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Australian pop princess Kylie Minogue is about to get even sexier!

Sun, 27 Jul 2008 00:00:01 EST

Kylie Minogue is set to notch up a hat trick in her ‘Darling’ fragrance line next week, with the release of her latest scent. Sexy Darling follows on from the success of Darling and Sweet Darling, and is described as a "more mature fragrance that oozes seduction and sensuality".

Hartnett swaps pearls for diamonds in latest Armani advertising campaign

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 18:50:01 EST

Pearl Harbor star Josh Hartnett has been announced as the face of Emporio Armani’s advertising campaign for their latest scent, Diamonds for Men.

First Lagerfeld-Coty project set to en'kapsule'ate the French market

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 00:00:01 EST

Karl Lagerfeld is preparing for the launch of his new fragrance range, Kapsule, at an October event in France. The Hamburg-born fashionista’s new unisex scents will be available exclusively at Colette and Parfumeries Marionnaud, before being released to both the German and the US markets in November. Autumn holiday-makers will also catch an early glimpse of the Kapsule range with its simultaneous release to travel retail.

Zirh to launch Ikon-ic new men's fragrance

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 15:27:01 EST

This autumn sees the launch of Zirh Ikon, the third men's fragrance from the men's skin care brand. The fragrance was created by Frank Voelkl of Firmenich, and the bottle was designed by Chad Lavigne.

Clarins and Porsche Design Launch The Essence

Fri, 13 Jun 2008 03:25:01 EST

In keeping with their brand identity of diverse technical luxury design items Porsche Design have announced the launch of their new fragrance named “The Essence". True to their heritage of using innovative materials it is built around a new fresh smelling molecule designed especially for Porsche Design by Anne Flipo and Bruno Jovanovic named Arctical. This provides a striking cold metallic accord which is tempered by aromatic notes and warm woody tones

Lancome unveil new fragrance - Magnifique

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 18:22:01 EST

Last night, at the Grand Palais in Paris, Lancome welcomed Anne Hathaway as its newest ambassador and introduced Magnifique, its newest fragrance. (Picture Report).

Perry Ellis revisits signature fragrance

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 17:37:01 EST

Perry Ellis have launched a new signature fragrance: Perry Ellis for Men. This is the first fragrance from the brand since Falic took over the license in late 2006. The fragrance contains notes of vanilla and fruits and was created by Mane. The packaging was designed by Denis Boudard at QSLD New World.

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.

Lauder launch new fragrance - Sensuous

Mon, 02 Jun 2008 05:05:01 EST

Friday saw the launch of a new Estee Lauder website, SensuousIs.com, to coincide with the launch of the new fragrance, Sensuous. The site invites women to express what the concept of sensuality means to them and one lucky winner will win a guest a trip to New York City to attend the Estee Lauder Sensuous launch event in July and meet the Sensuous models.

Klein to launch Secret Obsession

Tue, 27 May 2008 04:31:01 EST

This September Calvin Klein will launch Secret Obsession, the latest version of the classic 1985 fragrance - though execs at Coty Prestige have stated that it is a completely different scent. As previously reported, the fragrance is fronted by Eva Mendes.

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!.

P&G launch exclusive Patou fragrance to celebrate 15 years

Fri, 23 May 2008 05:17:01 EST

Procter & Gamble's P&G Prestige Beaute are celebrating 15 years by creating a non-commercial Patou fragrance (Coming Up Roses) exclusively for friends and supporters.Created by Jean-Michel Duriez, in-house perfumer for Jean Patou who admits that creating a fragrance to commemorate an anniversary was a tough challenge.

Eau d'Italie launch Magnolia fragrance

Fri, 23 May 2008 04:29:01 EST

Eau d'Italie has launched their fifth fragrance, Magnolia Romana. Like the rest of the range, the fragrance is unisex but it is said to be the most feminine so far.

Moschino launch new fragrance - Hippy Fizz

Wed, 07 May 2008 05:29:01 EST

New from Moschino is Cheap & Chic Hippy Fizz - a citrus-floral feminine fragrance designed for summer wear. The 'olive' bottle has a new vivacious look with bright, strong colours.

Citizen Queen - New fragrance from Juliette Has A Gun

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 05:17:01 EST

Citizen Queen is the latest fragrance from Romano Ricci's Juliette Has a Gun. The fragrance is described as a chypre-aldehyde scent with animalic notes and is the third fragrance from the house

Updates for Ormonde Jayne's Champaca Bath and Shower Creme

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 04:25:01 EST

Ormonde Jayne's Hydrating Bath & Shower Creme has been reformulated so that it is free of all parabens, sulphates, petrochemicals, GM ingredients, mineral oils and colourings. Packed with botanical ingredients and extracts of orchid oil, it leaves the skin clean, toned and invigorated with the scent of Ormonde Jayne's Champaca.

Swedish brand Byredo launch five new fragrances

Fri, 11 Apr 2008 07:26:01 EST

Byredo is a new fragrance brand from Stockholm, Sweden, that will launch five eau de parfums this summer. Byredo (from 'by redolence') fragrances are all inspired by the memories of founder, Ben Gorham.

Caron launch new Lavender Eau de Cologne

Fri, 11 Apr 2008 03:53:01 EST

Caron are launching Les Plus Belles Lavandes, a refreshing lavender-based eau de cologne created by house nose, Richard Fraysse. The fragrances was inspired by lavender fields at Provence.

Jo Malone launches Kohdo Wood fragrances

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 01:42:01 EST

Jo Malone have announced the launch of the Kohdo Wood Collection, two fragrances are inspired by the ancient Japanese incense ceremony of Kohdo where emotions are influenced according to the different nature of scents.

Comme des Garcons to team up with Hennes and Mauritz

Thu, 03 Apr 2008 04:40:01 EST

Comme des Garcons’ Rei Kawakubo will create this autumn’s guest designer collection for Swedish fashion company, H&M. As well as clothes for men, women and children, the collection will also include an exclusive unisex fragrance.