The Weekend Report: April 20-26, 2008

What's happening in the fragrance world this week? Clarins launches a new scent scent that can improve the appearance of your skin; DKNY has added two new summer fragrances to its portfolio; Musk is the must-have note; Caron hires an unusual model; and Tim McGraw will be joining the celeb fragrance universe. For more information about these fragrant happenings and other interesting news, read my picks below. Enjoy!

The Weekend Report: April 20-26, 2008

• Citizen Queen is the latest fragrance from Romano Ricci's Juliette Has a Gun. It is described as a chypre-aldehyde scent with animalic notes. It is available as 50 ml and 100 ml Eau de Parfums.
• Clarins has launched Sunshine Fragrance. This very special scent combines "the best of aromatherapy and phytotherapy" according to Beauty Fashion. It is also a moisturizer; it "leaves a light, invisible veil over the skin, which smoothes and softens." Sunshine Fragrance's aromatherapy properties are activated by essential oils of Sicilian mandarin, grapefruit, bergamot, ylang ylang, Madagascar clove, patchouli, tonka bean, osmanthus and griffonia seed. Watermelon, mimosa tenuiflora, linden and chamomile activate its phytotherapeutic properties. It is available for $55.
• DKNY has created two limited-edition Be Delicious fragrances. Both perfumes capture the spirit of summer. DKNY Be Delicious Charmingly Delicious and DKNY Red Be Delicious Charmingly Delicious feature the Be Delicious apple note. Be Delicious Charmingly Delicious combines American Apple "with dewy, watery notes and a citrus shimmer" according to Beauty Fashion. DKNY Red Be Delicious Charmingly Delicious features American Apple, red fruits, vanilla, rose and violet notes. The juices of both fragrances are in apple juice-inspired bottles adorned with removable apple charms. They are available as 4.2 oz bottles and cost $55 each.
• Hello Kitty has come out with two new fragrances for children. Both perfumes are being launched in Europe. Hello Kitty Baby Perfume is for infants and toddlers; it is a combination of raspberry, hazelnut and violet. Hello Kitty targets girls; it is a gourmand and fruity fragrance.
• Missoni has launched 4 new fragrances. They are Arancio, a mixture of mandarin, zesty-bitter orange and kaki; Giallo, a blend of Italian bergamot, nespolo and magnolia petals; Gianduia, a combination of gianduia chocolate and amber; and Rosa, a mix of peony, rose and lily.
• Musk is the new trend in perfumery. Many fragrance designers, such as Annick Goutal and The Body Shop, are using this note in their new creations.
• Rugby player Sébastien Chabal is the new face of Caron's classic men's fragrance, Pour un Homme. The very manly looking Chabal took everyone by surprise according to Osmoz.com.
• Tim McGraw is coming out with a new fragrance called McGraw. Under the guidance of Coty, McGraw will be launched to mass market stores in August. It is a spicy woodsy fragrance and bergamot, nutmeg, lavender, moss, amber, patchouli, sandalwood and aged whisky are its primary notes.
• Yves Rocher has just launched Ode A L'Amour. It is part of the Ode series. It is a blend of crispy apple, Szechuan black pepper, mirabelle plum and vanilla.

Where did I get my info?
Basenotes.net
Beauty Fashion
Osmoz.com
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