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D&G Anthology La Force 11, Tova Signature Autumn ~ new fragrances

Posted by Robin on 13 October 2009 48 Comments

D&G Anthology La Force 11Tova Signature Autumn perfume

Dolce & Gabbana have launched the sixth fragrance in the D&G Anthology series, La Force 11 (above left). Like the others in the series, it was inspired by a Tarot card, in this case, card 11 or La Force (Strength in the Rider Waite deck).

La Force 11 is a unisex floriental with notes of cinnamon, allspice and Bourbon vanilla.

D&G Anthology La Force 11 is available in 100 ml Eau de Toilette, 59€, at Douglas in Germany. In the US, it is reportedly available in-store at Macys. (via douglas.de)

Tova has launched Signature Autumn (above right), the brand's latest flanker to 1982's Tova Signature:

Fall is in the air--especially when you spritz yourself with this seasonal version of Tova(R) Signature. With Signature at its core, this lush fragrance also emits notes of cedar, peony, and golden amber. Relish the scents of fall--all year round!

Tova Signature Autumn is available now at QVC, $32.50 for 50 ml Eau de Parfum. (via qvc)

Filed Under: new fragrances
Tagged With: dg anthology, dolce gabbana, flanker, tova

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  1. bigpharma says:
    13 October 2009 at 11:23 am

    I hope La Force is a good one. It’s my favorite Tarot card! I’m optimistic about unisex spicy blends.

    Unfortunately, the other D&G Tarot blends were huge disappointments. L’Imperatrice was interesting for about 2 minutes before it started smelling like a Barbie perfume.

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    • Robin says:
      13 October 2009 at 11:49 am

      I was underwhelmed by the Anthology so far: very basic stuff. Will give this one a shot though.

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    • lsnuing says:
      13 October 2009 at 5:15 pm

      I actually like L’Imperatrice best from the Anthology range! However I was disappointed to find that, on my skin, it had disappeared after an hour.

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      • wondermelmo says:
        13 October 2009 at 5:20 pm

        Sadly, that was also my experience! Always disappointing to enjoy a scent, yet find it does not have staying power.

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      • Robin says:
        13 October 2009 at 5:33 pm

        I think they are positioning these like the Marc Jacobs splashes: fairly reasonable price, large bottle, light scent (in other words, you’re expected to have to reapply).

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        • bigpharma says:
          14 October 2009 at 3:23 pm

          I agree, Robin. Even the packaging is similar. Also, the fact that they’re kinda “collectible” = “cheap thrill”. That’s not a bad thing, IMO, it’s a pretty good marketing strategy in relatively lean times. Seriously, I *wish* one of them worked on me!

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          • Robin says:
            14 October 2009 at 3:31 pm

            It isn’t a bad thing in theory, except I had the same reaction to the MJ Splashes as to these, and that is that they’re basically a rip off. You can do FAR better for the price, and the big size only serves to make you think you’re getting more for your $ when you’re not.

  2. Kankuro says:
    13 October 2009 at 12:32 pm

    I have tested 11 La Force yesterday and I’m not so impressed. To me it smells very generic, there is nothing special or even interesting about it…

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    • Robin says:
      13 October 2009 at 12:45 pm

      Sounds like a good fit with the collection then! Thanks.

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  3. Carlos BFL 319 says:
    13 October 2009 at 1:36 pm

    Isn’t it nice to “once in awhile” have a simple uncomplicated fragrance to wear? I think so. 🙂

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    • lsnuing says:
      13 October 2009 at 5:16 pm

      Hear, hear! There are some days when I don’t want to think too much – give me a rose soliflore on those days please! 🙂

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    • Robin says:
      13 October 2009 at 5:33 pm

      Yes! But I think you can do better than these for such a thing.

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      • Robin says:
        13 October 2009 at 5:34 pm

        Or to put it another way, I didn’t smell these and think they were well-done but uncomplicated. I just thought they weren’t all that great.

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  4. Dolly says:
    13 October 2009 at 2:01 pm

    I’ll check out the new Tova, but I’m not expecting anything other than smelling a Renuzit air freshener if I decide to check out the latest lineup in the D&G Anthology. The others were a real letdown. I’ll pass on that. Carlos- Yes, it would .

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    • Robin says:
      13 October 2009 at 5:35 pm

      I never smell any of the Tovas, so no opinion there!

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      • Tama says:
        13 October 2009 at 10:41 pm

        Tova has done some nice work. I always liked watching her – she is super-refined but every now and again she slips a little and you can see why she is a good fit for Ernest Borgnine – a little bit of gutter humor once in a while. It’s funny.

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        • Robin says:
          14 October 2009 at 10:12 am

          I know lots of people at MUA loved Tova Signature before they reformulated it…

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          • Dolly says:
            14 October 2009 at 4:07 pm

            I have also heard a lot about how much loved the original one was. The new one reminds me of Victoria Secret’s Dream Angels.

  5. Joe says:
    13 October 2009 at 2:07 pm

    How many cards in a tarot deck, please? I want to know how long I need to expect this D&G concept to last. I’m being snarky, but something with cinnamon, allspice, and vanilla actually sounds appealing. My expectations are low enough that I surely won’t be disappointed if I get around to smelling it.

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    • Daisy says:
      13 October 2009 at 3:40 pm

      It’s 42 degrees and windy here, which makes cinnamon, allspice, and vanilla sound quite appealing. I’d be a lot more eager if it was a CdG or Jo Malone product—-D&G has never impressed me at all. If I see it, I’ll sniff it but I wouldn’t go out of my way.

