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HEAD Bliss, Elite, & Spark ~ New Fragrances ~ Fragrantica
Last year we informed you about the launch of the sports brand HEAD and the excellent collaboration between Desire Fragrances launching the fragrance line, Head Fragrances. Also, Desire Fragrances chose tennis champion Diego Schwartzman as the face of the campaign to represent the first Head creations.
Heretic Dirty Peach
Heretic, a natural, artisanal fragrance brand from the USA that develops fragrances based upon the mysterious, sensual and feral aspects of nature, introduces Dirty Peach, joining the likes of Dirty Ginger and Dirty Neroli from 2017; Dirty Fig, Dirty Rose and Dirty Jasmine from 2018; Dirty Violet from 2019; Dirty Grass, Dirty Lavender, Dirty Mango and Dirty Grapefruit from 2020; Dirty Hinoki, Dirty Coconut and Dirty Gardenia from 2021; and Dirty Amber from 2023.
Fruit is Back at L'Artisan Parfumeur With A Fleur de Pêche
L'Artisan Parfumeur celebrates spring with their fruity new fragrance, À fleur de Pêche, a new opus designed by Antoine Maisondieu that explores the peach fruit in all its facets. "This is L'Artisan Parfumeur's first peach fragrance, and the challenge was to create it in a very elegant way while remaining as close to the fruit as possible," explains the perfumer. The fragrance takes off with a juicy, slightly sweet, almost watery fruit note in the top, with a marine facet provided by calone.
Fragrantica Talks: Esxence 2023, Great Niche Perfume Discoveries
In this episode, cohost Adam sits down with cohost Nicola to discuss her discoveries at Esxence 2023, one of the most prestigious fragrance trade shows in the world. Nicola attended the event and explored the best in perfumery, finding some of the most remarkable fragrances and perfume houses in the industry. In this insightful interview, Nicola shares her experiences, expertise, and insider knowledge on the standout brands and perfumes she discovered at the trade show.
Esxence 2023: Odenaturae by Rubini
Going through the samples I got from Esxence, I decided to further explore Odenaturae, a fragrance I loved from the house of Rubini and composed by my talented friend Cristiano Canali. This is an example that confirms that what you smell at the show is all distorted and your perception will never be something you can trust amidst all the frenzy and air pollution. Did it change my feelings for this perfume? No. But is it different from what I thought I was smelling in Milan? Very much so.
Miller Harris: Hydra Figue by Emilie Bouge
It's like an escape to the Greek island Hydra! The newest fragrance from Miller Harris offers "a nirvana for the senses." The marine, woodsy, salty, and refreshing fragrance with an Ouzo accord reflects the atmosphere of the island, surrounding us with the marine breeze and the intense smell of aromatic coastal herbs. As the brand describes, "Hydra Figue opens with a fresh citrus note of cedrat and lemon combined with an exquisite spicy touch of Greek saffron and a unique Ouzo accord.
Esxence 2023: Two New Creations From Cherigan to Discover This Year
Cherigan unveiled two new products at Esxence. Fiesta Habana, which will be launched in early May 2023, celebrates the charms of Havana in an intoxicating score. The other new creation will expand its Iconiques line in the fall and is named Bleu Impérial, a prestigious limited edition.
Calvin Klein Euphoria Eau de Toilette (2023)
Calvin Klein Euphoria (the 2023 version) is created by perfumers Anne Flipo, Dominique Ropion, and Fanny Bal. It is described as a refreshed version of the original Euphoria fragrance from 2005, which, like its predecessors, is still fresh, youthful, and exciting. The first Euphoria EDT was launched back in 2009, with notes of bergamot, peach, lotus, champaca, orchid, honeysuckle, sandalwood, amber, and Baileys.
Roja Dove Taif Aoud Review
Very recently we announced the newest edition from Roja Dove, Taif Aoud. Shortly after, the brand sent me a bottle in order to test it, so here I am giving you my impressions. Just like a very famous painter sells their paintings for extremely high prices because he has collectors that are willing to pay for them, Roja Dove sells his perfumes for an extremely high price tag, and there are many fragrance aficionados willing to spend these amounts.
