As previously reported, Bond no. 9 will launch Fire Island on July 1. The fragrance was created by perfumer Michel Almairac, who also developed Bond's recent Scent of Peace. The inspiration? Lying on the beach at, obviously, Fire Island:
To make Fire Island authentic, we took a risk and summoned forth the distinctive spicy-sweet aroma of the most sought-after of vintage Euro-bronzing oils — whose iconic smell has wafted all across the Mediterranean, summer after summer, for decades, defining the body on display, with its daydream hints of sex on the beach. (via press release from Bond no. 9)
Notes include cardamom, ozone, neroli, white musk, tuberose and patchouli. And I'm trying to think if there is an iconic vintage Euro-bronzing oil other than Bain de Soleil? You know, for the Saint Tropez tan? Well, if you're of a certain age, you probably know. Update: see a review of Bond no. 9 Fire Island.
Gianfranco Ferré will launch Ferré for Men in September in Europe, elsewhere in 2007. It was created by perfumer Pierre Bourdon:
The powdery, woody men's fragrance features a note of black iris, recalling the white iris that dominates the women's version. (via cosmeticnews)
Additional notes include lavender, pineapple, bergamot, jasmine, rose, geranium, orange blossom, sandalwood, vetiver, musk, patchouli, oakmoss, tonka bean, amber and vanilla. Ferré for men is an Eau de Toilette, and is available in 30, 50 and 100 ml and in matching grooming products. (via cosmoty.de, osmoz)
Oh, great! Now I can't get it out of my head: AnTOINE Bain de SOLEIL–for the St. Tropez TAAAAAAN! (clearly of a certain age
LOL — I've had that same ear worm since yesterday. And hadn't thought of it in years, but I just loved that smell!
Still love the Bain de Soleil smell, I think it's great they put it in a bottle so I can spritz it on!
I'm going to have to buy some. We used to buy the gel stuff; I think it was maybe SPF 4? LOL…hardly worth the sun protection, but it was wonderful.
Bain de Soleil “orange gelee”? I think it is spf 8 or 4. I think it's still available! That scent makes me think of a vacation to Atlantic City when I was 18 years old…spicy, slightly citrus smell. Is that what they were going for in this new fragrance?
I can't say for sure since they didn't specify the brand — I'm just guessing.
I'm 99.99% sure the iconic Euro-bronzing oil mention refers to Ambre Solaire, which was created in the mid-30s, when, thanks to the Socialists being in power at the time, French workers got paid holidays for the first time ever, and everyone flocked to the beach (and France has a great number of those). The smell of the original Ambre Solaire is etched in every French person's memory (it certainly is in mine). It was wonderful, but the company discontinued it a few years ago. They had to bring it back by popular demand. I think I've got the composition somewhere in my files… if anyone's interested.
Drat! I haven't got it. I posted it on MUA once and I don't know what I've done with it.
However, after looking for it on the Net, in the past hour, I am now 100% sure Ambre Solaire is the bronzing oil in question. How old is that St Tropez tan? I would have thought it wasn't old enough to qualify as a 'vintage' product. And, as I understand from the comments above, although it has a French name, Bain de Soleil is an American product, anyway.
J, no doubt you are right…I thought I caught a bit of Bain de Soleil in the actual scent, but perhaps that was wishful thinking.
Fire Island's anticipated launch is actually August 5th. Bond no. 9 is hosting a large benefit on that day from 3-6pm on Fire Island to celebrate the release of their newest fragrance, with all proceeds going directly to the Fire Island National Seashore Restoration. The invitation is open to the public.
Yes, but the fragrance is already available for sale in the Bond stores and at the various Bond retailers.