The Fragrance Man: A Fragrance Addict

Ad of the Week: The Beat by Burberry

noreply@blogger.com (The Fragrance Man) — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 02:26:00 +0000

Where did I get my info?
Youtube.com

A Video Profile: Hermes

noreply@blogger.com (The Fragrance Man) — Sat, 09 Aug 2008 19:54:00 +0000

The House of Hermes
The Epitome of High Fashion

Fragrances

Eau des Merveilles - Hermès

Terre d'Hermes

The Bags

Fashion File: Hermes Bag

Fashion

Fashion File: Hermes Runway

Hermes Spring Summer 2008

Hermes Homme Spring Summer 2008

Fragrances by Hermes

Where did I get my info?
A biography of Hermes on Infomat
Osmoz.com
Youtube.com

More information about Hermes
Hermes.com
Nymag.com

Ad of the Week: Covet by Sarah Jessica Parker

noreply@blogger.com (The Fragrance Man) — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 05:18:00 +0000

Where did I get my info?
Youtube.com

Matching Your Designer Fragrance with Your Cell Phone

noreply@blogger.com (The Fragrance Man) — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 05:07:00 +0000

When one of my colleagues told a customer and I that she owned a Prada cell phone, my mouth dropped so low that I swore it went to the center of the earth. In order for me to believe her, I demanded (okay, I meekly asked) that she showed me her phone. She obliged, and it was very sleek and beautiful, and it looked very, very, very expensive. It also included a leather case with Prada embossed on it. I was so, so jealous.

After seeing her ultra-chic cellie, I decided to google "designer phones." And to my amazement, there were other high-end designers doing the same thing as Prada. So, you can now match your designer accessories, fragrances and outfits with your cell phone. The designers below are now placing their names on mobile phones.

Addidas
Armani
Diane von Furstenberg
Dior
Dolce & Gabbana
Ferrari
Hummer
Levi's
Mandarina Duck
Porsche
Prada
TAG Heuer
Ted Baker

Where did I get my info?
Businessweek.com
Cnet.com
Intomobile.com
Letsgomobile.org
Meridiist-phone.com
Mobilewhack.com
Nexus404.com
Pocketpicks.co.uk
Unwiredview.com

Ad of the Week: Enjoli by Revlon (A Retro Commercial)

noreply@blogger.com (The Fragrance Man) — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 06:23:00 +0000

Where did I find my info?
Youtube.com

The Report: Volume 3

noreply@blogger.com (The Fragrance Man) — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 02:31:00 +0000

What has been happening in the fragrance world while I took my little break? Classic brands -- Boucheron, Elizabeth Arden, Emilio Pucci and Van Cleef & Arpels -- are launching new fragrances or coming out with limited editions of the classics. Coty will be releasing new fragrances for Celine Dion and Vera Wang. Christian Audigier will be launching a new perfume and cologne for Ed Hardy. Lastly, sultry Eve Mendes will be the new face of a well-known fashion and fragrance house.

