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New at nordstrom: Marc Jacobs Daisy in the Air.
A new advert for Kenzo’s Flower by Kenzo fragrance, starring Lika Minamoto. The music is The Wanderer by French band Jil is Lucky.
Below the jump, the “making of”.
Laurice Rahmé of Bond no. 9 will be at Saks Fifth Avenue in New York City on December 19th from noon to 5 to introduce the line's new signature fragrance, Bond No. 9 Perfume:
Gifts will also be handed out to loyal customers, and Ms. Rahmé will be on hand to chat and sign your favorite Bond bottle!
Helena Rubinstein’s new Wanted fragrance was built around an abstract accord of magnolia wood, and is meant to be a “a vibrant woody floral filled with sensual and carnal tension”.1 Sounds good, no? And while I have no particular feelings about Demi Moore either way, it’s always nice to see someone over the age of 40 (or let’s face it, even 25) fronting a new perfume.
Wanted doesn’t quite live up to its steamy advertising, but it’s not bad. The opening is a fruity-lemony blend of ylang ylang and magnolia (other notes include iris, cedar, sandalwood and vanilla). It’s rather high pitched — yes, even vibrant — in the early stages. The dry down falls squarely into the modern “fresh floral” mode: it’s airy and clean, slightly watery, and very smooth…
Tallulah Jane is a new indie perfume house based in New York City, “crafting natural fragrances made from botanical essences and absolutes”. They debut with three fragrances:
Tallulah ~ “The signature fragrance from Tallulah Jane…