Masik Collegiate Fragrances has added new fragrance duos for four additional universities: University of Florida, University of Tennessee, University of Alabama and Auburn University:
University of Florida Women's (shown): "As vibrant and fresh as the Orange and Blue, University of Florida for Women opens with a citrus burst of Florida Orange Valencia, White Grapefruit, Juicy Mandarin and a Crisp Ozone Accord. Heady Orange Flower, Pink Honeysuckle and Hibiscus Petals shimmer throughout the heart while Blonde Woods and Sheer Musk linger at the base capturing the true essence, style and spirit of the University of Florida."
University of Florida Men's: "Representing the vigorous energy of the true Gator spirit, University of Florida for Men is introduced with effervescent top notes of Sparkling Ozone, Sun-kissed Mandarin and a chilly Iced Mineral Accord. Mediterranean Lavender intertwined with a Sea Moss Accord and Shaved Nutmeg comprise the heart, while a Cool Pacific Accord, Deep Amber and Sensual Musk round out the base creating a fragrance that exemplifies the vibrant tenacity of the Gators."
University of Tennessee Women's: "The University of Tennessee for Women was exclusively inspired by the uniqueness and vibrancy of the Tennessee Orange. Juicy Tangerine combined with Lotus Blossom and Magnolia embodies the vivacious essence of the school’s time honored colors. Blackberry Flower, Wild Orchid and Spray Roses keep in tune with the dynamic energy of the Orange and White while Skin Musk, Driftwood and Sensual Mimosa entice the senses while boosting school spirit! A light and beautiful orange scent for the Tennessee woman."
University of Tennessee Men's: "Characterizing the courage and tenacity of the Volunteers, University of Tennessee for Men opens with an enticing blend of Crisp ozone, Sliced Ginger and Vibrant Cassis. Energetic and fierce, Cool Basil, French Lavender, and Water Hyacinth comprise the heart while Fresh Juniper, Blue Cypress and Electric Musk provide a bold and vigorous burst, livening the sprit and transcending the senses."
University of Alabama Women's: "As vibrant and effervescent as The Fever of the Roll Tide, The University of Alabama for Women opens with a vivacious burst of Candied Pink Grapefruit, Sparkling Mandarin, and Pineapple Sorbet. Textural Osmanthus, Tahitian Tiara Flower, White Tuberose and Japanese Honeysuckle glimmer throughout the heart capturing the passion and energy of the Crimson and White, while Exotic Bamboo Wood, Creamy Sandalwood, and Soft Musk linger at the base rounding out this sparkling and captivating fragrance. A luscious and bright tribute to the Crimson tradition for the Alabama woman."
University of Alabama Men's: "Inspired by the cool yet magnetic spirit of the Crimson Tide, The University of Alabama for men opens with a Cold Water Accord intertwined with Fresh Apple Peel. Crisp Fennel and Crushed Juniper Berry mixed with Frozen Cilantro and Elemi Leaf creates an invigorating burst of frosty freshness while Green Moss, Siberian Fir, Cedarwood and Musk lend strength to the base capturing the powerful and eternal bond of Crimson and White! A clean and irresistible scent for the Alabama man."
Auburn University Women's: "Staying true to the Orange and Blue, Auburn University for Women is fresh and fearless with Watery Mandarin, Chilled Grapefruit, an Iced Mineral Water accord and Frosted Aloe introducing this cool, crisp scent. Muguet and Dew Kissed Jasmine laced with White Tiare Petals and Chamomile Blossom creates a whimsical bouquet of flowers that linger throughout the heart. Soft Musk and White Tea round out the base adding elegance and grace harmonizing with the true essence and spirit of Auburn University."
