Many thanks to Cédric for the news that the next fragrance release to join the export line from Serge Lutens (after Gris Clair, that is, which will launch in March) will be Chypre Rouge. It will be a Haute Concentration Eau de Parfum, like Cédre and Daim Blond. Look for it in August or September. Update: see a review of Chypre Rouge.

And Fumerie Turque will be the next exclusive fragrance to join the export line for a limited edition run. It should hit the States in late 2006.

If you're not familiar with the intricacies of the export vs. exclusive ranges, see Serge Lutens - Nearly All The Facts.

New from Annick Goutal: Songes, created by nose Isabelle Doyen and inspired by “an exotic garden on the island of Mauritius at night fall”. The fragrance notes include frangipani, ylang ylang, jasmine and vanilla. The (gorgeous!) 100 ml Eau de Parfum bottle is shown at right; it will be also be available in Eau de Toilette. Per Annick Goutal, the fragrance will be launched in March; some stores in the United States already have testers. Update: see a review of Annick Goutal Songes.

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