The Fragrance Man: A Fragrance Addict

The Report: Weekly Highlights of the Fragrance World: July 12 - July 18, 2009

2009-07-19T21:09:00.000-07:00

Michael Jackson's fragrance secret has just been revealed, and rapper Nelly will launch a new perfume in September. Jean Paul Gaultier’s Ma Dame first year anniversary will be celebrated. Finally, established perfume houses Elizabeth Arden, Narciso Rodriguez, Prada and Thierry Mugler will create new fragrances.

According to UK tabloid The Sun, Michael Jackson planned to launch two fragrances 19 years ago. These scents were called Mystique de Michael Jackson for women and Le Jan de Michael Jackson for men. The plan to release them were dropped when he was accused of child molestation in 1993. Approximately 400,000 bottles of these fragrances were destroyed. Entertainment manager Neil London, who is based in Florida, kept a few dozen bottles of the scents. He plans to sell them but admits they have turned putrid.
Elizabeth Arden will update 5th Avenue with a new version called 5th Avenue Style. This new perfume is for the woman who has her own style. The "fruity-floral-oriental juice" will be available in September.
Narciso Rodriguez with Beauté Prestige International will launch a new fragrance line, the Musc Collection, in September. This line is a tribute to musk.
Nelly with Romane Fragrances will release Apple Bottoms in September. This fragrance is inspired by Nelly's apparel line for women.
Prada will launch a new fragrance in the fall called L’Eau Ambrée. The new perfume begins with Sicilian citrus; its heart is may rose and it ends with patchouli, vanilla and opoponax. According to WWD, the juice's bottle "is done in gradated shades of gray and black with the Prada logo embossed in gold; a gold-toned plate and neck are topped by a black atomizer."
Thierry Mugler has just launched A*Men Pure Malt. The main notes in this fragrance are pure malt CO² extract, coffee absolute, cedarwood and patchouli. It sells for $70 for a 3.4 oz bottle.
To celebrate the first anniversary of Jean Paul Gaultier’s Ma Dame, two Rose’N’Roll limited editions have been created. According to the Moodie Report, "The first limited edition is a 75ml edt (priced at €60), upsized like a retro LP, according to the brand, in line with the fragrance’s pop rock music concept. Sporting stylised offbeat graphics, the packaging is designed to evoke concert posters. The second limited edition is a 50ml edt (€50), which is presented in a white neoprene pouch finished with fluorescent pink stitching. Described as a “nomadic accessory”, the pouch can also be used to carry an MP3 player."

Source: Fragranceman.com, The Moodie Report and WWD

BuyTV, Episode, 166,Top 10 in Fragrance Countdown: Fragrance News Special

2009-07-18T23:24:00.000-07:00

Source: YouTube.com

Making Aromatherapy Massage Oil: Fragrance Video Education

2009-07-17T20:06:00.000-07:00

"Mixing scents, like grape seed oil and almond oil, make great aromatherapy massage oils. Learn how to make aromatherapy massage oil in this free video from a professional aroma therapist." -- eHow.com

Making Aromatherapy Massage Oil -- powered by eHow.com

Source: eHow.com

A*Men Pure Malt by Thierry Mugler -- FYI

2009-07-15T22:13:00.000-07:00

As I've mentioned in the mini blog, Thierry Mugler has just launched A*Men Pure Malt. The main notes in this fragrance are pure malt CO² extract, coffee absolute, cedarwood and patchouli. It sells for $70 for a 3.4 oz bottle.

Source: CosmeticWorld.com

Fragrances by Michael Jackson -- FYI

2009-07-15T09:26:00.000-07:00

According to UK tabloid The Sun, Michael Jackson planned to launch two fragrances 19 years ago. These scents were called Mystique de Michael Jackson for women and Le Jan de Michael Jackson for men. The plan to release them were dropped when he was accused of child molestation in 1993. Approximately 400,000 bottles of these fragrances were destroyed. Entertainment manager Neil London, who is based in Florida, kept a few dozen bottles of the scents. He plans to sell them but admits they have turned putrid.

