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Naomi Watts for Thierry Mugler Angel

Posted by Robin on 11 September 2008 4 Comments

Directed by Bill Condon. Per the press release, "A Hollywood fairy-tale surrounded by a profusion of Angel stars".

Dior Homme Sport by Christian Dior ~ fragrance review

Posted by Kevin on 10 September 2008 31 Comments

Dior Homme Sport cologne

Christian Dior's Dior Homme, judging from online fragrance websites, is a beloved cologne with high approval ratings, but Dior Homme smells ordinary (and cloying) to me. Dior Homme begat several flankers: Dior Homme Cologne, Dior Homme Intense and now, Dior Homme Sport. These Dior Homme fragrances share the same bottle style but have different scent personalities. I can’t comment on Dior Homme Cologne or Dior Homme Intense since I’ve never come across these fragrances in any U.S. shop I’ve visited. (The two fragrances are not featured on the U.S. section of the Dior website; Europeans — enjoy! And let me know what you think of Dior Homme Cologne and Dior Homme Intense.)

Dior Homme Sport will get a worldwide launch and with its release, perfumer François Demachy “was aiming for a simple structure composed around ginger“. I feel he succeeded on both counts…

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Max Mara Kashmina Touch ~ new perfume

Posted by Robin on 10 September 2008 14 Comments

MaxMara Kashmina Touch perfumeIn October Max Mara will launch Kashmina Touch, a follow-up to last year's Silk Touch and Gold Touch fragrances for women. Kashmina Touch, named for Kashmir and Pashmina, is intended to wrap the wearer in elegance and comfort.

The floriental fragrance was developed by perfumer Olivier Cresp, and the fragrance notes include lemon, amaretto, daphne, neroli, cedar and musk*…

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Online fragrance shopping

Posted by Robin on 10 September 2008 Leave a Comment

Deal at 99perfume: take 10% off with coupon code TAKE10, good through 9/14.

New at bloomingdales: Gwen Stefani Harajuku Lovers.

New at macys: Rocawear 9IX.

New at senteursdailleurs (Brussels): Acqua di Parma Profumo & Iris Nobile Edition Speciale.

Joop! Homme Chill Out ~ new fragrance

Posted by Robin on 10 September 2008 9 Comments

Joop! Homme Chill Out cologne for menLast month, Joop! introduced Joop! Homme Chill Out, a limited edition flanker to 1989's Joop! Homme:

A fresh , energetic and sparkling adaptation of the oriental fresh fragrance with the exotic top notes enhanced. The heart is cleaner and more refreshing, the base has been softened yet the sexy Joop! Homme masculinity remains…

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