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Norell Blushing ~ new perfume

Posted by Robin on 21 August 2017 8 Comments

Norell Blushing

Norell Parfums has launched Norell Blushing, a new fragrance for women…

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Holiday fragrance gifts 2016, part 4

Posted by Robin on 6 December 2016 22 Comments

Part four in our eight-part series on fragrance related holiday gifts features various and sundry coffrets and gift sets. Do add any of your own recommendations in the comments!

L’Atelier de Givenchy gift set

From Givenchy, 5 ml bottles of seven fragrances in the L’Atelier de Givenchy series (Néroli Originel, Chypre Caresse, Bois Martial, Oud Flamboyant, Ylang Austral, Ambre Tigré and Cuir Blanc). $140 at Barneys…

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Norell Elixir ~ new perfume

Posted by Robin on 6 July 2016 2 Comments

Norell Elixir

Norell Parfums will launch Norell Elixir, a new fragrance for women, this fall…

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Norell New York ~ fragrance review

Posted by Angela on 28 September 2015 20 Comments

Riley Keough for Norell New York

The press release accompanying my lab sample of Norell New York says that “the heritage of the campaign” is “Fusing Then and Now.” To a lover of vintage fragrances, these are dangerous words. I wonder, what’s wrong with leaving the “then” alone — why not simply offer the classic Norell made with good materials and balanced by a skilled nose? By “now,” do they mean “market-driven” (aka “pandering”)? Deepening my skepticism, the press release says “Norell New York makes you feel like ‘Each Time is the First Time’.” I groan in dread.

I’m happy to report that Norell New York does not pander to fragrance trends, and although I wouldn’t call it a dupe, it respects the original’s bones and character. Whether it’s for you is a different question…

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An American classic reimagined

Posted by Robin on 12 August 2015 6 Comments

A video in support of the new Norell New York. Then below the jump, the making of the Baccarat edition.

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