0200

After Amor Amor and Amor pour homme, Cacharel fragrances continues their amorous experience with a sexier, more carnal new his-and-her duo. Amor Amor Tentation is a woodsy-floral oriental composed by Honorine Blanc, and Amor pour Homme Tentation is a woody-spicy-ambry scent by Jacques Cavallier and Olivier Cresp. Her bottle flaunts an amethyst hue; his, a deep pomegranate red. The ad campaign features models Grace Small and Kris Kramer shot in London by Corinne Day. Prices: €34 to 73. Coming in August.

Paco Rabanne bets 1 Million on his new fragrance for men…

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 14:52:51 +0200

Bling is in, and so is gold. Couturier Paco Rabanne had the ingenious idea of including both of those trends in a new men’s scent that comes in the shape of… a gold bar. 1 Million, as it’s called, is a fragrance blending sensuality and freshness. The scent of blond leather, rose and cinnamon is refreshed with mint and fruity citrus notes. The ad features model Matt Gordon, as seen by photographer Nathaniel Goldberg and directed by Paul Gore. The soundtrack is the work of the Chemical Brothers. Launching in late August.

Cartier aims at elegant, modern men with Roadster

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 14:49:10 +0200

Cartier’s in-house custom-made scent designer, Mathilde Laurent, reveals a brand new scent she just designed for the couture house. Coming 10 years after the best-selling Declaration, Roadster is an aromatic-fougère with an overdose of mint, tinted with aqueous notes and a light touch of vanilla. The new fragrance’s name and bottle pay tribute to the Roadster watch. Launching in September.