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Paco Rabanne Launches Phantom Parfum & A New Campaign ~ New Fragrances ~ Fragrantica
Paco Rabanne Launches Phantom Parfum in July along with a new campaign featuring Charlie Heaton as Phantom's face. According to the brand, the new Phantom Parfum "was created to be more mysterious and sexy than its predecessor, Phantom." The robot refillable bottle was given a black matte finish. David Bowie’s ‘Let’s Dance’ accompanis the video. The campaign was shot by Matt Lambert, while Florian Joyce lensed the still images. "I felt like a superhero,” said Charlie Heaton.
Weekend Movies: Happy Mother's Day!
Elena Knezevic Co-founder & Editor-in-Chief Elena Knezevic is the Editor-in-Chief and co-founder of Fragrantica, which she started with Zoran Knezevic in 2007. Born in Russia, Elena studied Slavic languages and literature in Moscow before moving to Sarajevo and Belgrade, where the idea for Fragrantica was born.
Weekend Perfume Movies: David Lynch
Raquel Zimmermann for Gucci by Gucci (2007) David Lynch, the renowned filmmaker, has directed several advertisements for several fragrance brands.
The New Mugler Angel Elixir Ad Campaign
Today, Mugler released the new Angel Elixir ad campaign featuring Hunter Schafer. Photo: Harley Weir for Mugler "Art directed by Mugler Fashion Creative Director Casey Cadwallader and shot by visual artist Quentin Deronzier alongside Publicis Luxe agency, the film is an invitation to reveal one’s own potential in a big bang, to expand and explode, to live boundlessly, from real life to fantasy.
Ellis Brooklyn FLORIST
Right before spring, there are always inspiring launches with flower bouquets as their theme, announcing a new bloom and a new cycle. In this case, the composition is designed as if an excellent florist chose the most beautiful flowers for an irresistible bouquet. One of the new floral fragrances, poured in a striking pink bottle, is Florist from Ellis Brooklyn, which celebrates a white and intoxicating floral bouquet, illuminated, bright, and sparkling.
The Modernization of Cosmetics (Including Perfume) Regulation Act
Beauty companies are preparing for the new regulations (MoCRA) some of which will be mandatory the next year (2024). Fragrance products applied on a person’s body, such as perfume, cologne, aftershave, are regulated as cosmetics, according to FDA. On December 29, 2022, President Biden signed into law the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023, which includes the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022 (MoCRA).
Domaine by Mona de Orio Review ~ Fragrance Reviews ~ Fragrantica
Domaine by Mona de Orio is an attractive but very unusual lily-of-the-valley fragrance. Like my favorite Violette Fumee, Domaine introduces a well-known ingredient in a different light. The promotional picture (below) conveys the fragrance's character very well, although I presume very different reactions to the perfume.
Danse Étoilée Grace de Monaco – A Graceful White Floral ~ Fragrance Reviews ~ Fragrantica
The Grace de Monaco brand with its two perfumes has appeared online at Neiman Marcus and will soon arrive at Harrods. It is a high-end lifestyle brand that sells silk scarfs, homeware, home fragrances, and perfumes, and has other products lined up for the future. The brand is American, founded by The Princess Grace Foundation USA, and Princess Grace’s son, Prince Albert II, was a deciding voice in creating the brand.
Liquides Imaginaires Dom Rosa Millésimé
With the new special edition, French niche house Liquides Imaginaires, created by Philippe di Meo, celebrates the 10th anniversary of one of its most successful fragrances - rose and champagne-inspired Dom Rosa from the brand's Eau Sanguine collection. This specific trilogy is inspired by holy wines and features scented red juices that portray passion. Dom Rosa is the scent of the blood of a rose sacrificed for the beauty of wine. "Dom Rosa is romantic. Intoxication of festive pleasures.
Bag Company Hedgren From Belgium Now Offers a Perfume
The Belgian bag and luggage company Hedgren has already been active on the market for 30 years, offering products that combine an ideal mix of practical functionality, minimalist design, and quality materials. "With modern men and women in mind, our collections provide clever solutions for daily city living. From business to leisure, and day to night, these are bags that let you do things your way: My city, my life of existence," explains the brand.
