Roberto Verino will launch RV Pure Woman, the feminine counterpart to 2011’s RV Pure Man, in June…
Lanvin Me ~ new perfume
Lanvin will launch Lanvin Me in April. The new fragrance for women promises to embody elegance, style and Parisian chic…
Balenciaga Paris L’Eau Rose ~ perfume review
The news from Balenciaga: Nicolas Ghesquière is out, Alexander Wang is in.1 It’s always hard to know how much influence a designer really has on a licensed perfume line, but Ghesquière certainly was a visible presence in the marketing of Balenciaga Paris (2010), Balenciaga Paris L’Essence (2011) and Florabotanica (2012). The new Balenciaga Paris L’Eau Rose appears to be something of an orphan, without a designer spokesperson or a face (the first two fragrances had Charlotte Gainsbourg; Florabotanica had Kristen Stewart).2
No matter, L’Eau Rose is a decent enough flanker, and we all know they’re rare enough. And the description is accurate enough:
A sparkling violet fragrance. A twist of the iconic violet with a sparkling touch of blackberry and musk. The scintillating and youthful fragrance is a feminine scent that captures the sophistication of Balenciaga Paris with an enticing, floral musk.
Plain speak translation: a sort of mash-up between a blackberry musk and a traditional powdery rose-violet…
Balenciaga Paris L’Eau Rose ~ new perfume
Balenciaga has launched Balenciaga Paris L’Eau Rose, the latest in the series that includes 2010’s Balenciaga Paris and 2011’s Balenciaga Paris L’Essence…
Tous Kids ~ new fragrances
Spanish house Tous will launch Tous Kids, a new duo of fragrances for children. Both scents were developed by perfumers Domitille Bertier and Juliette Karagueuzoglou…