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Procter & Gamble Prestige Products group has appointed Jean-Michel Duriez Œin-house perfumer-creator¹ for Rochas. J-M Duriez will keep his post as house perfumer for Jean Patou (part of the same group), which he has held for the past 10 years. This appointment is good news for Rochas: the house, which had been a bit of a sleeping beauty for the... [Read more of this review]

For all those who love rare bottles, Annick Goutal presents her fragrance Ambre Fétiche in its mythical butterfly bottle… revisited in black and gold. Comes in 3.4 oz. (200 euros) and in 3 litres (300 euros, empty). For more info: annickgoutal.com  Read More →

A trendy, modern men’s scent with a touch of softness, for the holidays, Burberry London for Men comes in a true “gift set” including both the eau de toilette, and a special gift: the 2008 Teddy Bear. A cuddly teddy bear dressed in a Burberry jacket. Retail price, approx.: 60 euros. Same set available for Burberry Brit Men.  Read More →

Hugo Boss has just unveiled their latest men’s scent under the Hugo label. Scheduled for early 2009, Hugo Element is meant to become a cornerstone for the brand, like the first Hugo fragrance, launched back in 1995. The bottle for this fresh, woody aquatic-aromatic (Givaudan) is in the shape of a highly symbolic “oxygen tank”, and the communication... [Read more of this review]

For the holidays, Marc Jacobs presents their latest women’s scent, Daisy, in an eau de parfum version. The richer, creamier fragrance comes in a limited edition black & gold designer bottle. edp 1.7 oz., 66 euros.  Read More →

For the holidays, Thierry Mugler’s flagship scent comes in a gift box christened ‘Kiss of an Angel’. The set contains a refillable 0.85-oz. eau de parfum in a silver-toned collectible bottle with a kiss pattern on the back. The boxed set also includes a lightly toned shimmer lipstick scented with the notes of Angel.  Read More →

For Christmas, Calvin Klein proposes his trademark fragrance, ck one, in a gift box that also includes a yellow-and-gray pouch. This trendy accessory can be used as a practical overnight cosmetics or toiletries pouch.  Read More →

For women looking for seduction and sophistication, Giorgio Armani expands its fragrant wardrobe with Armani Code Le Parfum. Presented in an elegant bottle sealed with a fine cord, the bottle reveals a come-hither oriental nectar dominated by orange blossom. ½-oz. bottle, price seen: 125 euros.  Read More →

This winter, Saint Laurent fragrances is betting on their best-selling Opium, with several new items that will thrill fans of this unusual spicy-oriental. With Opium Elixir Voluptueux, the house proposes a unique fragrance gesture; the elixir comes in the shape of a scented gel. Although the texture is pleasantly melting, the trail is nevertheless... [Read more of this review]

Niche brand Jardin de France unveils a new collection of travel-inspired fragrances christened Culture & Nature. Six destinations are proposed, and each one includes an eau de toilette plus five bath and body products (body scrub, body butter, etc.), with a beauty-ritual feel to them. On the menu: India, with Anandita; Brazil, with Inahé; China,... [Read more of this review]