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2008 / Browsing by date: May 2008

Givenchy Vetyver ~ fragrance review

Posted by Kevin on 30 May 2008 51 Comments

Hubert de Givenchy

Judging by photographs alone, designer Hubert de Givenchy is a man who is comfortable in his skin (and in his well-tailored, but understated, clothes); he always appears at ease — though his eyes often have a dreamy and sad air about them. I can’t imagine Givenchy having a temper tantrum, but I can believe the restrained and lovely Vétyver is his favorite cologne.

Vétyver debuted in 1959 and it was discontinued after Givenchy retired in 1995. Vétyver is a member of Les Mythiques — a group of classic Givenchy fragrances that have been re-launched in newly designed packaging…

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Estee Lauder Sensuous Is…

Posted by Robin on 30 May 2008 20 Comments

Estee Lauder website screen shot

Estee Lauder has launched a new website, Sensuous Is, in conjunction with their upcoming launch of the Sensuous fragrance for women.

The website features behind-the-scenes material on the four models representing the fragrance (Hilary Rhoda, Carolyn Murphy, Elizabeth Hurley and Gwyneth Paltrow), plus a contest offering the winner a chance to attend the fragrance launch in New York City from 7/7 – 7/9 (plus do some shopping and spa-ing)…

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Online fragrance shopping

Posted by Robin on 30 May 2008 Leave a Comment

New at first-in-fragrance (Germany): the Ramon Molvizar line.

New at luckyscent: the Eau d'Italie line, including Magnolia Romana.

New at scentiments: Benetton Energy, Tommy Bahama Set Sail South Seas, Sean John Unforgivable Black for women, YSL Elle Summer Fragrance.

Deal at yslbeautyus: get free shipping on YSL L'Homme & Kouros products using coupon code FATHER08, expiration date unknown.

Loewe Aguazul, Solo Loewe Intense ~ new fragrances

Posted by Robin on 30 May 2008 10 Comments

Loewe Aguazul fragranceLoewe has launched Aguazul, a new limited edition unisex flanker to 2000's Loewe Agua:

The universality of Agua de Loewe finds a different side, through a transparent, fresh and pure new version: Aguazul de Loewe.

A blue and crystal clear water drop, that brings to our senses a message filled with vitality and character…

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Random perfume snippets

Posted by Robin on 30 May 2008 15 Comments

"What are you wearing?" I ask. "You smell so good."

"I do? I'm so pleased," 43-year-old Parker says, eyes wide, smile beaming. "It's my genderless fragrance."

This will be Parker's third perfume when the as-yet unnamed scent hits stores, further proof Sarah Jessica the brand has meshed seamlessly with Sarah Jessica the actor.

— From an interview with Sarah Jessica Parker in The Star. Keep your fingers crossed!

Floris, one of the oldest perfumers in the world, will do one for just £2,500. I made an appointment with Shelagh Foyle, who is what Floris rather grandly calls its “perfumer laureate” (020-7747 3600).

— Lucia van der Post of the UK Times Online looks at "bargain" bespoke fragrance options.

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