Below is another compilation of the latest perfumes that are either already out on the market or that will be soon. As always, I will try to cover both men and women’s fragrances, niche and mass-market. So, yes, it will be long (very long!), but feel free to just scroll through to whatever interests you. (Plus, there are some pretty pictures!) All posts are taken via Now Smell This (“NST”), Fragrantica or some other cited source. Most of the sites have some discussion of the fragrance in question so, if you’re interested in further details, be sure to check out the original listing.
Today’s entry will cover everything from: a new Tom Ford (oud) fragrance that pays tribute to the Middle East; two new Guerlain perfumes for Spring; Estée Lauder‘s surrender to the insane, never-ending Oud mania; niche perfumes from Frederic Malle and By Kilian; sugar and spice from Jo Malone; new releases from Caron and Robert Piguet; and more. We will end with a foray into the celebrity world with two perfumes from Maroon 5‘s singer, Adam Levine. You may be surprised to learn that they’ve gotten good reviews and that he worked with a serious perfumer to make a very affordable duo. (But as a warning, the very last photo shows a lot of skin, so it may not be safe for work and you may want to stop scrolling right before the end.) If you’re a fan and in New York, you might be interested to know that he’s going to be launching the perfumes in person today, February 15th, at Macy’s. Details will be at the very end (but before the NSFW photo).
TOM FORD:
Tom Ford has a new perfume called Sahara Noir which will be available only in the Middle East at first, in March, before making its way to the rest of the world sometime in May. This will not be part of the Private Blend line. The Moodie Report has the most comprehensive information that I’ve found on the scent which, I have to say, sounds marvelous:
“Sahara Noir is rich and exotic; it wraps the balsamic, incense-touched notes of frankincense in gold and honey-coloured light,” noted Ford. “Middle Eastern culture has an extraordinary appreciation for the luxurious, emotional and memorable qualities of fragrance; perfume is worn there in a way that feels very familiar to me. Sahara Noir is my interpretation of this heritage. It is a deep and substantial perfume that caresses the senses.”
The oriental woody juice is crafted around a heart of frankincense. This key ingredient is complemented by top notes of cistus essence Orpur® (Orpur denotes a natural ingredient of exceptional quality and purity), bitter orange, Jordanian calamus – an oasis sweet grass – and Levantine cypress, famed for growing in the gardens of the 1001 Arabian Nights.
The heart blends frankincense essence Orpur® , cinnamon, cool papyrus extract, Egyptian jasmine templar and rose absolute from Morocco. A beeswax extraction from Burma lends body and a supple, honeyed-animalic richness.
The warm dry down is laced with amber. It is formed by a special blend of labdanum – labdanum absolute and a rich natural fraction of labdanum known as ambreinol – combined with benzoin, vanilla, cedar, frankincense resin, agarwood and balsam.
Sahara Noir is presented in a gold-coloured version of the Tom Ford signature fragrance bottle, made of metallised glass and finished with a golden name plaque. The flacon is packaged in a gold, fluted outer carton.
The perfume will come in a 50 ml size. There is no word yet on its price. I have to say, I’m dying to smell this and can’t wait for May!
CARON:
Caron has launched two new fragrances, one of which is a flanker to its famous 1927 carnation scent, Bellodgia! There isn’t much information out on them, but NST did have this to say:
Caron has launched two new fragrances for women: My Ylang and Più Bellodgia. Both were developed by house perfumer Richard Fraysse.
My Ylang ~ a ‘radiant’ powdery fruity floral with cassis, mandarin, jasmine, ylang ylang, muguet and green vanilla.
Più Bellodgia ~ a ‘romantic’ fresh floral flanker to 1927′s Bellodgia. The notes include carnation, rose, jasmine, cinnamon, clove, cedarwood, sandalwood and musk.
Caron My Ylang and Più Bellodgia are available in 100 ml Eau de Parfum.
GUERLAIN:
Guerlain will add to its Aqua Allegoria collection with Nerolia Bianca. The fragrance comes out in late March 2013. Fragrantica reports:
With this creation Thierry Wasser tried to reconstruct
every fraction of a bitter orange tree; from its flowers, fruits and twigs to leaves. The scent is very fresh and citrusy. It contains accords of orange, bitter orange, orange blossom, neroli, twigs and leaves of orange and petitgrain.
It is available as 75 ml Eau de Toilette.
In addition, Guerlain also will have a limited-edition travel exclusive perfume to the line which will be available only at international duty-free shops. The Perfume Shrine has more details:
The travel exclusive for 2013 is Flora Rosa by Guerlain and is a limited edition (just like Bouquet No.2 etc were before it). A fresh and lively interpretation on the rose blossom, Jean Paul Guerlain’s favorite flower, it is boosted by other floral anchoring notes to give it duration and depth, Flora Rosa aims to fill the void left by the previous, discontinued Aqua Allegorias Rosa Magnifica and Rosa Bianca from 2011.
