Nina Ricci has launched Luna, a “a complementary facet” of the brand’s 2006 version of Nina…
Lanvin Modern Princess ~ new perfume
Lanvin has launched Modern Princess, a new fragrance for the ‘rebel adventurer’ woman…
Astier de Villatte Splash Orange Amere & Commune de Paris 1871 ~ fragrance reviews
Six years ago, I bought (shipped from France) bottles of Astier de Villatte’s Eau Chic, Eau Fugace and Eau de Cologne. Between the two of us in my house, we went through those bottles in record time (15 ounces of perfume!) and it was discouraging trying to track down Astier de Villatte perfumes in the US. Now, Aedes de Venustas (full disclosure: a long-time NST advertiser) just stocked them. (I actually let out a whoop when I heard the news.) Just like their great scented candle line,1 the Astier de Villatte colognes are well-made and interesting; this week I’m reviewing two newer offerings, Splash Orange Amère2 and Commune de Paris 1871.3
Splash Orange Amère begins with a strange mix of oily bitter orange and bergamot mixing with tangy-spicy (peppered) tarragon, a green and “edgy” scent. There’s a food-y vibe to Splash Orange Amère…
Astier de Villatte Splash Orange Amere, Grand Chalet & Elixir du Dr. Flair ~ new fragrances
French ceramics brand Astier de Villatte has relaunched four fragrances (Eau Chic, Eau Fugace, Eau de Cologne and Cologne 1871) and will introduce three more — Splash Orange Amère, Grand Chalet and Elixir du Dr. Flair…
Paco Rabanne 1 Million Prive & Lady Million Prive ~ new fragrances
Paco Rabanne will launch 1 Million Privé and Lady Million Privé, new flankers to 2008’s 1 Million for men and 2010’s Lady Million respectively…