New at escentual (UK): Paco Rabanne Lady Million Eau My Gold.
New at twistedlily: Amouage Opus VIII.
Natori Josie ~ new fragrance
Lingerie house Natori will launch Josie,* a new fragrance named for designer Josie Natori, and the brand’s Josie lifestyle collection. It is Natori’s first fragrance under new licensing arrangements with Luxe Brands; the prior Natori fragrance with Parlux, Natori Eau de Parfum, has been discontinued…
Guerlain Shalimar Souffle de Parfum ~ new fragrance
Jessica Simpson by Jessica Simpson ~ new perfume
Jessica Simpson will launch Jessica Simpson, a new floral gourmand fragrance, in August. The scent is reportedly more sophisticated and mature than the Fancy series that started with 2008’s Fancy Jessica Simpson…
5 perfumes: spicy fragrances for summer
For many of us, this is about the time of the year when we start to shuffle the contents of our perfume collection, moving the darker and heavier fragrances towards the back. It’s not at all unusual for me to reach for a light citrus or beachy fragrance in winter as a form of denial, but it’s sometimes harder to pull off the reverse, that is, to wear a spicy comfort scent in summer. Many of them are just too thick and rich and overwhelming to wear when it’s hot, or worse, hot and humid. Here are five sheer spices to try in summer when you’re missing your winter favorites.
Demeter Gingerale ~ a perfect rendition of gingerale, including the fizz…