New at escentual.co.uk: Lacoste Essential, Hugo Boss Energize and Givenchy Very Irresistible for men.
New at lacremebeauty: the Serge Lutens export line.
New at parfum1: the Serge Lutens export line (thanks to Flippit for letting me know!)
New at perfumebay…
Niche perfume line The Different Company has opened its first boutique, on the Rue Chabanais in Paris. (via cosmeticnews)
The Brazilian rosewood tree has become an endangered species due to its popularity as an ingredient in perfume and other scented body products. This article in the New York Times talks about local efforts to create sustainable rosewood plantations.
A study at the University of California, Berkeley, found that humans have better sniffing abilities than previously thought, and can "track" odors in the same manner as dogs. Thanks to Tania for the link!
Nelly Rodi Scent Factory is a set of 8 numbered fragrances by well known noses: Parfum 1: Incense by Alexis Dadier, Parfum 2: Rhum by Olivia Jan, Parfum 3: Cardamome by Fabrice Pellegrin, Parfum 4: Cacao by Dorothée Piot, Parfum 5: Gimgembre by Richard Ibanez, Parfum 6: Bois by Amandine Marie, Parfum 7: Ambre by Dorothée Piot, Parfum 8: Rose by Dorothée Piot. Each fragrance is a variation on the oriental theme, and upcoming sets will explore other fragrance families. Available now at aedes, $145 for the set of 8 .8 oz Eau de Parfums. I am taking bets now on whether I will make it through the day without buying this…
This weekend I did a very small fragrance shopping trip with my friend B. Our local opportunities are limited, to say the least, but here is what we managed to smell:
Laura Mercier Ambre Passion: The notes are listed as amber with a bit of geranium, and that is exactly what it smells like: lots of amber cut with a bit of geranium. It is not a dark, resinous amber, nor is it particularly sweet, nor is it foody. Just a middle of the road amber, plain and simple. I would love to hear from any amber fanatics who have tried this perfume; I am not an amber lover and it did nothing for me at all…
Get $10 off a $75 purchase from Floris with promo code #502, good through September 3. Thanks to Katie for the news!