
Italian fashion house Marni will launch its debut fragrance in February. Marni by Marni was made under licensing arrangements with Estee Lauder, and is described as modern and bold…
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Italian fashion house Marni will launch its debut fragrance in February. Marni by Marni was made under licensing arrangements with Estee Lauder, and is described as modern and bold…
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I love Prada‘s Infusion d’Iris. I bought a bottle when it launched in 2007, and it’s nearly drained — that probably doesn’t seem too impressive, but I own a lot of perfume at this point. To finish off anything, I must really like it.
I haven’t been so fond of the flankers (the Prada “Ephemeral Infusions“) and I didn’t see the need for the Eau de Toilette version of the original Infusion d’Iris, which was more citrusy and floral, less “rooty” — the rooty / earthy part of iris is the part I’m generally after (although mind you, Infusion d’Iris was not a root-fest in the manner of some iris fragrances). So the newest iteration, the Eau de Parfum Absolue, was more likely to appeal, and yes, that’s just how it turned out.
Like all the others in the Infusion series, Infusion d’Iris Absolue was developed by perfumer Daniela Andrier…
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Prada will launch Luna Rossa, a new fragrance for men inspired by the brand’s America’s Cup Challenge team of the same name, later this year…
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Five perfumers, one from each of the major fragrance and flavor companies, were named Chevalier de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres last week by the French Minister of Culture…
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Later this month, Prada will launch No. 11 Cuir Styrax, a new addition to the Prada Exclusives line. Cuir Styrax was developed by perfumer Daniela Andrier; the notes include leather, styrax (benzoin), orange blossom, white musk, vanilla and incense…