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TJ Maxx report

Posted by Robin on 6 May 2005 2 Comments

Spotted this week: So de La Renta, Rochas Tocade, Esprit Life, Versace Emotional Essence, Liz Claiborne Spark, Mackie EdT. I thought there would be bigger fragrance display for Mother's Day, but maybe everyone shopped early this year?

Chopard Wish Pink Diamond, Sarah Jessica Parker Lovely & Chanel Allure Sensuelle ~ new fragrances

Posted by Robin on 6 May 2005 14 Comments

Chopard Wish Pink Diamond perfumeChopard's latest, Wish Pink Diamond will be launched in Asian duty free this summer:

The juice, a fresh floral-fruity combination, was composed by Alexandra Jouet of Takasago. It opens on top notes of tangerine, neroli and pear, leading to a heart of rose, acanthus, apricot and freesia. The base features amber, sandalwood and musk. (via MoodieReport)

Chopard Wish Pink Diamond is an Eau de Toilette, and is available in 30 and 50 ml.

Sarah Jessica Parker's new fragrance will launch in August at Nordstrom, then move to other stores in September…

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En Passant by Frederic Malle Editions de Parfums ~ fragrance review

Posted by Robin on 5 May 2005 39 Comments

Frederic Malle En Passant perfumelilac

En Passant was released in 2000 by Frederic Malle, who opened his fragrance house, Editions de Parfums, in Paris that same year. En Passant was created by Olivia Giacobetti, one of the 7 perfumers originally given carte blanche by Malle to create whatever fragrance they wanted. According to Chandler Burr, En Passant “was born in the instant that Giacobetti somewhere on a street in her native Italy passed a bakery and a florist and got pastry, flowers, and street all at once”. The notes are white lilac, watery notes, orange tree leaves, cucumber, and wheat.

En Passant starts with sweet, lush lilac, but that stage does not last long…

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Start saving your pennies…

Posted by Robin on 5 May 2005 19 Comments

Bergdorf Goodman in NYC now has the JAR line of perfumes from Paris jeweller Joel Arthur Rosenthal. They are not online yet; prices range from $300 to $800.

When it rains it pours

Posted by Robin on 5 May 2005 Leave a Comment

Elizabeth Arden has announced that a second fragrance from Britney Spears will be released this fall. (via prnewswire)

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