Source: Cosmetics International and The Sun

Mary Kay vs. Yahoo -- FYI

2009-07-14T19:02:00.000-07:00

Beauty conglomerate Mary Kay sues internet giant Yahoo for trademark infringement. Speaking to WWD, the beauty company alleges that "'Yahoo’s conduct is likely to dilute the distinctiveness of, and to tarnish, the distinctive and famous Mark Kay marks.'" Mary Kay filed the lawsuit on July 6 in federal court in Dallas.

Source: WWD

The Report: Weekly Highlights of the Fragrance World: July 5 - July 11, 2009

2009-07-13T09:24:00.000-07:00

This week's news have been kind of light. This shouldn't be a surprised since July is typically the month for vacations. So, what's happening this week? Bond No. 9 and Juicy Couture will launch new fragrances in the near future. Justin Timberlake will be the face of two new fragrances. And, Amouage and Tous came out with new scents. For more details, read "The Report" below.

Bond No. 9 will launch Andy Warhol Success is a Job in New York in October. This perfume represents money.
Juicy Couture will launch its newest fragrance in August. It is called Couture Couture.
Justin Timberlake will be the face of two new fragrances for men by Givenchy: Play and Play Intense. Both scents share these main notes -- Caribbean amyris wood, bergamot, coffee flower, vetiver and patchouli. Both scents have already debuted in Europe and will be launched in the U.S. this fall.
High-end fragrance house Amouage has unveiled its newest fragrances for men and women -- Epic Man and Epic Woman. According to the Moodie Report, "Epic Woman is a spicy, floral oriental scent that opens on top notes of cumin, pink bay and cinnamon, leading to a heart of Damascene rose, geranium, jasmine and tea. The base notes include sweet amber, vanilla, frankincense, orris, patchouli and Oud. Epic Man is a woody oriental fragrance with top notes of pink pepper berry, cardamom, saffron and nutmeg. The heart features geranium and myrrh; the dry-down Oud, patchouli, leather and Frankincense." Both fragrances will be available as 50ml and 100ml eau de parfums.
Sales of premium fragrances rose in the first quarter. Sales for single fragrances that sold for $100 or more increased by 9%.
Spanish perfumer Perfumes Y Diseño and jeweler Tous has just released an eco-friendly fragrance called Tous H2O. This scent is inspired by water. Tous H2O is an "aquatic blend that opens on top notes of organic lemon and lavender" according to The Moodie Report. The fragrance's flacon is also environmental friendly. It is 100% recyclable and made up of 25% recyclable materials.

Source: Fragranceman.com, Scented Salamander and WWD.com

1950s Jewelry & Perfume: Fragrance Video Education

2009-07-11T19:08:00.001-07:00

"1950s jewelry and perfume was simple and classic. Learn how to dress retro with these 1950 women's fashion tips in this free video." -- eHow.com

1950s Jewelry & Perfume -- powered by eHow.com

Source: eHow.com

An Apology

2009-07-11T18:52:00.000-07:00

Dear Readers,

I must apologize for my lack of posts this week. Unfortunately, I was experiencing a technical difficulty, which had hindered access to Fragranceman.com. The problem has now been fixed, and due to this fix, Fragranceman.com has now been enhanced. In the past, you could only access the blog by one URL.You can now go to fragranceman.com or www.fragranceman.com to view it. Thank you loyal readers for your support.

Sincerely,

The Fragrance Man

This Fall, Bond No. 9 Dares to Bottle MONEY (Sort of.): FYI

2009-07-08T23:07:00.000-07:00

Bond No. 9 has done it again! This perfumer will be releasing a new fragrance that represents two of the most important things in our lives, especially in this economy -- a JOB and MONEY. This interesting fragrance is called Andy Warhol Success is a Job in New York. For more details about this upcoming newbie, read the press release below.

