New at luckyscent: Miller Harris Coeur d'Ete.
New at macys: Jennifer Lopez Live Luxe.
New at nordstrom: Hanae Mori Magical Moon.
Guerlain Insolence perfume review
Insolence is the latest fragrance release from Guerlain. Insolence was created by Maurice Roucel, and the notes include violet, raspberry, red fruit pulp, rose, orange blossom, iris, tonka bean, musk and sandalwood. According to Escentual…
In a break away from the traditional pyramid structure, Insolence is contructed around the first olfactive spiral. Rather than a slow progression from head to base, the notes spiral and continue to circulate so that your favourite notes remain prominent from flight to finish.
The perfume is fronted by actress Hilary Swank, in keeping with Guerlain’s stated aim “…to attract women who like Guerlain, but don’t feel ready for it yet, which translates into a younger target…” (via cosmeticnews). I would have thought that aim had already been accomplished with L’Instant (2003, and also by Maurice Roucel), but perhaps the target age here is younger still…
Fragrance of the Big Apple
Eau Dear: Sniffing Out the Big Apple's Smelliest Spots in today's Washington Post looks at some of New York City's more aromatic attractions, and no, they don't mean perfume stores. Columnist David Segal takes Laurice Rahme of Bond no. 9 on a "hunt for stupefying aromas -- a stink safari, if you will". Many thanks to Ruth for the link!
He Says/She Says: Le Labo Neroli 36
Today Marlen and I are discussing Neroli 36, one of the 10 fragrances launched by Le Labo this year. The unisex fragrance was created by nose Daphne Bugey, and features neroli, mandarin orange, rose, jasmine, calone, musk, tonka bean and vanilla.
He says: Being a fan of all things neroli/orange blossom, I consider myself a pretty harsh critic. But I gotta say — Le Labo Neroli is…wow! Floral and somewhat powdery, with undercurrents of marine notes, Neroli’s mélange of rose, jasmine, musk, vanilla, mandarin and neroli is a breath of fresh air, grander than the typical eau de cologne and more complex than a mere single note floral. I’ve read of comparisons to Frederic Malle’s En Passant, and I’d have to agree, though the doughy iris notes and powdery lilac have been replaced with vanilla and a jasmine/rose pairing…
New fragrances & coupon code at Beautyhabit
Jill Stuart fragrances now available for preorder, as are the new Tocca fragrances. Kai Eau de Parfum is in stock now, and get a free 4 oz. Kai Body Lotion with any purchase of the Eau de Parfum or any 2 Kai items. And get free domestic shipping with any order of $65 or more using coupon code AUGSHIP, good through 8/31/06. Link: beautyhabit.