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2016 / Browsing by date: February 2016

Yves Saint Laurent L’Homme Ultime ~ new fragrance

Posted by Robin on 12 February 2016 2 Comments

Yves Saint Laurent L'Homme Ultime

Yves Saint Laurent has launched L’Homme Ultime, a new woody aromatic fragrance for men. L’Homme Ultime is a flanker to 2006’s La Homme…

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Derek Lam 10 Crosby Rain Day, Something Wild, Ellipsis, Blackout & 2AM Kiss ~ fragrance reviews

Posted by Jessica on 11 February 2016 15 Comments

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I’m back. Last week I reviewed five of the ten fragrances from designer Derek Lam’s new 10 Crosby collection, and this week I’ll be covering the other five. This collection, in case you need a refresher, is comprised of “10 distinctive, modern fragrances based upon one street, 10 stories, 10 moments—all inspired from the world seen and imagined outside Derek Lam’s window at 10 Crosby Street.”

Rain Day

THE COLOR: Light green

THE FILM: A downtown cabbie and a glamorous passenger bond during their respective romantic crises. [Ed. note: you can watch all five of the films here, and we posted the other five last week.]

THE SCENT: Vetiver and neroli. Well, more like vetiver and neroli after they’ve come back from the dry-cleaner. Weirdly crisp and transparent. I sort of like it…

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On Crosby Street, again

Posted by Robin on 11 February 2016 2 Comments

Short films for five (more) fragrances (first Rain Day, then below the jump, Something Wild, Ellipsis, Blackout and 2AM Kiss) from the recent 10 Crosby Street collection from Derek Lam.

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Armani Prive Rouge Malachite & Vert Malachite ~ new fragrances

Posted by Robin on 11 February 2016 16 Comments

Armani Privé Rouge Malachite and Vert Malachite

Giorgio Armani has launched Rouge Malachite and Vert Malachite, new fragrances in the Armani Privé fragrance range…

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Online fragrance shopping

Posted by Robin on 11 February 2016 Leave a Comment

New at indiescents: Brecourt Off to Ibiza & Osmanthus Guilin, Maria Candida Gentile Elephant & Roses.

New at liberty (UK): Annick Goutal Rose Pompon.

New at harveynichols (UK): Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium Nuit Blanche.

New at macys: Kenzo Flower Eau Florale.

New at nordstrom: Comme des Garcons Floriental.

New at twistedlily: Andree Putman line.

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