Wednesday, April 30, 2008

Gift Ideas for Your Mom

Mother's Day is May 11. If your mom loves fragrances, give her one of the gift sets below. These gifts were suggested by the experts at Beauty Fashion.





Andy Warhol Union Square by Bond No. 9
100 ml bottle and 36" Robert Lee Morris Necklace -- $575.00

Boucheron by Boucheron
1.6 oz. Eau de Toilette and 3.3 Body Lotion in deluxe, reusable container -- $79.00

Can Can by Paris Hilton
3.4 oz. Spray, 3 oz. Body Lotion, 3 oz. Bath and Shower Gel and 2.5 oz. Perfume Stick -- $58.00

elle by Yves Saint Laurent
1.6 oz. Eau de Parfum and 3.3 oz. Body Lotion

Guess by Guess
2.5 oz. Eau de Parfum Spray, 3.4 oz. Shimmering Body Lotion and 3.4 oz. Hair and Body Shampoo -- $58.00 ($90.00 value)

Guess Gold by Guess
2.5 oz. Eau de Parfum Spray, 3.4 oz. Shimmering Body Lotion and 3.4 oz. Body Wash -- $58.00 ($90.00 value)

Guess by Marciano
3.4 oz. Eau de Parfum Spray, 3 oz. Body Lotion and 3 oz. Body Wash -- $65.00 (90.00 value)

Lovely by Sarah Jessica Parker
3.4 oz. Eau de Parfum Spray, 2.5 oz. Soft Body Lotion and Deluxe Mini Eau de Parfum -- $69.50

Miss Boucheron by Boucheron
1.6 oz. Eau de Parfum and 3.3 oz. Body Milk in luxurious, reusable container -- $83.00

Oscar by Oscar de la Renta
1.6 oz. Eau de Toilette, 4 oz. Body Lotion and 4 ml Parfum Miniature -- $58.00

Stella by Stella McCartney
3.3 oz. Eau de Parfum, 2.5 oz. Soft Body Milk and 2.5 oz. Gentle Body Cleanser -- $87.00

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

Tuesday, April 29, 2008

Reprint and Fragrance Education: Scentibility

Scentibility - Business Women's Guide to Fashion

By Chi Chi Okezie

Professional women can impress their clients, customers, colleagues and associates with their charm, intellect and scent. Wearing perfume or fragrance in the workplace is becoming increasing common and can reinforce your image. But, it is important to be sensitive to how you wear your fragrance so that you are not being offensive to those around you. Listed below are tips that professional women can use to promote a healthy sense of aromatherapy in the business arena.

Cologne, Eau de Toilette and Eau de Parfum

There are usually three forms of fragrances that women can use on their bodies to enhance their natural body scents. Cologne is the least concentrated of the three and therefore the smell is does not last as long. It is typical to re-apply often during the day. Cologne is great if you work in an environment where you are in constant contact with others. The smell is faint and will not disturb others that may have allergies to fragrances. Eau de Toilette is a little more concentrated than cologne and lasts longer through out the day. The smell of the fragrance is more intense so you are instructed to use less of the fragrance on your body. Eau de Parfum is the most concentrated of the three and more expensive. Eau de Parfum has a stronger smell and lasts almost all day where there is no need to re-apply.

Points of Contact

When applying fragrance to the body, it is best to apply to the pressure and heat sensitive points on the body. This will ensure that the fragrance will last longer and will send out a soft and natural like scent that is not over powering or distracting to others. Points of contact include the back of the neck, behind the ear lobes, in the chest/cleavage area, the wrists and behind the knees. Only one or two squirts are necessary for each section of contact. When spraying the fragrance, make sure that the spray is a few inches away from the body. Another good idea is to spray the fragrance into the air and walk into it.

Layering Effect

The best time to apply fragrance is after you finish showering. The scent tends to last longer and it would reduce the amount of times that you re-apply the fragrance during the day. A soft and subtle way to apply fragrance can be by layers. For example, if your favorite scent has a soap or deodorant, you can use them as well as spraying the fragrance. You can also apply the lotion or powder form of the fragrance before spraying the fragrance. The layering effect allows the smell of the fragrance to remain consistent and subtle without being too loud or strong. It produces a soft scent and enhances your natural body scent.

Chi Chi Okezie is owner/producer of SIMPLEnetworking, LLC in Metro-Atlanta, GA. Newly published author of "SIMPLEnetworking: Creating Opportunities - The new form of success!" View excerpts of the book and polish your professional approach: http://www.snseminars.com.

Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Chi_Chi_Okezie
http://EzineArticles.com/?Scentibility---Business-Womens-Guide-to-Fashion&id=1138455

Sunday, April 27, 2008

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
Now Smell This
The Scented Salamander

Friday, April 25, 2008

Something Personal: A Little Off Topic

Dear Readers and Viewers,

I first want to thank you all for supporting fragranceman.com. I hope you've learned something new from each article that I've post. Well, I want to share a piece of great personal news with you. Before I tell you this information, let me give you the background.

As I was posting religiously on the blog, I was dealing with many personal struggles. I was forced to close my online retail shop, lost my father and my dear young cousin, lost two properties and began to experience extreme financial difficulty. Luckily, I was able to find a decent paying job to help my finances, but it did not take full advantage of my abilities. Therefore, I was very unsatisfied with this working experience. Overall, I felt my life was going nowhere.

Before I'd experienced these challenges, my life was better overall. I had a great career as a librarian; I was making good money; my finances were stellar; I lived in a cute house; and I was surrounded by loving family and friends. I must admit that my life wasn't perfect. I was experiencing many problems with my partner, who I later left.

Now you know the background of my good news. So, let me tell you it. I recently have been hired as a librarian again! And, this opportunity is very exciting for me personally and professionally. I feel as if I've won the lottery. I can tell you that I've been waiting for news like this for a long time.

Take care,

Lawrence "Larry" aka "The Fragrance Man"

Thursday, April 24, 2008

Ad of the Week: Old Spice



Where did I get my info?
Youtube.com

Tuesday, April 22, 2008

New Launches

According to my favorite fragrance site, Osmoz, the fragrances listed below are now available in your favorite department store.




For Her

Bali Dream by Estée Lauder
Eau d'Eté 2008 L'Eau D'Issey by Issey Miyake
Incense Rosé by Tauer Perfumes
Set Sail South Seas by Tommy Bahama

For Him

Eau d'Eté 2008 L'Eau D'Issey Pour Homme by Issey Miyake
Set Sail South Seas by Tommy Bahama

Where did I get my info?

Osmoz.com

Monday, April 21, 2008

For Women Only: Beauty Tips on Video

Makeup Gourmet: Hot Summer Makeup

Part 1



Part 2





Where did I get my info?

Youtube.com

Sunday, April 20, 2008

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
Now Smell This
Scented Salamander

Saturday, April 19, 2008

New Launches

I know, I know that I've been a little lazy this week. I just needed a little break from writing. But, I'm back to normal and should be posting regularly. So, here is my new launches list. If one of these fragrances appeal to you, ask the fragrance expert at your favorite department store about it. Enjoy and ciao.

For Women
Au Nom de la Rose Pour Femme
Cherry (Cerisier) by L'Occitane
Cinéma Scénario d’été by Yves Saint Laurent
Guess by Marciano
Roxy Love by Roxy
Showtime by Kylie Minogue
White Silk by Jovan

For Men

Altamir by Ted Lapidus
Au Nom de la Rose Pour Homme
The One by Dolce & Gabbana

Where did I get my info?
Now Smell This
Osmoz.com

Wednesday, April 16, 2008

Ad of the Week: Insolence by Guerlain



Where did I get my info?
Youtube.com

Monday, April 14, 2008

For Women Only: Beauty Tips on Video


Plump Lips/Lashes/Breasts Make-Up Techniques From Eve Pearl




Where did I get my info?
Youtube.com

Sunday, April 13, 2008

The Weekend Report: April 6 - April 12

This is the first installment of this series. I will summarize the most interesting news in the fragrance world and try to report this information on a weekly basis. All of my sources will come from my favorite and authorized fragrance sites. Enjoy this new series. -- FM

