Davidoff has launched Agar Blend, the second fragrance in the Davidoff Blend Collection. The series started in 2014 with Leather Blend…
Clean Reserve ~ new fragrances
Clean has launched Clean Reserve, a new collection of nine “niche, authentic, sustainable and personal” fragrances. There are six new fragrances (Amber Saffron, Blonde Rose, Smoked Vetiver, Sueded Oud, Terra Woods and Velvet Flora) plus new “Reserve Blend” editions of three older Clean fragrances (Rain, Skin and Warm Cotton)…
Those who follow the money, part two
Roja Dove, a high-end British perfumer who has a shop in Harrods, is known throughout Europe and the Middle East for his oud fragrances, which use real oud oil and can cost upward of $500 a bottle. This summer, he introduced a Tutti Frutti Aoud line to appeal to younger customers who were drawn to the ingredient, cutting the agarwood with notes like raspberry, strawberry and violet.
— As a counterpoint to the article I posted earlier about why Hermès is not doing oud perfumes (see Those who follow the money), do read Power Perfumes Return to the Scene at the New York Times.
Those who follow the money
"To put oud in a fragrance is not Hermès: it's a marketing approach to perfumery for those who follow the money," says Jean-Claude Ellena, the legendary French brand's in-house perfumer, with disdain.
— Read more at Why you'll never find oud in an Hermès fragrance at GQ UK. (found via @glasspetalsmoke at Twitter)
Ramon Monegal Bravo Oud ~ new perfume
Spanish niche line Ramón Monegal has launched Bravo Oud, a new fragrance…