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Avon Bond Girl 007, Gres Cabotine Delight ~ new perfumes

Posted by Robin on 26 May 2008 25 Comments

Avon Bond Girl

Next up from Avon: Bond Girl 007, a fragrance produced in “collaboration with the James Bond entertainment franchise”. The scent will debut this fall in conjunction with the upcoming Bond movie Quantum of Solace, and will be fronted by actress Gemma Arterton (who plays Agent Fields in the movie). An Avon spokesperson noted that “the iconic Bond girls are one of the most widely known aspects of the films — they're empowered, feminine and glamorous, so we're extremely pleased to capture that essence in our newest fragrance”…

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Online fragrance shopping

Posted by Robin on 26 May 2008 Leave a Comment

Deal at aedes: preorder Escentric Molecules Escentric 02 & Molecule 02 and get free shipping.

New at b-glowing: Zorica of Malibu Gratitude.

New at dillards: Lancome Hypnose Homme Fraiche.

New at first-in-fragrance (Germany): Ellie D Ellie & Ellie Nuit.

New at harrods (UK): Van Cleef & Arpels First Premier Bouquet.

Deal at luckyscent: get free shipping and a preview sample pack on orders of the new Escentric Molecules Escentric 02 or Molecule 02 using coupon code Molecule, expiration date unknown.

Deal at malinandgoetz: get free shipping on pre-orders of the new Lime Hand Wash. No coupon code, offer good through 6/1.

Odor Limits ~ olfactory art in Philadelphia

Posted by Robin on 26 May 2008 2 Comments

UrsittiOdor Limits is “a multimedia exhibit that explores the potential of smell to redefine aesthetic experiences”, and is currently showing at the Esther M. Klein Art Gallery at the Philadelphia Science Center:

The second in a series featuring olfactory art (the inaugural, highly successful “Scent is Life” debuted in May 2006), “Odor Limits” showcases four international artists whose work demonstrates how scent can prompt thought-provoking insights into cultural differences, environmentalism, personal identity, spirituality and the philosophy of the body…

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Salvatore Ferragamo Tuscan Soul ~ new fragrance

Posted by Robin on 26 May 2008 4 Comments

Tuscan Soul fragrance from FerragamoComing in September from Salvatore Ferragamo, Tuscan Soul, a citrus woody floral unisex fragrance. Bath and body products under the Tuscan Soul name have been available for the past year as amenity kits from Singapore Airlines and as a guest collection at selected hotels. Tuscan Soul is geared towards the expanding Chinese market and was introduced to the press earlier this year at Ferragamo's 80th anniversary celebrations in Shanghai.

The new fragrance was developed by perfumer Pierre Bourdon…

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The little black dress of perfumes

Posted by Robin on 26 May 2008 19 Comments

Cologne is the little black dress of perfumes. It's a basic, it's a classic, it will suit you forever and every girl (and boy, for colognes are unisex) should have at least one in a fragrance collection.

This scent is a refreshing antidote to the simpering, cloying and cynically commercial fruity florals now clogging up perfume counters.

— From Heaven scent: Cologne proves a refreshing antidote to perfume by columnist Bethan Cole in the Independent.

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