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Flower by Kenzo Oriental fragrance review

Posted by Robin on 8 November 2005 37 Comments

Flower by Kenzo Oriental

Flower by Kenzo, a perfume inspired by the (scentless) red poppy, was released in 2000. The Flower collection has since been expanded to include several variations on the theme, most notably Flower Le Parfum in 2003. This year Kenzo has launched Flower Oriental. Like the others in the Flower line, it was composed by perfumer Alberto Morillas. According to Women’s Wear Daily, the fragrance…

…is based on Kyara, an extract of Asia’s agar tree. The material is burned during a Japanese ceremony called Kôdô, which is translated as “listening to incense…”

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New fragrance launches: Mandarina Duck, Kenzo, Ted Lapidus & more

Posted by Robin on 8 September 2005 18 Comments

Mandarina Duck fragrance for women

Mandarina Duck for women, the first fragrance by the Italian leather goods company Mandarina Duck, launched yesterday in France. The notes are yellow freesia, bergamot, white pepper, honeysuckle, gardenia, jasmine tea, cedar, musk and ambrette seeds, and the fragrance was created by perfumer Nathalie Lorson…

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New fragrances from Colette & shopping notes

Posted by Robin on 1 September 2005 14 Comments

Curated by Colette fragrance trioThe Curated by Colette trio of fragrances that I mentioned briefly back in July goes on sale September 26 at Colette. Each fragrance is a limited edition run of 300 bottles only. Bois de Jasmin reviewed the As4 fragrance recently, and I can add little to Victoria’s review except that I adore this fragrance…

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New fragrances: David Beckham Instinct, Fresh Memoirs of a Geisha & more

Posted by Robin on 1 July 2005 9 Comments

David Beckham Instinct cologneDavid Beckham’s new fragrance, Instinct, will debut in Europe in September, in the US in 2006:

Instinct’s feugere [sic] juice was concocted by International Flavors and Fragrances’ Alain Astori and Beatrice Piquet. Its top notes include Italian bergamot, orange and mandarin. At its heart are star anise, cardamom and red pimento notes…

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Anna Sui Secret Wish, Summer by Kenzo, Z Zegna & more new fragrances

Posted by Robin on 29 March 2005 3 Comments

Anna Sui Secret Wish perfumeAnna Sui has launched Secret Wish, a new musky fruity floral fragrance. Anna Sui explains the concept:

“With the way that the times are, we’re all looking for a little fantasy,” she said. “Fantasy is such an important part of my fashion, and it was an ideal concept for this brand.”

Anna Sui Secret Wish is an Eau de Toilette created by perfumer Michel Almairac…

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