The Weekend Report: April 13-19, 2008

What's happening in the fragrance world this week? Well, if you really want to know, Bond No. 9 and Swarovski have joined forces to create bling out fragrances for your ma; Creed gave Pope Benedict an angelic fragrance; Juicy Couture, the zany upscale fashion house, will be launching a new fragrance for women; and finally, Naomi Campbell will be coming out with a very seductive perfume. So, many interesting things are happening in the perfume universe. To read more about the above news and a few extra interesting happenings in the scented world, check out the Weekend Report below!

The Weekend Report: April 13-19, 2008

• If your mom is a jewelry and perfume lover, she'll want Bond No. 9's limited-edition Swarovski Stars for Mother's Day. Arriving in stores in May, Bond No. 9 and Swarovski, both respected innovators in the perfume and jewelry worlds, have joined forces and created "blinged out" flacons for Bond No. 9's three bestselling fragrances: Bryant Park, Bleecker Street and Nuits de Noho. "These three beloved fragrances will now be available housed in 50ml bottles completely crystallized -- like a second skin -- with thousands of Swarovski crystals so tiny that together they shimmer and gleam as one. Instead of the classic bottle designs, these Swarovski Stars are covered in one single hue -- either pink, green or blue. Somehow, the effect manages to be sleek, fun and a bit tabula rasa all at the same time. Complex and dazzling. Just like you," said Bond No. 9. You can also buy these sparkling fragrances as a set called Swarovski Stars Bon Bons. It a set of 6ml purse sprays. The 50ml bottles will cost $650 each and the Bon Bon set will be available for $700.
• Agatha Brown has introduced Hearts and Flowers to the fragrance market. It is for romantic evenings and sunny days. It is a blend of cucumber, fresh green grass, lilac, peony, muguet, violet, white woods and sheer musk.
• Creed has given the Pope a fragrant gift. The luxury perfumer has presented to the Holy Father a new blend and masculine version of its 1933 fragrance Angelique Encens ("Angelic Incense") while he is visiting the US. According to Basenotes.net, the fragrance is a "blend of incense, amber and other fine ingredients is known to evoke the rich woods and incense of a fine church."
• Wineries are now becoming perfumers. Familia Zuccardi, a winery in Argentina, has created a fragrance called Malbec. It is inspired by wine making and the aromas of Argentinian wineries. It is only available at the Familia Zuccardi winery.
• Gucci has come out with an Eau de Toilette version of Gucci by Gucci for women. This version is lighter than the Eau de Parfum concentration. Guava, pear, Tahitian Tiare Flower, musk, honey and patchouli are the primary notes for this perfume.
• Heeley has launched a new fragrance called Sel Marin. This newbie is a blend of lemon, bergamot, sea salt, algae, vetiver, birch and cedar.
• Juicy Couture will introduce a new fragrance in the fall. Viva La Juicy is characterized as a gourmand scent. Its primary notes are gardenia, caramel and praline.
• Liz Claiborne may stop making perfumes. The fashion and fragrance house empire is planning to sell its fragrance business. Coty and Arden may be potential buyers.
• Naomi Campbell will launch a new fragrance in May called Seductive Elixir. This perfume was inspired by Africa. It is composed of hibiscus blossom, pomegranate, red currant, red pepper, freesia, violet, sandalwood and musk notes. It will be available as a 30 ml Eau de Parfum and as 15, 30 and 50 ml Eau de Toilettes.
• Nina Ricci will launch a new perfume called Le Parfum Bijou.

Where did I get my info?
Basenotes.net
Bond No. 9 Press Release
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