Versace will launch Eros, a new fragrance for men, in November. According to Donatella Verace, it is a fragrance for “a hero: someone who defends his ideas and opinions”…
Indie special ~ three quick fragrance reviews
Quick reviews of three fragrances: Sonoma Scent Studio Forest Walk, Ayala Moriel Treazon and The 7 Virtues Afghanistan Orange Blossom. The theme: indie fragrances I’ve added to my buy list.
Sonoma Scent Studio Forest Walk
I tried Forest Walk when it came out earlier this year, and I liked it right away but it didn’t match my summery mood so I set it aside. Then, of course, I lost it, and had to tear my office apart to find it again — raise your hand if your perfume samples are in desperate need of reorganization! Anyway, Forest Walk is just what it says it is: “the earthy, mossy smells of the forest floor with tree bark, tree needles, and soft floral highlights”. It’s brisk but deep, and as advertised, beautifully earthy, and it has a meditative quality that’s perfect for chilly fall evenings. It might be the cold weather version of Annick Goutal Nuit Étoilée — if you found that one a little too thin, Forest Walk might be just what you’re after. Bonus: the travel spray can be had for a song…
Do you remember
A 1990 commercial for Chanel No. 5, starring Carole Bouquet, directed by Ridley Scott. This was added to the Chanel channel at YouTube yesterday. Thanks Chanel, please add more, and hey, why don't all perfume brands put their vintage ads online?
Five from Royal Apothic
Royal Apothic has launched five new fragrances at Anthropologie*: Holland Park, Meyer Bloom, Kensington Garden, Balmoral and Edwardian Fireplace…
Online fragrance shopping
Deal at home101: get $10 off orders of $50 or more with coupon code FALL10, expiration date unknown.
Deal at luckyscent: get free shipping on orders of $75 more more with coupon code fall2012. New items include Tableau de Parfums Loretta, Amouage Interlude.