Montblanc will launch Legend Spirit, a new flanker to 2011’s Montblanc Legend for Men…
Desigual You ~ new perfume
Spanish fashion brand Desigual has launched You, a new fragrance for women…
Yves Rocher So Elixir Bois Sensuel ~ new fragrance
Yves Rocher will launch So Elixir Bois Sensuel in August. So Elixir Bois Sensuel is a flanker to 2009’s So Elixir, and follows 2012’s So Elixir Purple…
Versace Eros Pour Femme ~ perfume review
The short version: Don’t bother.1
The long version:
“The customer who wants something Versace,” she says, “wants what Versace stands for.” — Donatella Versace2
Anyone who participates in the damage polls here knows that Donatella Versace has a thing for perfume. Of course, she’s also a businesswoman. The modern Versace fragrance line emphasizes the “business” part more than the “thing for perfume” part, which might explain why so few perfumistas want something Versace. I did think Versense was pretty good, and I still have some fondness for The Dreamer, but the rest of the line is a generic blur to me. Is there a Versace fragrance you love? Do comment…
Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium ~ fragrance review
I’m tempted to make this the shortest review ever and simply write, “Interested in Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium? Go buy Chanel Coco Noir or Tom Ford Black Orchid instead.” Black Opium’s vibe is the same as these fragrances, except less sophisticated. Its fruit is similar to Coco Noir’s, except sweeter. Its earthiness hints at Black Orchid’s truffled hazelnut, except muddier. That about wraps it up.
However, I have post to fill. To help you get through it, I’ve bracketed entertaining trivia here and there…