Aman, Soma, Khalil: New Noème Paris Fragrances
At the end of 2022, the Parisian niche brand Noème introduced three new fragrances, Aman, Soma, and Khalil (you can read an overview of the first five fragrances here). Perfumer and art director of the brand Majda Bekkali (Majda Bekkali, Genderfluid) once again calls to go beyond the mind's limits to discover something new and inexplicable by logic and rational thinking. Aman Noeme "With Aman, Noème takes you on a journey to discover the hidden territories of the human mind.
Fils de Joie & La Dompteuse Encagée Serge Lutens: The Black Magic of Serge Lutens ~ Columns ~ Fragrantica
I expected something like this, but the reality far exceeded my expectations. I opened the bottle, and the powerful scent of the fragrance overwhelmed me. It seemed to me that I was flying and then falling into a hot, humid, fragrant darkness, so dense that there seemed no difference between the blackness under the closed eyelids and all this surrounding blackness.
Beautiful Donna Valentino
At the moment, Valentino Donna (2015) is the most beautiful fragrance in the entire Valentino perfume line. In stores, it has been replaced by Donna Born In Roma fragrances. You can distinguish the original perfume by the golden plate - Born in Roma fragrances have a black leather label. Valentino Donna was the first of Valentino's perfumes in the gorgeous signature studded bottle.
Yves Saint Laurent Y Eau de Parfum Intense
In 2017, Yves Saint Laurent kicked off the Y collection of fragrances for men with the original Y, followed by Y Eau de Parfum in 2018, Y Live in 2019, Y Eau Fraiche in 2020, Y Le Parfum in 2021, and the new Y Eau de Toilette in 2022. The latest addition comes out in the eye of spring 2023 as Y Eau de Parfum Intense.
Guerlain Cherry Blossom 2023 - The Exceptional Piece by Les Ateliers Vermont
Each spring, in homage to the Hanami ritual in Japan, the fresh and floral Guerlain Cherry Blossom fragrance returns with an exceptional, limited, and numbered edition. This event takes on a special shine this year on the 170th anniversary of the emblematic Flacon aux Abeilles. For its precious 2023 Vintage, Guerlain entrusted the magical adornment of its Flacon aux Abeilles to Ateliers Vermont, a prestigious Parisian embroidery house.
Profumum Roma: Dulcis in Fundo, Alba and Fiore d'Ambra: The Sweetness of Three Deadly Sins
Profumum Roma reminds me of a small restaurant where desserts are especially tasty, but the chef in this restaurant can make any dish delicious... That is, any fragrance. All amber, woody and even aquatic fragrances are appetizing. Fumidus is incredibly tasty and smoky, smelling of whiskey.
The Fragrances of Phronema
People can argue that there are no new ideas around, but I will often argue back that the reconsideration of ideas or the contemplation of ideas themselves ARE the new ideas we need. I'm confronted with this notion when I stumble into perfume work that reaches out into new territories and reshuffles cards that we may think have been shuffled before.
A Sea of Orange and Gold – Tagetes and Marigolds ~ Raw Materials ~ Fragrantica
The Aster family or Compositae (lat. Asteraceae, Compositae) is huge and ubiquitous, represented in all climatic zones of all continents, with the exception of Antarctica. The Asters count almost two thousand genera and about 33 thousand species.
Secret of Success
Success is a hackneyed word. Whenever I hear about someone being successful, I imagine an accomplished person full of vitality: Everything is going smoothly at work, and if fate poses some questions to him, he eventually finds answers. A successful person knows the rules of the game, and he knows how to follow them. But what should this person do when the familiar world around him collapses and the rules are no longer in place? What is the success of someone who lives in an era of change?
Ingredients 07-2012 Maison Crivelli: Sauna, Linen and Cookies
I first learned about the Ingredients 07-2012 fragrance, which marks the 10th anniversary of the eponymous Czech perfume boutique, after the announcement of my colleague Sanja. The name Ingredients is unusual and even strange for a boutique, but its founders Jakub Kopchak and Lukasz Loskot decided it thus. July 2012 is the date when the boutique opened its doors. The name of the fragrance does not really help to tell us about the composition and the sum of its ingredients is not well known.
Holiday Party Gifts by Ormonde Jayne!