At last … Bond No. 9 is dropping all pretenses  and selling MONEY! (Sort of.)  Introducing our latest eau de parfum,  Andy Warhol Success is a Job in New York,  with a $cent as $eductively $weet as a dollar $ign.

Perfumes have always trafficked in the elusive and the taboo. And since nothing could be more elusive than money, particularly in our current economic downturn, we’ve made cash the inspiration and focus for the latest in the Bond No. 9 series of collectible Andy Warhol eaux de parfum. Appearing on both sides of the bottle is an image of one of Warhol’s iconic subjects, the almighty dollar sign created by Warhol in 1981, while inside is a fittingly rich and beckoning scent we’ve named Andy Warhol Success is a Job in New York. Prophetically, Warhol’s first assignment in the ‘50s as an illustrator was for a Glamour magazine article entitled “Success is a Job in New York.” The title was later used for a book about Warhol’s early career. Through hard work and leveraging his immense talent as a draftsman, Andy Warhol would become one of the most successful commercial artists in New York City thus laying the foundation to become one of the most important fine artists of the 20th century. Wearing it will bring untold wealth. (Just kidding, but in this economic downturn we all need a sense of humor.)

So here is the world’s first money-oriented perfume. Success breaks the rules of romantic perfume subjects, but it suits the Warholian consumer sensibility. Throughout his career, Warhol was fascinated with the connections between art and money. In the ‘60s, he painted Pop Art canvases with grids of banknotes, and he stuffed dollar bills into soup cans. Then in the early ‘80s, just as Reaganomics and Dynasty got under way and paintings became consumer items, he isolated the image of the dollar sign—sinuous yet with that ominous slash down the center—in a series of silk-screened “portraits.”

The Bottle

The Warhol image we chose for the Success bottle is not your typical banker’s dollar sign. Instead, this one has an in-your-face, trembling quality, dripping with paint and with seemingly tentative border outlines revealed—as if uncovering the connection between art and money. The colors we selected from the Warhol series of Dollar Signs in 1981, tongue-in-cheek neons (in fashion this fall), are unorthodox too: coral for the front of the bottle, bright blue for the back.

The Perfume

Just like money, the scent is genderless—a warm and spicy gourmand. And just like money, it lures and intoxicates all who give it a sniff. Its spicy-citrussy top- notes—coriander, cardamom, mandarin, bergamot—lead into a throbbing heart of jasmine, tuberose, rose, plum and pimento (of all things) that eventually segues into an oriental base of vanilla, patchouli, and amber.

Bond No. 9 Andy Warhol Success is a Job in New York, available at all four Bond No. 9 stores in New York and at select branches of Saks Fifth Avenue.

About The Andy Warhol Foundation

As the preeminent American artist of the 20th century, Andy Warhol challenged the world to see art differently. The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, Inc. is a New York not-for-profit corporation established in 1987, which promotes the visual arts. In accordance with Andy Warhol's will, its mission is the advancement of the visual arts. The Foundation's objective is to foster innovative artistic expression and the creative process by encouraging and supporting cultural organizations that in turn, directly or indirectly, support artists and their work. The Foundation, which has commissioned Bond No. 9 to create its collection of Andy Warhol fragrances, has given out over 1,913 cash grants totaling more than $83 million. For more information, visit, www.warholfoundation.org.

About Bond No. 9

In business for four years, Bond No. 9 is an edgy downtown perfumery, committed to designing artisanal scented evocations of the neighborhoods and streets of New York—from Riverside Drive to Chinatown to Coney Island. An impassioned client base advises us on which parts of town they’d like us to do next. Our Warhol series of collectibles, beginning with Andy Warhol’s Silver Factory in 2007 will celebrate the New York locales this late 20th century artist made his own.

Launch date:  October 1st, 2009
Suggested Retail Price:  $220 for 100ml; $145 for 50ml

We want your empty perfume bottles for recycling -- all of them! Just bring your empty glass perfume bottles—ours or anyone else’s—to Bond No. 9 boutiques and Bond No. 9 perfume counters at Saks Fifth Avenue nationwide. We’ll take care of the rest. And by way of an eco-friendly thank-you, we’ll give you a refillable pocket spray. Free with any purchase.