Flâner. A Parisian Pastime and Australia’s Newest Fragrance Brand
"Travel through fragrance and experience a moment in urban culture, from sitting next to Coco Chanel in 1920’s Paris to enjoying a Manhattan cocktail at a revered New York speakeasy." — suggest the creators of flâner, a new perfume brand from Melbourne, Australia. flâner has a range of five unisex fragrances and a single candle inspired by the urban landscape around the world, from its past, present, and future.
A$AP Rocky, Julia Garner, Elliot Page For Gucci Guilty New Campaign
On March 1, a new Gucci Guilty campaign will be released. Gucci invited Julia Garner, A$AP Rocky, and Elliot Page to represent feminine and masculine Gucci Guilty fragrances. Portraits of Julia Garner, A$AP Rocky and Elliot Page by Michael Hauptman.
Different faces of Angel Mugler
Angel Mugler was launched 31 years ago. A rule breaker, the most shoking fragrance in many decades, a true star. All its ad campaigns were fanstatic. The first Angel's face was Estelle Lefébure, photographed by Mugler himself at the top of a Manhattan skyscraper. Estelle Lefébure for Mugler, Courtesy of Clarins and Mugler Three years later, for 1995 campaign, Jerry Hall was filmed in White Sands, New Mexico. Jerry Hall for Mugler, Courtesy of Clarins and Mugler Amy Wesson was Angel's face in 1998.
Colonial Club Legend: Botanical & Citrusy Thrills ~ Bargain Fragrances ~ Fragrantica
The French brand of Jeanne Arthes is well known among the French and francophiles as the go-to House for economical scents with great added value. Their selection is mind-boggling, catering to every taste in existence.
Hundred Silent Ways by Nishane: Let's Dance and Drink Champagne
I got interested in Hundred Silent Ways by Nishane back in April 2020, when Sandrina published the article Nishane Hundred Silent Ways - Tranquility For My Soul.
Montana Parfum de Femme — A Beautiful Gourmand Patchwork ~ Fragrance Reviews ~ Fragrantica
I am a devoted admirer of all things Montana. Not only do I collect vintage Claude Montana fashion, but most of all, I am obsessed with many Montana perfumes. Who can ever forget the iconic masterpiece Parfum de Peau? But there is also Parfum d'Homme, Montana 80, and many others. Some of them are not that important, of course, but in the brand portfolio there are famous gems, and some unsung ones, like the sweet and tender Parfum de Femme.
Jo Malone Mad About The Rose (Rose Collection 2023)
Jo Malone London launches its new limited edition collection called Mad About The Rose, which represents the Rose Collection for 2023. Within the line, the brand has relaunched three fragrances: Rose Water & Vanilla Cologne, Red Roses Cologne, and Rose Blush Cologne. Rose Water & Vanilla Cologne is described as a delightful, creamy and moreish treat with rose to share and savor. Rose water and comforting vanilla are enriched with a bite of Turkish Delight.
New Amsterdam Intense Fragrance by Jazeel
Two fragrances from the exclusive Imperial Collection by Jazeel were launched in Dubai just when Sandrina Raicevic-Petrovic and I arrived at BeautyWorld Middle East 2022. Sandrina made an excellent photo announcement for the new products, while I managed to try one of the fragrances, Amsterdam Intense, a little later. The concept of the fragrance was a continuation of the very riddle where it is proposed to quickly name a color, a fruit and a poet.
Sand and Skin: A New Perfume That Smells Like Hot Sand and Skin, by Floraïku
The Floraïku house presented the brand new Sand and Skin last Thursday to the press in its Parisian setting, a stone's throw from the Champs-Elysées. This novelty, which evokes sunny vacations and hot sand, joins the Forbidden Incense collection. It was after returning from a trip to Japan that the creators of Mémo Paris, Clara and John Molloy, founded Floraïku to pay homage to the refinement of Asian culture.
Muelhens Vintage Fragrances: Juchten and Troïka
Few perfume manufacturers between the early '20s and the late '30s didn't turn to a theme of leather, and Muelhens was no exception. Its two leather fragrances, Juchten and Troïka, are excellent examples of this genre. They are well-preserved, and since they weren't very popular, you can still find excellent 1930s-1950s examples to explore. There is an incorrect assumption that this is the same fragrance under different commercial names because Troïka Juchten 4711 cologne contributes to confusion.