The season of giving is upon us and the question of what to pick for those around we love and cherish is coming up. Thankfully no one can say no to an aesthetically pleasing experience that smells good. Enter scented trinkets and beautiful offerings from our favourite brands. Whether it's an intimate family gathering or dancing through the night at New Year's Eve, the right scent sets the atmosphere for a great celebration.
Take a Break: Olfactory Detox
Many times when I visited the countryside, my relatives greeted me with the phrase, "You smell of perfume too much." And this despite the fact that I did not use any perfumes, because at work I have to evaluate many samples, and a constant fragrant background will greatly interfere with and distort perception. After a couple of days of airing myself in the country, when I again put on my smart city clothes, I immediately noticed the perfume smell again.
Cannes TFWA 2022: Jacques Bogart Presents One Man Show 24K Edition
There is a new chapter in the One Man Show saga by the French classic brand Jacques Bogart. I'm talking about the One Man Show 24K Edition, and this is totally different from all of the numerous flankers that the brand has been launching ever since the original came out, back in 1980. One Man Show 24K Edition is another of the various secrets I have been holding back since October, when so many novelties were presented to us in Cannes TFWA 2022. Now is the time of disclosing this one.
Boadicea the Victorious Harmonious
Boadicea the Victorious launches Harmonious, a perfume exclusive to Selfridges and Boadicea online. The new edition is described as a scintillating scent with a positive and calming disposition. It exudes sweet and spicy accords and has a refined yet intoxicating fragrance. According to the brand, Harmonious is a luxurious fragrance where each note comes together in harmony to create a bright yet refined effect that ensures the spotlight.
Chloe Atelier des Fleurs Violette and Santalum
For their romantic collection, Atelier des Fleurs, the house of Chloe included two new fragrances: Violette composed by perfumer Fanny Bal, and Santalum, by perfumer Marypierre Julien. Chloe Atelier des Fleurs collection was launched in 2019 and now counts seventeen fragrances. CHLOE VIOLETTE "Perfumer Fanny Bal still remembers, as clear as day, the moment in her childhood when she became captivated by the violets blossoming in her family’s garden.
D.S. & Durga Sexy Viking ~ New Fragrances ~ Fragrantica
Brooklyn-based niche fragrance house D.S. & Durga has just released a new limited edition fragrance available for pre-order for late November delivery. The fragrance is called Sexy Viking and it only comes in 100 bottles. "A bouquet of flowering Norse herbs, 10th-century hide undergarments, Saxon steel. For savage lovers." According to the brand, the fragrance has been many years in the making and it is premiering now as the newest Halloween Studio Juice.
Feijoa: Pineapple, Strawberry, and Fig Guava
One of the signs of the impending New Year in my late Soviet childhood was the appearance in stores of outlandish green fruits with the dreamy name of Feijoa. The delicious and fragrant feijoa fruits usually appeared in stores in early December, brought in mainly from the Transcaucasus, but they are also grown in other warm regions: in the Caucasus, Central Asia, and the Black Sea region.
Apex Parfum: A Confusing Perfume by Roja Dove
I was surprised when the PR people working with Roja Dove Parfums contacted me in order to send me a bottle of their new Apex Parfum. I am not very versed in Roja's fragrances, but I do love Diaghilev and there are other scents that I enjoy very much. So, I said yes and now I am the owner of a bottle of the brand's new perfume.
Dante Collection by Profumo di Firenze Review
It's amazing how hard Italy tries to stick to its roots. Take Florence's perfume brands and we'll see local Florentine lavender, Tuscan leather, Florentine iris, and even local ice cream as initial sparks of inspiration. The new Profumo di Firenze collection is dedicated to Dante Alighieri, the great Italian poet and founder of the literary Italian language - as you know, he comes from Florence.
Ten Years of La Vie Est Belle: A Milestone
How time flies! It's already been ten years since the introduction of the feminine fragrance which defined the decade: La Vie Est Belle. Evoking something of the feel-good aura of Roberto Benigni's master opus, La vita è bella ("Life is Beautiful"), a film that exalts what it means to savor the very best ouf of life, even in the most averse conditions, the frenchified name is sonorous and optimistic.