Source: Press Release

Sweetening the Garden with Scented Perennials: Fragrance Video Education

2009-07-08T10:27:00.000-07:00

"In this video, we concentrate on how perennials and their scent can add a wonderful dimension to the yard. The aroma of leaves, stems, and other plant parts can be even more powerful than flower fragrance in the garden." -- Voxant

Source: Voxant

The Report: Weekly Highlights of the Fragrance World: June 28 - July 4, 2009

2009-07-06T17:06:00.000-07:00

Since a major American holiday has just passed, the news for this week is light. However, it is still very interesting. This week's most newsworthy info comes from established perfume houses. They either introduced new fragrances or reissued (or redesigned) old favorites. Read "The Report" below for more details.

Bvlgari has extended its Blv fragrance line with the introduction of its newest perfume for women, Blv Eau de Parfum II.
Emporio Armani Diamonds for Men will turn one year old. To celebrates its first anniversary, it will be sold in a collectible metallic bottle.
Givenchy will be launching Ange ou Démon Le Secret in late August. Described as a "lightly fruity, woodsy watercolor floral" by Osmoz, the perfume features notes of jasmine, green tea, cranberry, water lilies and blond woods. Uma Thurman will be the face of this fragrance.
Halston has updated its original fragrances for men and women. Halston Woman is a "floriental woody." Halston Man is an updated version of Halston Z-14.
Kylie Minogue will launch her first fragrance for men in August. Called Inverse, this cologne "features notes of lavender, cardamom, coriander, pepper, mint, star anise, blood orange, benzoin, nutmeg, tonka bean, heliotrope, labdanum, cedar, amber, musk, evaporated milk and patchouli," aocording to Now Smell This.
Yves Saint Laurent will introduce Parisienne in August. It will come to the US in October. This rose-based fragrance includes vinyl accord, damask rose, violet, peony, patchouli and vetiver as its main notes.

Source: Fragranceman.com, Now Smell This, Osmoz, and WWD

QuickTip #25: Summer Scent: Fragrance Video Education

2009-07-05T23:24:00.000-07:00

"The sun is out and everything light and breezy. Is your fragrance? Brett gives you a great way to amp up your fave scent and give it a fab, summery vibe." -- YouTube.com

Source: YouTube.com

Scented Gardens: Fragrance Video Education

2009-07-03T07:21:00.000-07:00

A scented garden is the world's best and most complex set of fragrances. Perfumers try to imitate the scents of the natural world, but always fall slightly short. My mom's spring and summer gardens are good examples of the complexity of authentic natural scents. Her lush gardens are comprised of hundreds of florals with the notes of cherry, plum, peach and nectarine trees. The video below will show you how to make your garden a fragrance masterpiece.

Source: Voxant

Halston's "New" Scents -- FYI

2009-07-02T23:16:00.000-07:00

Halston has updated its original fragrances for men and women. According to WWD, Carlos Benaim, the master perfumer of Halston's reformulation, "updated the fragrances by adding modern versions of the original ingredients and tweaking the structures of each scent." Halston Woman is a "floriental woody." It begins with Sicilian bergamot, marigold and black currant; it's heart is precious roses, orris, jasmine petals, rose absolute and rose essence; and it ends with patchouli, sandalwood and deep amber. Halston Man, which is an updated version of Halston Z-14, begins with citrus, artemisia and juicy passion fruit; the heart is lavender, pennyroyal mint and cardamom; and it dries down to patchouli, labdanum and musk. The bottles are platinum-hued versions of the original flacons.

Halston Woman will be available in three sizes as an eau de toilette -- 1 oz for $50, 1.7 oz for $70 and 3.4 oz for $100. Halston Man will be sold in two sizes: a 2.5 oz bottle for $50 and a 4.2 oz for $75. It will first launch at Neiman Marcus, including Bergdorf Goodman, in the U.S. and Harrods in the United Kingdom.