The new Guerlain Flora Rosa will be available from 1st March 2013 in eau de toilette 75ml at the duty-free internationally, retailing for 47.50€.
The German duty-free site, Heinemann, shows it will be available for online purchase for travelers through any German airport and at the cost of €46.
PRADA:
Iris lovers may want to celebrate. In March 2013, Prada will launch a new, limited
edition flanker to its iris perfume, Infusion d’Iris. This one will bear the extremely long name of Prada Infusion d’Iris L’Eau d’Iris. Fragrantica has more details:
Extremely elegant and sophisticated fragrance Infusion d’Iris by Prada was launched in 2007. Its Eau de Toilette version was introduced in 2010, while in 2012 the collection expanded with the Eau de Parfum Absolue edition. Prada launches Infusion d’Iris L’Eau d’Iris in March 2013, inspired by spring flowers and the fusing of iris and laurel in the gardens of Tuscany. The fragrance is a limited edition.
Daniela Andrier created this composition as a fresh and delicate interpretation of iris scent. It opens with green accords of Moroccan mint and Tunisian neroli. Pink laurel bay, lily of the valley, rose, iris and orange blossom are placed in the heart. The velvety base includes accords of white musk, woods and vanilla.Top notes: mint, neroli. Heart: laurel, iris, rose, lily of the valley, orange blossom. Base: white musk, woody notes, vanilla.
The perfume will be available as a 100 ml/3.4 oz Eau de Toilette.
FREDERIC MALLE:
Frederic Malle is taking a break from collaborating with famous perfumers and, instead, launching a collection with famous fashion designers. His first effort will be with designer, Dries van Noten, and the perfume will be released today, February 15, 2013. The Perfume Shrine has the full details but here are the highlights:
Not only is the collaboration with a fashion designer news, it’s also an innovation on the formula front, as the new Malle perfume is touted to be inclusive of a new, natural Indian sandalwood from a sustainable source. Indian sandalwood, for those who didn’t know, had essentially been eradicated from perfumery in the last 20 years or so, due to concerns and regulations on the sustainability of the Mysore sandalwood. The news therefore is a leap of hope for the industry in general and sure to create a real peak of interest in the heart of every perfume fan out there. The new fragrance is an oriental woody, smooth and polished like the designs of Van Noten.
The composition has been undertaken by rising perfumer Bruno Jovanovich of International Flavors and Fragrances (IFF) The fragrance notes for the upcoming Dries van Noten par Frédéric Malle are citron, sandalwood, guaiac wood, saffron, Spanish jasmine, tonka beans, Cashmeran/blonde woods, vanilla and musk.
As you can see the presentation of the bottle is also different than the rest of the Malle portfolio, as this is a separate line.
You can read more about the perfume, as well as the long discussion about it, on the Perfume Shrine link above.
BY KILIAN:
The scion of the Hennessey part of the LVMH luxury conglomerate, Kilian Hennessey, will launch a new perfume in April for his Asian Tales Collection. NST has more details:
Niche line By Kilian will launch Flower of Immortality in April. The fragrance is the third in the Asian tales collection that debuted in 2012 with Bamboo Harmony and Water Calligraphy. Flower of Immortality celebrates peach blossom, a symbol of immortality in Asian folklore.
Flower of Immortality is a fruity floral, and was developed by perfumer Calice Becker. Notes include white peach, carrot, iris, blackcurrant buds, rose, tonka bean and vanilla.
By Kilian Flower of Immortality will be available in 50 ml Eau de Parfum or in a 30 ml travel size, both refillable.
ETRO:
The Italian fashion house, Etro, is launching a new perfume in March 2013 called Rajasthan. Fragrantica has details as well as a photo of the colourful bottle:
Beautiful colors and bright, explosive shades are intertwined in the poetic composition of Rajasthan, which vividly depicts the splendor and glow of Maharadza’s palace.
Rajasthan perfume opens with luminous accords of lemon combined with elegant Damascus rose and its powerful sweetness. A gentle note in top notes is provided by yellow mimosa. The heart accentuates floral notes of acacia spiced with pink pepper and warmed with a blend of amber, labdanum and white musk enriching the base.
RAJASTHAN
damascus rose, mimosa, lemon
acacia, pink pepper
amber, labdanum, white muskEtro Rajasthan arrives in a flacon embellished with cashmere motifs, playing with intense colors of bright pink and orange with tiny details in turquoise and purple, in the amount of 100 ml Eau de Parfum. The flacon design and notes of the composition reflect perfectly the beauty of India and offer a sort of passionate journey to the Orient.
