The Weekend Report: May 4 - May 10

I know I'm a little late for posting The Weekend Report. My schedule is a little off since I'm now working a new gig. I'll be back to normal this upcoming weekend. So, what's happening in the fragrance world? Well, Chanel, Davidoff and Thierry Mugler have new celebrity faces. Moschino and YSL are launching new summer fragrances. Finally, Parlux and Natori are new corporate lovers. For more details about these happenings, read The Weekend Report below. Ciao.

The Weekend Report: May 4 - May 10

• Actress Evangeline Lilly, who stars in the television series Lost, will become the new face for Cool Water Women worldwide except the Unites States. (Osmoz.com)
• French actress Audrey Tautou will be the new face for Chanel N°5. She is known for her starring role in the film Amélie. (Ozmoz.com)
• Moschino has introduced a new summer perfume called Cheap & Chic Hippy Fizz. The primary notes for this fragrance are lemon, raspberry leaves, magnolia, lotus flower, may rose, parma violet, moss, osmanthus and cedarwood. It is available as an eau de toilette in 30 ml, 50 ml and 100 ml sizes. (Basenotes.net)
• Naomi Watts is the new face of Thierry Mugler's Angel. She has appeared in Mulholland Drive, 21 Grams and King Kong. (Basenotes.net)
• The Natori Company and Parlux have signed a license agreement to create a fragrance line for Josie Natori, a lingerie and lifestyle brand. "'Josie Natori is a visionary designer. She is in perfect sync with the mindset of modern women as she transforms simple elements of daily life into sensual, luxurious experiences. The allure and romance of the East-into-West spirit her designs express will make this a timeless introduction,' observes Neil Katz, Chairman and CEO of Parlux Fragrances, Inc." (Basenotes.net)
• Yves Saint Laurent Beauté (YSL) has introduced four new summer fragrances. Cinéma Scénario D’Eté is the summer version of Cinéma. According to The Moodie Report, it is described as a citrus cocktail. It opens "on notes of tangerine, sweet orange and lime. The heart is a bouquet of summer flowers such as jasmine, amaryllis and ylang-ylang; the base a blend of amber, musk and white peach." Elle Eau d’Eté Summer is the sunny version of Elle. "The top notes include peony, ginger and tangerine, leading to a heart of pink berries and freesia. Patchouli, vetiver and musk dominate the base." Oscar Summer 2008 is a limited-edition summer fragrance. It features "sparkling citrus notes." Finally, YSL has created a new summer fragrance for men. YSL L’Homme Eau d’Eté 2008 is a blend of grapefruit, lavender, violet, basil, white pepper, Tonka bean and patchouli. (Moodiereport.com)

Where did I get my info?
Basenotes.net
Osmoz.com
The Moodie Report