Source: WWD

How to Make Rose Hip Oil: Fragrance Video Education

2009-07-01T23:18:00.000-07:00

"Rose hip oil is made by taking dried rose hips off of a rose bush, packing them in a jar and filling it with vegetable oil. Learn about keeping essential oils out of sunlight to maintain their integrity with help from the creator of a line of aromatherapy products in this free video on making fragrance oils." -- ehow.com

How to Make Rose Hip Oil -- powered by eHow.com

Source: eHow.com

Blv Eau de Parfum II by Bvlgari -- FYI

2009-06-29T23:19:00.000-07:00

Bvlgari has extended its Blv fragrance line with the introduction of its newest perfume for women, Blv Eau de Parfum II. According to the Moodie Report, this perfume is inspired "by a modern vision of the colour blue." It represents women who are full of "femininity, magnetism, harmony and grace." Blv Eau de Parfum II begins with violet, star anise, licorice and mandarin. Its heart is iris absolute, patchouli and Haitian vetiver. Its base is amber notes, benzoin, ambergris, cistus flower and musk. It will be available in three sizes -- 30 ml, 50 ml and 75 ml bottles.

Source: The Moodie Report

The Report: Weekly Highlights of the Fragrance World: June 21 - June 22, 2009

2009-06-29T00:20:00.000-07:00

According to this week's news, three major celebrities will launch new fragrances in the near future. Gucci has created a new web site for its fragrances. Two established perfumers will launch new scents in the American and Asian markets. Finally, the Fragrance Man writes about his trip to New York. For more details, read "The Report" below.

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50 Cent will launch his new fragrance, Power, in the fall. "The juice, which Jackson, [50 Ccent], concocted with Firmenich’s Harry Fremont, has top notes of lemon leaves, black pepper and artemisia; a heart of dark woods (which Spilka said was inspired by the wood panels used in Bentleys), coriander and nutmeg, and a drydown of patchouli, musk and oakmoss," states WWD. Power will be sold as two sizes as an eau de toilette -- a 1.7 oz for $50.50 and a 3.4 oz for $68.50.
Gucci with Procter & Gamble Fine Fragrances will launch a new website for Gucci's fragrances this week. The site's url is guccifragrances.com. Customers will be able to purchase fragrances directly from the site.
I Loewe You Tonight, the newest perfume from Loewe, will hit the Asian market in September. The fragrance begins with bergamot, tangerine, blackberry and pear; its heart is jasmine, clove, magnolia, cyclamen and peony; and it dries down to patchouli, mouguet, sandalwood, musk, and amber.
Niche and luxury perfumer Frédéric Malle launched Géranium Pour Monsieur last month. This men's fragrance base is Geranium with notes of mint, cinnamon, clove and white musks added.
Paris Hilton will launch Siren next month. According to WWD, Siren begins with juicy mandarin, apricot nectar and frangipani, which leads to a heart of of honeysuckle, coconut orchid and water lily notes. It ends with vanilla beans, sandalwood and creamy musk. It is available in two sizes as an eau de parfum: a 1.7 oz for $45 and a 3.4 oz for $55. It is expected to be sold in 2,000 stores.
Patrick Dempsey and Avon will launch Patrick Dempsey 2 in November. According to WWD, the cologne's top notes are saffron, mandarin and nutmeg; its middle notes are spiced wood accord, green fig and cistus; and it dries down to olibanum, patchouli, guaiac wood and skin musk accord. It will be available as a 2.5 oz bottle for $35.

Source: Fragranceman.com, The Moodie Report and WWD

NYC Travelogue: A Summary

2009-06-28T13:47:00.000-07:00

The trip to New York City was too short. We, you the reader and me, needed many weeks to fully explore its sights and its scents. The Big Apple is truly a magnificent and beautiful city. So, let us recap our fragrant tour of the City.

