http://www.basenotes.net/ Basenotes is an independent guide to fragrances and perfume. This feed contains all of our editorial feeds (fragrance industry news, articles, features etc) en-uk Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:00:01 EST http://www.basenotes.net/industry_news/20091113-fieldnotes.html http://www.basenotes.net/industry_news/20091113-fieldnotes.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 09:54:01 EST Field Notes from Paris, the latest fragrance from Ineke, is now available. The fragrance is inspired by Rühland's perfumery studies in Paris and Versailles. The company have also signed a new distributor for the Nordic region. http://www.basenotes.net/industry_news/20091111-trending-on-twitter.html http://www.basenotes.net/industry_news/20091111-trending-on-twitter.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:51:01 EST People on Twitter have been making up amusing names for fictional perfumes by celebrities, and it is currently the number one trend on the popular social networking site. http://www.basenotes.net/industry_news/20091110-editions-de-parfums-parfums-pour-la-maison.html http://www.basenotes.net/industry_news/20091110-editions-de-parfums-parfums-pour-la-maison.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 10:24:01 EST Frederic Malle has introduced a line of home fragrances - parfums pour la maison. The range includes candles, and also two other products - a diffuser, and 'rubber incense'. Malle was in London yesterday to launch the line in the UK and for the 25th Anniversary celebrations of Les Senteurs. http://www.basenotes.net/industry_news/20091110-frederic-malle-carlos-benaim.html http://www.basenotes.net/industry_news/20091110-frederic-malle-carlos-benaim.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:38:01 EST Carlos Benaim will be creating a fragrance for Frederic Malle's Editions de Parfums collection, Malle revealed in a interview with Basenotes. Benaim has worked with Malle on the new home fragrance collection. http://www.basenotes.net/industry_news/20091110creed-announce-online-store.html http://www.basenotes.net/industry_news/20091110creed-announce-online-store.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:00:01 EST Creed have announced the opening of an official online store offering the world's largest selection of authentic Creed fragrances, grooming goods, accessories and home products.  The store - creedboutique.com ships to the USA, Canada and Puerto Rico. http://www.basenotes.net/basenotes_events/20091106boadi.html http://www.basenotes.net/basenotes_events/20091106boadi.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:57:01 EST Your chance to meet the man behind Boadicea the Victorious, Michael Boadi, and explore some of the line. Details are still to be confirmed, but email events@basenotes.net to be notified of further details. http://www.basenotes.net/industry_news/20091105-creed-sublime-vanille.html http://www.basenotes.net/industry_news/20091105-creed-sublime-vanille.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:01 EST This December sees Creed launch a new collection of fragrances, named Royal Exclusives. The first fragrance in the line up is Sublime Vanille, created by father and son, Oliver and Erwin Creed. http://www.basenotes.net/articles/20091105-maison-francis-kurkdjian.html http://www.basenotes.net/articles/20091105-maison-francis-kurkdjian.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 23:59:01 EST  In a wood panelled room above Liberty in the heart of London, Francis Kurkdjian leans forward excitedly and reaches for one of the pristine white boxes that are spread out on the table in front of him. This is the man who created one of the most prolific fragrances of the 90’s: Le Male, at the age of 25, and who has since been the createur parfumeur behind a succession of internationally renowned fragrances for the likes of Dior, Elizabeth Arden, Guerlain and Armani. Today, he presents a range of fragrances which launch his own parfum house: Maison Francis Kurkdjian. http://www.basenotes.net/industry_news/20091105-clemency.html http://www.basenotes.net/industry_news/20091105-clemency.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:05:01 EST After the successful launch in 2008 of their first five unique luxury fragrances, Humiecki & Graef announce the arrival of their latest exclusive perfume creation: Clemency - a scent inspired by a the pride of a mother. http://www.basenotes.net/industry_news/20091104-new-from-sonoma-scent-studio.html http://www.basenotes.net/industry_news/20091104-new-from-sonoma-scent-studio.html Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:04:01 EST Sonama Scent Studio has added some new products to its line: Purse sprays and Body Silk Lotion and have revealed some new fragrances are on the way. http://www.basenotes.net/industry_news/20091103-vetivresse.html