I love that bottle! And I adore the perfume section of Etro’s website. Such colours, such vibrancy!
ROGER & GALLET:
The old 19th-Century beauty and fragrance house has teamed up with the famous perfumer, Francis Kurkdjian, to create a new fig scent that will be released in March 2013. Fragrantica quotes from the press release as follows:
Roger & Gallet are launching a new fragrance in March 2013, a creation of famous perfumer Francis Kurkdjian! The central theme of the perfume is fig blossom (Fleur de Figuier). Its scent is taking us to the Mediterranean and the French Riviera, relaxing and resting our senses. The inspiration behind the fragrance lies in gardens full of figs, placed between Cannes and Saint-Raphael at Massif de l’Esterel—the coastal mountainous region of Southern France. Scents of fig leaves, branches, milk and sweet fruits are mixed with mountain air and sea aromas to create an irresistible composition created by nature.
Initial notes of the fragrance introduce a refreshing blend of mandarin, mixing their luminous and juicy zest with sparkling grapefruit in an explosion of energy. The citrusy union is spiced delicately with caraway, reminding us of sweet sun-bathed fig fruit. The heart adds a blend of fig leaves with juicy fig fruit, resting on a base of sensual musk and fig milk, leaving a warm and cuddly trail on the skin.
FLEUR DE FIGUIER
mandarin, grapefruit, caraway
fig leaf, fig fruit, fig milk
musk, cedar
ROGER & GALLET FLEUR DE FIGUIER is available as 30 and 100 ml Eau Fraiche accompanied with 200 ml body care lotion, 200 ml shower cream and perfumed soap (separately and in a set). The brand’s perfumes usually range between $30-$65 and are available on Roger & Gallet website as well as at other retailers.
TOCCA:
Tocca has released a new perfume inspired by the 1920s. NST has details from the press release:
Tocca has launched Liliana, a new fragrance for women:
A lush, green, rolling lawn is the setting for a roaring 20s party in full swing. Liliana conjures a reveler in the bloom of youth dancing the Charleston amidst flowing bottles of champagne and a spirited jazz band.
The lowering sun casts a golden sparkle as an intoxicating bouquet of muguet, gardenia and peony wafts from the gardens, filling the night with joie de vivre.
Additional notes include bergamot, neroli, watery peach, sandalwood, musk, benzoin and patchouli.
Tocca Liliana is $68 for 50 ml Eau de Parfum or $20 for a 10 ml rollerball.
The perfume is already out and available at Sephora.
ESTEE LAUDER:
Yes, even Estée Lauder has given in to the Oud craze. No, there is absolutely no end in sight to the madness. The Moodie Report has details on the latest perfume, Amber Mystique, which will be an amber oud fragrance:
Estée Lauder is building on the success of its Wood Mystique fragrance (the brand’s first unisex scent that specifically targeted the Middle Eastern consumer) with the introduction of Amber Mystique. It will be on-counter in Middle Eastern travel retail doors from March, before rolling out to selected travel retail locations across the UK and Europe from June.
Described as “full-bodied, intricate and darkly ornate”, the oriental amber juice was created for the fragrance connoisseur who uses scent to convey status, personal signature and good taste, according to the brand. […]
The Amber Mystique juice features notes of amber, Taif Rose NP®, Oud Wood, blackcurrant, raspberry, pink pepper, ylang-ylang, Bulgarian Rose, jasmine, incense, patchouli, sandalwood, labdanum, leather and musk.
The fragrance is presented in a reworked version of the original Wood Mystique flacon, in amber tones to complement the name, with the EL cartouche embossed on the front.
Estee Lauder Amber Mystique will be introduced first in the Middle East in March and then available elsewhere in June. Despite the article not saying so, I assume it will be available in the US and will not be a purely European exclusive. It will come in a 100 ml Eau de Parfum version.
VIVIENNE WESTWOOD:
Vivienne Westwood will have a new perfume out in April. NST reports:
In April, Vivienne Westwood will launch Flirty Alice, the third in the series that includes 2010′s Naughty Alice and 2011′s Cheeky Alice.
Flirty Alice is a floral fragrance, and features notes of bergamot, green tea, rose, vanilla and blond woods.
Vivienne Westwood Flirty Alice will be available in 75 ml Eau de Toilette.
KENZO:
Fans of Kenzo‘s Amour line of fragrances may be happy to hear that there is a new flanker out on the market. NST reports the following:
Kenzo has launched Amour My Love, a new limited edition flanker to 2006′s Kenzo Amour. Amour My Love follows last year’s Amour I Love U.
Kenzo Amour my love is a new declaration of love. A fragrance where the freshness of pink grapefruit meets the sensuality of peony and rose. A generous trail, to celebrate romance. Fall in love again with Kenzo amour.
