Olivier Strelli has launched Olivier Strelli Eau de Toilette, shown at right.
The Olivier Strelli fragrance was created by nose Corinne Cachen and features notes of lavender…
Perfume review ~ Hermes Caleche eau Delicate
Calèche Eau Délicate was launched by Hermès in 2003. It was intended to target a younger consumer that might not find the original 1961 Calèche appealing, and who for that matter, might find even the 1992 Soie de Parfum too old-fashioned. It was created by nose Fabrice Pellegrin, and has notes of rose, jasmine, mandarin, pink pepper, black currant bud, and white cedar…
New corporate fragrance for Samsung & other perfume news
Samsung Electronics has developed a signature corporate fragrance called Intimate Blue, a "fresh, fruity aroma" designed to "evoke Samsung's cobalt blue logo". It is not for sale, but you can smell it in the Samsung Experience store in NYC. (via Time Magazine, 10/10/2005)
British pop star Sir Cliff Richard has released his second perfume. The first, called Miss You Nights, was "a warm floral-oriental scent containing rose, jasmine and ylang ylang, combined with the woody scent of sandalwood". His latest is Dream Maker, with citrus, peach, rose, geranium, magnolia, heliotrope, amber and ginger. Both scents are available from Starscents. (via the Official Sir Cliff Richard Website)
Fans of Serge Lutens Rahat Loukoum or Keiko Mecheri Loukhoum might be interested in this article in The Age on the Middle Eastern dessert known as Rahat Lokum in Turkey, and Turkish Delight in the United States. A recipe is included.
Jaqua Foaming Caramel Cappuccino Hydrating Body Syrup
Jaqua Foaming Caramel Cappuccino Hydrating Shower Syrup is one of a trio of shower gels offered in the Jaqua Café Collection, along with Soothing Vanilla Latte and Steamy Chai Spice Latte. As far as functionality goes, the Caramel Cappuccino is a well-made product with a pleasingly thick texture and adequate lathering and moisturizing properties, but the real draw is its magnificent fragrance.
“Foaming Caramel Cappuccino” is a slightly misleading title as there is only a faint trace of a coffee aroma; the predominant note is the alluring, mouthwatering smell of real, sweet, deep caramel…
Hermes Caleche Soie de Parfum fragrance review
Calèche was released by Hermès in 1961, and for many years it was their best-selling women’s fragrance. It was created by nose Guy Robert, and includes bergamot, mandarin, orange blossom, aldehydes, jasmine, lily of the valley, rose, gardenia, iris, ylang-ylang, oakmoss, sandalwood, cedar, and vetiver.
In 1992, Hermès released Calèche Soie de Parfum, a reformulated version that they hoped would appeal to a younger, more modern consumer. According to Women’s Wear Daily (3/27/1992), they “heightened and brightened” the floral notes, and cut back on the powdery wood notes. That is the scent I am reviewing today. I have never tried the original parfum, and I have no idea if it has been reformulated as well. If you know, please comment…