Spanish house Tous has launched Tous Neoncandy, a new green fruity floral fragrance for women. Tous Neoncandy is a variation on Tous Eau de Toilette…
Bentley Infinite ~ new fragrance
British car manufacturer Bentley will launch Infinite, a new fragrance for men. Infinite was developed by perfumer Nathalie Lorson and comes in two concentrations, Eau de Toilette and Eau de Parfum…
Versace Eros Pour Femme ~ perfume review
The short version: Don’t bother.1
The long version:
“The customer who wants something Versace,” she says, “wants what Versace stands for.” — Donatella Versace2
Anyone who participates in the damage polls here knows that Donatella Versace has a thing for perfume. Of course, she’s also a businesswoman. The modern Versace fragrance line emphasizes the “business” part more than the “thing for perfume” part, which might explain why so few perfumistas want something Versace. I did think Versense was pretty good, and I still have some fondness for The Dreamer, but the rest of the line is a generic blur to me. Is there a Versace fragrance you love? Do comment…
Amazing Lang Lang ~ new fragrances
Chinese concert pianist Lang Lang has launched Amazing Lang Lang, a new fragrance duo. Amazing Lang Lang for Her and for Him were developed by perfumer Nathalie Lorson…
Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium ~ fragrance review
I’m tempted to make this the shortest review ever and simply write, “Interested in Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium? Go buy Chanel Coco Noir or Tom Ford Black Orchid instead.” Black Opium’s vibe is the same as these fragrances, except less sophisticated. Its fruit is similar to Coco Noir’s, except sweeter. Its earthiness hints at Black Orchid’s truffled hazelnut, except muddier. That about wraps it up.
However, I have post to fill. To help you get through it, I’ve bracketed entertaining trivia here and there…