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A very fragrant spring 2012 at Guerlain

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:31:16 +0000

Nature is waking up, and like an unfurling flower, Guerlain is releasing waves of scent! In order to celebrate spring, the Parisian house is presenting 5 new creations.

Guerlain offers you a moment of sweetness and light with Lys Soleia, the latest fragrance in their Aqua Allegoria collection. The blend of lily and ylang-ylang will instantly transport you to the heart of a sunny garden.

Continue your stroll through spring with the jasmine-lilac accord in Idylle Duet, a softer, gentler variation on Idylle eau de parfum.

A garden path will lead you to a new version of Shalimar Parfum Initial: L’Eau. Thierry Wasser, Guerlain’s in-house perfumer, has refreshed the scent with a touch of neroli essence and grapefruit bark, revisiting the mythical fragrance from 1925’s unique identity.

And that’s still not all! The mysterious ‘Myrrhe et Délires’ from the L’Art et la Matière collection is bound to pique your curiosity. Be forewarned: it unveils its secrets in Guerlain boutiques only.

Why not wind up your promenade with an encounter with Guerlain Homme L’Eau Boisée? It’s a spicier and more resinous scent than its predecessor, Guerlain Homme. L’Eau Boisée reveals a mojito accord warmed up with Indian vetiver. We love: the elegant wooden cap.

Which of these new Guerlain scents do you want to try first?

Lalique celebrates 20 years of fragrance and unveils lots of new items

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:17:05 +0000

In 2012, Lalique Fragrances is celebrating their 20th anniversary…

For the occasion, Lalique is unveiling a new men’s fragrance: Hommage à l’Homme is a spicy-floral wood scent warmed up with oud wood and saffron. In addition to the eau de toilette version, the extract, in a ‘signed and numbered’ crystal bottle (on the left in the photo) is available for men who appreciate exceptional bottles.

Lalique is also paying homage to their mythical signature scent: Lalique, a lovely powdery-woodsy floral that was launched in 1992. The house is presenting a signed, numbered and limited crystal edition (in the middle on the photo) as well as other collectible editions for the eau de parfum and the eau de toilette (on the right on the photo).

These collectible editions are graced with a jasmine pendant made of golden metal… or Lalique crystal, for one bottle out of 20! Will you get lucky?

Are you a fan of Lalique fragrances? Which is your favorite Lalique fragrance or collectible edtion?

The One Sport: with Dolce & Gabbana, sports are hot!

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 14:52:26 +0000

Dior Homme Sport, Armani Code Sport, L’Eau d’Issey pour Homme Sport… the sport fragrance trend is clearly still big. But with Dolce & Gabbana, sports are seriously hot!

The duo of Italian designers is launching The One Sport, a fragrance to look out for from March. Although you can’t smell the scent itself yet, you can console yourself with the images from the ad campaign that are already available on line.

The fragrance is being presented as a fresh spicy-woody scent. And although he’s pretty skimpily clad, the model that Dolce & Gabbana picked looks… pretty hot.

We’ll probably be hearing more about this 27-year-old Franco-American named Adam Senn soon.

What do you think about ‘Sports’ fragrances?

With Amber Oud, Kilian celebrates the fusion of oud… and amber

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 12:21:54 +0000

In 2012, Kilian Hennessy is still riding the oud wood trend with the 4th creation in his Arabian Nights collection. Its name is Amber Oud.

Scheduled for release in March, the fragrance unveils an oud wood that is smoky at the top, before going more ambry and slightly animalic too. Although according to the house, it was composed around an overdose of vanilla and benzoin, Amber Oud is not sweet or gourmand. In fact it has more of a round-the-fireplace feel to it. In 2011, Kilian presented a spicier oud: Incense Oud.

In addition to this new creation, Kilian has other surprises in store for you. The dandy designer has unveiled a line of 10 solid perfumes corresponding to the 10 fragrances that compose L’Œuvre Noire… Ideal to slip into a purse or a suitcase. The bonus: these elegant powder cases also include a mirror to let you touch up your make-up. Solid perfume ¼ oz., 65 euros.

And that’s not all! The house is also presenting 4 limited-edition gem bottles. The front of the house’s signature bottle has been garbed in Swarovski crystals for the occasion, ‘suggesting the magic of the Thousand and One nights.’ Refillable bottle, L’Œuvre Noire Collection (295 euros) or Arabian Nights Collection (345 euros).

We like: the L’Œuvre Noire discovery kit comprising all 10 fragrances in the collection in mini ¼-oz. versions. The little bonus: each vial can be used in the Kilian travel spray. Discovery Set 145 euros.

With all these new products already here or on their way, there’s no doubt that we’ll be hearing about Kilian in 2012!

Do you like solid perfumes? Which one’s your favorite?

L.I.L.Y by Stella McCartney, Eau de Chloé: here comes the sun!

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 13:52:55 +0000

Two new perfumes from Chloé and Stella McCartney. Great, a bit of sunshine in the midst of winter!

After Stella, Stella Nude and Stella in Two (Amber and Peony), this March, Stella McCartney is launching L.I.L.Y, a new floral fragrance warmed up with an unusual note of truffle.

But why is it called L.I.L.Y? First of all, because the fragrance contains whiffs of lily, of course. But the main reason is because that was ‘my father’s nickname for my mother: Linda I Love You’ (L.I.L.Y), Stella McCartney explains. Her father and mother being, of course, Beatle Sir Paul McCartney and his wife Linda, who passed away in 1998.