Auburn University Men's: "As the mighty War Eagle soars up above take a deep breath and take in the effervescent scent of Sicilian Lemon, Sliced Ginger and Bitter Lime that Auburn University for Men opens with. Allow the Chilled Black Pepper and Iced Juniper to cool your senses while Lavender, Purple Basil and Mediterranean Rosemary transcend your spirit into a vibrant ambiance. Sheer White Amber, Tonka Bean and Cashmere Woods add warmth at the base creating a scent that is as fearless and true as the Orange and Blue."
The Masik Collegiate Fragrances are available in 100 ml Cologne, $60 each. (via masik)
Robin, I know this isn’t the place to put this, but Mariah Carey is doing a fragrance signing on the 29th of this month (Tuesday) at Macy’s Herald Square. Here’s some info
Be one of the first 50 customers to purchase the $ 262 Forever Mariah Carey parfum and you’ll receive a keepsake photo with Mariah and her new autographed CD “Memoirs of an imperfect Angel”! Or be one of the first 250 customers to purchase the special Forever Mariah Carey fragrance set and Mariah wil autograph her new CD
The $262 package is the pure parfum, a gold box, her autograph on her new cd and a picture with her. The $162 package is the 3.3, the 6.8 body Lotion, a 1.7 oz of either M by Mariah Carey or Luscious Pink (Your Choice) and an autographed cd.
Thanks, I’ll see if I can post something tomorrow!
Interesting concept. You could wear them to your university or college and forever afterward have an olfactory reminder of your time there. I wonder if the sillage of these is modest, considering how close everyone has to be at these places. Anyhow, they do sound nice. Good idea!
It’s smart marketing, that’s for sure!
These just make me roll my eyes… but that just may be because my husband is currently SCREAMING, “THAT’S A FUMBLE! OUR BALL!” at the TV, where his college (both undergrad, and where he now teaches – how lucky is that?) is playing football in the pouring rain.
LOL! Yeah, that would make me roll my eyes too.
they must have been listening to him though ….it was a soggy beat-down. Of course the CEO here was assisting loudly. Sigh…football season and married to a jock….all that crowd noise makes me want to BUY PERFUME! (shocking, I know)
I know that feeling.
I sent my J off to church with Infusion d’Iris today (little J is sick and I’m staying home with him). She said she liked it because it didn’t smell like your typical high school girl’s perfume and it didn’t smell like an old lady either. Implication being, I suppose, that most of my stuff smells like an old lady! Ah well, guilty as charged, and happy about it.
These university things just make me want to spritz something worthwhile.
I went and had a bit of Lyric….felt “cleansed” of collegiate dreck immediately!
Well, I’d be happy to buy both the Tenn. one and the Fla. one to use as toilet bowl deodorizer! LOL!! I’m only bitter because Fla. just whipped U. K. tonight – badly.
But we’ll get our revenge in basketball.
Hey Mals, you mentioned playing football in the pouring rain, we’ve had Biblical rain here in central Ky. all week, and the joke tonight was that Fla.’s Tim Tebow stepped on the field and it stopped. It actually did stop right at the start of the game.
LOL! You sports fans are cracking me up.
Rappleyea, honey, I’m going to ignore that toilet bowl remark, and agree with you that the Good Lord does indeed love Tim Tebow.
LOL! Another SEC fan! This could be a lot of fun Aparatchick! The blogs and articles weren’t talking about the Lord loving Tebow as much as Tebow being in the category of a saint or master himself because of his remarkable skills on the field. Even including making the deluge stop.
But the U.K. fans did give Tebow a standing ovation when he got up after being knocked out. I was glad to see that!
That copywriting “transcended my spirit into a” moribund stupor. It’s a first-degree adjective crime.
I’m imagining big vats of some nasty, cheap base to which they add a few drops of the alleged accords for each “unique” fragrance. Sorry, I’m probably in a jaded mood because this morning I tested three different very mainstream men’s fragrances (none really new) that were so impossibly BORING that I couldn’t stand it. I can’t believe how similar that overpowering, “clean” woody/musky base smells in everything.
why do I feel like you tested “mainstream” mens fragrances in the interests of fairness and science? And while you were being alternately bored and revolted, I imagine you weren’t terribly surprised.