Goblins and Ghosts: New Today From Poesie
Beth Carsten Editor Beth joined the Fragrantica team in October 2018. She studied English and Education at William Jewell College in Liberty, Missouri, and holds a Master’s in Library and Information Science from the University of Missouri-Columbia. Perfumes are as necessary to her as getting dressed in the morning; therefore, she sprays generously. She prefers elegant and heady floral perfumes, as well as fruity-florals and gourmands, and will forever be in pursuit of the next perfect vanilla.
New Sportscents by Iceberg: Twice Rosa and Nero
In 2021, Italian fashion house Iceberg presented two new editions in their TWICE line, which was first introduced in 1995. The new creations, Twice Rosa and Twice Nero, were recently added to their website, making them available for a broader market. The Iceberg brand was founded in 1974 by Italians Gilanna and Silvano Gerani, a couple inspired by the idea of creating unique clothing suitable for everyday wear and sports.
The New AT HOME Scent Collection by Serge Lutens ~ Scented Home & Garden ~ Fragrantica
There's nothing more enticing than a scented interior which makes the imagination fly on a magic carpet...Storyteller, eternal dreamer, rooted explorer, Serge Lutens transports us into a world of his own making through this new AT HOME perfume collection which just launched on his official website. The home perfumes offer five olfactory evocations which will give a unique atmosphere to your interior.
Chant d'Arômes Guerlain: Celebrating Its 60th Anniversary!
One of the lesser-known Guerlain fragrances, Chant d'Arômes, this year celebrates the sixtieth anniversary of its entry into the market. For 60 years, the fragrance has not become a symbol of the House of Guerlain, like Mitsouko; it has not become the progenitor of a new genre, like Shalimar; or one of the best fragrances of the house, like Derby or Chamade. Modesty decorates, of course, but it does not add popularity. I propose to remember this fragrance.
Skylar Honeysuckle Dream: Springtime Petals Floating in Green Tea
Skylar's new scent Honeysuckle Dream paints a pitch-perfect, near nature-identical picture of honeysuckle blossom nestled in heavily leafed vines, plucked at its apex of bloom and aroma. Orbiting around the flower, bitter greens, plump berries, and an amber reminiscent of pink-smudged sunsets – sweet, dusky, optimistic.
A Review of Ellis Brooklyn's Vanilla Milk
Not having been impressed with much of Ellis Brooklyn's fragrance catalog to date, I did an immediate about-face when the release of Vanilla Milk was announced: Two types of vanilla?! *swoon* Come to mama! A lactonic milky accord? Tell me more! Frangipani? Oh, lay it on me! Cocoa extract? (Who cares that it's "upcycled"...what does that even mean?)...Give this chocolate addict her dose! A cozy, musky base of benzoin, amyris, and sandalwood?
M.Micallef Soleil Passion
The birth of the solar collection (Stories Of Love Collection) by the French house M.Micallef starts with the golden, shiny, and sunny fragrance SOLEIL PASSION. The newest fragrance arrives in the same flacon shape as the very successful Secret Of Love Collection, comprising six perfumes. "Maison M.Micallef presents SOLEIL PASSION, the first opus of the STORIES OF LOVE COLLECTION.
Aymara: New Fragrance by Miller et Bertaux
At the ESXENCE-2022 Milan exhibition, the French niche brand Miller et Bertaux presented its latest novelty, the fragrance Aymara. This is the fourth and final fragrance in the series of eaux de parfum with simple writing, successfully inaugurated in early 2019 with Menta y Menta. The line comprises fragrances that are simple, but very attractive for their authentic and natural smell (such as the mentioned, minty smelling menta y menta, the peppery pimiento +++ , and the spicy malagasy).
MiN Magic Circus: Candy Floss and Gasoline for an Astonishing Gourmand
MiN's Magic Circus is seriously weird and fully lives up to its name. On the one hand, aromas of a fairground – wailing of childhood nostalgia and carefree play.
A Dive in the Tuberose Fields with Matière Première
Matière Première invited a handful of journalists and influencers to the tuberose harvest in the fields of Aurélien Guichard at the end of August (2022), where the air was carried by the green, solar and sensual scent of this opulent white flower.
The New Scents of Wood Fragrances
Even though the brand Scents of Woods already counted 21 fragrances in our database when I looked them up, I only recently found out about them when I read about their latest edition, Pine in Acacia. I had a look at the brand's website and noticed many other editions had been added over the past months. Time to shed some light on this beautiful line! "Scents of Wood is a journey into the magical mysteries of forests and trees," explains the brand.
