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2006 / Browsing by date: January 2006

In the news: the latest smell research

Posted by Robin on 20 January 2006 2 Comments

Women smell more attractive when they are most fertile, according to a new study done at Charles University in Prague. Thank you to Tania for the link!

According to one recent study, dogs can detect cancer by smelling breath samples, and their success rate rivals more modern diagnostic techniques.

Lobsters recognize each other by smell and older elephants smell sexier than their young counterparts.

Britney Spears In Control Curious, new fragrances from Armani, Hugo Boss and more

Posted by Robin on 20 January 2006 28 Comments

Britney Spears In Control Curious perfumeBritney Spears will launch a limited edition fragrance in April, In Control Curious:

The juice, concocted by Quest's Claude Dir, features a top note of loquat fruit; a heart of midnight orchid, crème brûlée, black vanilla bean and tonka crystals, and a drydown of sugared sandalwood and musk.

Britney Spears In Control Curious is in 100 ml Eau de Parfum only.

A few more details on the upcoming Armani Code for women…

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IUNX to close fragrance boutique

Posted by Robin on 20 January 2006 8 Comments

Thank you to Neela for the news that the IUNX boutique in Paris, and their stand in the Printemps department store, will be closing in March. The line is backed by Shiseido; the fragrances are all by perfumer Olivia Giacobetti. If you are a fan, now might be a good time to stock up. The line is also available at Senteurs d'Ailleurs in Brussels.

Attention shoppers….

Posted by Robin on 20 January 2006 Leave a Comment

Idole de Lubin is now in stock at luckyscent and lusciouscargo.

Celebrity perfume news: Sean “Diddy” Combs & Mariah Carey

Posted by Robin on 19 January 2006 10 Comments

The original ad for the Sean John Unforgivable fragrance (see right), which shows the star in bed with two women, was apparently deemed too controversial for many department stores, and will be replaced. The ad will remain on billboards and in magazines. (via prnewswire) Update: see a review of Sean John Unforgivable.

Mariah Carey will launch her first perfume, a white floral, later this year…

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