Karl Lagerfeld will launch Karl Lagerfeld for Him and Karl Lagerfeld for Her, his debut fragrances under new licensing arrangements with InterParfums. Lagerfeld’s license had previously been held by Coty (2008’s Karl Lagerfeld Kapsule, 2011’s Karleidoscope) and Elizabeth Arden (1994’s Sun Moon Stars, 2000’s Lagerfeld Femme, among others)…
Lalique, in the U.S. anyway, seems to be an almost-forgotten perfume house; the fragrances are hard to find. The first Lalique scent I tried (I believe) was Encre Noire in 2006: I sniffed; I bought; I still adore. Lalique launched Hommage à l’homme* in 2012; it was created to commemorate Lalique’s 20th anniversary as a perfume house. This review deals with the Eau de Toilette version of Hommage à l’homme; I’d love to try the Extrait de Parfum (but realize that’s an almost impossible wish).
Hommage à l’homme goes on liquor-y with sweet violet leaf and candied violet flower notes; the violet leaf is especially sophisticated in this formula…
Jo Malone will launch London Rain, a new quartet of perfumes — Rain & Angelica, Wisteria & Violet, White Jasmine & Mint and Black Cedarwood & Juniper — inspired by London’s “many types of rain”. The fragrances were developed by perfumer Christine Nagel, and will debut in March…
Jimmy Choo will launch Flash London Club, a new limited edition fragrance for women. Flash London Club is a flanker to 2013’s Flash; other recent launches from the brand include Jimmy Choo Exotic…
Perfumer Christine Nagel, who has been with Mane since 2010, will join Jean-Claude Ellena at luxury brand Hermès as in-house perfumer. She will begin in March…