As soon as we got off the plane, our tour began. On our way to the Hudson, our hotel, we saw the retro-futuristic architecture of the John F. Kennedy International Airport. We also noticed the beautiful tree-lined residential areas of Queens and the steel skyline of Manhattan. The smell of rush hour and visitors from overnight flights were the predominate notes.

Since we were unable to checked into our hotel immediately, we explored the south Central Park area. We visited the Shops at Columbus Circle, which is in the Time Warner Center. We paid homage to the beautiful monument in the center of the Circle. We also saw the southern entrance of Central Park. Later, we walked West 60th St., West 58th St. and 9th Ave, and explored the many restaurants in this area. We decided to settle on a cute little eatery called Route 66. We enjoyed a sumptuous breakfast. As I mentioned in the first post, the initial scent of this area was lively, green and very human.

Later that afternoon, we explored the Times Square area and Fifth Ave. We almost saw Johnny Depp outside of the David Letterman Show's studio. We explored Saks Fifth A venue many luxurious departments and took an in depth look at its oceanic beauty and fragrance area. In the evening, we saw a humorous play called Archbishop Supreme Tartuffe and toured the Christopher Street area. The predominate notes of Times Square and Fifth Ave were the scent of millions of tourists, exhaust and luxurious perfumes and materials. The play smell of old theater, sweaty entertainers, fragrant oils and expensive perfumes. Notes of mid-priced colognes, testosterone and buffalo wings were noticed for Christopher St.

During our last full day, we visited New York Public Library's main library,
Lord's & Taylor and Macy's at Herald Square. We spent hours at these mammoth sized landmarks. Colorful cosmetics, delicious fragrances and dusty old books were the predominate notes. Later that evening we partied at Tavern On The Green. Musty old world luxury was the main note for the Tavern's fragrance.

These our are highlights of our tour of New York City. Our trip was full and very exciting. Thank you readers for exploring the Big Apple with me. Our next fragrant tour will be San Diego. I can't wait!

NYC Travelougue: Yesterday and My Plans for Today

2009-06-26T08:04:00.000-07:00

I had a blast in NYC yesterday. What was I doing? First, I visited the Shops at Columbus Circle, which is in the Time Warner Center and is directly across from Central Park. It reminded me of many of the high end malls in Las Vegas. Sephora, True Religion, Aveda, Bouchon, Coach and other upscale establishments populated this retail space. Next, I spent some time at the monument in Columbus Circle. It was of Christopher Columbus. He was standing on a very tall granite column. Three bronze reliefs decorated the column, which represented Columbus's three ships -- the Nina, the Pinta and the Santa Maria. An angel holding a globe was at the monument's base. Benches and a huge pedestrian circle surrounded it. A beautiful fountain encircled the entire area. After I was done with Columbus Circle, I walked around the south Central Park area until I found a cute restaurant called Route 66. A simple decorated establishment, I enjoyed a delicious and well scented breakfast of thick French toast, plumb and juicy sausages, tasty scrambled eggs and two cups of coffee. The feel, the taste and the smell of the area was intoxicating.

Later that afternoon, I decided to go on an adventurous and purposeful walk on Broadway. I planned to visit the flagship store of Saks Fifth Avenue. On my way to the Fifth Avenue retailer, I passed by the theatre or studio where the David Letterman Show is held. As I walked by the studio, a large crowd of people on its side caught my attention. They were waiting to get a glimpse of Johnny Depp. He did finally arrive and I only saw the back of his brown leather jacket.

After this spectacle, I continued my walk down Broadway until I saw a huge ad for Sean John's I Am King cologne. The ad featured a dapper looking Sean John in a white Tuxedo Coat. The fragrance's name was underneath him to the left and its image was also underneath him to the left. A "Times Square" sign hugged his ad. I took a picture of the ad and continued to my retailing "temple."