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      • Joe says:
        13 October 2009 at 4:02 pm

        You know, speaking of which, I tested the Jo Malone Anise Vanilla (or Vanilla Anise, or whatever) a couple weeks back and it’s actually quite nice and cozy. It’s 65 (i.e., “chilly”) here and raining, and some of that sounds nice right now, but I’m settling for Mechant Loup.

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        • Daisy says:
          13 October 2009 at 5:00 pm

          merchant Loup….I’m trying to recall if that was the one that smelled like baby powder on me….hmmm, well can’t check now, the dryer is dinging at me.

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          • contrabassa says:
            15 October 2009 at 1:30 am

            It’s actually mechant loup- “naughty” or “bad” wolf, not a wolf-merchant. 🙂 I never got any powder from it, just a acrid woodsy smell.

        • boojum says:
          14 October 2009 at 12:36 am

          Lucky you! That JM was watery and bland on me. Still holding out hope for HV, if it ever gets here! (It’s October…we’ve had snow the last 4 days…pls, LAP, give me a break! I need a great new comfort scent!)

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    • Robin says:
      13 October 2009 at 5:36 pm

      I think they’re just doing the major arcana, in which case: 22 cards!

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  6. monstabunny says:
    13 October 2009 at 4:04 pm

    There are 22 major arcana cards, Joe. Wonder what they’re gonna do when they get to Death. Or the Hanged Man.

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    • lsnuing says:
      13 October 2009 at 5:17 pm

      Death would smell like lilies to me – cloying and uber sweet.

      For some reason, the Hanged Man brings to mind pepper and black, not pink … and a whiff of orange blossom! Urks!

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    • Robin says:
      13 October 2009 at 5:37 pm

      Oops, sorry, I repeated your answer.

      It’s really a shame D&G took this theme, because somebody else could have done a great job with it.

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      • Joe says:
        13 October 2009 at 6:28 pm

        I still think 22 perfumes is too many for any series, unless that’s your *entire* line… only.

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        • Robin says:
          13 October 2009 at 7:30 pm

          I am guessing they won’t go that far, unless these are selling like hotcakes. I hope they’re not selling like hotcakes — they don’t deserve it.

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  7. DreeBls says:
    13 October 2009 at 9:06 pm

    Am I the only one that seems to like the D&G fragrance anthology? They last for the entire day for me so I like them. I absolutely love unisex-y scents so may go and spritz this one.

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    • Robin says:
      13 October 2009 at 9:48 pm

      I’m sure you’re not the only one at all! Hope you’ll like the new one 🙂

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    • boojum says:
      14 October 2009 at 12:34 am

      You know, I think they must work well on certain people. I smelled 1 and 18 on paper, liked them well enough (enough to report back here that they were worth a sniff). The SA put some on herself, and it (1, I think?) smelled great on her. So I got a couple of samples…and on me, they were flat and blah.

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  8. zaheer says:
    14 October 2009 at 4:33 am

    Will this be the one to save them all… ONE PERFUME…ONE CHANCE…ONE GREAT DESTINY!!

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    • Robin says:
      14 October 2009 at 10:49 am

      LOL!

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  9. thenoseknows says:
    14 October 2009 at 7:34 pm

    I REALLY Like the Anthology Series… they smell lovely on me and last quite a while… i am thinking this one though might be the one to drive me WILD! Sounds YUMMERS!

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    • Robin says:
      14 October 2009 at 7:37 pm

      Sold!

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  10. jonr951 says:
    3 December 2009 at 2:37 pm

    I saw it at Macys ystrday but I didnt really get to test it. Dang! Im luvin the notes so ill have to go give it a real test this wkend. I got me the D&G minis but Im not n luv w/ them all so i might just have 2 return it for La Force if I really luv it!

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    • Robin says:
      3 December 2009 at 5:34 pm

      So far, have not loved any, but will give this one a shot…thanks, did not know it was at Macy’s.

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  11. jonr951 says:
    6 December 2009 at 2:12 pm

    Disappointing. Probably the most boring of the bunch. 2 bad cuz the notes were right up my alley. Dang u D&G!

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    • Robin says:
      6 December 2009 at 9:24 pm

      Oh my…I did not find the others exciting to begin with! Hopefully will get to smell it next weekend.

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  12. parfumliefhebber says:
    8 December 2009 at 2:53 am

    Got a sample from Douglas of D&G La Force 11. It suits to the other 5. Just as the other Anthologies I found it not interesting. It starts out a little sweet, than there is something in it I don’t like at all: my first thought was marine, but that is not in the perfume at all.

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    • Robin says:
      8 December 2009 at 9:09 am

      If it’s like the other 5, I probably don’t need it. Thanks!

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      • parfumliefhebber says:
        12 December 2009 at 5:02 pm

        Robin, you can have my sample if you want. I have also one of number 1 le bateleur. Didn’t like that either.

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        • Robin says:
          12 December 2009 at 9:39 pm

          That’s kind, but probably not worth the postage!

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  13. parfumliefhebber says:
    12 December 2009 at 5:00 pm

    For those who love the Anthologies. There is a set with the first five scents for approx. Eur 56. The bottles have 20 ml each. Don’t know whether they are limited and whether they are also sold in the USA.

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    • Robin says:
      12 December 2009 at 9:39 pm

      Yep, I posted that set in one of the gift articles.

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      • parfumliefhebber says:
        13 December 2009 at 7:19 am

        Sorry, didn’t seen that.

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