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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:

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Vote for your favourite Brooklyn bottle

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 11:24:01 EST

After launching a competition to find a new design for the Bond No 9 Brooklyn bottle, the company have announced the five finalists and are asking consumers to vote for their favourite one - the winner will be made into an alternative bottle for the fragrance.

New fragrance from Calvin Klein: CK Free.

Sun, 14 Jun 2009 12:29:01 EST

This September Calvin Klein will globally launch CK Free; their latest fragrance for men. CK Free, created by Givaudan, contains top notes of Thai star anise, jack fruit, juniper berry and absinthe

New old face for Eau Sauvage

Sun, 14 Jun 2009 12:20:01 EST

Dior have chosen a picture of actor Alain Delon to be the face of Eau Sauvage. Though instead of a new picture, it is one from 1966 - the year of launch for Eau Sauvage.

Aramis unveil new gift sets

Fri, 29 May 2009 03:47:01 EST

Aramis have announced two gift sets in time for Father's day. One for its classic Aramis fragrance and one for Tuscany.

Free Cooler with purchase at Royall Lyme

Tue, 26 May 2009 05:04:01 EST

Customers who shop online at the Royall Lyme Bermuda website before 19th June will receive a free Royall Cooler with the purchase of two 4oz. or 8oz. products.

Two new fragrances from Malin + Goetz

Fri, 22 May 2009 04:57:01 EST

Malin + Goetz have released two new eau de toilettes for men and women: Petitgrain Tonic and Synthesized Geranium Leaf which can be worn individually or combined.

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.

Penhaligon's launch first quartet in Anthology fragrance collection

Mon, 18 May 2009 10:10:01 EST

Bertrand Duchafour was in London last Thursday to help launch the new collection from Penhaligon's - Anthology. The four fragrances in the collection are fragrances from the company's archive that had previously been discontinued: Extract of Limes, Eau de Verveine, Night Scented Stock and Gardenia.

Neil Morris launch 1oz size and ten new 'Vault' scents

Mon, 11 May 2009 09:06:01 EST

Neil Morris Fragrances are celebrating the one year anniversary of the introduction of the Neil Morris Vault fragrances by launching a new one ounce (30 ml) spray bottle of all of the Vault parfums which will retail for $70.00 and adding ten new scents to the Vault as well.

Aramis Body Shampoo on a Rope is back!

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 06:03:01 EST

Old-school Aramis Classic fans will be pleased to hear of the return of old-favourite: Body Shampoo on a Rope.

Diesel launch Only the Brave

Thu, 02 Apr 2009 03:22:01 EST

Diesel have launched Only the Brave, a new men's fragrance which is cased in a bottle resembling a clenched fist - said to be inspired by that of Diesel founder, Renzo Rosso.