The Report: Volume Three

Boucheron will be coming out with a new women's fragrance simply called B. The new perfume celebrates Boucheron's 150th anniversary and the 20th anniversary of its first fragrance. B features notes of "'cedar from the Atlas Mountains, Australian sandalwood, patchouli, osmanthus flowers, apricot and spices, plus orange blossom and rose absolutes,'" according to the Scented Salamander. Its bottle is inspired by a line of Boucheron's jewelry called Exquises Confidences. WWD mentioned that "B is the most expensive fragrance in Boucheron's scent portfolio, according to Marc Rey, ceo of YSL Beauté U.S.A. In the U.S., the 50-ml. eau de parfum spray will cost $110; the 100-ml. edp spray, $155; the 2-liter edp splash, $4,000; the 15-ml. perfume spray, $250; the 200-ml. bath and shower gel, $50, and the 200-ml. body cream, $90." (The Scented Salamander, WWD)
Celine Dion will launch Sensational Moment, a limited edition of Sensational. It will be released in September. Its feature notes are "mandarin, pink grapefruit, blackberry, pink peony, coconut orchid, freesia, ginger lily, white amber, hazelnut and musk." (Now Smell This)
Coty will introduce a new fragrance for Vera Wang in November. Called the Look, the launch of this new fragrance "inaugurates a new pillar created in synergy with the designer’s ready-to-wear fashion collection," according to Cosmeticnews.com. It is a floral perfume and has "watery accords with top notes of lychee and apple, a floral bouquet of lily, freesia and jasmine, plus notes of oakmoss and patchouli." The shape of the bottle is inspired by Vera Wang's ready-to-wear collection. It is available as a a parfum elixir, an EDP spray, Sheer body lotion, velvet body cream and satin shower cream. (Cosmeticnews.com)
Ed Hardy by Christian Audigier will launch two new fragrances for men and women in December. Ed Hardy Love and Luck for women is a "soft and elegant" perfume. It is a blend of "bergamot, blood orange, red sake accord, black currant, pink peppercorn, nectarine, jasmine, forbidden plum, sensual musk, cedarwood, sandalwood and patchouli." It will be available as an eau de parfum. Ed Hardy Love and Luck for men is described as “a bright, eclectic mix of fruits and fresh scents." Bergamot, orange, mandarin, cardamom, heart of absinthe, sage, cypress, violet, musk, cedarwood, dark vetiver and agarwood are its primary notes. It will be available as an eau de toilette. (Now Smell This)
Elizabeth Arden has created two new perfumes based on classics within their fragrance portfolio. Both new fragrances are called 5th Avenue Nights and Red Door Shimmer. 5th Avenue Nights is a floral, oriental. According to The Moodie Report, 5th Avenue Nights top notes feature "bergamot, mandarin, cyclamen coucou, white freesia and wild white rose. The heart is based around the calla lily, jasmine, muguet, heliotrope and pink peony, and leads to a dry-down of musk, white chocolate, vanilla and woods." It will be available as a 30-ml, 75-ml and 125-ml EDP spray. It will be released in September. Red Door Shimmer will be launched for a limited time in August. The top notes of this fragrance are Japanese pear, yuzu leaf, blackberry and pink pepper; its middle notes are gardenia, Casablanca lily and peony; and it dries down to Tonka bean, red amber, musk, sandalwood and vetiver. It will be available as a 50-ml and 100-ml EDT spray. (The Moodie Report)
Eva Mendes is the new face for Calvin Klein's Obsession. (Osmoz.com)
To celebrate Pucci's Vivara 1st anniversary, it will be in available in a collectible bottle. "The Vivara Silver edition bottle has a moonstruck look, garbed in a silvery hue and topped with the same, trademark print," according to Osmoz.com. (Osmoz.com)
Jeweler Van Cleef & Arpels will be a new fragrance for women called Féerie. The jeweler hopes that the bottle for this perfume will be the "most stunning" one in perfume shops. It is a woodsy-musky violet with fruity notes. (Osmoz.com)

Where did I get my info?
Cosmeticnews.com
The Moodie Report
Now Smell This
Osmoz.com
The Scented Salamander
WWD

Reprint and Fragrance Education: Oils and Soy Candles

noreply@blogger.com (The Fragrance Man) — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 04:44:00 +0000

Understanding Fragrance Oils and Essential Oils and Their Application in Soy Candles

By Mike Ugulini

While you may see the terms used interchangeably, there are differences between fragrance oils and essential oils. Both types of oils produce wonderfully aromatic candles and offer candle buyers much variety when it comes to choosing a candle scent. However, these two types of oils are unique unto themselves so it's good to know the characteristics of each.

Fragrance oils are perfume oils. While some fragrance oil scents may contain all-natural oils, they are primarily synthetic in composition. Production of a synthetic scent comes about when chemists study a plant's components and then reproduces those components artificially.

What's great about fragrance oils is the endless variety of scents that result. Experimentation with different synthetic combinations yields many fine scents and scent combinations. Fragrance oils are great for producing pleasing berry and fruit scents, as these scents are not always obtainable naturally as essential oils. Fragrance oils are also long lasting and affordably priced.

