Two more summer limited edition scents…
From Elizabeth Arden, a summer version of last year's Mediterranean fragrance. Mediterranean Breeze is “the scent of a warm breeze infused with wild blossoms and the gentle spray of the ocean”, and comes in 50 ($47.50) or 100 ml ($57.50) Eau de Parfum spray. Available at dillards…
Gianfranco Ferre will launch Ferre Rose in April.
The new fragrance was created by perfumers Alexandra Jouet and Francis Kurkdjian…
In the Financial Times, "The Subtle Art of Selling Hope in a Bottle" looks at Elizabeth Arden's success in the celebrity perfume arena.
In the New York Sun, an article about Bond no. 9 Fire Island: "If you can't be tan, you can smell like you are". Read it here (link no longer working, sorry).
In the Los Angeles Times, an article about the growing use of perfume in hotels.
Elizabeth Arden has acquired most of the fragrance licenses held by Canadian company Riviera Concepts. Fragrance lines which will go to Elizabeth Arden under the deal include Alfred Sung, Hummer, Nanette Lepore, Cynthia Rowley, Lulu Guinness and Bob Mackie. Also included is the upcoming fragrance from Badgley Mischka (bottle shown at right). Riviera Concepts will continue to hold the licenses for Adrienne Vittadini and Hang Ten. (via cosmeticsdesign and cosmeticsintl)
Kannauj, India, once an important market center for the distillation of sandalwood and rosewater, is losing its prominence. The town…
Elizabeth Arden will launch Red Door Velvet (shown at right) in December: “The juice is a rich floral blend, complemented by notes of Earl Grey Tea, musks and vanilla.”
Dutch fashion line Van Gils has launched Tendenza for her in Europe…