Van Cleef & Arpels will launch Rêve, a new fruity floral fragrance for women, in May…
Cartier Baiser Vole Eau de Toilette and Extrait de Parfum ~ fragrance review
I know, I know. Now Smell This already posted a thorough review of Cartier Baiser Volé. But that was for the Eau de Parfum. Baiser Volé is one of the few perfumes that really explores the fragrance’s idea through its other formulations. While a review of the Eau de Parfum gives you an idea of Baiser Volé’s theme — lilies in the style of Carole Lombard’s boudoir, complete with silver hairbrush and face powder — the Eau de Toilette and Extrait de Parfum aren’t simply different concentrations. Instead, they take the Eau de Parfum’s “main tune” and orchestrate it differently.
Cartier house perfume Mathilde Laurent created Baiser Volé in each of its forms. Cartier is vague about the fragrance’s notes, spouting pap about how the fragrance embraces each aspect of the lily: stem, petals, and root. Besides lily, I get hints of neroli, powder, jasmine, and musk.
Baiser Volé Eau de Parfum is the most sober form of the fragrance. It shows Baiser Volé’s powdery glamour of deconstructed lilies in a way that makes me long for my own dressing room, satin coverlet, and stack of 1930s movies. It’s beautiful, for sure. But it’s also humorless…
The Monday Mail ~ help Karissa find a new perfume
Today we’re helping Karissa, who met the love of her life in Africa, married him and moved to Germany. She wants a new perfume that celebrates her new life, but because she is currently in school, she needs something lighter than the sorts of perfumes she used to wear — something that won’t overpower the people around her in class. The perfect scent would remind her of the good things in life in Africa, but be wearable in her day-to-day life in Germany. Her budget: around $100. Here is what we know about Karissa:
She’s in her late 20s. She and her new husband are currently finishing graduate degrees.
She speaks 5 languages including French and German.
She grew up in central Africa and her favorite scent memories include mango trees, fresh guavas, coconuts, chai tea, the herb garden (especially peppermint and basil), smoky cook-fires, tropical rain storms, and very warm skin.
Karissa likes bold perfumes, white floral notes, spices, gourmand…
Who knows. Does it matter?
Two more teasers (the second is below the jump) for the Prada Candy L’Eau commercial. If you missed the first, it’s here. Actress Léa Seydoux, directed by Wes Anderson and Roman Coppola.
Laura Mercier Ambre Vanille ~ new perfume
Laura Mercier has launched Ambre Vanillé, the latest addition to the brand’s Eau Gourmande collection…