http://www.basenotes.net/industry_news/20091103-vetivresse.html Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:22:01 EST Christopher Voigt, writer and Editor of Vetivresse.com, a WSET-certified sommelier will lead two 2-hour seminars exploring the shared seduction of wine and perfume on November 17 and 19. The seminars will take place in Manhattan and will be limited to 10 participants each. http://www.basenotes.net/industry_news/20091101-michael-boadi-bill-clinton-millennium-network.html http://www.basenotes.net/industry_news/20091101-michael-boadi-bill-clinton-millennium-network.html Sun, 01 Nov 2009 21:43:01 EST Michael Boadi, the man behind British Brand Boadicea the Victorious supported Bill Clinton's Foundation at a charity event on Friday night.  The Millennium Network Charity Gala was held at the Dorchester Hotel in London on Friday Oct 30th to raise awareness of the issues that the Millennium Network seeks to confront. http://www.basenotes.net/columnists/20091101a-very-english-problem.html http://www.basenotes.net/columnists/20091101a-very-english-problem.html Sun, 01 Nov 2009 08:19:01 EST "If I pay for jasmine absolute, I should get jasmine absolute", said Mark in one of our early meetings. He had gathered a small group of us to discuss the never-ending problem of essential oil adulteration. ”And the same goes for any oil we buy,” he continued, “we want the best quality. Let us do our own perfumery. Don’t dilute the stuff for us.” It doesn't help that Mark's demands exceed the generally accepted standard that he has a tendency to be paranoid.  "We know that the majority of the oils out there are adulterated, but we really want to make it clear to the suppliers: give us the real thing and we're prepared to pay for it. But if you lie to us, we'll name and shame you." At this point our essential oil buyer cut in: "We already have them sign a declaration. Naming and shaming might mean that we could be left with no suppliers."  http://www.basenotes.net/competitions/20091030-ormonde-jayne-giveaway.html http://www.basenotes.net/competitions/20091030-ormonde-jayne-giveaway.html Fri, 30 Oct 2009 22:09:01 EST Here in the UK the clocks have gone back, the long dark nights are setting in and early mornings are becoming increasingly frosty.  London based perfumery Ormonde Jayne are acknowledging this fact and bringing a little of the gilt-edged romance of the British autumn to the rest of the globe with a giveaway of five of their Essential Bathing Oils. http://www.basenotes.net/industry_news/20091030-kate-moss-vintage.html http://www.basenotes.net/industry_news/20091030-kate-moss-vintage.html Fri, 30 Oct 2009 02:34:01 EST Coty and Kate Moss have announced their latest collaboration, Vintage. The new fragrance was created by perfumer Olivier Polge, and is housed in a bottle inspired by vintage perfume bottles of the 1920s and 30s. http://www.basenotes.net/industry_news/20091030-reese-witherspoon.html http://www.basenotes.net/industry_news/20091030-reese-witherspoon.html Fri, 30 Oct 2009 02:17:01 EST Reese Witherspoon was in Times Square earlier this week to promote the launch of her fragrance In Bloom, in partnership with Avon. To introduce In Bloom to both consumers and Avon Representatives, Avon and Witherspoon took over Times Square in a multi-tiered event. http://www.basenotes.net/industry_news/20091029-rochas-relaunches-website.html http://www.basenotes.net/industry_news/20091029-rochas-relaunches-website.html Thu, 29 Oct 2009 21:31:01 EST After an absence of some time, Rochas have relaunched its website which features information on its fragrances and fashion. http://www.basenotes.net/industry_news/20091029-avon-q3.html http://www.basenotes.net/industry_news/20091029-avon-q3.html Thu, 29 Oct 2009 21:17:01 EST Avon have reported their third-quarter 2009 total revenue of $2.6 billion, 4% lower than that of 2008's third quarter, but up 7% on a local-currency basis as foreign exchange pressured growth by 11 percentage points. Beauty sales in the third quarter of 2009 were 3% lower versus the prior-year period, but increased 8% on a local-currency basis. Active Representatives grew 10%, with growth in all regions. Units overall rose 5% versus the prior-year quarter and Beauty units increased 6%. http://www.basenotes.net/industry_news/20091027-bond-body-lotion.html http://www.basenotes.net/industry_news/20091027-bond-body-lotion.html Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:01 EST Bond No.9 are soothing winter skin with their range of scented body products, available in a selection of the house's best-selling scents. http://www.basenotes.net/industry_news/20091027-jonathan-ward-london.html http://www.basenotes.net/industry_news/20091027-jonathan-ward-london.html Wed, 28 Oct 2009 01:00:01 EST Jonathan Ward London is a new range of candles that combine natural beeswax and organic soya wax to produce a long-burning non-paraffin-based candle.