The fruity floral fragrance for women features notes of grapefruit, passion fruit, gooseberry, peony, rose, cherry blossom, lilac, cedar and white musk.
Kenzo Amour My Love is available in 50 ml Eau de Toilette.
FRAGONARD:
The famous old, Grasse perfume house, Fragonard, is very close to my heart. And they have just come out with new fragrances. NST has the details:
French perfume house Fragonard has launched Belle de Nuit Intense, a followup to their Belle de Nuit fragrance for women. Also new from the brand: Muguet, and Confidentiel for men.
Belle de Nuit Intense ~ “The night is yours… The lady in blue’s perfume is both opulent diabolically sensual [sic]. A ylang ylang, tuberose, gardenia and pear top note moves on to a middle note of jasmine, rose and lily-of-the-valley, rounded off with a back note of sandalwood and musk for an unforgettable floral and fruity fragrance. In 200 ml Eau de Parfum, €45.
Muguet ~ “A lucky eau de toilette that celebrates a top note of neroli, pink peppercorn. Borne by a middle note of jasmine, freesia and lily-of-the-valley, on a spicy back note of amber, cedar and musk.” In 50 ml Eau de Toilette, €15, and in matching bath, body & home fragrance products.
Confidentiel ~ “A perfume of secrets… This new eau de toilette for men will not, however, go unnoticed! Pepper and pink peppercorn liven up the grapefruit for a fresh and spicy note. The middle note puts an accent on magnolia and incense on a cedar wood, patchouli and sandalwood back note.” In 100 and 200 ml refillable Eau de Toilette, or 600 ml refill; matching grooming products also sold.
(via fragonard)
CARVEN:
Famed perfumer Francis Kurkdjian has created a new perfume for the classic house, Carven, which is also re-launching its famous Ma Griffe. NST has information on the new releases:
Carven will launch Carven Le Parfum, a new fragrance for women, and will relaunch the brand’s classic 1946 perfume Ma Griffe.
Le Parfum was developed by perfumer Francis Kurkdjian; notes for the floral scent include hyacinth, sweet pea, ylang ylang, jasmine, osmanthus, apricot and sandalwood.
In the UK, Carven Le Parfum will be introduced at Harrods in early May. There is no information on when it will be released in the US.
ROBERT PIGUET:
Robert Piguet, makers of the famous Fracas and Bandit, has just released a new perfume called Bois Bleu which was created by Givaudaun perfumer Aurelien Guichard. It is not currently available in the US but will be soon. CaFleureBon has further details:
“The intensity of precious woods, the aromatic accents of fresh herbs and the delicate touch of invigorating citrus tell the story of Bois Bleu de Robert Piguet. This bold and dynamic woody elixir combines iconic Piguet sophistication with modern refinement, offering an opulent scent for those not afraid to make a style statement. Discover the warmth of rich woods delicately accented with nuances of lavender. The invigorating composition of woody notes is perfectly balanced by crisp citrus and warm herbs. Fresh bergamot lends a citrusy touch in the top note that is perfectly nuanced by an earthy violet and spiced nutmeg heart. To complete the opulent presentation, mysterious sandalwood mingles with sharp cedar and exotic vetiver to form a warm and refined drydown.”
Top notes: bergamot and citrus Heart notes: nutmeg and violet Base notes: sandalwood, cedar and vetiver
Bois Bleu is an eau de parfum and comes in a 100ml bottle for $150. It is currently out and available in the UK at Harrods where it costs £130.
JO MALONE:
In March, Jo Malone will release 5 new limited-edition fragrances inspired by British pudding and tea time treats. NST has the details:
Jo Malone will follow 2011′s Tea Fragrance Blends collection with Sugar & Spice, a new limited edition quintet inspired by “quintessential British pudding” flavors. Look for them in March.
The Sugar & Spice fragrances were developed by perfumer Christine Nagel. The fragrances are Lemon Tart, Redcurrant & Cream, Elderflower & Gooseberry, Ginger Biscuit and Bitter Orange & Chocolate. (I will update with individual notes when I can.)
The Jo Malone Sugar & Spice collection will be available in 30 ml Cologne, £38 each or £190 for the set.
[S]ome brief fragrance notes ~
Lemon Tart ~ citrus fruits, verbena, meringue and lemon thyme.
Redcurrant & Cream ~ redcurrants, strawberries, raspberries and creamy musk.
Elderflower & Gooseberry ~ gooseberries, lychee and elderflower.
Ginger Biscuit ~ ginger, nutmeg, cinnamon and vanilla.
Bitter Orange & Chocolate ~ orange, cocoa, coconut and coumarin.
The perfumes are already mentioned on the Jo Malone website but there is no product or pricing information. I assume those will be provided and updated after March 1, 2013.
