• About
  • Login to comment
    • Bluesky
    • RSS
    • Twitter

Now Smell This

a blog about perfume

Menu ▼
  • Perfume Reviews
  • New Perfumes
  • Archives

Kylie Minogue Sweet Darling, Paris Hilton Can Can ~ new celebrity fragrances

Posted by Robin on 6 July 2007 37 Comments

Kylie Minogue Sweet Darling perfumeParis Hilton Can Can fragrance

Kylie Minogue has launched a follow-up to last year's Darling. The new fragrance, Sweet Darling, will be a permanent addition to the Kylie Minogue line:

The oriental gourmand scent is said to be a sensual interpretation of the original with a cotton candy accord, juicy passion fruit, freesia and boronia.

Additional notes include sandalwood, patchouli and vanilla, and the perfumer is Thierry Wasser, who also created the original Darling fragrance.

Kylie Minogue Sweet Darling will be available in 15, 30 and 50 ml Eau de Toilette and in matching Sparkling Body Lotion. (quote via cosmeticsint.co.uk, additional information via osmoz, cosmoty.de)

Paris Hilton will launch her fourth fragrance this October. Can Can is described as "elegant but fun", and while it shares fruity floral notes with her first three fragrance releases, it takes cues from current trends towards oriental fragrances:

Created by Firmenich's Jean-Claude Delville, Can Can is a blend of top notes of clementine flower, cassis and nectarine; middle notes of wild orchid and orange blossom, and bottom notes of soft musk, amber and woods.

Parlux, the company that produces the Paris Hilton fragrance line, hopes the media frenzy around Hilton's recent 23-day jail sentence will help rather than hurt sales.

Paris Hilton Can Can will be available in 50 and 100 ml Eau de Parfum. (via Women's Wear Daily) Update: see a review of Can Can Paris Hilton.

Filed Under: new fragrances
Tagged With: celebrity perfumes, jean-claude delville, kylie minogue, paris hilton, thierry wasser

Advertisement


37 Comments

Leave a comment, or read more about commenting at Now Smell This. Here's our privacy policy, and a handy emoticon chart.

  1. Anonymous says:
    6 July 2007 at 3:53 pm

    I don't even know who Kylie Minogue is. Should I? And, how famous does a person have to be to have a true celebrity fragrance, with or without cotton candy accord? Eeuww.

    Log in to Reply
  2. Anonymous says:
    6 July 2007 at 4:39 pm

    When will Kylie grow up and stop releasing such amateurish cotton candy infused juices ? Granted she still “looks” like a teen because of her dimunitive stature but the womans pushing 40 – she should be copying Shalimar/No. 5 !

    Log in to Reply
  3. Anonymous says:
    6 July 2007 at 7:21 pm

    She's an Aussie who is VERY big in the UK. And after her recent bout with breast cancer, I say let her use whatever perfume notes she pleases. Personally I love the sweet notes such as cotton candy.

    Log in to Reply
  4. Anonymous says:
    6 July 2007 at 7:24 pm

    Hi Robin! New poster here but have been reading your blog forever :o) The one positive aspect of the Sweet Darling is the sizing!! Why can't more perfumers provide 15ml and 30ml bottles? That would be fantastic. As for purposefully adding a “cotton candy accord?”….oyyyy! I completely agree with zztopp…time to grow up!

    Log in to Reply
  5. Anonymous says:
    6 July 2007 at 10:58 pm

    I just think its odd to see “cotton candy” and “sensual oriental” in the same sentence.
    And there is a joke to be made about “can can” and jail, but I'm too tired to come up with it right now. Just had a near escape from a flash flood — terrifying. It's been raining for two straight months in Austin…

    Log in to Reply
  6. Anonymous says:
    7 July 2007 at 5:42 am

    “Paris in the Can-Can” is the gag I think you were looking for.

    Really – I can't bring myself to even smell that vacuous bimbo's products, let alone give her money for them. It's just encouraging her.

    As for Kylie, she's a classic disco diva and (IMHO) national treasure. So perhaps this fragrance is aimed at a younger, nightclubbing audience with the 'cotton candy' note. It sounds like a 'gold hotpants' kind of demographic.