Essential oils are natural chemicals that are the true essence of a plant. They are not oil-like as we often think of oil. They do not have a sticky, oily feel to them and are actually clearer in appearance. Some essential oils do have color to them. They come from the leaves, flowers, seeds, resin, stems, roots, and bark of botanicals. Essential oils are highly concentrated oils and are popular in aromatherapy. Extraction of essential oils from botanical sources takes place by one of four methods:

Steam distillation, which uses heat to draw out essential oils; this is the most common method used today.
Cold press extraction: This method removes oils from the skins of fruits without the damage heat can sometimes do.
Chemical solvent extraction: This method uses solvents such as alcohol to extract harder to get essential oils.
Effleurage method: This method involves odorless fats or oils absorbing the perfume of fresh flowers.

Essential oils and fragrance oils are similar in that they both provide wonderful scents for soy candles. Scent blends may contain some natural essential oil elements in combination with synthetic elements. Again, fragrance oils offer the opportunity to make many more scent types and combinations than pure essential oils.

Candles of Eden is the leading provider of wholesale and private label all natural soy candles. We offer a full range of soy candles made with both fragrance oils and essential oils. Offer our elite line of SoyLuscious® Soy Candles to your clients or allow us to create a brand for you. Visit our website or call us directly 1-800-709-2836. Get more information like the article above by visiting our blog and subscribing to our newsletter.

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A Video Profile: Revlon

noreply@blogger.com (The Fragrance Man) — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 22:15:00 +0000

Revlon

The Standard of Beauty

Fragrance

Cosmetics

Where did I get my info?
Youtube.com

More Information About Revlon
Hoovers.com
Revlon.com
Wikipedia

Ad of the Week: Aviance by Prince Matchabelli (A Classic Commercial)

noreply@blogger.com (The Fragrance Man) — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 05:03:00 +0000

Where did I get my info?
Youtube.com

My Shopping Field Trip: DFS Duty Free Galleria @

noreply@blogger.com (The Fragrance Man) — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 20:01:00 +0000

The international terminal at the San Francisco International Airport is more than a pass through for passengers -- it is an international shopping destination. About a week ago, I had an opportunity to visit the main store in this terminal, DFS Duty Free Galleria. My plane was leaving in about two hours so I decided to kill some time by exploring this shop. I couldn't believe what was available in there. Nearly all of the items in the store were high-end products. It sold fine wines from the top wineries in California, high quality spirits from around the world and clothing and accessories from top designers, such as Burberry and Fendi.

As The Fragrance Man, the most important items in DFS were its fragrances. And, it had a very large selection of prestige scents. Some notable fragrances that were sold there were Flowerbomb by Viktor and Rolf, Gucci by Gucci and Polo by Ralph Lauren.

Unfortunately, there is one major drawback shopping at DFS; you cannot purchase anything there unless you're traveling to an international destination. I learned this from experience. I was about to buy a bottle of port, and the sales clerk told me no. I was very sad.

The next time you are traveling to a foreign country or coming back from your international spot, you must take the time to visit DFS Duty Free stores. I'm sure you will enjoy the shopping experience there.

DFS Galleria Stores are located in 14 countries. There are only five shops located in the U.S.: LAX, Hollywood, San Francisco International Airport, San Jose International Airport, and JFK International Airport in New York City. Have fun shopping!!

Where did I get my info?
DFS Galleria
San Francisco International Airport

Ad of the Week: Ange ou Demon by Givenchy

noreply@blogger.com (The Fragrance Man) — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 01:36:00 +0000

Where did I get my info?
Youtube.com

Reprint and Fragrance Education: Men's Fragrances

noreply@blogger.com (The Fragrance Man) — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 04:30:00 +0000

Men's Fragrance Ideal

By Catherine Tyler

Men's fragrance is always difficult to choose as there are so many selections available for them. Some people may think that men's stuff are rare and difficult to find the most suitable one, especially for perfume or fragrance which seem to belongs to women favourite. Can anybody clarify what the "fragrance" means? This generally includes any type of perfume or liquid substance which will be used to improve body scent. These are, for example, aftershave, cologne, perfume etc.

Due to the variety of fragrance selections, it is often seen that looking for an ideal one for you may not be an easy job. Once you learn more about the characteristics of each type of fragrance and able to understand your characteristics and needs, then you can start looking for your favourite fragrance.

