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Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey Une Goutte de Nuage ~ new fragrance

Posted by Robin on 4 December 2008 7 Comments

Issey Miyake Une Goutte de Nuage/A Drop of CloudIssey Miyake will launch L'Eau d'Issey Une Goutte de Nuage (A Drop of Cloud), inspired by “the meeting of water and sky”. Une Goutte de Nuage is the third in the series of flankers that includes L’Eau d’Issey Une Goutte sur un Pétale (2007) and L'Eau d'Issey Reflets d'une Goutte (2008).

The new fragrance was developed by perfumer Daphné Bugey…

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Online fragrance shopping

Posted by Robin on 4 December 2008 Leave a Comment

Deal at crabtree-evelyn: get free shipping on any order with coupon code FREESHIP, good through 12/8.

New at neimanmarcus: Jean Paul Gaultier Ma Dame.

New at nordstrom: Jean Paul Gaultier Ma Dame.

New at parfum1: Cartier Roadster, Clean Wellness, Jennifer Lopez Live Platinum.

Azzaro Twin ~ new fragrances

Posted by Robin on 4 December 2008 33 Comments

Azzaro Twin perfumesAzzaro will launch Azzaro Twin, a new duo of fragrances for “young adults”, exploring “seduction, sensuality and the idea of love as a game”.

Azzaro Twin Women (white bottle) ~ developed by perfumer Annick Ménardo and featuring rose, peach, almond tree flower, iris and musk…

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The smell of fear

Posted by Robin on 4 December 2008 2 Comments

The smell of fear, one of the most terrible cliches of pulp fiction, is founded in fact, scientists claim today.

People can unconsciously detect whether someone is stressed or scared by smelling a chemical pheromone released in their sweat, according to researchers who have investigated the underarm secretions of petrified skydivers.

— Read the rest at The smell of fear is real, say scientists at the Guardian.

Polls open for the 9th Annual Basenotes Awards

Posted by Robin on 4 December 2008 Leave a Comment

9th Annual Basenotes awards

Voting is now open for the 9th Annual Basenotes Fragrance Awards. The awards are sponsored by Fragrancenet, and one lucky voter will win a $250 Fragrancenet gift card.

The categories include best new fragrance, best overall fragrance, best designer fragrance, best niche fragrance, best celebrity fragrance, best home fragrance, best fragrance blog and more. You will need to register at Basenotes in order to vote; the polls are open until 1/21.

Find more awards and award winners at the Fragrance Awards page.

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