    I agree I'd like to see her produce something more in line with what she would wear herself. For goodness sake, the woman's a fashion icon who still has a great sense of fun; she lived in Paris with Olivier Martinez for the last few years; she adores Portofino. I want to smell like THAT woman.

    Log in to Reply
  7. Anonymous says:
    7 July 2007 at 10:38 am

    I wouldn't know who she was either if she hadn't released a perfume! She is a singer, and is massively popular in her native Australia, and I believe in much of the rest of the world (except the US) as well.

    Log in to Reply
  8. Anonymous says:
    7 July 2007 at 10:39 am

    Wow, she really doesn't look that old at all! I assumed she was in her 20s.

    Log in to Reply
  9. Anonymous says:
    7 July 2007 at 10:40 am

    Sephora seems to have done a nice job of convincing many houses to do smaller sizes, although more often 30 ml than 15. Still, 30 beats 50!

    I don't know much about KM's audience, but perhaps it is very young still.

    Log in to Reply
  10. Anonymous says:
    7 July 2007 at 10:40 am

    Oops…and meant to say, welcome!

    Log in to Reply
  11. Anonymous says:
    7 July 2007 at 10:41 am

    I forgot about her breast cancer battle, thanks for the reminder. She really doesn't get much press in the US at all.

    Log in to Reply
  12. Anonymous says:
    7 July 2007 at 10:44 am

    LOL — have to agree, but much of the rest of the world doesn't — hence the massive popularity of Pink Sugar 🙂

    And so glad you are ok, that does sound very scary! Have not checked the news today but hope things are drying up in TX…

    Log in to Reply
  13. Anonymous says:
    7 July 2007 at 10:45 am

    I have not yet smelled her first scent, unfortunately (Darling) so can't say if it is closer to what you're imagining for her.

    Log in to Reply
  14. Anonymous says:
    8 July 2007 at 2:25 am

    Ha! Thanks for coming to my aid, Wordbird. You can see why I didn't reach too hard for that one…

    And totally agree with your tribute to Kylie. Do you know that she is much adored by, of all things, Madame Tussaud's Wax Museum? Awhile back I think we discussed them spraying her effigy with Darling. Recently I read she's the only celebrity with two models of herself in the museum…

    Log in to Reply
  15. Anonymous says:
    9 July 2007 at 1:17 am

    I laughed when I read that some people don't know who Kylie is, because here in Australia she's everywhere (so I just expected everyone to know her)!

    The thing is she spends most of her time in England and I heard her say that was her true home now. She's even adopted the accent. Most aussies still lay claim to her though, because they love her so much.

    Anyway, the original Darling is a very boring scent in my opinion (just a friendly musky floral sort of like SJP Lovely, Hilary Duff With Love, Danielle Steele, etc etc). Definitely targeted at women around Kylie's age.

    I am not a fan of Kylie's music at all, but she is huge here in Oz. Most people adored her simply as a pop idol. Then, when she was diagnosed with cancer people loved (and pitied) her even more, & then came the break-up with her boyfriend which the tabloids hammed up to make us love (and pity!) her even more.

    When they released Darling in those tiny sizes, it was so obviously for all the fans out there who love Kylie but, well, who probably don't love the actual smell of Darling. It was just like when princess Diana died, and they released Elton John's candle in the wind as a single. A bite-sized portion to show your support and love.

    On a final note – cotton candy and freesia??? Ugh aren't they just the most overused notes in mass market fragrance today!!!

    Sorry to sound so bitter on my first ever post. Good luck to Kylie for attracting the tweenies 🙂

    Log in to Reply
  16. Anonymous says:
    9 July 2007 at 10:51 am

    She really is hardly known here at all, although I did read about her battle with breast cancer after the fact. And it does sound like she is reaching for a much younger market with this one, doesn't it?

    Log in to Reply
  17. Anonymous says:
    13 July 2007 at 12:04 am

    I love Kylie, don't get me wrong, but she really needs to be more realistic about her age. Sure, everybody likes a little botox now and then. But bytrying to make people believe she's so young, just shows her age even more.

    She needs to embrace her age. She's not “old.”

    I have to say, I would indeed like to see her do a less teenie-bopper fragrance.

