More limited edition collector fragrance bottles, with the usual disclaimers: in most of these cases, the juice is unchanged, just the bottle is “special” (or not, as the case may be), and some of these may not be available in the US.
From Loewe, Quizás, Quizás, Quizás in the Colección Matador edition, inspired by the brand’s Matador Collection scarf. In 100 ml Eau de Toilette…
New at bluemercury: Serge Lutens L'Eau Serge Lutens.
New at first-in-fragrance (Germany): Penhaligon's Anthology collection.
New at harrods (UK): Moschino Toujours Glamour.
New at neimanmarcus: Jo Malone White Tie & Tiara.
Next up from Comme des Garçons will be Wonderwood, due to launch in late June:
An evocation of exuberance…
Tauer Perfumes captured my attention when it described Orange Star as a rich citrus fragrance with a clean orange flower in its heart. That statement is partly true — but citrus and orange blossom are but fleeting elements of the Orange Star “story.”
Created by perfumer Andy Tauer, Orange Star contains notes of clementine, red mandarin, lemongrass, orange and violet flowers, ambergris, soft woods, vanilla, patchouli, and cistus (Ambreine). Orange Star starts off with syrupy (sweet) citrus aromas (this is not sparkling or “fresh” citrus) blending with a slightly bitter lemongrass note — a very lush, but fast-fading, opening. The orange blossom in Orange Star’s mid-development is neither twee (nor too clean)…it’s roughed up, and quickly subdued, by cistus. As with many Tauer fragrances, there is a long-lasting dry-down of incense-y wood notes and potent amber…
New limited collector bottles from Serge Lutens for Bas de Soie and Boxeuses, both due to launch later this year…