From Annick Goutal: the Les Soliflores set, with 50 ml bottles of Eau de Toilette in La Violette, Neroli, Le Jasmin, Le Chevrefeuille (Honeysuckle) and Le Muguet (Lilly of the Valley). $400 at Saks Fifth Avenue…
Fragrance gifts for Father’s Day 2008, part 2
A few more ideas for those of you who are still shopping…
A classic: Cartier Declaration (“an original, distinctive composition that basks in a harmonious blend of cold spices”) in a 100 ml leather travel case. $110 at Nordstrom…
Fragrance review: Eucris for men by Geo F Trumper
Noted as James Bond’s favorite fragrance in “Diamonds Are Forever”, Eucris has quite a pedigree. Created by the distinguished barber and perfumer Geo F Trumper, established in London in 1875, Eucris is one of the house’s classics, a warm, mossy aroma composed of blackcurrant, cumin and coriander, a heart of jasmine and muguet and base notes of sandalwood, musk and moss.
I’ve only tried this one very recently and am amazed by two facts: 1) that I could actually enjoy “this type” of fragrance, and 2) that I haven’t tried this before. What do I mean by “this type”…well, there is something very simple about the composition, but also very vintage. I tend to be drawn towards heavy, sweet and spicy, and this is none of these things. But I’ve been very pleased with how this scent wears on my skin and here’s why…
Fragrance gift ideas, continued…
Another one for the men: a shaving set from Geo F. Trumper with a Warwick Mach 3 razor and matching stand, a badger hair brush, a bottle of their Sandalwood cologne, Sandalwood shaving cream, and Sandalwood Hair & Body Wash for £195…
New fragrances: Britney Spears, Geo F Trumper, Diptyque and more
Britney Spear’s Fantasy (see picture at right) will launch officially tomorrow, although it is already available in stores. The fragrance’s website will debut tomorrow as well, and will allow fans to download “cell phone ringtones with messages from Britney…”