GRITTI I TURCHESI: Siracusa
A lot of great new fragrances are now arriving from Gritti, and all of them are really outstanding and well done; I remember them well from the pre-premiere in Cannes (TFWA 2022). One of my personal favorites from the new Gritti launches is the newest Siracusa for the I Turchesi line, which I really adore. When I speak about this line, it is in superlative, always. Personally, I find it wonderfully done in every single detail. A real treat for citrus lovers.
Roja Dove Taif Aoud
Roses and oud are like a timeless love story coming from Eastern Asia a long time ago and enchanting the whole world over the past decade. There are countless ways of doing this pair of materials, and the niche brand Roja Dove Parfums has just launched another contribution to this theme with the newest fragrance, Taif Aoud. As for the concept of this fragrance, for the summer capital of Saudi Arabia, the mountainous region of Taif provides the idea as a cool escape from the heat.
GRITTI IVY COLLECTION: Because I Am Free & Kill The Lights ~ Niche Perfumery ~ Fragrantica
Sandra Raičević Petrović Executive Editor, Writer and Designer 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.
Elie Saab Elixir ~ New Fragrances ~ Fragrantica
Launching in early 2023, Elixir represents a new pillar fragrance of the Elie Saab opus, announced as a love potion that sparkles with sensuality. According to the brand, it iis imagined as the love potion of a powerful, deeply sensual and magnetic woman. The floral-ambery composition is brightened by a sparkling duo of neroli and mandarin.
Feminite du Bois: Plum Wine in the Days of the Plum Blossom Season
Feminite du Bois turns 30 this year. A person at thirty is still young, but for perfume, this is a very respectable age. Not many fragrances continue to be produced thirty years after their presentation, and only a few manage to remain modern and relevant. I will take the liberty of saying that Feminite du Bois still does not feel like something from the past. It still sounds original and has something modern in it.
Yves Saint Laurent BLACK OPIUM LE PARFUM
Sandra Raičević Petrović Executive Editor, Writer and Designer 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.
Perfumed Horoscope: December 26 - January 1
Leo There has been increased stress in your life over the past few years, and now it’s time to finally benefit from that. You can count on a great social and financial success by the end of 2023, you can count on becoming a greater authority in whatever field you are, but the big question is whether your heart is going to be happy, and how to make sure that it is. During the first part of the year, you will still put up some touches on your educational approaches or your journeying.
HOLIDAY GREETINGS FROM PERFUMERS
This year was hectic and full of new projects, great meetings, and wonderful ideas, some of which will be realized in 2023. An exciting year I would say! We enjoyed trying and wearing many creations in the past year, while a significant number of others are expected in the coming year, 2023. I have already had the opportunity to try many of them, and I must admit that I can't wait for the launches and to share their stories with you.
BWME 2022: CPL Aromas Activities ~ Interviews ~ Fragrantica
I first met the British perfume company CPL Aromas last year at the same exhibition in Dubai. Until that time, I only knew about its Global Director of Perfumery and perfumer Christian Provenzano, the author of the fragrances for Boadicea The Victorious, Clive Christian, By Kilian, Penhaligon's, Jo Malone, Nishane, Fragrance du Bois, and many others. This year, I purposefully went to the company space, knowing that I would find something interesting there both in terms of ideas and execution.
Parfums MDCI La Ravissante ~ New Fragrances ~ Fragrantica
The French niche brand House of Parfums MDCI (which stands for Marchal Dessins et Créations Indépendantes) has just launched La Ravissante, the new fragrance that belongs to the collection of perfumes inspired by paintings. The Painters and Perfumers collection includes fragrances that are perfumers' personal interpretations of masterpieces of art and their power to trigger emotions.
Perfumed Horoscope: October 24 - October 30
Leo The picture for solar eclipse week for you: "stripped to the bare soul". Some kinds of circumstances involving the presence of your parents will guide you through places where you were growing up. It will help to deal with this and slowly start to understand if or whether it was a trauma and if and whether it can be remedied. If there are different fractions in your family, it will help if you become a little closer to those who may be your allies.
