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2014 / Browsing by date: January 2014

Olfactive Studio Lumiere Blanche ~ fragrance review

Posted by Jessica on 31 January 2014 21 Comments

Olfactive Studio Lumière Blanche beach image

“A mild and enveloping perfume, Lumière Blanche is a comforting cocoon, between milky mildness and cold spices. It evokes the sweltering heat from the sun at its zenith, which erases colors, leaving only a blinding white hue; it surprises with its spicy freshness.” — Olfactive Studio

I’ve been a fan of Olfactive Studio since 2012, when the niche line was introduced in the United States; I’ve already reviewed Still Life, but I must admit that Lumière Blanche is my favorite. It was developed for Olfactive Studio by perfumer Sidonie Lancesseur and its composition includes notes of cardamom, star anise and cinnamon; iris, almond milk and cashmere wood; and cedarwood, sandalwood, tonka bean and white musks. It was inspired by a photograph by Massimo Vitali (above), showing a sunlit beach with pure white sand; like all the fragrances in the Olfactive Studio collection, its name also refers to the techniques and effects of photography.

I like Lumière Blanche so much that I almost don’t want to talk about it…

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Online fragrance shopping

Posted by Robin on 31 January 2014 Leave a Comment

New at dillards: Versace Bright Crystal Absolu.

New at luckyscent: Byredo line, Parfums de Nicolai Amber Oud & Rose Oud, Atelier Cedrat Enivrant.

New at selfridges (UK): Tom Ford Private Blend London.

Katy Perry Killer Queen Oh So Sheer ~ new fragrance

Posted by Robin on 31 January 2014 8 Comments

Katy Perry Killer Queen Oh So Sheer

Katy Perry has launched Killer Queen Oh So Sheer, a new limited edition fragrance for women. Killer Queen Oh So Sheer is a lighter, springtime variation on 2013’s Killer Queen…

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Jo Malone London Rain ~ new fragrances

Posted by Robin on 31 January 2014 14 Comments

Jo Malone London Rain

Jo Malone will launch London Rain, a new quartet of perfumes — Rain & Angelica, Wisteria & Violet, White Jasmine & Mint and Black Cedarwood & Juniper — inspired by London’s “many types of rain”. The fragrances were developed by perfumer Christine Nagel, and will debut in March…

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Kenzo Floralista ~ new fragrance

Posted by Robin on 31 January 2014 8 Comments

Kenzo Floralista

Kenzo will launch Floralista, a new fragrance for fashionistas and “flower addicts”. Floralista will be a limited edition and will be exclusive to travel retail…

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