Jean Paul Gaultier has launched the annual limited edition summer versions of Le Mâle and Classique for Summer 2014.* This year, they’re adding a summer version of 2013’s Le Beau Male. The theme for 2014 features coral, starfish, anchors, mermaids and octopuses. You can see past summer editions from the brand here: Summer 2009, Summer 2010, Summer 2011, Summer 2012, Summer 2013…
Online fragrance shopping
New at beautyhabit: Tocca Simone.
New at escentual (UK): Thierry Mugler Alien Eau Extraordinaire.
New at nordstrom: Aerin fragrances, Elie Saab L'Eau Couture.
New at selfridges (UK): Sisley Eau Tropicale.
Phaedon L’Eau de Phaedon ~ new fragrance
French niche line Phaedon will launch L’Eau de Phaedon, a new unisex fragrance aimed at the whole family: it is reportedly free of allergens so can be used even by children. The most recent release from the brand was 2013’s Poivre Colonial…
For her, for him
The first teaser for the upcoming Karl Lagerfeld fragrances with InterParfums (his previous license was with Coty). The male model is Baptiste Giabiconi; anyone know the female model the female model is Kati Nescher. The fragrances are to debut at Harrods on March 9.
The powerful smell of pine trees and climate change
New research suggests a strong link between the powerful smell of pine trees and climate change. Scientists say they've found a mechanism by which these scented vapours turn into aerosols above boreal forests. These particles promote cooling by reflecting sunlight back into space and helping clouds to form.
— Read more at Smell of forest pine can limit climate change - researchers at BBC News.