Two commercials (one is below the jump) for Cartier Baiser Volé. Hat tip to Antonpan! Update: sorry, the second version has been removed from YouTube.
Dana Classic Fragrances (Cover Girl) Navy ~ perfume review
Dana Classic Fragrances Navy Eau de Cologne. I remembered the ads with their crisp motif of navy blue and stripes (it was Cover Girl Navy in those days), and the bottle, a deco-inspired oval, reinforced the image. The Dana website describes the fragrance as “a refreshing classic citrus floral blend of Rose, Jasmine and Orange Flower with a hint of sweet spices of Coriander and Cinnamon.” Further research showed it debuted in 1990. This should be a light, tidy fragrance, I thought. A great contrast to yesterday’s review of Chantilly and perfect for a summer day.
Not.
Navy is a floral oriental loaded with powder and old-fashioned orange flower. Refreshing? As refreshing as a dusty eiderdown comforter in August. Citrus? Not unless you count the “orange” in “orange flower.” Navy? Even the Village People would have trouble with that one. Navy and Chantilly are sisters, but where Chantilly accepted her lot in life and is running with it, Navy needs therapy…
Tom Ford Jasmin Rouge & Santal Blush ~ new fragrances
Tom Ford has launched two new fragrances in the Private Blend collection, Jasmin Rouge and Santal Blush…
Online fragrance shopping
New at escentual (UK): Elie Saab Le Parfum.
New at harrods (UK): Burberry Body.
New at neimanmarcus: Acqua di Parma Gelsomino Nobile.
New at saksfifthavenue: Acqua di Parma Gelsomino Nobile.
L’Artisan Parfumeur Batucada ~ new fragrance
L’Artisan Parfumeur will launch Batucada, a new unisex fragrance, in September. Batucada was inspired by the Brazilian samba style of the same name, and more generally by the flavors and colors of Brazil…