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Rochas relaunches website

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 21:31:01 EST

After an absence of some time, Rochas have relaunched its website which features information on its fragrances and fashion.

Luca Turin and Tania Sanchez launch update Guide

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:34:01 EST

This week sees an updated release of Luca Turin and Tania Sanchez' Perfume The Guide. The new paperback version has been renamed Perfumes: The A-Z Guide.

40-year-old articles by Edmond Roudnitska published on Anya McCoy's blog

Sat, 24 Oct 2009 00:00:01 EST

Anya McCoy, founder of Anya's Garden, is sharing a series of articles written by Edmond Roudnitska 40 years ago. The perfumer, is well respected in the industry for creations such as Eau Sauvage and Madam Rochas.

Sniffapalooza warn fans about 'hijacked' Twitter account

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 16:50:01 EST

Fragrance events organisers, Sniffapalooza, have had to remind their members of their Twitter account names after someone began impersonating them on the popular social networking site.

Canada's Cosmetics Magazine relaunches website

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 06:15:01 EST

Cosmetics Magazine’s relaunched their website on the 1st September. The new website covers the latest trends in the Canadian beauty industry, as well as information on their three beauty award programs: The COSA Awards, the Canadian Fragrance Awards and the ‘I Recommend...’ Beauty Awards.

New Book: Artisan Perfumery or Being Led by the Nose

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 00:46:01 EST

Alec Lawless, has written a book on artisan perfumery entitled 'Artisan Perfumery or Being Led by the Nose'. For more than 20 years Alec Lawless has been hand-making fine perfume following traditions handed down from antiquity. In the book he explains the origins and use of ingredients such as frankincense, ambergris and attar of roses.

Michael Edwards inducted into Hall of Fame

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 00:34:01 EST

Fragrance expert, Michael Edwards, has been inducted into the Fragrance Foundation Hall of Fame for his significant contribution to the Australian and international fragrance industry. Induction into the Hall of Fame is the most prestigious award conferred by The Fragrance Foundation Australia - the industry body representing fragrance houses, retailers, magazine publishers and other fragrance-related businesses.

Basenotes is Top three most influential beauty blog according to new report

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 01:00:01 EST

According to independent research firm, Konector, Basenotes is one of the top three most influential beauty blogs. Temptalia and NaturallyCurly took the other two spots.

Katie Puckrik launches fragrance blog

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 03:58:01 EST

Journalist and television presenter, Katie Puckrik, has launched a blog to accompany her popular fragrance review YouTube Channel. The blog, which goes by the name of Katie Puckrik Smells was officially launched yesterday. - Plus find out how to enter a Juliette Has a Gun giveaway

Audrey Tatou is star of new Chanel advertising film

Tue, 05 May 2009 11:08:01 EST

The 5th of May has been designated Chanel No. 5 day in celebration of the new advertising film starring Audrey Tatou. The film is directed by Jean-Pierre Jeunet, who also directed Audrey in 'Amelie' and it will be shown on-line at www.chaneln5.com today.

Philosophy give unconditional love - new fragrance and website

Tue, 17 Mar 2009 04:42:01 EST

Philosophy, announced yesterday the launch of http://www.philosophygiveslove.com, which they describe as "the first interactive, fully-customized web site devoted entirely to spreading love online and off." The site has been launched in conjunction with Philosophy's newest fragrance, Unconditional Love, and visitors can use the site to connect with loved ones through features including iconic love songs, customizable love letters, sharing their personal love stories, blogging and more.

Sniffazpalooza live - interview on Blog Talk Radio with Team Karen

Thu, 12 Mar 2009 12:09:01 EST

Karen Dubin and Karen Adams will be interviewed today on the World Talk Live radio show, to promote the forthcoming Sniffapalooza Spring Fling event.

Farina Gegenuber and Creed make Family Business Magazine's list of world's oldest family companies

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 04:31:01 EST

Family Business Magazine have announced their list of one hundred of the world's oldest family businesses. Two fragrance companies make the list: Farina Gegenuber, founded in 1709, and Creed, founded in 1760.

Basenotes.net is a Top 50 website according to Men's Vogue

Sat, 09 Aug 2008 15:28:01 EST

Men's Vogue have announced that Basenotes is amongst the Internet's best sites alongside such websites as the BBC, Slashdot, Boing Boing, Craigslist and the Internet Movie Database.

You're Fired! UK Apprentice final sees candidates creating new male fragrance

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 17:56:01 EST

Wednesday night will see the finalists in the UK version of The Apprentice creating a new men's fragrance which they then have to launch to an audience which includes Roja Dove and execs from Estee Lauder and Givenchy. The winning finalist gets a job with Alan Sugar.

Diptyque book, US exclusive for Aedes de Venustas

Mon, 26 May 2008 17:39:01 EST

From June 1st, a book about Diptyque by Elisabeth de Feydeau will be available from Aedes de Venustas New York. The book tells the history of the brand, where three friends pooled their talents to start a new business.

Patty Geissler, Tania Sanchez and Luca Turin on Boston WBUR Radio tomorrow

Sun, 20 Apr 2008 11:40:01 EST

Patty Geissler (perfumeposse.com (pictured), theperfumedcourt.com) and the authors of Perfumes: The Guide, Tania Sanchez and Luca Turin will be appearing on Boston's WBUR tomorrow.

Special offer for Fragrances of the World

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 04:06:01 EST

Michael Edwards is offering a ten percent reduction in price for purchases of Fragrances of the World 2008 ordered from the fragrancesoftheworld.com website.

Vogue and Fragrance Foundation launch short film competition

Fri, 11 Apr 2008 02:59:01 EST

The Fragance Foundation have teamed up with Vogue Magazine to present the first ever Fragance and Film Festival in honor of the 36th Annual Fifi Awards. Budding filmmakers have the chance to wini $10,000 by making a short film about a Fifi nominee fragrance.

Perfume poetry project

Fri, 28 Mar 2008 19:20:01 EST

14 perfumers have contributed to a project organised by Heather Ettlinger, in which they have been asked to imagine a perfume based on the poem, In a Station on the Metro by Ezra Pound.