Heh. Well, part was science and part was nostalgia. Two were actually scents that used to be favorites of mine sometime last decade… there was no revulsion involved, just insipidness, which is kind of sad. I’ve been ruined by “good” (i.e., interesting) perfume; I guess there’s no going back.
I’m sure you always smelled “good” but now you smell “great!” why would anyone ever want to go back?
These probably will sell better if they’re very mainstream, and we’re probably best off not smelling them
It almost killed me to read those descriptions….like being dragged thru a series of over-the-top cheery-slash-uber loyal, school spirit laden pep rallys at a blinding speed. I know it’s prejudicial, but I sort of expect all of these to end up with a sort of cheap generic dry down of residual citrus, floral musky dreck. Guess I’m in a mood too.
I have to go have a spritz of something really good……
I did myself a favor and didn’t read them.
that is SO cheating.
you posted them, and then sat back with a relaxing cup of tea and left us on our own to groan our way thru that mess? hey, that was pretty smart….
Actually, I always find these kind of entertaining from a “worst writing” kind of way
Frosted Aloe
Watery Mandarin
Iced Mineral Water (bet that smells great!)
Textural Osmanthus
Mediterranean Rosemary (note, NOT the Arctic hybrid)
Actually, Auburn Men sounds good on paper, but my chances of ever coming across any of these is next to nil.
arctic rosemary—the polar bears like it with harp seals. yummy :-O
VIBRANT! TENACIOUS! DID WE MENTION VIBRANT?? I’ve always wondered what they’d come up with for my Rice University Owls… Humid Barn Accord (it IS in Houston, after all…) or some such thing….
LOL — don’t give them any ideas!!! humid barn accord….shuddering
but I should say that there’s a big difference in the kind of barn…hay barns actually smell kind of good…..cow barns: not so good.
I think an owl barn would definitely involve hay! It could be called l’Owl de Rien, perhaps….
And Owl droppings and dead mice. Maybe you could add some ozone and car exhaust, old library book smell, and coffee.
Of course. . . perfumes to match your school years. Fruity-floral, fruity-floral, check, check, check, and check. Better than beer/vomit/and flop sweat from exams. Which would be just as realistic and just as disingenuous.
It smells most like the scrapings from the bottom of the marketing barrel. How about a fragrance for law school? Or for lawyers? Doctors? Teachers? Then we could identify ourselves by smell.
I’m sure all those are coming next!
quinncreative, leave it to Demeter. They’ve got to have a series like this in the works.
“Our Teacher fragrance opens on a bright and colorful burst of crayon and Sharpie accords which give way to the smart rubbery aroma of erasers and the memorable tang of glue. The attendance of notes is completed by a drizzle of hand sanitizer, black coffee, and woody construction paper.”
I’d smell the college frags (Louisiana looked really intriguing) if they were available, but I don’t feel compelled to buy them. D and I were joking about these this morning and I asked what he thought U of M or MSU would smell like. He said pot smoke and patch for U of M and beer, hay, and manure for MSU. Such candor.
Not that we’re U of M fans or anything…
but to me, patch DOES smell like beer, hay and manure…..
I’m not a huge fan of straight up patch, but mix it with rose and musk, or fruits and chocolate a la Angel and I’m in.
I made a mandarin patch soap that I was quite fond of, but even the one or two drops of patch oil compared to fifteen or so of the orange was too much for my ever so patient partner. I said at least it’d get rid of cooking odor from one’s hands, but he said,”Then you’re stuck with patch odor instead.” lol I obviously don’t mind it in smallish amounts. It can be really sexy in some frags (Divine’s L’Inspiratrice comes to mind), and the cleaned up patch now seems like it’d have to make a great effort to offend *anyone*. 
Don’t forget the smell of chalk (or dry erase marker), used tissues, and sweaty kids!