New at lessenteurs (UK): Maitre Parfumeur et Gantier Ambre Dore.
New at nordstrom: Guerlain Habit Rouge L'Eau, Heritage & Vetiver (new packaging).
I Coloniali Seductive Elixirs ~ new fragrances
J&E Atkinsons’ I Coloniali brand has launched the Seductive Elixir collection, 8 new fragranced body sprays…
What’s Your Favorite Perfume?
Maybe this has happened to you: When people discover how much I like fragrance, often they tell me (1) there’s this perfume they used to really like, you know, the one with the tall bottle with the blue thing, and might I know its name?; (2) but really they don’t like perfume very much, because, face it, most people wear too much, including that lady who always gets in the elevator with them in the morning, pee-yoo; and (3) that they know it’s sacrilege, but they don’t like “the Chanel” at all. Then they lean forward and ask, “Tell me, what’s your favorite perfume?”
Mostly I (1) ask questions about the forgotten perfume and try my darnedest to help them, but often fruitlessly; (2) sigh and say, “Isn’t it always the case that the person with the nastiest perfume wears too much of it?”; and (3) about “the Chanel” reply, “You mean No. 5?” and steer the conversation away, since No. 5 can smell like heaven on the right person at the right time, and it’s just too complicated to get into it.
But as far as telling people what my favorite perfume is, I haven’t come up with a good response…
You got my world spinning
Nicki Minaj in a spot for her new Pink Friday fragrance.
Update: video no longer available, sorry! You can see the official Pink Friday commercial here.
The Monday Mail ~ help Kathie find a new fragrance
This week we’re helping Kathie, who found her perfect signature fragrance in Daisy Fuentes Dianoche, which was described as a light tuberose in a 2-in-1 duo with day and night variations. She loved both scents, but preferred the night version. She did not love any of the Dianoche flankers, and now that Dianoche appears to be discontinued, she’d like to find a substitute. Ideally, she’d find two similar fragrances that she could use for day and evening as she did with Dianoche. I’m especially hoping that any of you who might be familiar with Dianoche will chime in! Kathie has good access to mid-tier department stores and chains, and can spend up to $75, but might be willing to go higher for something perfect. She’s also willing to shop online.
Kathie is in her mid-40s, and describes herself as positive, credible, passionate, adventurous and caring.
Kathie doesn’t know that much about fragrance, and has an easier time saying what she doesn’t like than what she does like…