ADAM LEVINE:
I saved the best for last, if only because of one of the photos. Adam Levine has collaborated with a well-known perfume “nose” to make Adam Levine for Women and Adam Levine for Men. To my surprise, they have received a great review. (Yes, it apparently shocked the reviewer at CaFleureBon himself.) Mr. Levine does not seem to be like the majority of celebrities out there who leave the perfume details to the marketing team and focus groups. Instead, he seems to have played a very active part in things. And he also recruited someone who CaFleureBon called one of the top perfume noses around: Yann Vasnier from Givaudan. “M. Vasnier has slowly been letting a niche aesthetic find its way into his mainstream releases. He has been the most persistent in attempting this and in these two fragrances I think we’ve come to the place where we’re about to find out if the great majority of fragrance shoppers are ready to take a walk on the niche side.” All of this for perfumes that cost $35 an ounce!
As for the perfumes themselves, Fragrantica has a full report:
In February 2013, Maroon 5 frontman Adam Levine is launching fragrances for men and women, with a wish to impress the world of today, according to his words. Fragrances are launched under license by ID Perfumes and Adam collaborated with perfumers of the house of Givaudan on the realization of his idea. “The fragrances are as innovative as they are classic. The bottles take the form of a microphone, with a luxurious, weighted cap in silver mesh. The black stem resembles the wire of a microphone, simple and sleek.”
ADAM LEVINE for WOMEN: The fragrance for women has been announced as intoxicating, sexy, unleashed… A fragrance that attracts and keeps the attention. Top notes will allure you with a blend of saffron, citruses, marigold and spices. The heart encompasses gentle petals of Indian jasmine, Australian sandalwood and rose petals, while the base is composed of benzoin tears and seductive, creamy vanilla. The perfume is available as 30, 50 and 100 ml Eau de Parfum.
saffron, citruses, marigold, spices
Indian jasmine, Australian sandalwood, rose petals
benzoin tears, vanilla
ADAM LEVINE for MEN: The edition for men leaves an unforgettable trail which opens with juicy mandarin, grapefruit and lemongrass. Aromatic support is provided by sage and violet leaf. The heart adds passion fruit, guava leaf and freshly cut ginger, on a base of cedar, sandalwood and amber. The perfume can be obtained as 30, 50 and 100ml Eau de Toilette.
mandarin, graperfuit, lemongrass, sage, violet leaf
passion fruit, guava leaf, ginger
cedar, sandalwood, amber
The fragrances debuted in Los Angeles on January 31, 2013 at Macy’s. In New York, they will be available also at Macy’s Herald Square on February 15th. You can find details at this link for the February 15th appearance. The perfumes cost $65 for a large 3.4 oz/100 ml size bottle and are available right now on the Macy’s website with a special “Bonus Offer.” You can read more at http://adamlevine-fragrances.com/.
But, wait, that’s not all. Apparently, Adam Levine is determined to become the Martha Stewart of celebrity perfumers because there are reports that he will be releasing two more fragrances (and as soon as the next two months)! From Glamazon Diaries, the details are as follows:
Maroon 5 front man and The Voice judge Adam Levine is said to be working on a new fragrance project with ID Perfumes called 222 by Adam Levine. The men’s and women’s scents, which will launch in May 2013, will be sold in department and specialty stores in the US as well as expansion to Canada, Mexico, South America, the U.K., Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the Far East.
The project is currently in progress with no announcement of the notes that will be included for each perfume. The eau de parfum will be available in 1 oz., 1.7 oz. and 3.4 oz. flacons, retailing for $36, $45 and $65, respectively.
Well, I must say, I think he has a beautiful body. The disembodied hands, however….
Oh, lala!
I’m looking forward to trying Jo Malone Sugar and Spice collection, although I will definitely have problems sampling them since JM doesn’t sell samples, and they’re limited so they’ll be off the stores until May when I visit London. Maybe I’ll figure something out.
AND I WANT THAT PRADA, HERE AND NOW, I TAKE IN UNSNIFFED! THERE”S ALWAYS A PLACE FOR PRADA IN MY COLLECTION
Heh, I don’t think I’ve EVER seen you that giddy and excited for a perfume before, Lucas!! 😀 I’m so glad I created some perfume lust for you. xoxo
I’m truly a Prada lover. But I’m afraid this limited edition of Infusion d’Iris won’t make it to Poland.
Infusion d’Iris Absolue never went to wider distribution in Poland, only few bottles are available at Allegro (Polish bidding service, similar to ebay)
I think I shall purchase this golden one since I can.
Heh, and I just sold my bottle of Prada for a song after deciding I simply won’t ever wear it. Sad, because it was one of my favorite bottles of all time, but alas, it will bring someone more joy now, hopefully! Though I loved the bottle, it was taking up valuable real estate which could be filled with scents for which I have more affinity. Enjoy the new Prada, Lucas!