    Log in to Reply
  18. Anonymous says:
    13 July 2007 at 12:05 pm

    I will be surprised if this is Kylie's last fragrance, so perhaps she'll do something “older” with the next one.

    Log in to Reply
  19. Anonymous says:
    15 July 2007 at 11:30 pm

    I wanna smell Can Can. Such an UGLY name for a perfume though!

    Log in to Reply
  20. Anonymous says:
    16 July 2007 at 10:50 am

    The name is silly 🙂

    Log in to Reply
  21. Anonymous says:
    3 August 2007 at 5:57 am

    I've just been bought Sweet Darling & have found it to be an improvement over the bland & 'safe' original Darling. (I think it is so plain so men can wear it. Kylie is a huge gay icon after all).

    That said though, I've found it to be a weaker version of Angel Innocent. On me, I'd be hard pushed to tell the difference between the two. I’ m not sure what their version of cotton candy is, but I just pick up the vanilla. The patchouli gives the fragrance a bit of a punch. I can’t pick up the individual floral of fruity notes, just the overall impression.

    Overall, it's sweet at first, but then the scent turns rather sickly when the middle notes come through (and I love Pink Sugar & Chocolovers!). The 150ml shimmering body lotion (It was free when you bought the 50ml or 100ml bottle) is lovely though. The scent is softer; again my strongest note is vanilla. The shimmering particles are subtle, so they provide a nice glow on your skin when you’re in the sun. I’ll buy the lotion again.

    Hopefully Kylie’s next fragrance will embrace her as being a 39-year-old businesswoman, rather then the ‘Princess of Pop’ we in England know her as.

    Log in to Reply
  22. Anonymous says:
    3 August 2007 at 10:32 pm

    If its a clone of Angel Innocent (weaker or not), I won't need it so thanks for the detailed description! Not sure if they're planning to launch any of them in the US anyway.

    Log in to Reply
  23. Anonymous says:
    4 August 2007 at 7:25 am

    I'll put my hands up & admit to liking Paris' fragrances. I know hey're just following a rather tired trend, but they are all very wearable & strangers have come up to me to ask me what I'm wearing.

    Wrote down Can Can sounds like it'd be perfect for me as I'm a sucker for sweet & fruity. I guess I'm the perfect target audience!!

    I hope thats just a test name though!!!

    Log in to Reply
  24. Anonymous says:
    4 August 2007 at 8:51 am

    Just googled this:

    Can Can was inspired by the 2001 movie Moulin Rouge and in particular one of the songs from the soundtrack, “Lady Marmelade.”

    Log in to Reply
  25. Anonymous says:
    4 August 2007 at 10:43 am

    I liked the first 2 more than I thought I would, but thought Heiress was sort of funny. I truly think it doesn't matter — they'll sell no matter what they are, at least until people get tired of Paris Hilton.

    Log in to Reply
  26. Anonymous says:
    4 August 2007 at 11:41 pm

    Just Me didn't sell. Thats why it got discontinued. You can still find it in some stores, though

    Robin, where did you see what the Can Can bottle looks like??? I wanna see it

    Log in to Reply
  27. Anonymous says:
    5 August 2007 at 5:45 pm

    I'm so sorry but I don't remember, and now I can't find it again 🙁

    Log in to Reply
  28. Anonymous says:
    13 August 2007 at 11:21 am

    My mum bought me a bottle of Sweet Darling, so I've been wearing it almost every day. It's really growing on me now.

    It'll be great in the winter – warm & comforting.

    Log in to Reply
  29. Anonymous says:
    13 August 2007 at 4:30 pm

    Glad you managed to get a bottle, and that it turns out to be something you like 🙂

    Log in to Reply
  30. Anonymous says:
    5 November 2007 at 11:55 pm

    I'm starting to really like Can Can now, but the bottle is soooo cheap looking. How could someone design that and think thats a nice looking bottle. Its sooo plain looking. It looks like a Light Bulb

    Log in to Reply
  31. Anonymous says:
    6 November 2007 at 10:09 am

    It does look like a light bulb 🙂

    Log in to Reply
  32. Anonymous says:
    13 November 2007 at 1:06 pm

    Hmm. I'm liking Can Can, but I seem to smell vanilla. Is it the nectarine & amber?