After passing Radio City Hall, NBC Studios and many other fine retailers, I finally made it to Sak’s Fifth Avenue Store. When I entered it, I knew I was in heaven. Built in 1924, this behemoth retail space is ten floors of luxury. You'll find every high-end designer that you can imagine in it. It also features many designer boutiques, such as Louis Vuitton and Chanel.

As the Fragrance Man, I spent most of my time in the fragrance department, which was very huge. It took up almost the entire first floor of Saks. Nearly all the major names in upscale perfumery were there. I sniffed Yatagon by Caron, an Arabic inspired fragrance by Tom Ford as well as Tom Ford for Men Extreme, four scents from Bond No. 9 and several scents from Penhaligon's. At the very end of my adventure at Saks, I decided to purchase Endymion by Penhaligon's and Bleeker Street by Bond No. 9.

Later that night, I went to see an interesting play called Archbishop Supreme Tartuffe in Theater Row Studios. It was hilarious. It was about a charlatan preacher who preyed on women and wealthy men. That's all I'm going to tell you. If you want to know more about it, see it. After the play, I found myself on Christopher Street. I visited two interesting pubs -- The Hanger and Chi Chi’s.

Today will be jus t as adventurous. I’m planning to visit the world’s largest department store, Macy’s on Harold Square, and later this evening, I will be partying in Central Park. Ciao for now.

Good Afternoon New York!! A Travelogue Post

2009-06-25T08:46:00.000-07:00

I've finally made it to New York after a long night flight from Las Vegas. Unfortunately, I cannot check in to my hotel until about three; so, I'm forced to do some sightseeing while being a little tired at the same time. I don't expect to get much sleep anyway. Sleep in America's largest city is an oxymoron.

So, what is my take of the scents of NYC so far? Right now I'm near the Central Park area, specifically the southern area. I'm also close to Columbus Circle. The notes of this area are a slight scent of sweet humidity, exhaust, a slight hint of urine (this seems to be a standard note for many American cities), expensive perfumes and a mixture of ethnic and American restaurants. I can also sense a leathery note and a small hint of green. The smell of the City is very ripe. It is a scent of a crowded and bustling city.

Frédéric Malle New Fragrance -- FYI

2009-06-24T23:39:00.000-07:00

I know this news may be a little late, but I'll tell it to you all anyway. Niche and luxury perfumer Frédéric Malle launched Géranium Pour Monsieur last month. This men's fragrance base is Geranium with notes of mint, cinnamon, clove and white musks added.

Source: WWD

More Details about Siren by Paris Hilton -- FYI

2009-06-23T19:10:00.000-07:00

As mentioned in "The Report" for week May 3 - 9, Paris Hilton will launch Siren next month. I now have more details about her newest perfume.

According to WWD, Siren begins with juicy mandarin, apricot nectar and frangipani, which leads to a heart of of honeysuckle, coconut orchid and water lily notes. It ends with vanilla beans, sandalwood and creamy musk. It is available in two sizes as an eau de parfum: a 1.7 oz for $45 and a 3.4 oz for $55. It is expected to be sold in 2,000 stores.

Source: WWD

The Report: Weekly Highlights of the Fragrance World: June 14 - June 20, 2009

2009-06-22T20:35:00.000-07:00

I must apologize for posting "The Report" late. I was preparing for my job interview yesterday that took placed today. It was one of the hardest interviews that I had experienced in my professional life. I'm glad it's done! I'm now free to blog. So, let's get to the news.

Bond No. 9, who usually creates fragrances inspired by New York City, will launch a fragrance based on a British institution. Three song birds will release new fragrances. Creed is inspired by Italy. Giorgio Armani has a new face for its newest perfume. Elizabeth Arden and Alberta Ferretti will finally launch Ms. Ferretti's newest fragrance for women. Thierry Mugler is revamping a perfume ad. Finally, two British perfumers will be launching new fragrances. For more details, read "The Report."