However, the most important thing may be to get to know more about each type of fragrance. You have to identify about which type you will use. The usage may be on daily basis or occasionally. One of the most popular and well known men's fragrances is cologne. This type is very much similar to perfume, which normally used by women. The obvious difference may be that men's fragrance is much more strong and pricey than women's. We consider that cologne may not have long lasting effect as perfume and is normally has mild degree in scent. Cologne is preferably designed for men and used in more quantity. The cologne can be applied to some parts of skin to make it attractive but perfume has much stronger scent so we just use few drops.

These two types of fragrances can be used as substitution of each other but women mostly use perfume rather than these two. As today, there are many types of perfume for men, but many of them have turned out to be interested in using perfume. Also, the trend of using cologne still widely exists. The other type of fragrance for men is an aftershave. It is what can be used when a gentleman finish shaving by applying on the area that has been shaved. Even though aftershave may not be the fragrances that directly design for use as a fragrance, but it is used to maintain moisture and condition of the skin and this is the main purpose of aftershave.

However, aftershave is considered as one of the types of men's fragrance as it provides good and attractive scent and could be very long lasting. Therefore, many of aftershave manufacturers try to make aftershave to be more than what is used for maintaining skin condition, by adding scent into the liquid. So now aftershave is one of the most popular fragrances for men because they do not have to buy additional perfume or cologne but just use quality aftershave. In all, no matter which type of men's fragrance that you are using or planning to have one. It is necessary to know the difference of each type of them in order to choose the type that most fit to you.

Catherine Tyler is the professional freelance writer and also the webmaster of http://www.men-fragrance.com, where you can find several information of Designer Fragrance brands for Men

Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Catherine_Tyler
http://EzineArticles.com/?Mens-Fragrance-Ideal&id=1242645

Ad of the Week: Fahrenheit by Dior

noreply@blogger.com (The Fragrance Man) — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 02:39:00 +0000

Where did I get my info?
Youtube.com

I'm Back

noreply@blogger.com (The Fragrance Man) — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 06:25:00 +0000

I'm finally back from my vacation. Well, it wasn't a real vacation; I still had to work my "9-5" job. Unfortunately, my salary for maintaining and writing for fragranceman.com is zero. Hopefully, one day this will change. My time off from blogging did give me the opportunity to think about the future of this blog and my overall future in the fragrance industry. I think both of these futures will be very bright. Lastly, thank you all for reading and viewing fragranceman.com during my vacation.

Ciao,

The Fragrance Man

Ad of the Week: Sensational by Celine Dion

noreply@blogger.com (The Fragrance Man) — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 06:36:00 +0000

Where did I get my info?
Youtube.com

Make-Up Techniques: Make Up Gourmet

noreply@blogger.com (The Fragrance Man) — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 17:24:00 +0000

Makeup Gourmet: 20 Something 3 Ways Part 1 Segment 1

Where did I get my info?
Youtube.com

Reprint and Fragrance Education: Saving Your Perfume

noreply@blogger.com (The Fragrance Man) — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 22:15:00 +0000

How To Save Your Discount Fragrance

By Michael Rares

Discount women's perfumes and discount men's colognes are fast becoming a regular part of the designer wardrobe. Like the clothes that their manufacturers produce, they are expensive and come in many varieties. It is not uncommon for people to own multiple fragrances at one time, perhaps each being used for a separate occasion.

A common question among women perfume lovers is how to know when perfume goes bad. The first indication a perfume is going bad usually comes from the individual's personal sense of smell and how they think that their perfume should smell like.

All perfumes smell slightly different to different noses and off of different skins, as the aroma mixes with natural human oils. It is also natural for the scent of a perfume to lose its effect, or change entirely, over time with an individual's palate. If you are not quite sure whether a perfume has gone bad or you're just getting tired of the smell, here are some ways to check your perfume out.

The first thing you can check is the color of the actual liquid that is inside the bottle. Check every now and then to see if the color of the liquid is turning darker. Generally, darker coloration to a perfume means that it is beginning to turn. Extreme heat and direct sunlight oxidizes the perfume. This causes the water and alcohol to evaporate and the oil to become unstable.

