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1921-2011: Chanel N°5 celebrates its 90th Xmas

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 13:19:02 +0000

Created in 1921, “I am a ‘woman’s perfume that smells like a Woman’ Ernest Beaux, my creator, said. My floral and aldehyde tonalities even appealed to Marilyn Monroe! I’m celebrating my 90th birthday this year. Who am I? … CHANEL N°5.

For the 90th Christmas of the most legendary of Chanel perfumes, the French fashion and fragrance house is unveiling two exclusive new items that will thrill fans of N°5.

First, a refillable 2-oz. spray bottle. The sleek lines of the black ingot softened with touches of gold, ‘inspire an elegantly majestic gesture,’ the house of Chanel explains.

Second surprise, now you can invite Chanel into your bath, with N°5 Huile Intense. The milky pink texture is like a promise of how soft, well-moisturized and beautifully scented your skin will be when you step out of your bath.

Chanel is playing Santa Claus this year, and everybody’s going to want to see these packages under their tree!

What’s your favorite Chanel perfume?

Black XS: rock on!

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 15:04:16 +0000

If you’re a fan of both music and fragrance, Paco Rabanne was thinking of you! Universal Music and the fashion designer have paired up to launch be-a-rockstar.com, a site whose name says it all!

Get inside the life of rock groups like Two Door Cinema Club, Kaiser Chief and Cold War Kids, from their backstage warm-ups and goofing off to their on-stage chemistry. Parts of this 9-episode mini-series are already available for viewing on the site, on YouTube and on off.tv

But that’s not all! You can also win free concert tickets, backstage passes, music downloads and bottles of Black XS and Black XS for her. The perfect occasion to rediscover the woody-fruity-gourmand scent of this rock-and-roll duo signed Paco!

And if that’s still not enough for you, don’t miss the Inrocks Black XS festival in Paris from 2 to 8 November, 2011!

Do you know Paco Rabanne’s Black XS duo? Do you like it?

Are you a Diptyque fan? Then get in the car!

Tue, 27 Sep 2011 08:34:47 +0000

Did you know that Diptyque will have 50 candles on its cake this year? You might remember that that’s why the house recently launched 34, a unisex fragrance that pays tribute to the address where it all got started, 34 boulevard Saint Germain, Paris. But Diptyque has more ideas in store for their golden jubilee.
After London, it’s Paris’s turn to celebrate the house’s 50th anniversary in style. For the occasion, Diptyque is partnering with Renault, and their famous 4L car, which is also a half-century old this year. On September 28, the Diptyque 4L will be driving around the streets of Paris and distributing samples of their latest scents at strategic points in the French capital.
But that’s not all! Diptyque has more surprises for you. They will be unveiling a mini-collection christened ‘Les invités du 34’ (“34’s Guests). For this limited-edition line, priced at 55 to 95 euros, Diptyque invited 3 renowned perfumers to reinterpret the house’s unique style in their own way.
The outcome? Curiosités, a candle created by Olivia Giacobetti, is redolent of ‘a place that is heavy with history and memories.’ Eau Mage by Fabrice Pellegrin is ‘an olfactory voyage to the heart of fragrance ingredients.’ And Olivier Pescheux revisited ‘Diptyque l’atypique’ (“atypical Diptyque”) with Eau Particulière.
So 2011 is truly Diptyque’s year. The only question is whether this anniversary tour will cross the Atlantic! A 4L parked in front of the Diptyque boutique in San Francisco would be cool, wouldn’t it?

What’s your favorite Diptyque product?

Happy Anniversary, Annick Goutal!

Mon, 22 Aug 2011 13:14:15 +0000

1981-2011: This year, the House of Annick Goutal is celebrating its 30 anniversary! For the event, they have unveiled a limited edition of their best-seller, Eau d’Hadrien. Fan alert: the gadroon bottle will be putting on its finest, garbed in golden medallions signed Arthus-Bertrand. But that’s not all! The house is also taking advantage of the occasion to present a new perfume. Its name? Mon Parfum Chéri par Camille. Remember, back in 1998, Annick Goutal created the perfume Petite Chérie for her daughter, Camille. Well, 13 years later, Camille wanted to pay tribute to her mother with this fruity-chypre composition that elegantly blends patchouli and plum. Camille told us that she was inspired by the woodsy scent of a small solid perfume belonging to the French writer Colette, by the scarlet lipstick of actresses in the 40s, and by… her memories of her mother getting ready to go out. So Annick Goutal has two lovely surprises coming for us this fall! Eau d’Hadrien in a stunning limited edition, eau de parfum and eau de toilette 3.4 oz., 89 and 108 euros. Mon Parfum Chéri par Camille, eau de toilette 1.7 and 3.4 oz., 72 and 95 euros; eau de parfum 3.4 oz., 115 euros.

What’s your favorite Annick Goutal fragrance?