    Quite surprised by the sweetness & softness. I was expecting something stronger on the floral notes.

    I also like the shape of the bottle on my dresser.

    Log in to Reply
  33. Anonymous says:
    13 November 2007 at 7:35 pm

    I only smelled it quickly on a card, but found it very sweet. Guessing there is vanilla in there.

    Log in to Reply
  34. Anonymous says:
    8 January 2008 at 6:57 am

    I am 32 and have listened to Kylie since I was about 12…..She was hugely popular in Australia on a TV show called Neighbours (which is also big in the UK). Kylie has been around for 20 years being fabulous. She is an amazing role model and if her scent (which I am in love with) is immature and you think she has to “grow up” then I feel really sorry for you. I personally think that a woman is entitled to smell like cotton candy and vanilla for as long as she lives~!!!

    I have never fallen in love with a major perfume until now….until this one they all kinda smelt like chemicals to me.

    YAY KYLIE~!!!!!!!

    Log in to Reply
  35. Anonymous says:
    8 January 2008 at 8:39 am

    Glad you found a favorite scent from someone you admire. I still haven't smelled it; doesn't look like they're going to launch these in the US.

    Log in to Reply
  36. Anonymous says:
    5 February 2008 at 5:29 am

    Kylie's new scent 'Showtime'. At least it's not another 'Darling' cast off:

    http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x49qdn_kylie-minogue-showtime_ads

    I'm also a huge Minogue sisters fan, but seeing Kylie put her name to everything from perfumes and underwear to children’s books (She's also got a range of bed linens coming out in the coming months) is very disappointing. If 'team Kylie' took the time to make these products memorable it wouldn’t be so bad.

    But as it is she’s just separating her supporter’s (some of them have been supporting her for over 30 years) from their money.

    Log in to Reply
  37. Anonymous says:
    5 February 2008 at 9:59 am

    Thanks Amanda, just posted about it! Can't call myself a fan, don't know a thing about her or her music, but she certainly is merchandising up a storm, agreed.

    Log in to Reply

Leave a reply Cancel reply

You must be logged in to post a comment.

Advertisement

Search

Recent reviews

Atelier Cologne Love Osmanthus
Moschino Toy Boy
Arquiste Misfit
Diptyque Eau Capitale
Zoologist Bee
Parfum d’Empire Immortelle Corse
Comme des Garcons Series 10 Clash
Frédéric Malle Rose & Cuir
L’Artisan Parfumeur Le Chant de Camargue
Yves Saint Laurent Grain de Poudre
Régime des Fleurs Chloë Sevigny Little Flower
Chanel 1957
Gallivant Los Angeles
Amouage Portrayal Woman

Blogroll

Bois de Jasmin
Grain de Musc
Perfume Posse
The Non-Blonde
More blogs...

Perfumista lists

100 fragrances every perfumista should try
And 25 more fragrances every perfumista should smell
50 masculine fragrances every perfumista should try
26 vintage fragrances every perfumista should try
25 rose fragrances every perfumista should try
11 Cheap Perfumes Beauty Outsiders Love

Favorite posts

The Great Perfume Reduction Plan
Why I Love Old School Chypres
New to perfume and want to learn more?
How to make fragrance last through the day
Fragrance concentrations: sorting it all out
On reformulations, or why your favorite perfume doesn’t smell like it used to
How to get fragrance samples
Perfume for Life: How Long Will Your Fragrance Collection Last?

Upcoming

List of upcoming Friday projects

15 March ~ swapmeet

3 April ~ damage poll
26 April ~ splitmeet

3 May ~ spring reading poll
17 May ~ Haiku challenge!

 

Back to Top

Home
Archives
About Now Smell This :: Privacy Policy
Perfume Reviews
New Perfumes
General Perfume Articles
The Monday Mail

Glossary of Perfume Terms
Perfume FAQ
Perfume Books

Noses ~ Perfumers A-E :: F-K :: L-S :: T-Z

Perfume Houses A-B :: C :: D-E :: F-G
H-J :: K-L :: M :: N-O :: P :: Q-R :: S
T :: U-Z

Copyright © 2005-2025 Now Smell This. All rights reserved.