Will enjoy it, if I get the chance to smell it, or buy it.
Which Prada left your collection?
Amber for Men – I think we may have discussed it a while back on your blog (I think I remember you were a big fan). Unfortunately, try as I might, I never learned to like it. I bought it a long time ago when I was just starting, thinking I’d love it. I realize in retrospect that it SO wasn’t my taste at all, but I think I was enticed by the beautiful square bottle and purple juice. LOL. I should try to find another Prada to give it a try, but I’m not sure what’s out there. I tried the Intense version the other day. Unsurprisingly, I didn’t like it, but I’m not sure what their other offerings are like at all.
How will you get it? From someone on FFF or directly from the company? I wish you great ease in getting it. Your joy was so obvious and self-evident that it’s clear, Infusion d’Iris belongs to you.
Well, it will be released in March, right? It should be still available when I visit London in May, what do you think?
If not I might try asking some of my friends if they could get it (or a sample first) for me.
Directly from the company? I don’t think it’s possible in case of Prada. Or maybe I’m wrong?
Well, I checked for you and it’s confusing because Prada has an “e-store” from which you can order things if you’re in certain countries. AND, the website does list all its perfumes: http://www.prada.com/en/estore But it doesn’t seem that perfumes are in the eStore for actual ordering! If you really want it, I’d suggest calling an actual Prada store — be it in France, Germany or the UK — and ordering it directly from them. Well, maybe not the UK given the new shipping mess, but everywhere else. I have no doubt that you could purchase it over the phone and have them send it to you. All that is assuming, of course, that you would want a full bottle and not just a decant from a FFF split.
First of all I would still like to sample it. Maybe it is so light that it’s not worthy to get a FB.
But I bet someone will split it over at FFF
It’s funny, I’ve seen Jo Malone a lot in stores and for some reason I’m just not interested. It’s completely unfair of me, but I simply can’t be bothered. I suppose I should explore the line more, but it all seems boring to me. The new TF on the other hand? Yes please! Maybe I’ll see if I can smell the Adam Levine fragrance, it sounds very pleasant.
The Tom Ford one made me sit up! I had actually planned to do this post next week, but then I read about the perfume and couldn’t wait.
On a totally shallow note, I’m obsessed with that bottle for the ETRO perfume. I don’t even like white musk particularly! I just think it’s such a happy bottle and it really evokes India to me — which is one of my weaknesses. I have to say, I also liked the sound of the Roger & Gallet fig perfume by Francis Kurkdjian, though that may be because I’m starving and the photo of the figs has stuck in my mind.
Yes, I love the bottle too! So bright and beautiful. I love simple bottles too, but it’s nice to occasionally see one that is so vibrant and cheerful. The smell sounds interesting. Wouldn’t mind trying a sample, though I’m not sure it would be for me.
And the fig one sounds awesome. Even though I don’t usually love smelling like food, this one sounds nice, and fig is such an underrated (at least in the US) fruit. Plus I love the smell of grapefruit, too, so I’d be interested for sure.
P.S. I think I forgot to send you a sample of Eau de Gloire when I sent you stuff (hopefully it arrives today!). I like it a lot, I will have to send you some next time. Have you tried Seville a l’Aube yet? I ordered a small decant, and while I’ll try it a few more times (I don’t think it’s “me”), I may send you the rest in a while if you don’t already have it and are interested in trying it!
Love that Etro bottle. The Prada one looks pretty too with the pink and green. I’d like to try the Jo Malone Elderflower & Gooseberries. It’s probably way too sweet but I love the smell of St. Germaine Liqueur so if it’s something like that I might like it.
Yet another fan of that Etro bottle! I’m beyond obsessed with it. I actually contemplated if I could pour out the scent if I hated it, wash it out, air it and then fill it with something else instead. LOL.
As for the Jo Malone, with so, so many fans who are interested in the new collection, I’m wondering if I should be daring and write to them to see if I can beg some samples for review. Going to the 3 million sq. foot, monstrously large Galleria mall here is just too, too much of a nightmare to make it worth hunting down that way.
I’m waiting for Jo Malone’s collection (please-please-please, do not be good: I just cannot keep buying limited edition bottles before they’re gone!).
Also I want to smell Tom Ford’s new perfume – even though I’m not a big agarwood fan but since I’m a huge TF perfumes’ fan I tend to test all their offerings once they’re released.
I’ve been waiting for a new Frederic Malle’s perfume for a couple of years so I’ll try it but I do not like that it doesn’t follow the same idea of collaborating with famous perfumers. Oh well… Maybe it’ll be just perfect and I won’t care 🙂
I’ll try Prada but I almost hope not to like it because I like (and own) the original one and already liked their Absolue version – I just don’t want another one to think of 🙂
And I try all By Kilian’s perfumes: I’m a fan of the line itself (but not as much of any particular perfumes 😉 ).
