Esprit will launch Life by Esprit Summer Edition, a new duo of flankers to 2003’s Esprit Life, in February. Life by Esprit Summer Edition follows 2008’s Dynamic Life, 2009’s Groovy Life and 2013’s Your Life…
Paco Rabanne Invictus ~ fragrance review
I always believe, and preach, that it’s unfair to review a perfume unless you wear it…in decent quantity. You can’t judge a perfume from a scent strip, spraying it on paper, or dabbing a drop or two (Pilgrim-like) on your wrists. When I test a fragrance, I spray it liberally on my chest and arms. So: I hereby admit I’m reviewing the new Paco Rabanne Invictus1 based only on a couple of sprays aimed at the back of one hand (where I can “easily” scrub it away as soon as I’m convinced it has delivered its full “personality”). The thought of dousing myself with Invictus is repellant!
Invictus is an ugly perfume…
Parfums de Nicolai Eau sOleil, Yves Rocher Neroli ~ fragrance reviews
Summer is winding down, but it’s never too late to find your perfect neroli, right? Here are two reasonably priced options, both released earlier this year, or as always, name your own favorite in the comments.
Parfums de Nicolaï Eau sOleil
My high hopes for Eau sOleil stemmed not just from the fact that I love the Parfums de Nicolaï brand, but also from the amazing number of my summer favorites they’ve made, from Balle de Match to Eau d’Été to Eau Exotique to L’Eau à la Folie to Vie de Chateau. This is a brand that knows how to do light and refreshing without dumbing down. Add to that Eau sOleil’s focus on neroli — it was said to be “almost pure neroli” — and I’m on board…
Joop Miss Wild ~ new perfume
Joop! will launch Miss Wild, the feminine counterpart to 2012’s Joop! Homme Wild, in September…
Swarovski Miss Aura ~ new fragrance
Swarovski will launch Miss Aura in September. The new fragrance for women is a flanker to 2011′s Aura by Swarovski…