Perfumer Dominique Ropion has won Cosmetic Valley’s International Fragrance Prize (formerly the Prix François Coty) for 2008.
The prize honors achievements in the field of perfumery…
Burberry London Special Edition, Leonard Homme ~ new fragrances
Coming next month from Burberry, winter limited edition variations on their popular Burberry London for Women and Burberry London for Men fragrances, both with metallic fabric sleeves (gold for women, brown for men)
Burberry London for Women Special Edition is a floral bouquet with grapefruit, peach nectar, pepper, British rose, white tulips, honeysuckle, patchouli, mahogany and musk. Developed by perfumer Dominique Ropion, in 100 ml Eau de Parfum…
Thierry Mugler Alien Eau Luminescente ~ new perfume
Thierry Mugler has launched Alien Eau Luminescente, a new limited edition flanker to 2005's Alien fragrance. The original Alien was inspired by amethyst, Alien Eau Luminescente was inspired by topaz.
Alien Eau Luminescente is described as a “fresh, floral amber scent”. It was developed by perfumer Dominique Ropion…
Burberry The Beat ~ fragrance review
The Beat is the latest feminine perfume from Burberry, and in keeping with the iconic brand's ongoing efforts to stay trendy and of the moment, it is aimed (what else is new) at a young audience:
With model Agyness Deyn as its face, Beat is targeting a young, urban and hip crowd, said Burberry's creative director Christopher Bailey. “The mood of the fragrance is young, modern, energetic, dynamic, expressive, fun, vigour, verve and spiritedness … All words that describe the mood, inspiration and sense of ebullience that we wanted to evoke.” (via Cosmetics International, 12/14/2007)
The Beat is described as a sparkling floral woody fragrance; the notes feature bergamot, mandarin, Ceylon tea, cardamom, pink pepper, bluebell, iris, white musk, vetiver and cedarwood. It starts very bright, with tart fruit and juicy citrus. There is lots of pink pepper (can anybody remember what perfumes smelled like before pink pepper became obligatory?)…
Chopard Happy Spirit, Jordan Stunning ~ new fragrances
Next month, Chopard will launch Happy Spirit, a new fragrance for women.
The notes include blood orange, yuzu, magnolia, honeysuckle, raspberry sorbet, osmanthus, cashmere wood, amber and musk…