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DKNY launch Purple limited editon

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 10:06:01 EST

DKNY announce a limited edition of DKNY said to be inspired by the electric energy of New York. DKNY Purple features warm white florals juxtaposed against clear spices.

DKNY Be Delicious Pop Art Limited Edition on Counters Now

Sat, 01 Aug 2009 11:49:01 EST

DKNY Be Delicious has brought a splash of green to early autumn with their latest limited edition. The apple inspired scent, presented in an apple shaped flacon has been re-packaged in the style of pop art.

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.

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

Bond No.9 offering free refills with any two Bond No.9 purchases

Tue, 19 May 2009 09:30:01 EST

During the first two weeks of June, Bond No. 9 are giving away free eau de parfum refills with any two other Bond No. 9 purchases. Those purchases can be their Scented Candles, I Love New York Double Decker box, their Perfumista’s Custom Blending Box, Bon Bon or Mini Bon Bon Boxes, Body Silk, their Solid Perfume Token or any of their eaux de parfum.

Biotherm launch limited edition packaging

Tue, 17 Mar 2009 00:00:01 EST

Biotherm have launched limited edition packaging for three fragrances: Eau Pure, Eau d'Energie and Eau Vitaminee. The designs have been created by French illustrator, Mademoiselle Bulle, who used the fragrances as inspiration

Clive Christian launch 1872 with limited edition artwork

Thu, 12 Mar 2009 08:18:01 EST

Clive Christian have launched limited edition designs of its 1872 fragrances for men and women. The artwork is based on an individual note from each fragrance - Rose de Mai from 1872 for Woman, and Clary Sage for 1872 for Men. 1,000 bottles of each fragrance are available with these designs

Keep YSL's Elle close with new purse spray

Tue, 10 Mar 2009 06:00:01 EST

Yves Saint Laurent are paying no heed to the term "credit crunch" this month as they launch a luxurious fuchsia and gold purse spray in the Elle range.

Star Trek's olfactory journey

Mon, 09 Mar 2009 10:02:01 EST

Basenotes is trying boldly not to go where Trekkie blogs have gone before, as the pun potential in the office goes into overdrive this week... Oh well, it has proven irresistible thanks to the release of a range of fragrances drawing on the iconic TV series and film franchise, Star Trek.

Ralph Lauren launches Polo Modern Reserve

Wed, 17 Dec 2008 19:04:01 EST

Ralph Lauren have launched Polo Modern Reserve: A new fragrance to celebrate thirty years of the original Polo fragrance. The fragrance was created by the same perfumer (Carlos Benaim) and is a modern take on the original.

Christophe Laudamiel creates scent for Amanda Lepore

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 15:46:01 EST

Christophe Laudamiel has created a fragrance for Amanda Lepore in conjunction with Artware Editions. The fragrance is named Amanda, is encrusted with 1,000 Swarovski crystals and will sell for $950. Only 5,000 bottles will be made.

L'Artisan celebrate 30 years of Mure et Musc with Pure Perfume

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 02:49:01 EST

L'Artisan Parfumeur have created a pure perfume 'Mure et Musc Extrait de Parfum' and limited edition products to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of Mure et Musc. The new extrait version was composed by in-house perfumer, Bertrand Duchaufour.

Lacoste celebrate 75 years with limited edition packaging

Mon, 09 Jun 2008 17:12:01 EST

Lacoste are celebrating 75 years by launching Lacoste Essential with limited edition collectible packaging designed by QSLD New World's Denis Boudard.

Xerjoff adds three new fragrances to line

Sat, 08 Dec 2007 21:36:01 EST

Luxury Italian house Xerjoff have announced three new releases for the end of the year: XXY, 17/17 Ensamble and 17/17 Irisss. They are a follow up to the Xerjoff 17/17 fragrances that were released earlier this year

Floris to auction No. 89 fragrance for charity

Wed, 03 Oct 2007 23:26:01 EST

Floris are auctioning the last sixty bottles in the US of their classic masculine fragrance, Floris No.89. 25% of the proceeds of the eBay auction will go to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Breast Cancer Foundation

Avon to reissue three classic fragrances

Wed, 03 Oct 2007 11:23:01 EST

Avon are relaunching three of its classic fragrances as limited editions. The three scents are Tasha, Timeless and Women of Earth. All three scents have been reissued in the same style of bottle

Estee Lauder introduces Pleasures Exotic Collector's Edition

Thu, 22 Mar 2007 00:00:01 EST

For Spring 2007, Estee Lauder are releasing a 75ml collector's edition bottle of Pleasures Exotic. Designed in a radiant chartreuse and decorated with a splash of exotic flowers, the limited edition bottle is intended to 'reflect the sparkling spirit of the fragrance'.

Acqua di Parma launch Colonia Edizione Murano: A limited edition bottle of its classic fragrance

Fri, 23 Feb 2007 00:00:01 EST

Acqua di Parma have just announced the release of a limited edition flacon for their 1916 fragrance Colonia Acqua di Parma as worn by stars such as Ava Gardner and David Niven. The new release, called Colonia Edizione Murano, is the same classic fragrance, popular for its fresh Sicilian citrus, roses, lavender, rosemary and oriental wood essences, whilst the art deco style flacon has been given a striking new look.

New exclusive fragrances from Chanel

Wed, 03 Jan 2007 00:00:01 EST

Chanel are expanding its exclusive range of fragrances that are only available for purchase in Chanel boutiques. The range currently includes Cuir de Russie, Bois de Iles, Gardenia and No. 22.

Gwyneth Paltrow launches her own Pleasures range

Mon, 25 Sep 2006 00:00:01 EST

This month, Estee Lauder unveil a limited edition Pleasures collection inspired by Gwyneth Paltrow and her favourite pampering rituals. The collection features a Pleasures eau de parfum spray special edition bottle and two of her favorite bath and body products