Dunhill has launched Egyptian Smoke and Agar Wood, two new additions to the brand’s Signature Collection for men. Last year, the brand introduced Amalfi Citrus and Valensole Lavender (shown)…
Frassai Verano Porteno, Tian Di & Blondine ~ fragrance reviews
I can’t tell you how often I’ve read a perfume’s list of notes and thought I was sure how it would come out — then been completely surprised once I smelled it. Each of these fragrances by Frassaï set me up to expect one thing, then delivered another. (A good reason not to buy unsniffed, no matter how radiant the reviews.)
Natalia Outeda, Frassaï’s founder, was born in Buenos Aires and has a background in fragrance development, floral design, and jewelry design. Fittingly, Frassaï sells jewelry with an organic inspiration, scented candles, and, now, three Eaux de Parfum — Verano Porteño, Tian Di and Blondine.
So, let’s get down to it…
Ralph Lauren Polo Red Extreme ~ new fragrance
Ralph Lauren will launch Polo Red Extreme, a new flanker to 2013’s Polo Red. Polo Red Extreme follows 2015’s Polo Red Intense, and is geared towards a younger audience…
Lancome Les Parfums Grands Crus ~ new fragrances
Lancôme has launched Les Parfums Grands Crus, a collection of six fragrances honoring Armand PetitJean, the brand’s founder. The series includes three new florals (Lavandes Trianon, Jasmins Marzipane and Tubéreuses Castane) and three ouds, one new (Ôud Ambroisie) and two relaunches (Ôud Bouquet and L’Autre Ôud)…
Calvin Klein Reveal Men ~ fragrance review
Do you have friends who believe themselves to be Great Cooks (simply because they’ve watched every dull/repetitive show on the Food Network for 10 years?) When you get an invitation for breakfast, lunch or dinner from these folks, your stomach cramps. You imagine their latest inventions (atrocities): Scrapple Swirl Chocolate Ice Cream, Dirty Corn (on the cob) slathered with a molasses and sardine oil glaze, Summer Lasagna, complete with pineapple, carrots and shredded toasted coconut nestled between Greek yogurt-smeared noodles. Oh, and sriracha sauce on everything!
As I’ve written before, I get the same sour stomach when I read note lists from Calvin Klein men’s colognes…