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Mediterranean Honeysuckle Mimosa Aerin Lauder: Faun's Song of Spring
by Elena Prokofeva ( 1 comments ) In March, I habitually want mimosa. I start to crave mimosa already in February, but while it is snowing, mimosa has a serious rival, hyacinth. But when the daylight hours lengthen and the cold air becomes spring-like, clean, and humid, mimosa becomes simply necessary. It smells of pollen and like the greenery of spring.
Operation Holy January - Naples Gallivant
When I read about the new Naples fragrance from Gallivant, "a place with a raucous pulsating spirit, a working port city with a noble and glorious past", I instantly thought of one wonderful movie that humorously captures Neapolitans, The Treasure of San Gennaro directed by Dino Risi (1966), a crime comedy that gives you an amazing insight into Naples and Neapolitans, and their patron saint Januarius.
Inspired by Magic: Cygno Nero Milano
by Sergey Borisov ( 1 comments ) Perfume house Niche & Co, known for its niche brands Onyrico and Anima Mundi, released a new fragrance collection in 2020. The founders, Emilia Chinigo and Giorgio Biella, took their inspiration from mythical, magical creatures and named their brand Cygno Nero Milano, after black swans, which were once considered fantasy creatures that never existed.
Smolny Institution for Noble Maidens founded by Catherine the Great
by Galina Anni ( 2 comments ) The State Historical Museum hosted an exhibition of seven portraits of the students of the Smolny Institution (Saint Petersburg), painted by Dmitry Levitsky in 1772-1776. It arrived in Moscow in honor of the anniversary of the State Historical Museum, which turns 150 this year.
XXX Ermenegildo Zegna: On a Diet
The announcement of the new line Ermenegildo Zegna XXX (Triple Stitch) caught my interest: not that I was tapping my foot with impatience, but still, I was wondering how exactly the smell of lava or liquid metal could be realized in perfumery. And copper - would Cyprium's copper note smell like blood? I'm not too gullible, especially when it comes to press releases. But it's one thing to talk about the absolute innovation and originality of compositions - everyone says it.
L’Atelier Parfum’s Verte Euphorie: Citrus Syrup Infused With Earl Grey and Drizzled Over Almonds
by Eddie Bulliqi ( 1 comments ) You’re making a citrus and botanical-themed dessert, so, whilst the cake is baking in the oven, you make a start on the syrup. Take a pestle and mortar, old-school to fold in as much love into the recipe as possible, and grate two whole lemons until just before the pith, so the zest is as yellow and sour as can be.
Zegna Pour Homme: The First Ermenegildo Zegna Fragrance
by Sergey Borisov ( 2 comments ) The Italian house Ermenegildo Zegna was founded in 1910 in the city of Trivero in Northern Italy. The founder started with the production of natural woolen fabrics, the first Zegna menswear boutique was opened in Paris in 1980, and the first fragrance, Zegna Pour Homme, entered the perfume market in 1992, launched with the help of the Spanish company Puig.
Black Opium vs Black Opium Extreme
by Elena Prokofeva ( 4 comments ) The first Black Opium Yves Saint Laurent turned out to be not at all what I had so eagerly anticipated. I imagined Black Opium to be a velvety spicy, and thicker, and more mysterious version of the classic Opium, assuming this from its name... The addition of coffee made it sound absolutely irresistible. Unfortunately, Black Opium greatly disappointed me. It had nothing to do with Opium. And it was too sweet.
Perfumed Horoscope: August 23 - August 29
As you probably are involved with starting a new job and moving into a new location, or maybe you are just thinking about it, there are few different scenarios which you should consider. One scenario is that if you don’t read your lease very carefully, and don’t do in-depth research into your potential new living situation, there will be something about it that will bother you and it will make your move uncomfortable.
Too Faced Better Than Sex Eau de Parfum
Too Faced Cosmetics launches Better Than Sex Eau de Parfum, the fragrance named after its iconic mascara. The fragrance is described as sexy, modern, and rebellious; feminine with a touch of masculinity. Perfumer Frank Voelkl worked on its creation. The composition opens with a combination of fruit such as peach and passion fruit, layered with a floral heart of rose, magnolia, and orchid. A rich blend of golden amber, patchouli, and raw cedar wood are in the drydown.
Revisiting Avon Black Suede
by Miguel Matos ( 2 comments ) Growing up, the most expensive fragrances I had access to were from Avon, and there was one I repeatedly had as a Christmas gift: Black Suede. I think I was too young to fully appreciate it, but it sure left its marks. This year I decided to revisit it. I was unsure if I would get the same smell I used to get when I was younger — let's say in the late '80s/early '90s — but despite the big probability of reformulation, to me, it's very close to its original scent.