Forbidden Kiss? The latest chapter in the Amor Amor saga

Mon, 01 Aug 2011 08:46:57 +0000

In the mood for a new romance? Cacharel has just unveiled their latest fragrance, scheduled for a September launch: Amor Amor Forbidden Kiss. It tells the story of a forbidden love between a rebellious heroine and a dashing bad boy. In the ad, the lovers tattoo messages on each other’s skin… with a felt-tip pen. A new romanticism to express your feelings in a different way, the house explains. Look out for this new flanker, with its pink-pepper note that reveals the composition’s rebellious facet, its coffee tonality for an arousing sensuality, and the waves of vanilla that grant this variation on Amor Amor a touch of the forbidden. So, will you give in to this dangerously attractive gourmand floriental?

What’s your favorite Cacharel perfume?

Looking for rare new fragrances? Caron has four!

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 14:31:40 +0000

Do you know Caron fragrances? This spring, the French perfumery house is unveiling not one, not two, not three… but four new creations. And there’s something for everyone! If you’re into gourmand scents, you’re bound to love Délire de Roses (see photo), a fruity-floral rose with a gourmand note redolent of hazelnut and macarons (a scented almond-meringue pastry). Women who are looking for a more chypry composition will yield to the temptation of Accord Code 119, whose lush, woodsy trail is illuminated with an ‘armful of flowers, a zest of citrus, a pinch of freshness.’ For everyone – male & female – who loves intense, spicy, oriental fragrances, Caron presents Secret Oud, a woody oriental blending precious oud wood with saffron and rose. And don’t worry, gentlemen, the house hasn’t forgotten you! Caron unveils Yuzu Man, a fresh, Asian-inspired eau intrertwining yuzu (a Japanese citrus fruit), with basil and fig. This clean and citrusy men’s scent could even please female fans of colognes. See you at a Caron boutiquesoon to take your pick!

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

Dolce & Gabbana pay tribute to gentlemen

Wed, 19 May 2010 15:21:12 +0000

In September, Italian couturiers Dolce & Gabbana will be launching a new men’s scent christened ‘the one Gentleman’. The fragrance reprises the bottle for ‘the one’ for men – which was launched in 2008 -- coincides with the twentieth anniversary of the Italian duo’s first men’s fashion collection. Like the original scent, the flanker ‘the one Gentleman’ is a chic, modern oriental, but this time it should be more aromatic and spicy, and less fruity. This is not the first fragrance called Gentleman: ‘Gentleman’ is also a classic Givenchy scent. Launched in 1974, it unveiled a thoroughbred patchouli-centered signature, with dry and leathery notes. In 2001, British brand Yardley launched their ‘Gentleman’, too – a spicy-aromatic-woodsy scent. Info and photo via WWD.

A duo with an arty feel from Diesel

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 09:56:57 +0000

In April, Diesel will be launching the ‘Fuel for Life Summer Edition’ duo. Fans of design and of modern art are sure to like the very colorful look: a turquoise-blue bottle for him, a fluo-pink one for her. Although the brand mentions Andy Warhol and Keith Haring as inspirations, the packaging’s colorful squares might make you think of Piet Mondrian (the painter’s work has already inspired the famous design of L’Oréal’s Studio Line capillary range). As for the fragrances, the 2 summer eaus reinterpret the original duo under a fresh banner. It’s lemon verbena, floating wood and an almost aquatic lavender for him. As for the women’s scent, it intertwines jasmine, cassis berries and an amber-wood note, the whole refreshed with citrus accents, thanks to neroli and bergamot.

A trio with an arty feel from Jacomo

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 14:47:26 +0000

In 2010, fragrance brand Jacomo is marking their return to the olfactory scene with an art-themed perfume trilogy christened ‘Art Collection’. Jacomo paired each of the 3 fragrances to a contemporary artist. Eau de parfum 02 (a gourmand, leathery oriental) was illustrated by Cecilia Carlstedt; 08 (a smoky-milky-spicy oriental), by Daniel Egneus, and 09 (a spicy-fruity-woodsy gourmand scent), by Stina Person. While all 3 fragrances are in the oriental family, the artists are all Swedish. The dark-glass bottles are cheered up with an interestingly designed plaque of color whose hue echoes the color of the perfume’s number. The works of art have been reproduced both on the box and on a sheet of tracing paper hand-signed by the artist and slipped inside. It’s an unusual “exercise in style” for the brand, and quite a stretch from their usual form of expression. Jacomo says they are considering extending their ‘Art Collection’ into the future. Eau de parfum 1.7 oz.: 54 euros, 3.4 oz.: 72 euros. For more info: jacomo.com

Fragrance with an eco-responsible spirit from DKNY

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:45:12 +0000

DKNY, designer Donna Karan’s sportswear brand, is launching a new fragrance (in the USA only), called pureDKNY. Inspired by environmental and social values, it comes in a 100% recyclable glass bottle and a package whose box and ink are more ecological. And it has fair-trade ingredients like vanilla grown by small farmers in Uganda. In addition, the brand has partnered with the humanitarian organization Care for this sweet, floral and slightly ambry fragrance. Donna Karan also has her own foundation, Urban Zen. More info and photos via The Moody's Report