Cannes 2022 - Two New Releases to be Discovered Soon at Jacques Fath
The Jacques Fath house presented two new products at the TWFA summit 2022 in Cannes. Vétiver Gris and the eau de parfum version of Iris Gris, the brand's legendary fragrance. At the Esxence niche perfume fair in June, the press was already invited to discover Vétiver Gris; a novelty officially launched this fall at the end of the TFWA show. This woody scent, signed by Jean-Christophe Hérault, features vetiver hemmed with a hazelnut accord and resinous accents.
The History of the Atomiser
Today, we use the spray without thinking. Push the button and get the result. The spray is immensely important to most commercial bottles, travel bottles, and even most samples. But 30 years ago, splash bottles were side by side with sprays, and were about 2-3 dollars cheaper. And until the middle of the 19th century, almost all perfumes were produced without the possibility of spraying.
Madame M, A New Sultry Fragrance from Astrophil & Stella ~ Niche Perfumery ~ Fragrantica
The Italian niche house Astrophil & Stella, launched at the end of 2020 and comprising of fragrances with a contemporary and inviting feel to them (please read Bella's introductory article to the brand here,) plays the mischievous card of seduction and eroticism this Fall with its eleventh creation named Madame M.
Botanicae Expressions: Fragrant Translations of Places
Feeling blue and a bit under the weather, I wondered on the flight back from Florence if there was a word for fragrant melancholia. As far as wagers go, I think that's a sure thing. There's a scent in the air at night that always makes me feel melancholy wherever I go. Nights in Florence have a distinctive aroma that is no less enticing for being unique. Perhaps they should have their own signature scent, just as Florentine culture deserves a scented interpretation of its own.
Cannes 2022: Atelier des Ors Pink Me Up & Noir By Night ~ New Fragrances ~ Fragrantica
Atelier des Ors held a couple of exclusive events for the launch of the new fragrance line during the first week of October in Cannes. The new collection is called Les Frivolités and it stands for the art of enjoying life with happiness and lightness, representing the French culture of beauty and enjoyment. Les Frivolités includes two new fragrances - Pink Me Up & Noir By Night - each centered around a particular ingredient that evokes celebration and parties.
Judy — A Garland Fragrance Soon to Release in a New Bottle ~ Fragrance Reviews ~ Fragrantica
This past July, we brought the news of the Judy Garland fragrance release in a limited-edition 100th birthday flacon. We promised to announce details of the mass-market bottle at a later date...and so, without further ado... Just in time for the holidays, Judy — A Garland Fragrance by perfumer Vince Spinnato will officially be released on December 1st.
New Gallivant Destination – Abu Dhabi ~ New Fragrances ~ Fragrantica
Gallivant invites you to hot, dry, spicy Abu Dhabi composed of aromatic, woody, spicy notes and leather. Hot golden sand Dazzling bright light A breeze from the desert Dry and spicy. Cypress & pink pepper Pristine white robes. A falconer's leather gloves. Saffron, geranium and orris. Notes: cypress, pink pepper, peppermint, rosemary, labdanum clary sage, saffron, geranium, orris, cedarwood, patchouli, leather, musk.
Robertet Expands Its Reach Into Naturals
Robertet Group, the world’s leading supplier of natural fragrances and flavors, has launched a digital sales platform for organic essential oils, called e-Robertet, in order to broaden its customer reach. “The Robertet Group has been present in the fragrance market for 170 years, but for a long time it was limited to specialists in the fragrance industry and to the major composition houses,” Robertet said in a statement.
Dior Élixir Précieux - Jasmine & Patchouli ~ New Fragrances ~ Fragrantica
An invitation to combine several scents together and celebrating a thousand-year-old gesture, Les Élixir Précieux sub-collection of La Collection Privée Christian Dior line was launched in 2014 with four perfumes: Ambre, Musc, Oud and Rose. In 2022, they are joined by two new fragrances, Jasmine and Patchouli. This collection encourages the creation of your own routine, a unique ritual, and perfumes with a personal signature.
