From Calvin Klein, the 2010 version of CK One Summer. This year, the notes include watermelon, pear, mandarin, kaffir lime, violet leaves, marigold, verbena, water lily, patchouli, skin musk, vetiver and cedar…
Bvlgari Blv Eau d’Ete ~ new fragrance
This month, Bvlgari launches Blv Eau d’Été, a new limited edition summer flanker for their popular Blv fragrance, originally introduced in 2000. The lighter scent is meant to appeal to a young audience…
Tommy Hilfiger Tommy Summer & Tommy Girl Summer 2010 ~ new fragrances
Tommy Hilfiger will launch his annual summer variations on Tommy and Tommy Girl in February:
Tommy Summer 2010 (shown) ~ features salt wind accord, clary sage, cliff jasmine, spider plant (added later: or spider lily? the original is Grünlilie), patchouli and cedar…
Paul Smith Rose Summer Edition 2010 ~ new perfume
Paul Smith will launch Rose Summer Edition, a new limited edition fragrance for women, in January.
As with the original Paul Smith Rose and the 2009 Summer Edition, the new fragrance was developed by perfumer Antoine Maisondieu…
Top 10 Summer Fragrances 2009
This year, it seemed as though summer would never really begin in my part of the world. After weeks of almost-daily rain, however, and an odd chilly spell that saw me wearing black tights well into June, we’ve finally enjoyed some well-deserved days of sunny blue skies and warmer temperatures. I’m finally adjusting my clothing, my fragrances, and even my mood to suit the climate. So, at last, here is a list of my personal fragrance choices for the season.
Diptyque L’Ombre dans L’Eau. I have a feeling I mentioned this fragrance in my top picks for Spring 2008. I wear it even more often during summer, and I’ve done so for the past five or six years. For me, L’Ombre dans L’Eau is the perfect balance of floral, berry, and grass notes, with a rosy heart that suits my tastes perfectly…