Thank you to Karen for sharing the wonderful news that the Hermessences will soon be available in all the Hermès boutiques, not just the New York & San Francisco stores. My local Hermès boutique says no, they will not be getting them…but I am hoping they are just misinformed.
Something else to look forward to: a new Hermessence fragrance, based on leather and florals. (via Parfum: Les Nouveautes)
And look for new products this year from the Alan Cumming fragrance line…
...so will not be posting again until next week, when I am planning to feature one of my favorite lines, Ormonde Jayne. On Monday we'll start off with an interview with Ormonde Jayne's founder and owner, Linda Pilkington. Hope to see you then!
The Pink Room is a boutique in Manhattan owned by Sarah Barton-King. Open by appointment only, the shop features scarves, shoes, and home accessories. According to Barton-King, Parfum no. 1 was…
…inspired by images from Marcel Proust. “I love old roses, and wanted a scent that would evoke the ones that grew in his aunt’s garden.” (Victoria magazine, 3/03)
To create the fragrance, she turned to perfumer Guy Robert. Parfum no. 1 was launched in 1999, and features lime, bergamot, rose, jasmine, lily of the valley, violet, vanilla, moss, and musk…
Acqua di Parma's Blu Mediterraneo line is being revamped in preparation for a relaunch in April:
When Blu Mediterraneo was originally launched in 1999, it featured about 50 products, including five fragrances. Those will be discontinued this year and a redesigned Blu Mediterraneo collection will comprise 15 items, including three scents, which will be launched worldwide on April 1.
The 3 remaining fragrances will be Relaxing Capri Orange, Invigorating Tuscan Cypress and Pampering Sicilian Almond. (via Women's Wear Daily)
As reported last week, Christian Dior has signed with Elvis Presley's granddaughter, Riley Keough, to promote their latest fragrance. The fragrance turns out to be Miss Dior Chérie, a "modern take" on the classic Miss Dior. No description of the fragrance so far other than "sugar and spice". Hmmm. It is slated for launch this May. (via cosmeticnews.com)
Update: see a review of Christian Dior Miss Dior Cherie.