Another signal that this is happening is a sharp change in the aroma. If the color is turning only slightly, the life of the perfume still can be extended: don't throw it away yet. But if the odor becomes sour or has a vinegar smell, its time to dispose of it and move on to something new.

When fragrance is stored and handled properly it can and will last a very long time. Store your perfume at room temperature. If you are not sure about the temperature in your house or apartment, cooler is better than warmer. Liquids expand and contract with temperature changes, so avoid irregular shifts in temperature. You should always keep your perfume away from direct sunlight; store the perfume in a dark area of your bathroom.

Medicine cabinets are perfect for perfume storage. There is a reason, other than aesthetics, that designer boxes are becoming more and more ornate. Keeping the womens fragrance in its box or covered with a cloth will also extend the life. If you do not want to use the fragrance for a extended period you can store it in a closet or even refrigerate the perfume.

One of the biggest things to remember if you are a frequent perfume user is not to leave the fragrance in you car. Not only will this cause the cologne go bad quickly, but it can even explode from the heat. The perfume will get all over your car and you will end up hating the smell of your favorite women's or men's fragrance. This also goes for purses, bags and sunglasses, as well.

But if you're a heavy user of the discount fragrance and you turn it over quickly it will last long enough if left away from direct light. If you avoid extreme temperatures and direct light the fragrance should last a long time. Follow these simple rules and you should be able to enjoy your discount womens fragrances for years to come.

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The Report: Volume 2 and Special Tribute for Yves Saint Laurent

noreply@blogger.com (The Fragrance Man) — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 02:09:00 +0000

Yves Saint Laurent
1936 - 2008

Let us take a moment to remember fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent. He died on Sunday, June 1, at age 71. He released his first perfume, Y, in 1964, and his first men's fragrance, Pour Homme, in 1971. His bestselling scents were Opium and Paris. View the videos below to remember this fashion icon. Bid adieu Yves Saint Laurent.

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So, what other news happen in the fragrance world? The Body Shop, Estee Lauder, Gianfranco Ferre, Jean Paul Gaultier and Trussardi are coming out with new fragrances. The eternal Osmoz.com will be available on mobile devices. Comme des Garcons will be designing a new fragrance line for British milliner Stephen Jones. Finally, two more celebrities are joining the celebrity fragrance world; expect new fragrances from Avril Lavigne and Queen Latifah next year. For more details about this news, read The Report below. Ciao.

The Report: Volume 2

The Body Shop has launched White Musk Blush. The new perfume is a musky floral, and its primary notes are freesia, rosebush, peach, mandarin orange and apple. It is available as an Eau de Toilette in a 1 oz bottle. (Osmoz.com)
Canadian pop star Avril Lavigne has signed a global licensing agreement with P&G Prestige Products. P&G will create a line of fragrances for the star. Her first scent will debut in fall 2009. (Cosmeticnews.com)
Estee Lauder will be launching a new woman's fragrance called Sensuous. It is described as a woody amber. It is currently available for pre-order at Bloomingdale's. (Osmoz.com)
Gianfranco Ferre has launched a new woody fragrance for men called Acqua Azzurra. It features bergamot, rosemary, orange blossom, rose, violet leaves, ginger, wave accord, gaiac wood and patchouli. It is available as an Eau de Toilette and in 30, 50 and 100 ml bottles. (Now Smell This)
Famous milliner Stephen Jones and Comme des Garcons are joining forces. The perfume named after the milliner is primarily a violet scent. It also has hints of clove, carnation, rose, jasmine, heliotrope and amber. (Now Smell This, Vogue UK)
Jean Paul Gaultier will reveal a new fragrance for women in September. The perfume will be called Ma Dame. "The fresh, floral fragrance, created by Francis Kurkdjian from Takasago (who conceived the bestselling Le Mâle men’s fragrance for the brand), sports notes of rose, grenadine, musk and cedar. It comes in a block-like, pink-tinted glass bottle featuring a sculpted bust—the Gaultier trademark— and a black necklace. The outer packaging, which shows the Ma Dame name in bold pink and black, also has a pull-off card strip revealing the bottle inside." It will be available as 30, 50, 100 ml Eau de Toilettes. (Cosmeticnews.com)
Parlux has signed a a global licensing agreement with music and actress icon Queen Latifah. Her first fragrance will launch in 2009. According to Queen Latifah, "For me, beauty really does start on the inside. It's like a state of mind, a state of love if you will. So I see fragrance as just a natural expression of this state of love: scent expresses a woman's confidence and sensuality; it's how she embraces her body, her mind and her strength." (Basenotes.net, Marketwire.com)
Osmoz.com, a popular fragrance website, can now be accessed through iphone and ipod Touch. "As soon as you connect, you can access the entire fragrance database, the news, and all the details about the latest launches – enriched with Club members’ comments and notes. The mobile version also lets you consult your personal albums with your osMoz user ID . . ." It's mobile url is mobile.osMoz.com. (Osmoz.com)
Trussardi has launched Essenza del Tempo. It is inspired by the slow cooking movement. The fragrance is for both men and women and its notes are bergamot, carrot seed, ginger, coffee, balsamic vinegar, amber, iris and cedar. It is available as 50, 75 and 125 ml Eau de Toilettes. (Now Smell This)

