Buying a fragrance for someone is incredibly difficult. It's one of the most personal beauty products, and making things even more complicated is the fact that the same scent can actually smell differently from one person to another! A very good friend of mine is a nose at IFF (the company that makes … [Read more...]
Question of the Day: Do You Have a Signature Fragrance?
November 7, 2011 By 2 Comments
I absolutely love perfume! Whenever I see those cutesy bottles, it's like I am genetically programmed to run at them, spray them in the air just in front of me and smell the pretty (or horrid, sometimes, if I'm being honest) scent. It's just too much fun. And I buy fragrances, too. My problem is I … [Read more...]
John Galliano’s New Parlez-Moi d’Amour Fragrance
September 29, 2010 By Leave a Comment
My 16 year-old self surely did not covet the same fragrances that my 30 year-old self does. Back then it was Angel or, worse yet, the men's cologne Drakar Noir. Or maybe a Bath and Body Works body spray. Not anymore. But John Galliano's new fragrance Parlez-Moi d'Amour, launching in October 2010, … [Read more...]
Celebrity Fragrance – Something Smells Fishy
September 15, 2010 By 5 Comments
...And I think it might have a celebrityÂ’s face and name plastered all over it. The offending item? A bottle of celebrity perfume, courtesy of, well, pretty much any actress, singer or athlete in the spotlight right now. Thanks to Coty, Lady Gaga, the most manufactured singer since the Mickey … [Read more...]
Smarter Beauty Blog Review
September 12, 2008 By 2 Comments
Meet Marisa Miller as she launches Victoria's Secret very sexy Dare Fragrance! VictoriaÂ’s Secret “dares” you to meet their newest angel, Marisa Miller. In celebration of the launch of Very Sexy Dare - Marisa Miller will appear at the VictoriaÂ’s Secret store at Herald Square to give … [Read more...]
Kylie Minogue: Smells Like Showtime
December 20, 2007 By Leave a Comment
Kylie really wants us to smell like her. She's about to release her third fragrance, Showtime, which is supposed to represent her vivacious stage personality. Word has it that it will be fruity, mixing strawberry and loganberry with florals, sweet licorice and pralines . It's set for a February release … [Read more...]
Holiday Shopping: Save Plenty of Cents on Your Scents
November 27, 2007 By Leave a Comment
With the ease of online shopping, I really don't understand why anyone actually steps into a mall during the holidays anymore. Personally, I can't deal with the crowds, especially the ones at the perfume counters at the dreaded department store --fragrances are the perfect holiday gift, and everyone … [Read more...]
Bond No.9 and Saks Fifth Avenue Join Forces
October 31, 2007 By Leave a Comment
I'm a fan of Bond No.9 because their perfumes and colognes are always super sophisticated, unique, hip and full of wry wit. Now, the New York fragrance house has upped the luxury ante by partnering with Saks Fifth Avenue to bring us Saks Fifth Avenue for Him and one for Her, too. This is the first time … [Read more...]
L by L.A.M.B
June 20, 2007 By 1 Comment
Here's the ad for L by L.A.M.B, Gwen Stefani's new perfume. The early buzz about the fragrance, set to come out at the end of this month, is that it's a "fusion of masculine and feminine with a luscious floral scent that bursts with sparkling freshness and then wraps you in the warmth of sensual musks." Well, … [Read more...]
Jimmy Choo Smells
June 12, 2007 By Leave a Comment
Jimmy Choo, maker of the world's most coveted shoes, has signed a ten year fragrance licensing deal. The first of the perfume line will be a women's fragrance and is expected to debut in 2009. It's no secret that the company is attempting to expand its brand name--a move into the world of designer … [Read more...]
