Truth or Dare is the debut scent from pop icon Madonna. I am frequently forced to “research” the “celebrities” whose perfumes I review here, but even I know who Madonna is, and so I assume you do too. An informal survey of young people (ok, I just asked my tween son) reveals that her fame is wide enough to cross generational boundaries, but Truth or Dare is aimed at a more mature [...]
I generally very much enjoy Prada’s aesthetic, and I love the refined work of Daniela Roche-Andrier, the perfumer responsible for many fragrances in the line. She tends to render her accords as luminous and sparkling, and this radiant quality permeates Prada Candy. Although it explores rich materials like caramel, vanilla and sweet resins, Candy lives up to its name by conveying a dainty, luscious confection. The idea of a rich [...]
Curious to see what sold well last year? Here are the top 20 best selling fragrances in the USA for the past year. Chanel Coco Mademoiselle was the number top seller, but note that the rest of the list is not organized by selling rank. In parentheses, I indicate the year of launch. Chanel Coco Mademoiselle (2001) The popularity of Coco Mademoiselle does not surprise me; it is a bold, [...]
Tom Ford Private Blend Lavender Palm was first presented at Tom Ford’s LA boutique last February. This year it finally went into wider distribution. Created by perfumer Yann Vasnier, Lavender Palm reinterprets the main fougère element, lavender. It frames the note with bergamot, lemon, lime blossom, clary sage, frankincense and woods. It is an elegant fragrance built on a rich aromatic accord. Lavender Palm opens on a delicious herbal note [...]
Japanese designer Masaki Matsushima has launched Tokyo Smile, a new fragrance for women: Masaki Matsushima, one of the most imaginative and creative Japanese designers always see’s [sic] his city as “positive”, “lively” and pulsating “… With Tokyo Smile, Masaki has introduced a fragrance that reflects this spirit, and captures the youthful enthusiasm and energy of Tokyo. This lively floral, crisp fragrance is an invitation to smile and feel the zest for life [...]
Paris Hilton has launched St. Moritz, a new addition to the Passport Collection (see Tokyo, Paris and South Beach): Paris Hilton puts the Ritz in St. Moritz inviting every girl to celebrate her inner snow bunny with the launch of ST. MORITZ, the fourth fragrance to join the travel-inspired PASSPORT collection in Winter 2011. ST. MORITZ will whisk girls away to the glamorous alpine resort, famed for world-class hotels, snowy [...]
Singer Katy Perry has launched her second fragrance: “Meow! by Katy Perry,” in partnership with Gigantic Parfums. Ms Perry said “Meow! is my second baby in the fragrance world. I created it during my California Dreams Tour, and I can’t wait for people to be able to experience my intriguing, amusing, candy-land like fantasy whenever they spritz it! We have A LOT of fun on tour so there’s a lot [...]
Taylor Swift Wonderstruck I was wonderstruck reading the recent New Yorker profile on country pop star Taylor Swift. I had heard her name, but had no idea — number 7 on Forbes’ list of Most Powerful Celebrities? More albums sold in the last five years than any other musician? Who knew? Anyway, her debut perfume came out this fall under a licensing deal with Elizabeth Arden, and it’s about what [...]
From Thierry Mugler, the Angel by Thierry Mugler Extrait de Parfum Signature Brooch: “The art of refined perfume meets the delights of feminine indulgences when the Angel Extrait de Parfum comes to life, adorned with a signature couture brooch designed by Thierry Mugler to adorn your décolleté! Made of zamak, the brooch is punctuated by a dramatic spike and embossed with the Thierry Mugler signature. The heavenly and delicious notes [...]
As you all know Christmas time is coming, and finding the best present is not always an easy task. Parfumes and fragrances are the best choice for those of you that do not have an exact idea of what their loved ones want for Christmas. To make your choice of finding the best present for him this year easier, here is a list of most popular colognes for Christmas 2011. [...]