Where did I find my info?
Basenotes.net
British Vogue
Cosmeticnews.com
Marketwire.com
Now Smell This
Osmoz.com

Ad of the Week: Elle by Yves Saint Laurent

noreply@blogger.com (The Fragrance Man) — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 18:02:00 +0000

I couldn't help it -- I was compelled to add two commercials for elle. YSL is so avant-garde, especially its commercials.

Where did I get my info?
Youtube.com

A Video Profile: Gucci

noreply@blogger.com (The Fragrance Man) — Sat, 31 May 2008 21:03:00 +0000

Gucci
The Definition of Luxury

Fragrance

Gucci by Gucci

Gucci pour Homme II

Fashion

Gucci Spring Summer 2008 Part 1

Gucci Spring Summer 2008 Part 2

Gucci Cruise 2008 Campaign Video

Handbags

The Hysteria Handbag Collection by Gucci

Jewelry

Gucci - Fine Jewelry

Fragrances By Gucci

What to know more about Gucci?

Web Sites and Articles
Gucci.com
Gucci Group
Gucci Loves New York -- Forbes.com

Books
Brand Royalty: How the World's Top 100 Brands Thrive and Survive By Matt Haig (Page 139)
Gucci: Business in Fashion by Paola Trimarco
Gucci by Gucci: 85 Years of Gucci By Sarah Mower and Doug Lloyd
Gucci: A House Divided by Gerald McKnight

Where did I get my info?
Google Book Search
Youtube.com
Osmoz.com

Ad of the Week: Fuel for Life by Diesel

noreply@blogger.com (The Fragrance Man) — Fri, 30 May 2008 02:31:00 +0000

Where did I get my info?
Youtube.com

The Report: Volume 1

noreply@blogger.com (The Fragrance Man) — Wed, 28 May 2008 02:19:00 +0000

I have been having a hard time keeping up with the Weekend Report. To be honest, my time is very limited. So, my schedule for all postings must be flexible. Without this flexibility, I could not continue with the blog. So, I'm rechristening The Weekend Report; it will be now known as The Report. With this new title, I will be able to post fragrance news summaries anytime of the week. Enjoy this volume's news.

