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?

Swarovski celebrates Valentine’s Day with Aura

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:24:13 +0000

For Valentine’s Day, Swarovski celebrates love with an elegant goodie bag.

This lovely beauty kit comprises a ½-oz. bottle of the eau de parfum Aura and a ‘Crystal Vintage Rose’ lipstick.

Think pink! The color, symbol of charm and happiness, can be found in the juice, the lipstick and the bag itself.

But don’t wait: this glamorous goodie bag is a limited edition!

Do you like to give or get fragrance for Valentine’s Day?

Kristen Stewart: the new face of Balenciaga

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:48:31 +0000

After Charlotte Gainsbourg, Balenciaga perfumes have invited another actress to be their latest face.

Kristen Stewart, the famous star of the Twilight saga, was picked for ‘her modern elegance and her innately rebellious style.’ Not quite 22 years old, the actress was the obvious choice to incarnate the image of Balenciaga’s next perfume, artistic director Nicolas Ghesquière explains.

The launch is scheduled for 2012. As for the fragrance and its composition, we’ll be revealing more info soon on osMoz.

What do you think Balenciaga’s new fragrance, fronted by Kristen Stewart, will be like?

IDOLE Eau de Parfum

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:01:04 +0000

IDOLE Eau de parfum welcomes notes of amber, rockrose and Frankincense in addition to those in the original eau de toilette (ebony, spices, rum, leather). The idea they’re aiming for is to ‘soften the heart and deepen the trail’. Perfumer: Olivia Giacobetti.

New fragrances: amber is back!

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:32:34 +0000

Are you a fan of amber scents? Lucky you – lately, amber seems to be inspiring perfumers more than ever...

Need a refresher? Originally, amber was a fossilized resin that was very popular with jewelry designers. But in perfumery, amber is an accord composed of warm, spicy, vanilla and balsamic notes.

Nowadays, amber-based fragrances are often unisex, like Jovoy’s Ambre Premier, a slightly gourmand scent that ‘leaves a sensual trail on the skin; that je ne sais quoi that makes all the difference’, the in-the-know brand explains. Ambre Nue, the sixth creation from Atelier Cologne, which will be unveiled in 2012, is another unisex amber fragrance.

Men’s scents have also been experimenting with amber recently. Like Prada, with their Amber Intense pour Homme, a woody oriental that ‘sings the praises of amber in its classic form.’ Hugo Boss has chosen to pair amber with velvet in Velvet & Amber, in their “Boss the Collection” line that pairs fabrics and scents. In Velvet & Amber, velvet, which was traditionally reserved for royalty, expresses amber’s precious, jewel-like aspect.

More than just an accord, amber carries us off to a suave and mysterious world, and can be seen as a continuation of the Arabian nights fragrance trend. La Sultane de Saba presents their first fragrance: Ambre Musc Santal. It’s a vanilla composition inspired by the spa and cosmetics brand’s 1,001-nights atmosphere… just as Armani dreamt up Ambre Orient for their Armani Privé 1001 Nuits collection, which pays tribute to the Middle east’s most luxurious fragrance ingredients. And niche brand Les Sens de Marrakech unveiled Ambre, a colorful perfume steeped in Moroccan culture and traditions.

And of course, anyone who loves this sweet and sensual note will already know – or should definitely try – the most classic amber scent of them all: Serge Lutens’s Ambre Sultan. As well as Reminiscence’s Ambre, Hermès’s Ambre Narguilé and Dior’s Ambre Nuit... a woody-oriental that they recently brought out as a candle.

Amber: a totally trendy accord.

Nicolas Olczyk

Do you like amber scents? Which one’s your favorite?

Discover the Shop osMoz.com

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:12:28 +0000

Rebelle

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:32:33 +0000

The perfume starts with fruity notes of strawberries and ripe plum, mixed with ginger. The tropical heart blends cocoa, orchid and heliotrope. The dry-down blends patchouli, coffee beans, musk and vanilla. Perfumers : Caroline Sabas and Marypierre Julien.

Signorina

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:25:40 +0000

Signorina opens with a combination of fruity, spicy and green notes. The floral heart mixes peony, rose and jasmine. The scent dries down into patchouli, musk and an original ‘pannacotta accord’. Perfumers: Sophie Labbé and Juliette Karagueuzoglou, IFF.

The Golden Secret

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:20:53 +0000

This fragrant secret opens with apple, aromatic and minty notes. The spicy heart blends pepper, nutmeg and cumin. The fragrance dries down into cedarwood, leather, vanilla and musk. Perfumer : Christophe Raynaud, Givaudan.

Jimmy Choo Eau de Toilette

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:49:58 +0000

Described as a fruity-floral, Jimmy Choo reveals ginger and pear at the top before evolving towards soft and somewhat exotic floral notes. The sweet, woodsy trail of cedar sets the final tone: sensuality. The overall result is less chypry and gourmand than the original eau de parfum. Perfumer: Olivier Polge, IFF.