Dom Rosa and L'Ile Pourpre: Two Wines From Les Liquides Imaginaires
The creators of the French niche brand Les Liquides Imaginaires believe that their products should return us to the very essence of perfume: mystical, as if coming to earth from the world of ideas. The magic of transformation, irrationality, transience - all this is embedded in their fragrances, inspired by light and darkness, day and night, wisdom and intoxication, opposites; their struggle and unity. Two Les Eaux Delà fragrances have been added to my collection more than once: Sancti and Fortis.
Two New Fruit Fragrances From Skylar
I’ve been really impressed with recent output from Skylar. Crafting approachable scents that pack a lot of interest whilst never losing mainstream appeal, they’re always worth a sniff if going past a Sephora. Novelties Coconut Cove and Pink Canyon showcase mellow and dewy tropical cores surrounded by cool, airy visions of canopy, jungle, and waterfall, one leaning sweet and delectable, the other aquatic and refreshing. Coconut Cove is the more unique of the two.
Sol De Janeiro Cheirosa '68: A Review
Sol de Janeiro recently released a new fragrance right on the heels of their Beija Flor Elasti-Cream, whose full name is "Brazilian Crush Cheirosa 68 Beija Flor™," and which is confusing and also a mouthful, so I will henceforth refer to it as "Cheirosa '68." It is a fruity-floral fragrance featuring notes of tropical fruits and flowers, as well as "ocean air," and a creamy, musky vanilla drydown.
Il Sole Dentro by UERMI: Bathed in Sunshine
The Italian brand UERMI unveiled a new collection of 4 perfumes during Esxence. Donning the name "Solaro," the line pays homage to the iridescent textile that reflects ultraviolet rays. First used by the military, it was recovered after the Second World War by Italian tailors who incorporated it into the men's wardrobe. The range includes four new creations signed by Pierre Guéros (Symrise), all with a summery breath and celebrating the charms of the Dolce Vita.
Tanis Tabac by Nilafar du Nil Fragrance Review
As my colleague Rouu Abd El-Latif recently reported, niche brand Nilafar du Nil from Egypt has released two new products, Tanis Tabac and Towa. Both fragrances were named after Egyptian landmarks: Tanis, the ancient capital of Egypt, known by the biblical name Zoan, and the second fragrance is dedicated to the Tuwa Valley, Wad Tuwa, adjacent to Mount Sinai, a valley sacred to Christians and Muslims where the Prophet Musa (Moses) first heard the Lord.
El Born Carner Barcelona: Sweet Like a Vacation
Perfume brand Carner Barcelona is a typical tourist souvenir brand. Such brands take advantage of the opportunity provided by millions of tourists from all over the world, then monetizes this fame with fragrant souvenirs.
Carolina Herrera CH Hot! Hot! Hot! Limited Duo
by Sandra Raičević Petrović ( 1 comments ) Under PUIG license, Carolina Herrera continues to offer beautiful and inspiring limited editions for their CH fragrance line. After the last year's duo CH Under The Sea (CH Under The Sea and CH Men Under The Sea), Carolina Herrera presents the newest CH Hot! Hot! Hot! duo inspired by the mystery and magic of the desert. "In the desert, passion blooms among the dunes.
New Limited Edition GIRL BLOOMING Rochas
GIRL BLOOMING is a new limited edition to be launched in March 2022 after last year's debut of Rochas Girl. While remaining a citrus woody floral, GIRL BLOOMING is fresher, with citruses in the top and citrus flowers in the heart of the composition. "An ode to nature and joie de vivre, this vegan, 90% naturally derived Eau de Toilette is gifted with the ability to awaken the senses and spark joy. It all begins with a burst of optimism.
Parfums de Marly Oriana: A Treat for a Fussy Eater
by Igor Masyukov ( 4 comments ) Can the pink be even pinker? Are there more shades of pink than we've already seen in Parfums de Marly's line? "Yes, it can", Parfums de Marly confirms leaving aside Pantone cards to introduce Oriana, the brightest pink in the line after a number of pink-colored bottles of the Delina line. The description sounds predictably girly: floral-fruity, gourmand, musky. Indeed, what else can this luminescent pink bottle contain?
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