Bond No. 9 is going British with its newest fragrance! Named after the UK's most famous department store, Harrods, this perfume will capture the scent of London. It will be available for men and women. Harrods for Her "contains notes of Neroli, Mandarin, Wild Chamomile, Tuberose, Clary Sage, Nutmeg, Amber, Leather, Sandalwood and Vetiver," according to Basenotes. The primary notes for Harrods for Him are lavender, violet leaf, sandalwood, musk, rhubarb leaf, star anise, chamomile and pimento leaves.
Creed has launched Acqua Fiorentina in the UK. Available for £130, this fragrance begins with greengage and plum. Its middle notes are pink carnations, roses, bergamot and lemons, and it dries down to cedarwood and sandalwood.
Elizabeth Arden and Alberta Ferretti announced that supermodel Claudia Schiffer will be the new face of Ferretti's newest fragrance for women.
Elizabeth Arden and Alberta Ferretti will launch Alberta Ferretti in Europe in September and in the U.S. in April 2010.
Faith Hill, Queen Latifah and Usher will launch new fragrances in the fall.
Giorgio Armani has signed actress Kasia Smutniak as the new face of Armani's newest perfume for women, Idole d’Armani.
Hello Kitty, an international bestseller children's fragrance, has won the "Best Kid Perfume" award at the Cosmétique Mag Oscars 2009.
Luxury British perfumer Ormonde Jayne has just launched its newest fragrance for men, Zizan.
Penhaligon's will launch a new fragrance line called Anthology. The line will comprise of four fragrances: Extract of Limes, Gardenia, L'Eau de Verveine and Night Scented Stock. Each fragrance will cost 110€.
Thierry Mugler fragrances recently unveiled a new ad campaign for Alien. "Young British model Felicity Gilbert incarnates a goddess-woman haloed with a golden aura in a dreamlike, very 'Muglerian' decor," states Osmoz.

Source: Fragranceman.com, The Moodie Report, Osmoz, Scented Salamander and WWD

Buying Discount Cologne For the Men in Your Life

2009-06-21T00:04:00.000-07:00

Buying Discount Cologne For the Men in Your Life

By Michael Rares

A perfume outlet will usually have a large variety of discount cologne products along with its cheap perfume. Next time you are shopping for perfume online, look through the discount cologne offerings on the website. You might find that there are some great choices for the men in your life.

Although you may enjoy searching for the right discount perfume for yourself, most men will not buy discount cologne for themselves. They wait for someone else to buy it for them. If they do buy discount fragrances for themselves, they will usually go with the brands they have heard of all their lives, such as Old Spice and Aqua Velva. This is especially true of middle aged to older men.

If you are unsure about men's discount cologne, try looking through the top sellers. There is usually a section on a perfume outlet website where the most popular products are listed by category. One category would be men's fragrances. Read about the colognes and evaluate them just as you would when you buy any perfume online.

For the sportier male, Adidas offers a whole line of discount fragrances. There is Adidas Classic, Adidas Dynamic, Adidas Game Fever, Adidas Team Force, and so many others. These are all strongly male fragrances with scent ingredients that are associated with manliness and sports.

Aramis has a scent that you can get from a discount cologne outlet for a fraction of the original cost. There are several variations on the discount fragrances, such as Aramis 900, Aramis Gold, Aramis Life, and Aramis Summer. The discount colognes are good for both evening and day use according to customers who buy the products from any perfume outlet.

There are also several varieties of Stetson on the discount cologne market. Men love the sound of the name, and the scent is masculine with a woodsy and citrus spicy aroma. Most people say they like to wear these discount fragrances mostly at night. Stetson Black and Stetson Sierra are two other choices.

For a more romantic scent, many men will appreciate getting a bottle of Oscar by Oscar De La Renta. It has subtle fragrances of bergamot, fern and moss, along with carnation and cinnamon. As a romantic fragrance, this discount cologne is worn mostly in the evening.

This is just a sampling of the hundreds of choices available in men's discount cologne. Read through the reviews and have a good time making your choice for your man. Whether you are buying for your father, your mate, or your son, you can find what you need at a perfume outlet.

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