Dunhill has launched 51.3 N, a new fragrance for men named for the latitude of London:
Soaring high. Bank into the blue. A glider grazes the clouds as the ground drops away. The speed is exhilarating, yet the soundlessness of the flight is calming and the course is set – the latitude is 51.3 N and the destination is London…
They showed that the bubbles carry aromas up to the surface and leave them hovering above the sparkling liquid in a fine mist.
As a result, when you lower your head to take a sip, your nose is met by a bouquet of buttery and fruity fragrances that defines the drink.
— From French scientists explain how champagne bubbles improve the flavour at the UK Times Online.
Perfume coverage in the September issues of Allure, Vogue, W, GQ & Details, and Marie Claire, and as always, please comment on any fragrance coverage you’ve seen in other fashion & beauty magazines lately:
Cover: Vanessa Hudgens.
Scent strips: Mariah Carey Forever, Prada L’Eau Ambrée, Gucci Flora, Couture Couture by Juicy Couture, Bvlgari Blv II, Paris Hilton Siren…
Beauty is tricky. In Sunday’s New York Times, Barbra Streisand explained to a reporter that she doesn’t want her music to be straight and pure, “It has to rub. I want that slight rub there.” Regardless of what you think of Streisand, she has a point. For something to reach its full potential for beauty, it needs a flaw, an unexpected element to catch your attention. Parfum d’Empire 3 Fleurs Eau de Parfum is rich and lovely, and I know many people will wear it to lavish compliments. But it doesn’t have the rub.
Parfum d’Empire released 3 Fleurs (along with Wazamba) this summer. It has notes of Bulgarian rose, Egyptian jasmine, and Indian tuberose—the three flowers of its name—along with galbanum, mint, and white musk. Despite rose, jasmine, and tuberose having equal billing, to me 3 Fleurs is more of a heady rose fragrance with jasmine and tuberose playing strong supporting roles…
Rick Steves (best known for Europe Through The Back Door) talks to Celia Lyttelton, author of The Scent Trail:
Celia Lyttelton shares her story of how she traveled the world to collect the ingredients for her own perfect personal perfume — the perfect souvenir for the person who already has everything — and explains the powerful connection fragrances hold between places, memories, and our emotions.
You can listen here; many thanks to Vickyjane for the link!