New at colette (FR): Odin 11 Semma, Comme des Garcons Perfume Architecture.
New at nordstrom: Bond no. 9 New York Patchouli.
Ferrari Scuderia Club ~ new fragrance
Ferrari has launched Scuderia Club, a new aromatic fougère fragrance for men.
L’Occitane Fleur d’Or & Acacia and Ambre & Santal ~ fragrance reviews
Earlier this year, L’Occitane launched a new line of perfumes — La Collection de Grasse; the collection started off with four fragrances and now has doubled in size.1 I’ve only had the chance to spend quality time with two of the perfumes: Fleur d’Or & Acacia and Ambre & Santal.
Fleur d’Or & Acacia
(lemon, bergamot, mimosa, acacia, white woods, musk)
Fleur d’Or & Acacia begins with, and maintains, an intense acacia-mimosa accord; and at first, this accord smells genuine (natural). The lemon note in Fleur d’Or & Acacia’s opening serves as a momentary “booster” for the florals. After Fleur d’Or & Acacia’s authentic-smelling acacia-mimosa notes vanish, and that happens quickly, they are replaced by acacia-mimosa ‘chemicals’ that soar into space, and up through my nasal passages…
CB I Hate Perfume Rare Flowers ~ new fragrances
CB I Hate Perfume has launched Rare Flowers, a new series of floral absolute fragrances. There are six perfumes in the intitial set: Jasmine Sambuc, Neroli, Tuberose, Champaca, Jonquil and Narcissus…
Have yourself a luxury Christmas
Cartier's Winter Tale 2013. You can see the 2012 version here.