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2009 / Browsing by date: October 2009

I just like anything old apart from men

Posted by Robin on 27 October 2009 8 Comments

Kate Moss for Kate Moss Vintage. The commercial first, then stay tuned for the "behind the scenes".

Update: video no longer available, sorry!

Online fragrance shopping

Posted by Robin on 27 October 2009 18 Comments

Deal at aedes: Get free shipping on orders of $75 or more with coupon code AED10, good through 10/31. New items include Penhaligon's Amaranthine, L'Artisan Havana Vanille (pre-order), Serge Lutens Borneo 1834.

New at bluemercury: Serge Lutens Chene & Feminite du Bois.

New at escentual (UK): Dolce & Gabbana Rose The One.

New at lessenteurs (London): Serge Lutens Chergui, Fille en Aiguilles, Annick Goutal Mandragore Pourpre, Etat Libre d'Orange Fat Electrician, Frapin L'Humaniste.

New at luckyscent: Serge Lutens Borneo 1834.

New at nordstrom: Lacoste Challenge.

New at theperfumeshoppe (Canada): Serge Lutens Muscs Koublai Khan.

Guerlain Les Secrets de Sophie ~ new perfume

Posted by Robin on 27 October 2009 63 Comments

Guerlain Les Secrets de Sophie

Guerlain has launched Les Secrets de Sophie, a new perfume by Jean-Paul Guerlain presented in three limited edition bottles by French jewelry designer Sophie Levy. Les Secrets Noirs de Sophie (shown above) has accents in black, Les Secrets Poudres de Sophie in pink, and Les Secrets Nacres de Sophie, in white…

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What drives a jumping spider wild

Posted by Robin on 27 October 2009 16 Comments

What drives a jumping spider wild? A certain fragrance among members of the opposite sex, apparently, that is acquired by eating blood.

— From The Alluring Power of Blood in Spiders at The New York Times.

Holiday fragrance gifts 2009, part 1

Posted by Robin on 27 October 2009 41 Comments

Angel Collector Superstar Eau de ParfumAngel Refillable Purse Spray

From Thierry Mugler, Angel Collector Superstar Eau de Parfum (above left): “A 38mm Swarovski crystal is delicately poised, dangling at the center of the bottle as a reflection of prestige and beauty. More than 250 gleaming Swarovski crystals surround the jewel…”

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