The American Society of Perfumers announced their Perfumers Choice Awards on November 9. Among the winners: Giorgio Beverly Hills (Women’s Classic), Davidoff Cool Water (Men’s Classic), Bvlgari Omnia (Women’s Contemporary), and Burberry Brit (Men’s Contemporary). Chanel no. 5 joined the ASP Hall of Fame…
New Perfumes from Hermes, Versace
Hermès has launched Parfum des Merveilles, a more concentrated variation of their popular fragrance Eau des Merveilles, with oak, patchouli, mosses, amber, Peru balm, Siam resin, davana, cognac note, leaves and roots. The bottle, shown at right, is refillable. (via osmoz) Update: see a review of Parfum des Merveilles.
Versace will launch Bright Crystal, an Eau de Toilette version of Crystal Noir, next Spring. (via moodiereport) Update: see more on Versace Bright Crystal here.
Fragrance of the day: Youth Dew Amber Nude, sort of…
I took the day off yesterday, so to speak, so I don’t have a real fragrance review this morning. I am testing the new Youth Dew Amber Nude, created by Tom Ford for Estee Lauder. It is a lightly spicy oriental scent (see the fragrance notes here) that pays homage to the original Youth Dew but throws in a smattering of modern notes (bare skin accord, fresh tea, ginger, chocolate). It is considerably lighter and softer than Youth Dew, but it isn’t a sheer perfume by any means. It is much, much better than I expected it would be…
Online fragrance shopping
Get free shipping from Jo Malone with code CSSNOV, good through 11/16. I believe this is valid for the US only.
Get free shipping from Kiehls with code NOV12, good on orders of $30 or more placed by 11/16.
New at luckyscent: The Jewels of Aqaba trio.
New at lusciouscargo: The Laura Tonatto line (orders may be made by email, telephone or fax, payment options include paypal). Also look for the Rancé line to be added to the website soon.
Jill Stuart Jasmin Fleur, Night Blooming Lily & Vanilla Lust, and new perfumes from Missoni & Prada
Designer Jill Stuart will launch a new trio of fragrances today at Nordstrom:
…Jasmin Fleur [shown] has top notes of fresh freesia and ivy leaves; a heart of Indian jasmin, orange flower water, green lily and honeysuckle, and a drydown of praline musk and Australian sandalwood…