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Amusing celebrity perfume names 'trending' on Twitter

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.

Naomi Campbell in fragrance payment dispute

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 20:49:01 EST

Naomi Campbell is once again in the public eye for more than her modelling as we learn that there is a dispute between Campbell and a company that helped her develop three of her fragrances.

Circus Fantasy is latest fragrance from Britney Spears

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 03:09:01 EST

Elizabeth Arden have announced their latest Britney Spears fragrance, Circus Fantasy, which was named after her current album and tour.

Avon to launch Fergie Fragrance

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 02:14:01 EST

Avon have announced a fragrance partnership with Black Eyed Peas singer, Fergie. The singer, real name Stacy Ferguson, told WWD "Avon has really allowed my personality to come through"

Amber Rose is announced as new face of Boadicea the Victorious

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 07:18:01 EST

Amber Rose has been announced as the new face of Boadicea The Victorious for this season. The model, who is currently dating Kanye West, is in London on Friday as part of London Fashion Week and is expected to make an appearance at the Boadicea The Victorious stand in Selfridges.

Beyonce signs fragrance deal with Coty Inc

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 06:18:01 EST

Coty have today announced the signing of international recording artist and actress Beyonce. The two parties will work together to create a Beyonce fragrance, which is due to launch in early 2010.

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."

New Eau Fraiche editions of Sean John's Unforgivable.

Tue, 19 May 2009 09:13:01 EST

Estee Lauder will be releasing two new versions of Sean John's Unforgivable. Unforgivable Eau Fraiche has top notes of lemon, bergamot, tangerine, grapefruit, juniper and champagne complimenting heart notes of basil, iris, clary sage and lavender. Base notes of cashmere, cool sea, moss, sandalwood, amber and tonka bean complete the fragrance.

Ignacio Nacho Figueras announced as face of Ralph Lauren Polo triology

Wed, 13 May 2009 17:47:01 EST

Ralph Lauren today announced that professional polo player Ignacio "Nacho" Figueras is the face of The World of Polo - a new advertising campaign to promote some of Ralph Lauren's popular men's fragrances. Appearing in the advertising for Polo Black since 2005, Nacho will now also be the official spokesmodel of Polo Blue and the latest men’s fragrance introduction, Polo Modern Reserve.

Parlux sign Iconic deal to create fragrances for Jay-Z, Rihanna, Kanye West and un-named female star

Wed, 15 Apr 2009 09:41:01 EST

Parlux Fragrances has signed an agreement with Iconic Fragrances, a licensing company in which Shawn “JAY-Z” Carter is a principal. The agreement includes individual worldwide fragrance licenses for multiple Grammy award winning and multi-platinum selling international entertainers Rihanna and Kanye West. Iconic also is in the final stage of negotiations for a worldwide fragrance license with Carter, and in discussions with a well-established female artist.

Annika Sorenstam launches new scent with a personal appearance at Doral Golf Resort and Spa, Miami

Wed, 11 Mar 2009 00:00:01 EST

Having officially stepped down from competitive golf at the end of 2008, Annika is now embarking upon new challenges. One of those is a planned fragrance launch in may 2009. The launch of 'Annika' marks the first scent released by a professional female golfer.

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.

Fragrant Friends - Jennifer Aniston rumoured to be launching signature scent

Sun, 08 Mar 2009 00:00:01 EST

Friends star Jennifer Aniston has recently been rumoured to be joining the ranks of big Hollywood names such as Sarah Jessica Parker, Jennifer Lopez and Britney Spears by launching her own fragrance.

Will Slumdog Millionaire star Freida Pinto be the new inspiration for Estee Lauder?

Fri, 06 Mar 2009 06:50:01 EST

There is a growing rumour in the industry that glamourous young actress Freida Pinto is to be the latest muse for global giant Estee Lauder. The 24 year old star of Academy Award winner Slumdog Millionaire has been caught up in a whirlwind of success which has seen her sign on for a Woody Allen project, model for Dolce and Gabbana and led to appearances on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and Late Show with David Letterman.

Homage to an icon - Gres launch Greta Garbo fragrance trio

Thu, 05 Mar 2009 16:37:01 EST

Following the launch of its Marlene Dietrich fragrance collection, Parfums Gres is to launch a collection of fragrances that pay homage to Swedish force of nature, Greta Garbo. The driving force behind many thirties fashions and an influential and elusive actress, Garbo was nicknamed The Goddess and the Swedish Sphinx - all of which has informed the choice of moniker for the fragrances in this collection. The trio are named Mythos, Sphinx and Goddess.

At least five years worth of Paris Hilton fragrances due as Parlux and Hilton sign new deal

Thu, 05 Mar 2009 10:45:01 EST

Parlux and Paris Hilton have signed a new five year deal. Neil Katz, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Parlux said, “Parlux has recently renewed its fragrance license with Ms. Hilton for an additional 5-year period and we look forward to the continued success of this brand.”

X-Factor Leona's ethical foray into fragrance

Wed, 04 Feb 2009 02:32:01 EST

Sometime British X Factor winner and now chart-topping recording artist Leona Lewis is to launch her own fragrance. The vegetarian animal rights campaigner has apparently striven to ensure that the self-named scent will be 'ethically' produced by German company LR.

Coty sign up Faith Hill

Fri, 05 Dec 2008 02:16:01 EST

Coty have announced they are adding a new celebrity to their rosta: Faith Hill. Coty also make a fragrance for Hill's husband, Tim McGraw, who they signed up this time last year.

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.

Sex Panther Cologne: 60% of the time, it works every time

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 18:32:01 EST

Fan's of the Will Ferrell movie Anchorman will now be able to get their hands on the until-now-fictional fragrance Sex Panther. The fragrance which features in the movie (alongside colognes such as London Gentleman and Blackbeard's Delight) is now available to buy in real life as a result of a collaboration between Paramount Pictures, Romane Fragrances and Omni Consumer Products.