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Queen Latifah to launch fragrance

Mon, 02 Jun 2008 09:36:01 EST

Parlux fragrances have announced the signing of a global licensing agreement to launch fragrances for musician and actress, Queen Latifah. The first fragrance is set to launch in the US for autumn 2009, with an International roll-out shortly afterwards.

Jade Goody is back with Controversial fragrance

Tue, 27 May 2008 04:05:01 EST

Jade Goody, ex-Big Brother contestant, is reported to be launching a new fragrance this year called Controversial, likely to be named after the racism controvesy last year which led to various stores dropping her last perfume, Shhh!.

Naomi Watts is new Angel face

Tue, 06 May 2008 16:19:01 EST

Naomi Watts, the actress, who has appeared in Mulholland Drive, 21 Grams and King Kong has been anounced as the new face of Thierry Mugler's Angel.

Puig to make Shakira fragrance

Thu, 27 Mar 2008 08:15:01 EST

Puig Beauty & Fashion Group have signed a worldwide agreement with singer Shakira to create a signature fragrance and personal care products produced with and inspired by the artist.

It's Showtime for Kylie - new fragrance

Fri, 08 Feb 2008 03:40:01 EST

Coty have announced details of their latest fragrance for singer and actress, Kylie Minogue. The fragrance, Showtime, was created by Firmenich perfumer Vincent Schaller and is described as 'fruity-floral'.

Eva Mendes to be face of forthcoming Calvin Klein Fragrance

Sat, 02 Feb 2008 04:49:01 EST

Calvin Klein announced yesterday that actress Eva Mendes will be the face of an unnamed feminine fragrance to be launched in Autumn 2008. The actress has featured in movies such as Training Day, Hitch, Ghost Rider and will also appear in the forthcoming thriller, The Spirit, due in 2009.

Avon still In Love with Salma Hayek

Mon, 03 Dec 2007 21:42:01 EST

Avon (UK) will be releasing a new fragrance in their Today, Tomorrow, Always range in time for Valentine's Day 2008. In Love is described as "lush green and opulent florals wrapped in creamy woods".

Coty sign up country star Tim McGraw for fragrance

Sun, 18 Nov 2007 17:41:01 EST

Last Friday saw Coty sign up its latest celebrity: actor and country music star Tim McGraw. The men's fragrance is due for launch in North America next summer.

Alex Curran scores fragrance deal with OK! Magazine

Thu, 01 Nov 2007 20:24:01 EST

Alex Curran, wife of England and Liverpool footballer Steven Gerrard, has partnered with Jigsaw to create her first fragrance. Exclusively available through The Perfume Shop in the UK, the simply named 'Alex' is described as "an exotic blend of florals and musks."

J-Lo's Desire

Fri, 26 Oct 2007 09:00:01 EST

Jennifer Lopez is adding another fragrance to her ever expanding portfolio. Deseo, named for the Spanish word for desire and due for release in February 2008, is the actress and singer's ninth fragrance in five years.

Cool Britannia at Comme des Garcons

Fri, 26 Oct 2007 06:30:01 EST

Eccentric British style will be coming to Commes des Garcons next year thanks to a partnership with two of the nation's fashion icons. Film producer and fashionista Daphne guinness and Milliner Stephen Jones will both be launching fragrances next year under the guidence of Adrian Joffe, husband and business partner of Rei Kawakubo, Commes des Garcons' founding designer.

Davidoff - Ewan McGregor's Next Big Adventure

Thu, 25 Oct 2007 19:35:01 EST

Last week saw the London press launch of Davidoff Adventure, fronted by the actor Ewan McGregor. McGregor, who will be the face of the print and television advertising campaigns, has recently proven his adventurous credentials by biking from London to New York and recording his trip in the book "Long Way Round".

X Factor Launch Scent for Aspiring Pop Idols

Thu, 25 Oct 2007 19:02:01 EST

The company responsible for The X Factor, Fremantle Media, have joined forces with ScentUps to create a range of male and female fragrances in an attempt to capture the wave of celebrity mania.

Katie Price to launch follow-up to Stunning

Tue, 16 Oct 2007 09:36:01 EST

Katie Price has revealed she is launching a follow-up to her first fragrance, Stunning. She made the comments during a BBC interview with Jonathan Ross where Price and husband, Peter Andre, were guests.

Prince's fragrance arrives in UK

Mon, 15 Oct 2007 20:09:01 EST

This week sees the launch of Prince's 3121 fragrance in the UK. The fragrance, which was launched earlier this year, will be exclusive to The Perfume Shop.

Natural Born Smellers: Juliette Lewis to launch fragrance

Mon, 15 Oct 2007 19:37:01 EST

According to reports, actor and singer, Juliette Lewis, is to launch her own fragrance based on a scent she created herself using a $20 DIY perfume kit from Toys R Us

Victoria outselling David two to one in US

Sun, 07 Oct 2007 19:47:01 EST

According to Coty's Stephen C. Mormoris, David and Victoria Beckham's Intimately Beckham fragrances are "off to a very strong start in consumer sell-through in U.S. retailers after only two weeks."

Jennifer Lopez celebrates five years of Glow

Sun, 07 Oct 2007 19:44:01 EST

Jennifer Lopez is celebrating the fifth birthday of the fragrance that spawned a thousand celebrity fragrances by launching a limited edition version of Glow by J.Lo.

Keira Knightley stars in Chanel film

Wed, 12 Sep 2007 00:00:01 EST

Keira Knightley will be starring in the short film titled, "Coco Mademoiselle." Keira Knightley plays the role of a modern day Coco Chanel -- "a mysterious and independent woman that takes destiny into her own hands. Knightley personifies her strength and daring show her vein of irreverence."

Jigsaw ESL launch Jordan's Stunning fragrance

Mon, 20 Aug 2007 20:23:01 EST