Mes fleurs d’ambre Jean-Michel Duriez
by Sergey Borisov ( 1 comments ) The Mes fleurs d’ambre fragrance appeared in the Jean-Michel Duriez collection in 2017 as part of the Paris en Mai trilogy. In this trilogy, perfumer and founder of the perfume house, Jean-Michel Duriez — known for his fruitful work for Yohji Yamamoto, Jean Patou, and Rochas — presented his vision of a blooming Paris.
A New Fragrance from Francesca Bianchi: Luxe Calme Volupte
Luxe Calme Volupte is the latest fragrance to be released from Francesca Bianchi. Described by the brand as "an elegant yet intense fruity-floral ambery fragrance with fresh and green nuances," Luxe Calme Volupte is inspired by Baudelaire's poem, Invitation au Voyage: There all is order and beauty, Luxury, peace, and pleasure. In the poem, Baudelaire invites his lover to join him to an exotic place where they can live in calmness and peace.
Lacoste L.12.12 Blanc Edition Limitée Roland Garros Eau de Parfum
Do you remember we announced two new creations from Lacoste in January 2021? One of them is the men's fragrance created for the L.12.12 Collection: L.12.12 Eau de Parfum Blanc For Him.
Christian Louboutin Loubiworld Miniature Fragrance Gift Set
Sandrina started her work on Fragrantica from the very beginning of the site. She has strongly participated in building the content as a perfume connoisseur and writer and has been responsible for the majority of the articles and encyclopedia records at Fragrantica, while nurturing communication with the brands. She tasted the beauty of investigative journalism and found herself in the reports and coverage of the prestigious perfume fairs, exhibitions, and events.
Cartier's Two Panthers
by Alex (Sane-Witch) Osipov ( 1 comments ) What could be more enjoyable than to write about perfumes linked to one's favorite animal? Even though I currently prefer the clouded leopard - small, graceful, Asian, capable of climbing trees upside down - the regular African leopard is also very pleasing. As a kid, it was this subspecies that I preferred, and I often pretended to be one. From a zoological point of view, a panther is any large feline.
Weathering Storms: How Jack Perfumes Are Preparing for the Future
Having never dared to dream that the Jack Perfume brand would survive and thrive long enough to produce more than a couple of scents, the house now boasts four fragrances (Jack Original, Richmond, Covent Garden, and Piccadilly '69), candles, and body washes in their catalogue. The UK fragrance industry is facing turbulent times, however, with both the coronavirus pandemic challenging consumers to purchase in new ways and Brexit slowing down exports and access to European markets.
Jabuticaba: Black, Shiny and Complex
The art of perfumery is based on a wide experimentation field, and perfumers discover new notes every day, seeking to innovate and reinterpret what nature has to offer to our noses, thus sharpening our senses and arousing our curiosity. Today I'll take you on another trip to Brazil, to learn a little more about our flora and the distinct smells of our fruits. Possibly you have not yet experienced or even heard about Jabuticaba.
Hiram Green's Latest Creation: Vetiver
The natural perfume house of Hiram Green has announced a new edition that will be added to the collection on June 3d, 2021. The name of this new creation is Vetiver, instantly giving away the main note in the composition. Vetiver follows Green's last perfume Vivacious, a violet-themed creation with a happy and carefree flair (2020).
Gucci The Alchemist's Garden 1921
Fahion house Gucci is celebrating its 100th birthday by launching the new perfume 1921, placed within collection. The luxury line is inspired by the art of alchemy and fragrance-making; all fragrances are built around a selected ingredient and can be combined with each other. The new fragrance pays homage to the beautiful Tuscan city of Florence where Guccio Gucci founded the house a century ago - hence the name 1921.
New Provocative Perfume Line by Filippo Sorcinelli – X SÉ ~ New Fragrances ~ Fragrantica
by Elena Knezevic ( 10 comments ) Filippo Sorcinelli opens a new collection of four fragrances with an ambiguous and graphically provocative name, X SÉ, aimed at those who want to stand out in the crowd around them.
Xerjoff's 'Save Me' Now in 15ml Size!
In January 2021, Italian luxury brand XERJOFF presented Save Me, which belongs to the charity and solidarity project Xerjoff Spray To Help.
Flâneur – New Fragrance by 27 87 ~ New Fragrances ~ Fragrantica
The perfume brand from Barcelona, 27 87, has released the new fragrance Flâneur, which is a poetic perfume expression of the modern flaneur mindset. "Contemporary, visionary and just a tad melancholic, flâneur is infused with the green, faintly bitter scent of absinthe.
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