Andy Tauer of Tauer Perfumes talks to Basenotes about the new Tableau de Parfums Loretta. Then below the jump, Joe Garces of Robert Piguet talks about the new Petit Fracas.
Online fragrance shopping
New at anthropologie: Ineke Sweet William.
New at beautyhabit: Ineke Hothouse Flower, Eau d'Italie Un Bateau Pour Capri.
New at dillards: BCBG Max Azria Bon Chic.
New at luckyscent: Maison Francis Kurkdjian Amyris.
New at macys: Donna Karan Woman, Philosophy Living Grace.
New at nordstrom: Tom Ford Noir.
New at selfridges (UK): Dior travel sprays.
Lazy weekend poll ~ open thread, mid-September 2012
Our same old open thread poll: talk about anything you like — the perfume you’re wearing today, the vintage perfume you’d most like to smell, whatever.
Or, ask a question about fragrance, then see if anyone else has asked a question that you can answer…
The swapmeet
Jo Malone Blackberry & Bay ~ fragrance review
The latest release from Jo Malone is Blackberry & Bay, which the company describes as…
Inspired by childhood memories of blackberry picking. A burst of deep, tart blackberry juice, blending with the freshness of just-gathered bay and brambly woods. A scent of innocence.
Blackberry & Bay was developed for Jo Malone by perfumer Fabrice Pellegrin.
My favorite Jo Malone fragrances include Lime Basil & Mandarin, Nectarine Blossom & Honey and Pomegranate Noir. However, I’m not a fan of the higher-priced limited editions, nor of several recent releases, such as English Pear & Freesia and Wild Bluebell. In fact, I haven’t really understood the brand’s recent direction — I’m still scratching my head over those Wild Bluebell visuals — so I wasn’t sure what to expect from Blackberry & Bay. I ended up liking it very much; it seems to be a return to form for Jo Malone…