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Un garcon feminin

Posted by Robin on 5 June 2008 21 Comments

Model Agyness Deyn for Jean Paul Gaultier's upcoming fragrance, Ma Dame (fragrance announcement coming up shortly). If anyone knows the song, please comment.

Update: the Ma Dame video was shot by Jean-Baptiste Mondino. The song is 3eme Sexe by Miss Kittin And The Hacker, and you can see the music video here.

The Different Company Sublime Balkiss ~ new perfume

Posted by Robin on 5 June 2008 28 Comments

The Different Company Sublime Balkiss fragranceThe Different Company has launched Sublime Balkiss, a “surprising fragrance, with a familiar touch to it”. It is named for Balkiss, aka the Queen of Sheba, and is described as a modern chypre fragrance without oakmoss (real or synthetic) or animal-derived raw materials.

Sublime Balkiss was developed by perfumer Celine Ellena, and features two kinds of patchouli: the traditional essence, and a modified modern patchouli which emphasizes the cocoa powder notes…

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Gant Summer ~ new fragrance

Posted by Robin on 5 June 2008 2 Comments

Gant Summer cologne for menGant has launched Gant Summer, a new limited edition fragrance for men:

In creating Gant Summer, master perfumer Harry Fremont of Firmenich was inspired by the spirit of the adventurous man – living outdoors where crisp air, herbs and woods can be felt and inhaled. Using everything he passionately loves in perfumery, Fremont played with exhilarating, sparkling notes in order to strike the right balance between a fresh watery effect and a rich woody intriguing drydown…

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Online fragrance shopping

Posted by Robin on 5 June 2008 Leave a Comment

New at bloomingdales: Estee Lauder Sensuous.

New at luckyscent: L'Artisan L'Ete en Douce.

Fragrance gifts for Father’s Day 2008, part 1

Posted by Robin on 5 June 2008 7 Comments

Am I crazy, or did Father's Day creep up extra fast this year? It's coming up on Sunday, June 15th, so time to get shopping…

Cire Trudon Empire candleIf Dad deserves a gift fit for a king (or make that an emperor), how about an Empire candle from Cire Trudon? “Pine, sage and hay are vibrating in the air of the Napoleonian camp with hints of cades and maquis. The joyful and indulging warmth of thyme, marjoram and rosemary ring like a fife…” And so on. $70 at Aedes…

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