Penhaligon’s will launch No. 33 in July. The new fragrance celebrates the brand’s 145th anniversary, and is named for the brand’s second store, at 33 St. James Street…
Lacking emotion
The judges described this scent in a blind test as elegant, sophisticated and nicely made with a vintage feel. Some panel members, however, found the formula a bit boring and lacking emotion.
— Women's Wear Daily has assembled a panel of experts headed by Michael Edwards to blind-test new perfumes. Above, the verdict on Chanel Misia. Read more (apologies, I am not sure if the article requires a subscription) at The Smell Test: Chanel Misia.
Masque Milano Tango & Luci ed Ombre ~ fragrance reviews
I love rough-and-ready amber fragrances. I’m not a fan of dainty or too-sweet (polite) amber perfumes (except in soaps or candles, and even then…). Masque Milano’s Tango1 is my type of amber; it presents a spicy amber that’s singed around the edges. The perfume begins with the aromas of pepper, charred cardamom and “tempered” cumin (as I sniff, the color that comes to mind is rich sepia). While remaining dark in character, Tango’s heart has glimmers of floral notes (“simmered/reduced” rose and jasmine…warm and rich, not fresh or clean). As Tango develops, I smell leather, tough musk, and only mild sweetness (tonka, vanilla, benzoin and clover accent the richer, burnt/caramelized notes; they never take over the composition)…
Une Nuit A Bali Fleur des Fleurs, Mr. Vetiver & Suma Oriental ~ new fragrances
Luxury body care and fragrance line Une Nuit à Bali has repackaged their first fragrance, Fleur des Fleurs, and added two new fragrances to the collection, Mr. Vetiver and Suma Oriental…
Online fragrance shopping
New at first-in-fragrance (DE): Parfumerie Generale Collection Croisiere, Memo Ilha do Mel, Byredo Oliver Peoples, Eau d'Italie Morn to Dusk.
New at neimanmarcus: Memo line.
New at nordstrom: Acqua di Parma Colonia Ambre.