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Mona Di Orio's Foray into the world of Fashion: Jan Taminiau Check, Check Mate

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 08:49:01 EST

Those amongst us who like the idea of a fragrance wardrobe may be in for a pleasant suprise with the launch of Mona Di Orio's collaboration with fashion designer Jan Taminiau.

Jabu - Mona Di Orio brings 'joy' to the world

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 09:29:01 EST

The latest fragrance from French perfumer Mona Di Orio has been announced. According to the house, Jabu, meaning joy has been created "for Orange Babies as a remberence of Jabu, saluting Africa".

Bond No.9 new launch annouced: Andy Warhol Success is a Job in New York

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 09:21:01 EST

Bond No.9 are bucking the economic trend of the moment by bottling money...well almost. Andy Warhol Success is a Job in New York is the latest offering from the house that captures New York and has now moved further afield with it's creation of an olfactive personality for exclusive London department store, Harrods.

Honore des Pres hits UK with organic fragrance range

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 04:58:01 EST

Completely organic and certified by the ECOCERT label, a new range of fragrances, including four created by Olivia Giacobetti is now available. The Honore des Pres range launched last November in Paris and is now set to become available on a far wider scale.

Soivohlie launches Artisan Cologne Suite

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 03:04:01 EST

Liz Zorn, perfumer and owner of Soivohle has created a natural artisan collection of colognes that give a modern twist to the traditional cologne. Zorn states that her intention was to 'capture the essence of an old world cologne with a new world sensibility.' The collection contains four scents that can be worn individually, but are also simple enough to layer and create more complex fragrances:

Katie Puckrik launches fragrance blog

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 03:58:01 EST

Journalist and television presenter, Katie Puckrik, has launched a blog to accompany her popular fragrance review YouTube Channel. The blog, which goes by the name of Katie Puckrik Smells was officially launched yesterday. - Plus find out how to enter a Juliette Has a Gun giveaway

Hanae Mori joins fight against breast cancer this fall

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 03:50:01 EST

BN Exclusive: Hanae Mori Parfums joins the fight against breast cancer with a number of new initiatives this fall.

Study Notes: Back to school

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 06:00:01 EST

In this new column Pia Long will be telling you about what it’s like to be a trainee perfumer with the maverick Constantines and an adult distance learner of perfumery.When I threw my maths book into a Finnish lake one summer camp, little did I suspect I’d willingly study the subject as an adult, decades later in another country. Chemistry and physics were never really a problem at school; in fact, I rather liked knowing how things worked. During my first trip to the zoo, I spent most of the time with my nappy-padded bottom up in the air, head deep in the plumbing and other interesting paraphernalia of the cages. Animals? What animals? How do they get the water in?

Boadicea the Victorious launch Scented Candles

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 05:48:01 EST

Michael Boadi is to add a range of scented candles to the Boadicea the Victorious range which has recently been added beauty halls of Harrods and Selfridges.

Alexandre Barthet launches his debut fragrance, Barth

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 04:27:01 EST

French artist and designer Alexandre Barthet launches his debut fragrance this month; a feminine Eau de Toilette developed by perfumer Michel Almairac.

Bigelow introduces Lemon Eau de Parfum

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 04:18:01 EST

C O Bigelow have introduced a new citrus fresh Eau de Parfum, inspired by their popular Lemon Body Cream. The fragrance combines citrus notes with green lemon leaves and undertones of warm white musk.

Heidi Klum sues German trader for selling her fragrances cheaply on internet

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 04:02:01 EST

German supermodel is suing an unnamed German trader for selling her perfumes cheaply on eBay, the Daily Star reports. According to reports Klum, whose fragrances are made by LR Health & Beauty Systems, is "asking judges in Germany to award her compensation because she claims the trader is cheapening her name by selling her brand cut-price on eBay without a licence."

Basenotes World Exclusive: Bond No.9 to launch Harrods fragrance duo

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 17:03:01 EST

WORLD EXCLUSIVE: Bond No 9 have informed Basenotes of their forthcoming launch, and its neighbourhood is a little closer to home for us than their New York themed fragrances. This time, they have captured the scent of London, or more specifically Harrods.

Creed's Acqua Fiorentina to launch in UK next week

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 16:37:01 EST

The House of Creed have drawn on the Italian Renaissance as the inspiration for their latest creation, due into UK stockists such as Harrods, Harvey Nichols and Liberty on June 22nd 2009. An Olivier and Erwin Creed Collaboration, Acqua Fiorentina is the father and son team's interpretation of the age of 'rebirth' that has had such a far-reaching effect on art, literature and education in Western Civilisation.

Boss in Motion White Edition, new limited edition fragrance from Hugo Boss

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 07:41:01 EST

Boss have launched their summer edition of Boss in Motion - this year entitled White Edition. The fragrance is housed in the distinctive spherical bottle and contains notes of blood orange, cinnamon, saffron, black pepper and vetiver.

An interview with Johann Maria Farina

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 00:00:01 EST

For any perfume lover, the Farina Haus at Obenmarspforten 21 in Cologne, Germany is something of a shrine – the birthplace of Eau de Cologne, a revolution in perfumery, and the seat unto this day of the world’ oldest fragrance house, Johann Maria Farina gegenuber dem Julichsplatz, founded in 1709. Formerly also the site of its production, it now houses a spacious store, as well as a museum which features an impressive array of historical artefacts and documents. After a guided tour by “Johann Maria Farina” (1685-1766), garbed in resplendent Rococo attire, I was led through an inconspicuous door to the office of the present-day Johann Maria Farina, managing director and direct 8th generation descendant of his namesake.

Zirh and Art of Shaving snapped up by Procter & Gamble

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 00:10:01 EST

Procter & Gamble have acquired two US male grooming companies recently, Zirh and Art of Shaving. The two brands are thought to be a good fit with the portfolio of male brands already held by P&G, including Braun, Gillette and Old Spice.

Jigsaw to distribute Parlux celeb scents in UK

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 00:00:01 EST

Jigsaw ESL have announced that theyl have been appointed as the exclusive distributor of the Paris Hilton and Jessica Simpson fragrance brands for the UK and Southern Ireland.

Field Notes from Paris is latest fragrance from Ineke

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 11:53:01 EST

Ineke Ruhland has announced the latest fragrance in her alphabetic line of scents. Field Notes from Paris is inspired by Ruhland's perfumery studies in Paris and Versailles.

Summer fragrances from Gaultier and Miyake launched

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 11:41:01 EST

Beaute Prestige International have announced their Jean Paul Gaultier and Issey Miyake 2009 limited edition summer fragrances. L'Eau d'Issey Summer Eau de Toilette combines rosewater with pear, peony, carnation, osmanthus and precious woods and L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme Summer Eau de Toilette blends yuzu and mandarin orange with cardamom, sage, vetiver and ambergris