The Report

Calvin Klein will launch its latest version of Obsession. Entitled Secret Obsession, it has top notes of plum, mace and rose; it's heart is orange flower of Egyptian jasmine and tuberose; and it dries down to cashmere woods, burnt amber, vanilla and sandalwood notes. It will be available in September as an as Eau de Parfum and sold in three sizes: 1 oz, 1.7 oz and 3.4 oz. (Basenotes.net)
Christina Aguilera will be launching a second fragrance called Christina Aguilera Inspire. It will be classified as a tuberose-focused white floral. It will also include mango, citrus, freesia, rose, gardenia, orange blossom, sandalwood and musks notes. (Now Smell This)
The Fifi Awards, the "Oscars" of the fragrance world, were awarded in New York on May 21, 2008. To find out the winners of this year's awards, click here to visit The Fragrance Foundation's site. (Osmoz.com, The Fragrance Foundation)
Kenzo will launch Kenzo Power this August. It features spicy notes, bergamot, coriander, cardamom and woody amber. (Now Smell This)
L'Occitane has launched a new limited-edition fragrance called Citrus Vebana Intense. "A more concentrated formula than the classic Citrus Verbena Summer Fragrance. The Eau de Toilette brings together zesty notes of citrus fruits and refreshing verbena in a travel-friendly design, for a burst of freshness any time of the day." (Now Smell This, L'Occitane)
Montana has released Montana en Turquoise, a limited-edition summer perfume. The feature notes of this fragrance are aquatic accord, bergamot, ylang ylang, white orchid, vanilla, musk and hot wood. It will be available as a 100 ml Eau de Parfum. (Now Smell This)
Quicksilver, the well known surf and sportswear brand, will launch its first men's fragrance in July. Simply called Quicksilver, it is a woody-aromatic cologne "with sparkling notes and sea-breeze accents." (Osmoz.com)
Salvatore Ferragamo will launch a new fragrance for both men and women in September. Ferragamo's Tuscan Soul will feature "Italian ingredients," Calabrian bergamot and "other Sicilian citrus fruits." It will be available in "40, 75 and 125 ml Eau de Toilette." (Now Smell This)
Versace will release a new cologne for men; it is the masculine counterpart of Versace's newest women's fragrance. The new cologne will be known as Versace pour Homme. "The indigo-blue juice blends Mediterranean notes and damp woods over a floral, slightly moist mineral heart." (Osmoz.com)

Where did I get my info?
Basenotes.net
L'Occitane
The Fragrance Foundation
Now Smell This
Osmoz.com

Ad of the Week: Theorema by Fendi

noreply@blogger.com (The Fragrance Man) — Thu, 22 May 2008 02:10:00 +0000

Where did I get my info?
Youtube.com

Reprint and Fragrance Education: Pochet Cachet

noreply@blogger.com (The Fragrance Man) — Tue, 20 May 2008 07:08:00 +0000

Pochet Cachet - The Designer Perfume Bottle

By David Faulkner

There are an estimated twenty thousand different perfumes being marketed at any one time, and that means there must be an estimated twenty thousand different perfume bottle designs aimed at attracting the consumer’s eye better than those of their competitors. Perfume bottle making is big business, and the leader in the perfume bottle making industry dating back to the nineteenth century has been Pochet SA of France.

The History Of The Pochet Perfume Bottle

Today Pochet is the perfume bottle provider for such perfume makers as Givenchy, Yves Saint Laurent, Calvin Klein, Coty, Dior, and Kenzo. The company is actually the descendant of two ouch older companies, Verreries du Courval which had originally been the maker of glass windows for the French aristocracy, and Pochet DeRoche, which in the 1830s was one of the leading producers of painted porcelain and glass luxury items in Paris. Pochet DeRoche became the Paris distributor of du Courval windows, and when du Courval entered the perfume bottle market at around that time, a partnership was inevitable.

The very first “designer” perfume was a Guerlain scent commissioned by the Empress Eugenie in 1858, and Geurlain commissioned du Courval to create the first designer perfume bottle for it. The limited edition “Eau de Cologne Imperiale” sent du Courval to the top of the list of perfume bottle makers.

Until the 1930s, when the company changed its name to Pochet and dropped its porcelain business to specialize in the perfume bottle market, it had handcrafted its perfume bottles from blow molded glass, and even today some of its limited editions of perfume bottles have hand made elements. But its 21st century state-or-the-art factory has enabled it to keep satisfying a perfume bottle market which requires more and more exotically designed bottles.

Pochet and Lalique

The 1930s brought with them the Great Depression and a serious decline in US perfume sales. For the French perfumers who survived, the machine made perfume bottle was an economic necessity, and perfume bottle makers began to look to Hollywood for inspiration. Lalique, which Pochet would buy some six decades later, came out with a perfume bottle for the 1932 Worth’s classic scent Je Reviens was of dark blue ribbed glass shaped toe resemble a New York City skyscraper, and was packaged in a chrome-finished box.

Lalique is still one of the most respected designers of premier quality perfume bottles, and attempts to imbue each perfume bottle with the feel of the fragrance it contains, because the perfume bottle is the consumer’s introduction to the scent inside, and will often be what draws a customer to purchase it.