  • Annick Goutal have released a fourth perfume in their Les Orientalistes collection. The new fragrance is entitled as Musc Nomade. It is based on vegetal and recreated musks.
  • Anna Sui has launched her yearly limited-edition Dolly Girl, Dolly Girl Lil' Starlet. The fragrance is a blend of marine accord, pink grapefruit, lemon mandarin, Madonna lily, pear, peony sandalwood, amber and musk notes.
  • In June, Aramis, a division of Estee Lauder, will release a new cologne to the fragrance market. Mustang Blue, a follow up of last year's Mustang, is a fresh fougère. It is a blend of bergamot, lemon, mint, basil, lavender, geranium, clary sage, clove leaf, cypress, pine, artemisia, cardamom, black pepper, cedar leaf, sandalwood, patchouli, hay and musk.
  • Byredo, a new fragrance brand from Sweden, will launch five new fragrances. They are Chembur, Green, Gypsy Water, Pulp and Rose Noir. These fragrances will be available at Barney's New York.
  • Céline Dion unveils Sensational. The fruity floral perfume is a blend of mimosa, lily-of-the-valley and jasmine.
  • Elizabeth Arden's Green Tea Lotus has recently been launched. It is a summer variation of Green Tea, one of the most popular perfumes sold by the fragrance house. Inspired by flowers that are usually used for Asian teas, it is a blend of ume plum, cherry blossom, yuzu, green tea, aglaia, blossoming lotus, white birch and musk.
  • Lancome will release a new perfume called Peut-Être. It is described as powdery, warm and sexy. Rose, iris and musk are the primary notes for this fragrance.
  • Lacoste's crocodile logo turns 75. To celebrate the brands birthday, it will recreate its first fragrance for men. The old newbie will be called Lacoste Original and it will blend citrus, galbanum, menthol, lavender, lichen and woody notes.
  • The actor Matthew McConaughy is Dolce & Gabbana's newest model. He will be on all ads for the design house's latest cologne, The One.
  • Soap opera characters are now turning out perfumes. Charm! All My Children is being launched by the fictional character Kendall Hart played by Alicia Minshew. As many fans of this soap opera already know, she heads a cosmetics company. The perfume is a sugar floral scent. It is a blend of bergamot, black currant, grapefruit, star orchid and sugar cane.
  • Yves Rocher Naturelle has launched three new fragrances: Naturelle, a green fruity floral developed by perfumer Michel Girard; Comme une Evidence Le Parfum, a chypre scent; and Comme une Evidence Homme, a spicy woody floral for men developed by perfumer Antoine Maisondieu.
Where did I get my info?
Basenotes
Now Smell This
Osmoz
Scented Salamander

Friday, April 11, 2008

Caron Launches New Fragrance

Caron has recently launched Les Plus Belles Lavandes, a refreshing lavender-based eau de cologne. Created by house nose Richard Fraysse, it was inspired by the lavender fields in Provence, France. The dominant notes in this fragrance are amber, lavender, musk and vanilla. It is available as a refillable spray or splash.


Where did I get my info?

Basenotes.net

Thursday, April 10, 2008

Ad of the Week: Boss Intense by Hugo Boss



Where did I get my info?
Youtube.com

Wednesday, April 9, 2008

New Launches


The fragrances below have recently been launched according to Osmoz.com.








For Women

Amarige Mimosa 2007 by Givenchy
Aqua Allegoria – Figue Iris by Guerlain
1881 En Fleurs by Cerruti
Enchanted Orchid
Neroli by Laura Mercier
Organza Jasmin 2007 by Givenchy
Ralph Wild by Ralph Lauren
Very Irresistible Rosa Damascena 2007 by Givenchy

For Men
Adventure by Davidoff
Allure pour Homme Edition Blanche by Chanel
Boss Pure by Hugo Boss
Cockpit by Azzaro
Chrome Legend by Azzaro
Moon Sparkle by Escada
‘Monsieur’ Eau du Matin by Gaultier

For Both
Vintage Edition by Kenzo


Where did I get my info?
Osmoz.com

Tuesday, April 8, 2008

For Women Only: Beauty Tips on Video

Dear Readers,

Since the beauty videos were very popular last month, I have decided to continue to show them on the blog. So, I'm starting a new video series entitled "For Women Only: Beauty Tips on Video." Enjoy!

Ciao,

The Fragrance Man

Make Up Tips 101 - Prepping the Skin



Where did I get my info?
Youtube.com

Monday, April 7, 2008

A Special Video Profile: Estée Lauder

Estée Lauder
An International Beauty Icon and Founder of a Cosmetics and Fragrance Empire

"Beauty is an attitude. There's no secret. Why are all brides beautiful? Because on their wedding day they care about how they look. There are no ugly women - only women who don't care or who don't believe they're attractive." -- Estée Lauder


Estée Lauder



Estée Lauder Intuition Commercial



Commercial Estée Lauder - Love Profusion by Madonna




Estée Lauder Knowing (Perfume) Advert 1990



Estée Lauder - May Company Commercial - 1990



Estée Lauder "Nutritious"



Estée Lauder Pleasures



Estée Lauder Pleasures Intense



Estée Lauder Pure White Linen



Night Repair by Estée Lauder



Student Commercial - Estée Lauder





Where did I get my info?
The Biography Channel