Actually, it's already old news for anyone who reads the fragrance forums, but in case you missed it, Luca Turin's latest article in NZZ Folio basically says: save your pennies, you're going to need all six of the new Les Exclusifs de Chanel perfumes...
In my opinion, these six permanently change the landscape of perfumery by proving that there is, after all, a modern Grand Manner.
and if that isn't enough,
Every one of these is as good as it gets...
Thanks to Erin for the link!
The Murphy’s Law of fragrance sampling says quite simply that the more you like a scent, the quicker it will disappear. It follows, of course, that a fragrance that you detest beyond all understanding will cling to your skin like glue, and lingering traces will remain on your wool coat even after several dry-cleanings.
Over the years I have read about and tried any number of perfume-removal methods. Wiping with alcohol is frequently recommended, but rarely removes hardcore offenders, and scrubs, well, sometimes even removing the top layer of skin isn’t enough…
As previously reported, Tom Ford will launch Private Blend, a collection of 12 unisex fragrances, in March. The fragrances are Amber Absolute, Noir de Noir, Velvet Gardenia, Black Violet, Tobacco Vanille, Oud Wood, Purple Patchouli, Bois Rouge, Moss Breches, Tuscan Leather, Neroli Portofino and Japan Noir, and here are the few scent descriptions we have so far, courtesy of Women's Wear Daily…
Thierry Mugler will launch Eau de Star for women and Ice*Men for men in April in Europe, September in the US. Both fragrances are based on the “powerful patchouli olfactory signature of Angel”:
Eau de Star, a women’s scent, is an aquatic oriental formulated by Louis [Louise] Turner of Quest…
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