Meantime, at Chloé, they’re in the mood for freedom, joy, sun and spontaneity… So the house has written a new chapter in the Chloé saga, called L’Eau de Chloé. Inspired directly by the original scent, L’Eau de Chloé is a fresh, citrusy fragrance, a chypry rose that is both airy and diaphanous. We like: the fresh green juice.

Two luminously feminine fragrances in glittering bottles… THE solution to help you hold out until spring!

What about you, what perfume do you wear to hurry spring along?

Velvet Collection: velvety soft scents signed Dolce & Gabbana

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 16:56:27 +0000

Dolce & Gabbana presents a new line of six fragrances: Velvet Collection.

So why did they choose velvet as the central theme of the collection? ‘Velvet is a material that’s full of fascinating contradictions. Its texture is luxurious but simple, precious but resistant, noble yet somehow humble at the same time… That duality is at the heart of everything we design,’ the duo of designers explains.

Velvet Collection is inspired by creative influences from the two Italians’ lives… It represents the union of Mediterranean warmth with Sicilian culture. Velvet Collection can be seen as a tribute to the two couturiers’ clothing heritage, a tribute to their ability to create timeless perfection with a modern touch.

Fans of Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana’s work should look out for Velvet Vetiver, Velvet Wood, Velvet Patchouli, Velvet Desire, Velvet Love and Velvet Sublime. Photo: screen grab from the video Dolce & Gabbana put on YouTube.

What do you think about ‘exclusive’ collections launched by designers?

With London Blooms, Jo Malone tucks a flower behind your ear

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 13:38:29 +0000

Would you like to go for a stroll through one of London’s many gardens? They inspired Jo Malone’s latest collection of 3 floral fragrances: London Blooms.

Each scent in this fragrant trio pairs two plants to create a modern harmony. According to Jo Malone, Peony & Moss is a light scent, anchored in lush greenery.

White Lilac & Rhubarb is being described as a delicate floral intertwining tonalities of rose, lilac and heliotrope.

As for Iris & Lady Moore (a type of geranium), it’s a fresh and spicy floral composition sustained by a note of vetiver.

We like: the flower patterns and purple ribbons that grace the bottles. They turn the collection into a cheerful harbinger of spring.

What do you think about the concept of fragrance blending?

Avant-Garde, a fragrance for sophisticated-chic men from Lanvin

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 13:14:34 +0000

Avant-Garde, isn’t Lanvin’s latest clothing line, but their new men’s fragrance.

Presented as a spicy-woody-oriental, the scent echoes the codes of Lanvin’s fashions for men. For Alber Elbaz, the house’s artistic director, Lanvin’s signature can be described as ‘noble materials worked with care, attention to detail, a taste for modernity and excellence, an uncluttered sense of comfort.’

A men’s scent, fine, but for what kind of man? The incarnation of French style, the Avant-Garde man is a modern-day dandy. With a nonchalant allure that’s both chic and laid-back, a taste for fine materials, an independent spirit… and a hairstyle that’s very … trendy.

Inspired by the ‘codes of a suit for a night out,’ the black-and-turquoise bottle will be available in perfume shops and department stores from February, and is exclusively available from January, 2012 on Lanvin’s site: www.lanvinparfums.fr .

The bottle is signed by the 100 Degrés agency, and the fragrance by perfumer Shyamala Maisondieu.

Repetto leaps into fragrance!

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 13:44:18 +0000

Having signed with Montblanc, Anna Sui, Balmain and trendy shoemaker Jimmy Choo this year, Interparfums is welcoming a new shoemaker into the group. This time, it’s Repetto.

The most emblematic brand in classical dance, for the past few years, the house of Repetto has offered a more modern range, including ballet slipper style shoes and top-quality handbags and accessories. So what could be more natural than for them to take the next step, into perfume?

‘Repetto is an exceptional brand that knew how to develop unique savoir-faire in the field of dance. It’s a world that we think is perfectly adapted to creating scents in a poetic, artistic, glamorous and ultra-feminine register,’ Interparfums’ CEO, Philippe Benacin, explains.

The agreement that unites Repetto and Interparfums for 13 years goes into effect on January 1, 2012. But for the launch of their first line of perfumes, you’ll need to be patient. It’s not scheduled until 2013. We can’t wait!

Does the idea of a perfume signed Repetto appeal to you?

With Iggy Pop, Paco Rabanne promises even more XS

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 14:37:23 +0000

Han’t everyone dreamed of becoming a rock star with worshipping fans? Paco Rabanne offers you the chance to express your inner rock star. Feel like a celebrity, in the image of American singer-songwriter Iggy Pop, the face of the latest Black XS duo: L’Excès.

With this duo inspired par Black XS, Paco pulls you into the limelight – a world that is powerful, rhythmic and vibrantly high-spirited. For her, it’s an ‘excessively sensual’ floriental, and for him, a warm and woody aromatic ‘with a punchy trail.’

Excess should be consciously cultivated in order to live intensely,’ Paco Rabanne confides, as if he wanted to justify these two decidedly rock-n-roll compositions. The house has already proven its rock-roll cred when it launched its be-a-rockstar.com site.

So be careful, these fragrances will undoubtedly drive you … to excess!

What do you think about the idea of Iggy Pop as the face of a fragrance?