For anyone interested in another angle on the NTEF vs Clarins story, see More on NTEF and Angel Perfume at thearomaconnection blog.
The article was written by Tony Burfield of Cropwatch, and contains a link to an older article of his that might be of interest to those of us who ponder the health risks associated with synthetic fragrances: Chemophobia.
It’s that time of year again! Some suggestions for holiday fragrance gifts, big and small…
If Santa is bringing me my heart’s desire, this is it: the Annick Goutal Les Orientalistes coffret. Ambre Fétiche, Myrrhe Ardente and Encens Flamboyant, each in 50 ml, in a white leather box. €500. I haven’t smelled them yet, but at the moment, that just adds to their charm. No idea where you can buy it, but the elves will figure it out…
As the autumn deepens and winter approaches, the mood that I want to create in my house invariably changes. Light floral scents lose their appeal and more robust woods and resins gain favor, as I look for fragrances that are more introspective, warm and inviting. And as the holidays approach, new scents (or repackaged scents) hit the market, all claiming to create that special ambience. Tocca’s Cortina (Brazilian Elemi Wood) candle is described on some websites as “a scent that evokes images of a roaring fire and the comfort of a mug of hot mulled wine”.
As I tend to dislike overly gourmand home scents, and or anything that smells too identifiably “holiday-esque”, that description didn’t convince me…
"We don't listen to anyone," the brothers say. "When we started they told us, `These are the fragrance trends.' And we told them, we don't care. The key to our success is that our heart tells us what to do."
— Dean and Dan Caten of Dsquared2 on their new fragrance, He Wood, quoted in Basta Pasta! in The Star.
Since its expansion in the 1980s, when it transformed itself from a reliable menswear merchant into a trendsetter for both sexes, Barneys has been known for showcasing new designers as well as established pioneers of fashion. In the flagship store on Madison Avenue, the beauty department occupies the entire lower level, which is cleverly dubbed The Foundation. If you can pass the countless cosmetics counters without getting distracted, you will find the fragrance area stretched along one wall. The men’s and women’s scents are arranged together along a single counter, and that counter is staffed by a phalanx of assistants who will demonstrate the fragrances, letting you know which ones are newest to the line-up…