We’ve taken the rich leather scent from our Premium Economy cabin and created an unparalleled luxury fragrance for an intense posh sensation that will evoke the blissful travel experience of Virgin Atlantic Premium Economy.
— Virgin Atlantic spokesperson Nick Larkworthy on the airline's new fragrance, Le Cuir. Read more (and watch the video) at Virgin release new fragrance: Le Cuir - The Essence of Leather (link no longer working, sorry!) at LiveNews.
At the end of March, we gave readers the chance to ask Luca Turin and Tania Sanchez questions about perfume and their then-upcoming book, Perfumes: The Guide. Here are their answers. Note that I threw in two questions of my own at the end, and those of you who read all the way to the last answer, please join me in a moment of silence.
Nam: To both Mr. Turin and Ms. Sanchez: What is your all-time favorite perfume, if you have one? If not one, can you name some that would be in your top 5?
LT: Mitsouko.
TS: Mitsouko. Even reformulated. For lovers of top ten lists, we include several in the appendix. For haters of top ten lists, please remove them with a craft knife…
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New at beauty.com: Izod for men.
New at first-in-fragrance (Germany): Eau d'Italie Magnolia Romana, Musgo Real line.
Seductive Elixir for women will launch next month from Naomi Campbell, a “true master in the art of seduction”.
The new fragrance was inspired by Africa, and includes notes of hibiscus blossom, pomegranate, red currant, red pepper, freesia, violet, sandalwood and musk.
Naomi Campbell Seductive Elixir will be available in 30 ml Eau de Parfum…
The Accademia del Profumo in Italy has announced the winners of their 19th annual perfume awards:
Best Women's Fragrance: Prada Infusion d'Iris
Best Men's Fragrance: Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue Pour Homme
You can see the rest of the winners, including Best Packaging and Best Communication, at the Accademia del Profumo website.
See also: the Fragrance Awards page