A reprise of a 2010 poll, by request: tell us about your guilty (perfume) pleasures, that is, fragrances you love even though you (or others?) think maybe you shouldn’t. Another way of stating it might be “the perfumes you don’t usually admit you own”…
As promised, just for fun here are some of the entries for the 2012 Prix Eau Faux that didn’t make it to the finals — if you missed it, we’ve already announced this year’s winner. I’ve only posted entries from authors who asked to be included. If you entered the contest and want me to add your entry to the list below, just let me know…
While Robin has been trying and reviewing Nuit Etoilée, the newest fragrance release from Annick Goutal, I’ve been revisiting Goutal’s La Violette this week. La Violette was developed by perfumer Isabelle Doyen and was originally released in 2001. It has come and gone from the Goutal catalogue over the past few years, but it was recently re-released as part of the company’s quartet of soliflore fragrances, alongside Le Mimosa, Le Muguet and Rose Splendide.
La Violette really does concentrate on the idea of the violet flower; even more, it suggests the crystallized sweetness of candied violets. Its opening is a pure violet note with an aldehydic clarity. The violet soon develops a sugary veil that lasts through the fragrance’s development, although there’s also a light green note and just a breath of spice in the heart to balance out the confectionery effect. La Violette never feels chilly or sharp; overall, it’s a friendly, almost flirty violet…
The UK branch of Cosmetic Executive Women has announced the winners of their 2012 Beauty Awards. The awards in the fragrance categories go to:
Women’s Prestige Fragrance ~ Marc Jacobs Daisy Eau So Fresh
Men’s Prestige Fragrance ~ Hugo Boss Boss Orange Man
You can find the rest of the category winners at Diary Directory…
New at first-in-fragrance (Germany): Micallef Collection Vanille & Rose Extreme, Dorin Paris line, Bond no. 9 Andy Warhol.
New at fragrancenet: Madonna Truth or Dare.