Amouage has introduced Sindbad, a new fragrance created in collaboration with the Royal Opera House Muscat. The opera Sindbad: The Omani Sailor debuts today, and the fragrance will be “gently diffused” during the performance…
A new legacy begins
A spot for Parfums de Marly Carios, Eragon and Valero.
Friday scent of the day 10/3
Happy Friday! Birthdays today: Eleonora Duse, Pierre Bonnard, Thomas Wolfe, James Herriot, Chubby Checker. Our community project for today: wear a fragrance that you feel is misunderstood or underappreciated, either by your fellow perfumistas or by others around you.
What fragrance did you pick? As always, do chime in with your scent of the day even if you’re not participating in the community project.
It is not the most misunderstood, but Acqua di Parma Iris Nobile Eau de Toilette never got the same attention as the very different Eau de Parfum version (although I do know there are a few fans here). They’re both discontinued now anyway…
The damage so far: third quarter 2025 buying poll
Donatella, Our Lady of Perfumed Mercy,1 has apparently ignored the debut of Dario Vitale as the new creative director at Versace, opting to hang out with Anna Wintour instead. We still don’t know her long term plans, but she’ll be honored with the Positive Change Award from CFDA next month, and meanwhile she’s ready to hear the confessions of her flock.
Note that we will no longer have the voting poll to report how many bottles you bought. Tell us about your purchases for the third quarter (July, August and September) of 2025 in the comments. You can just tell us the number of bottles, or you can list your acquisitions, whatever you like…
Costume National Fiery Amber ~ new fragrance
Italian house Costume National has launched Fiery Amber, a new unisex woody oriental fragrance…