Celine Haute Parfumerie Collection Bois Dormant
In 2019, Hedi Slimane became the creative director of the CÉLINE fashion house and gave a new life to the brand. In the same year, he presented the , a perfume line that contains nine premium fragrances. In 2022, the collection was joined by Rimbaud, a fragrance named after the French poet Arthur Rimbaud, and now the latest Bois Dormant. Apparently, all the perfumes of the collection bring with them a powdery signature wrapped in French elegance, as well as the touch of high fashion.
Atelier Materi Cacao Porcelana: An Unusual Dessert for Connoisseurs
When you approach the shelf with Atelier Materi fragrances, they immediately grab your attention with the cobalt blue glass bottles and unusual gold-plated clay caps. Luxury and naturalness. Their compositions are composed in the same way: natural, smooth, only slightly whimsical, with bends towards one or another ingredient, as if they were sea waves, uneven but smooth.
Matiere Premiere Crystal Saffron
Matière Première, the niche fragrance brand founded by the French perfumer Aurélien Guichard and partners, presents Crystal Saffron, a new addition joining the collection of fragrances that each center around a particular ingredient. Described as a bright crystalline perfume, Crystal Saffron is built around one of the highest quality saffron oils - Greek saffron oil from the Kozani region.
Francesca Bianchi Unspoken Musk
Francesca Bianchi is an idol for all outrageous perfume lovers, the ones that dare venture into the obscure side of their emotions, and let themselves be enraptured by voluptuousness instead of the insipid feelings so many other brands offer. So, whenever there is a new Francesca Bianchi perfume in the market, it's a reason for joy and to be intrigued. Unspoken Musk is the newest piece of olfactory art coming from her hands, and it's now on the perfumer's website available to pre-order.
Perfumed Horoscope: September 12 - September 18
Leo It is interesting how many possibilities you had over the past few years to become “more spiritual” through joining a group or two, which has its foundation in some kind of idea of unity. It never really materialized, but possibly, you still might be on the lookout since, as we all know, you never give up. If your new player is a financial group, infuse them with your own values, share your experiences, and open up as much as possible to them, even if it sounds and feels childish.
Princesse Marina de Bourbon Princess Style
Sandra Raičević Petrović Executive Editor, Writer and Designer 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.
Interview with John Pegg of Kerosene & His New Fragrance: Followed ~ Interviews ~ Fragrantica
Kerosene is an independent fragrance brand from Michigan, US, that's been releasing perfumes for over a decade. The perfumer, John Pegg, debuted the line with his fragrance R'oud Elements in 2011, and has since made well over twenty fragrances, including the mythically popular Unknown Pleasures and the evocative amber Copper Skies.
Arquiste Indigo Smoke
Arquiste has recently announced a new fragrance called Indigo Smoke. It is already on the brand's website and available as a pre-sale. It will be shipped and hit the stores from September 19th. Indigo Smoke was composed by perfumer Calice Becker, and the brand describes it like this: "Rich and smoky, the scent of black tea floats in plumes of indigo smoke as the leaves are dried.
New Fragrances by Caron – Tabac Blanc ~ New Fragrances ~ Fragrantica
French perfume house Caron introduced Tabac Blanc. "Immersed in the lush landscapes of South America, Tabac Blanc is a tobacco with bright freshness and enveloping comfort", Jean JACQUES, CARON's in-House perfumer "Tabac Blanc explores the more luminous facets of tobacco. An invitation to travel to the heart of the lush valleys of South America. Dawn’s first light begins to appear over the tropical rainforest.
Three New Editions From Ex Nihilo: Outcast Blue, Outcast Blue Extrait and Fleur Narcotique Extrait
In the summer of 2022, three new products from the French niche brand Ex Nihilo hit Russia at once: Outcast Blue, Outcast Blue Extrait, and Fleur Narcotique Extrait, and each of them smells like a potential bestseller.
Original Armani Code vs Reformulation
Popping the cap off Armani Code in the mall recently, I was hoping for a nostalgia-inducing experience that brought back the same wonder of the scent’s richness, addictive quality, and sense of the never-smelled-before as when I first smelt it 18 years ago. Something felt wrong. Whilst the core DNA of the original Code is still present in its current version, it has undeniably changed, too. I think the starkest difference is the treatment of the anise note.
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