Everything else doesn’t excite me at all and I’ll probably skip those releases – unless they just fall to my lap from the sky.
So many fans for the Jo Malone! I’m so glad, especially as that is not the entry that I really expected to lead to people cooing! At all. I’m a bit surprised to be honest.
I thought of you when I posted the Tom Ford one, since I know you love the line but are iffy on agarwood. As for the Kilians, I haven’t found one that has worked well with me thus far or which has really wow’ed me. I’ve only tried about 6, so I will keep trying but, nope. Not yet.
Malle’s new direction in terms of his collaborations was a surprise to me. There are still so many great noses that he hasn’t worked with yet. But it will definitely be interesting what other 5 designers he works for. (I have the impression that this will be a 6-part or 6-designer collection, based on what the Perfume Shrine wrote.)
Why are you torturing me with all these lily-of-the-valley perfumes? That Prada Infusion d’Iris L’Eau d’Iris is going to be a non-starter for me…but who knows? Maybe the LOTV will be subtle.
The one I am most excited about is the Jo Malone Sugar & Spice collection – March could not come soon enough! I hope they are available in the U.S. as the entire collection is MINE.
The price point for the Adam Levine is so incredibly inexpensive! I pass by Macy’s Herald Square everyday and I will pop in to experience the perfume next week. It seems like half the first floor is under construction and I’ll have to figure out where the men’s perfume counters are located.
Thanks for compiling!
P.S. I’m looking at the picture and wondering where is the body of the woman whose hands look like an upside-down fig leaf. Snort.
I actually laughed OUT LOUD at “Why are you torturing me with all these lily-of-the-valley perfumes?” ROFL. My dear Hajusuuri, blame it on the French history and culture. The first of May is when muguet (as lily-of-the-valley is known there) is a big part of a national holiday. (La Fête du Travail, (National Labour Day) but also called La Fête du Muguet.) So, all the french houses start to welcome in spring with perfumes that have muguet. But your reaction is still funny as hell.
I actually thought of you Thursday night when placing my order with Surrender to Chance. I almost ordered that Andy Tauer which traumatized you so badly, but it wasn’t cheap for the most simple vial and I already had a ton else in my basket. One day, one day I will see what scarred you for life….. 😉
As for the Adam Levine, my dear fellow, you are under ORDERS to sniff and report back to us! Promise? I’m dying to know what he did with such a well-known perfumer and, as you said, for only $35 an oz! I only see the bigger sized bottles for $65 on the Macy’s website but the CFB article said that he was selling smaller sizes as well, so I’m definitely intrigued! We will rely on you to be our pioneering scout. 😀 xoxox
Sure thing…and if the travel sizes are available…I have gift cards that need using so for all practical purposes, that means free 🙂
Oh, as for the ad, I’m glad SOMEONE took note of it. *grin* Very photo-shopped, especially given the situation with the woman that you noted. But I suspect that is his own body, untouched. I may have drooled a slight amount…. *ahem*
…and my brain did an infinite loop of “Did she wash her hands after the photo shoot?”
You have to wonder why the benzoin is crying in that Adam Levine perfume? It’s rather a sleek bottle in fact and the notes sound like they have been given a bit of a spin for a celeb fragrance. Not feeling the marigolds, mind.
Am very interested to try the new Dries van Noten – smooth and polished always gets my vote!
The Jo Malone range is a must try, though if it is very close to the desserts in question, will I like it? I remember when that Sweet Lime and Cedar came out – it was too close to Thai Lime and something flavour Walkers Sensations crisps for me to take it seriously as a perfume. Which may be why they withdrew it…. Sadly also the crisps, though I did love them. ; – )
The marigolds surprised me too, Vanessa. I can’t recall the last time that I saw that in a perfume list (and, believe me, I thought about it for a while)! I’m generally not crazy about the smell in flowers, but it’s one of the things that makes me think this might be a very diff. sort of celebrity fragrance and definitely worth a test sniff.
Meet me in March, Middle East, lets do the Sahara at night! That bottle will be a perfect companion to Black Orchid. Sure there will be a gold leaf or plated version.
Haha, the Sahara at night, while wearing Sahara Noir….. it sounds lovely and magical, Jordan!
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Oh, that Prada Infusion d’Iris l’Eau d’Iris is a real clunker of of a flanker name, isn’t it?
Looking forward to the new FM. Really looking forward to sniffing the new SL Fille de Berlin!
