Balenciaga has launched B Skin, a new variation on 2014’s B Balenciaga…
Sanctum Soho Black Rose & Black Oud ~ new fragrances
Boutique hotel Sanctum Soho has launched two limited edition fragrances, Black Rose for women and Black Oud for men. Both scents were developed by perfumer Domitille Bertier…
B Balenciaga ~ perfume review
Since we last heard from Balenciaga, fragrance-wise, Nicolas Ghesquière has left the brand.1 Alexander Wang reportedly started working on the new B Balenciaga as soon as he became the house designer in late 2012 (Rosabotanica came out in the interim, but was apparently outside of Mr. Wang’s purview). Wang said he wanted his fragrance to be timeless, and he picked lily of the valley because it wasn’t overpowering, and an edamame accord because he likes green notes.2
The opening is bright and citrusy, and it is green, but it’s a very soft, dewy and pale sort of green (it reminded me a bit of the Martin Margiela Untitled scent) with plenty of violet leaf (which reminds me of too many fragrances to list). On paper, the green opening lasts for ages…
Salvatore Ferragamo Tuscan Soul Terra Rossa & Punta Ala ~ new fragrances
Salvatore Ferragamo will launch two new additions to the Tuscan Soul Quintessential Collection (see: Bianco di Carrara, Vendemmia, Viola Essenziale and Convivio), Terra Rossa and Punta Ala…
Roberto Cavalli Just Gold ~ new fragrances
Roberto Cavalli has launched Just Gold for Her and for Him, new flankers to Just Cavalli for Her and Just Cavalli for Him…