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The Weekend Report: May 11 - May 17

noreply@blogger.com (The Fragrance Man) — Mon, 19 May 2008 06:15:00 +0000

Interesting things are happening in the fragrance world this week. My favorite and established design houses have launched and will be launching new fragrances. Bobbie Brown, Dsquared2 and Jean Paul Gaultier are coming out with new perfumes and colognes. Famous and luxury non-fragrance brands will be launching new fragrances soon. Porsche will be introducing a speedy new cologne for men, and Waterford, known for its expensive and "the establishment" crystal ware, will be launching a new perfume. Thierry Mugler has partnered with Swarovski Crystal. Another celebrity, tennis star Gabriela Sabatini, is launching a fruity scent. Lisa Hoffman, known for her beauty products, has created cutting edge perfume kits. Finally, a youthful classic perfume by Annick Goutal has turned 10 years old. For more information about this news, read "The Weekend Report."

The Weekend Report: May 11 - May 17

Annick Goutal's Petite Chérie is 10 years old. This classic is a blend of "rose, pear and green freshness." To celebrate its anniversary, its bottle will be adorned with angels, pears and roses. (Osmoz.com)
Argentine tennis star Gabriela Sabatini will launch Latin Dance in June. Her fruity perfume is a blend of kiwi, papaya, pomegranate, bamboo, lily of the valley, hibiscus, orchid, woods and amber. It will be available as an Eau de Toilette and the perfume will be housed in 20, 30 and 60 ml bottles.
Bobbi Brown, the cosmetics goddess, has launched a new perfume that is perfect for work and for individuals who are sensitive to fragrances. This perfume is called Almost Bare, and it is a floral fragrance that "features a delicate balance of inspiring Italian Bergamot blended with Violet Leaves to relax and soothe the senses. The scent is enhanced by a note of Soft Muguet and gentle Jasmine Petals, with a Soft Cedar and Warm Amber background." It is available as a 1.5 oz. Eau de Parfum for $60. (Scented Salamander, Bobbi Brown)
Dsquared2 will launch a feminine companion of its debut fragrance, He Wood. The new fragrance will be called She Wood, and its notes feature three accords: "light (lemon, jasmine, neroli), sap (violet, heliotrope and musk) and wood (cedar, vetiver and vegetable amber)." It will be available as an Eau de Parfum and its juice will be in 30, 50 and 100 ml bottles.
Jean Paul Gaultier has introduced a new summer fragrance for men called Eau de Cologne du Male. (Scented Salamander)
Lisa Hoffman has created the "Variations" kits. Each fragrance in each kit will represent different parts of the day: morning, work day, evening and night variations. This line comes as three scents: Tunisian Neroli (orange blossom, amber and lemon), French Clary Sage (linen, cotton, bergamot and sage) and Tuscan Fig (fig, white flowers, vanilla and precious woods). (Osmoz.com)
Porsche will be coming out with a new fragrance for men in October. Partnering with Azzaro, a subsidiary of Clarins, Porsche's new cologne will be called Essence. Artical, juniper, blueberry, coriander, black pepper, pine, fir balsam, patchouli and incense are the feature notes of this future newbie. It will be in 50 and 80 ml Eau de Toilettes. (Now Smell This)
Thierry Mugler Parfums will create a fragrance line for Swarovski Crystal. (Osmoz.com)
Waterford, the famous and upscale crystal ware maker, will be debuting a fragrance called Lismore. Waterford's Master Craftmen will give the fragrance's bottle an unique design. After the perfume is gone, the crystal bottle transforms into an exquisite vase. "'Primary top notes' are water lily, freesia, ylang ylang, rose, and mandarin; 'Primary middle notes' are carnation, peony, night blooming jasmine; 'Primary base notes' are orchid vanilla, precious woods, musk, and violet." It will be exclusively available at Bloomingdales and on Bloomingdales.com begining July 11. A 50 ml bottle will cost $65 and the 100 ml bottle will be priced at $90. (Scented Salamander)

Where did I get my info?
Bobbi Brown
Now Smell This
Osmoz.com
Scented Salamander