I am also stunned about the Adam Levine fragrance getting good reviews. I heard about it and promptly skipped over any more mentions about it because I assumed that it would smell like a Justin Bieber clone! Have to go back and see what the consensus is. Good . . . um . . . ad though 🙂
I was disappointed by the new Serge Lutens/La Fille de Berlin, so I will be interested to hear your take on it when you try it. 🙂
LOL at your comment regarding the Adam Levine ad. *grin* As for Justin Beiber’s perfume, I haven’t smelled it, but I can’t say I want to, either. Not even out of intellectual curiosity. I suppose the best one can say is that it has to be one step above the Pizza Hut perfume…??
I saw that Katie Puckrik thought that Pizza Hut perfume was pretty interesting in a good way! Or maybe she was being ironic . . . I had a friend who had the White Castle candle, which smelled weirdly of White Castle and vanilla 🙁
Will sniff Adam Levine and La Fille de Berlin and report back!
Incredibly vulgar ad with Levine. Reminds me of the worst ones by Tom Ford and Marc Jacobs. I wouldn’t purchase a fragrance that is advertised in the way as I associate fragrance as being a luxury, feminine, and very personal purchase. Vulgarity is such a turn off, too desperate for attention.
I agree, it’s definitely similar to Tom Ford’s hyper-sexualized ads. Thanks for stopping by, Katarina. 🙂
In all fairness, even though they paired that photo with that announcement, I don’t think that is an official marketing photo. The photo was originally taken as part of a prostate cancer campaign (http://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-body/news/maroon-5s-adam-levine-poses-nude-for-prostate-cancer-awareness-201161). But I do agree about the vulgarity of the ads, and I definitely had to push that to the very back of my mind when I bought my Tom Fords, because even though the ad was years ago, I remember thinking how tacky I found it when I first saw it.
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I’m very surprised that Adam Levine’s perfumes are getting good reviews!! A couple weeks ago Dave Grohl was guest hosting Chelsea lately and he said this about him —> “AdamLevine has released his own fragrance called Really Stupid Idea!”. Hahaha!! So funny!
He has great body, I’ll give him that but those hands….not sure how I feel about that. They look like they’re coming out of the wall. Creepy!!!
Loooove the ETRO RAJASTHAN bottle. It’s beautiful!
xo, Jackie:o)
More love for the ETRO bottle!!! (You’re the fashion expert, is the brand’s name in all caps or not? Somehow, I always think that it is.) With every additional comment about the bottle, I become more and more intent on tracking down the perfume itself once it is released. 😀
As for the Dave Grohl comment, Haha! Utterly perfect. And yes, I’m with you on the ad itself. He has a beautiful body but those disembodied hands…. *shudder*
I usually pass by Macy’s Herald Square and only go in to avoid the rain for the walk from 6th to 7th Avenue. Because I was curious about the Adam Levine offerings (the perfumes, in case you were wondering what I meant) and was under ORDERS to report back, I went not once, but TWICE to check out Adam Levine for Women and Adam Levine for Men. The first time around, the SA sprayed each on ribbons and since I was in a hurry, I walked out of the store waving each ribbon in front of my nose. First impression, both were MEH – kinda watered down scents but I thought MAYBE it was because it was such a damp day and the ribbons may have absorbed more dampness from the walk from Macy’s to Penn Station.
Fast forward to this evening. I timed my walk so that I had time to linger slightly and not be rushing to catch my train. There wasn’t an SA within spritzing distance (I must look like a browser and no one bothered me — just the way I like it) and so I was able to help myself – I sprayed a lot on cardboard blotters. The bottles looked like microphones and the mesh covered caps had a nice heft to them – I have seen nicer bottles but these didn’t look too bad.
So now onto the juice — the Women’s version started out smelling like the yucky fake coconut smell which I know is not coconut but something else really artificial (like the beginning of Roberto Cavalli but it is much stronger and offensive in the Adam Levine). My nose was so compromised by this coconutty smell that except for the vanilla, jasmine (which could smell like mothballs) and something citrus, I could not single out any of the other notes.
As for the Men’s Eau de Toilette, en bref: TANG orange powder drink mix in the worst possible way + whatever makes mens’ cologne have that “sporty” man smell.
Try harder Adam Levine!
First, thank you SO MUCH, Hajusuuri, for reporting back. (“under ORDERS”– lol. You’re a sweetheart.) <3
Second, your descriptions….. my God, they go from bad to WORSE. Coconut mothballs? Then Tang and sporty cologne smell???! *shudder* Honestly, I don't even know what to say. And it honestly makes me wonder about the validity of CafleureBon's reviews. Also, all this coming from Yann Vasnier?! His budget must have been terribly low to fit the price point and it obviously has to be the cause of such results. 🙁 But, seriously, what a HUGE divergence from the comments in that CFB review! I really hope your words and description give a moment's pause to anyone tempted by the perfume. Clearly, this is something one really has to try for oneself in person!
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