World’s oldest perfumery, part 2

Posted by Robin on 17 March 2007 9 Comments

As previously reported, archaeologists have discovered a 4000 year old perfumery on the island of Cyprus. The site was preserved after it was "buried by an earthquake in the second millennium BC".

Artifacts from the site can now be seen at the Palazzo Caffarelli in Rome, where they will be on display through September as part of the exhibit "I profumi di Afrodite e il segreto dell’olio". Apparently, they have also recreated some of the fragrances for visitors to smell. Read more about the exhibit (in Italian) at Musei Capitolini. (quote via ansa.it, found via upi)

Yves Saint Laurent Yvresse (Champagne) ~ perfume review

Posted by Angela on 16 March 2007 27 Comments

Yves Saint Laurent Yvresse fragrance

1n 1993, when Yves Saint Laurent Yvresse was launched, it was named Champagne. It wasn’t long before the Champagne lobby noticed and strong-armed YSL into renaming its new perfume. Whether Yvresse smells to you like Champagne or a bellini or a tropical fruit-scented viognier, you probably agree that its new name — a play on “ivresse”, the French word for intoxication — is a perfect fit.

Sophia Grojsman created Yvresse, and she embedded in it the warm, womanly peach-rose combination that she introduced in Lancôme Trésor and then tucked into YSL Paris and Lagerfeld Sun Moon Stars, among others. Yvresse is a fruity chypre with topnotes of nectarine, anise, mint, violet, and a grain of cumin; a middle of otto rose, blue rose, and lychee; and a base of oakmoss, patchouli, vetiver, and vanilla…

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Sarah Jessica Parker Lovely Summer Mist ~ new fragrance

Posted by Robin on 16 March 2007 Leave a Comment

Sarah Jessica Parker Lovely Summer Mist fragrance Sarah Jessica Parker has launched Lovely Summer Mist Hydrating Body Spray, a new formula of her debut fragrance, Lovely.

Intimate. Sensual. Feminine. A lightly scented Lovely body spray that provides all day hydration. Perfect for the summer months when skin thirsts for that extra boost of moisture with just a touch of your favorite Lovely fragrance.

Lovely Summer Mist is $35 for 200 ml at macys.