Fragrant news: things to anticipate with desire
Many new releases have been scheduled by prestige and respected houses for the delectation of perfume lovers everywhere, the results being of course unforeseeable yet.
First of all there is L’astrolabe by Caron, following Eau de réglisse, an offering that was different enough from their standard fare in an effort to modernize the line with their first gourmand. Perhaps L’astrolabe will be along the same thinking, or perhaps not. There is no conclusive data just yet, however since Caron claimed the wonderful name since December 2004 we can expect something that has been thought out and worked upon for quite some time. The name is imaginative enough, to say the least, as it excites the mind with fantasies of far away travel, adventure and peril at the ends of the world, perhaps a men's scent. Plans to launch were aiming for 2nd semester of 2006, but it is evident that it may have to wait a bit more than that, especially now with the move of Caron NYC boutique to Lexington and expanding to include hair salon preparations.
Nevertheless, a new Caron is always something that has to be experienced, so worth the wait.
Creed has issued a new limited edition for women named Royal Ceylan. The name alludes perhaps to a composition with tea notes, a welcome trend that hasn’t died just yet. Anyway, it will be available come November in a leather 30ml/1.07oz leather atomizer (your choice between 5 designs) signed by Olivier Creed himself. They will be exclusive to Neiman Marcus and Bergdof Goodman for the extra pricey deal of 400$.
Chanel has plans to launch their new scent Rêve soon. The name means dream of course in English (seems like L’artisan and Goutal have inspired a trend towards this imagery of flights of fancy) and taken into account that it will be the first one to feature the collaboration of Chris Sheldrake, nez extraordinaire behind Serge Lutens creations, we can be sure it will be a very covetable and anticipated release.
L'Appartement 217 (beauty salon on rue Saint Honoré, Paris) will launch a parfum something they never released before : "217 Parfum de Corps et d'Esprit"(perfume of body and spirit).
Commemorating the centenary of parfums Coty, Henri Coty (grandson of François) will relaunch 4 legendary creations following the original formulae : Emeraude (Emerald), Jasmin de Corse (Corsican jasmine), L'Origan (oregano), La Rose Jacqueminot (Jacqueminot Rose). Whether the relaunches will be exactly the same, given the scarcity or restrictions on certain ingredients remains to be seen. In any case I don’t see these being widely available; a limited distribution for a short period of time, perhaps at elevated prices looks to be their destiny. (Too bad…)
Armani Private line will be enriched with Eclat de Jasmin in December. This new floral will encompass warm amber notes and the woody force of patchouli, rendering the whole carnal, opulent and alluring. Given Bois d’encens success, we can hope for the best.
More exciting release news next
Pic is of a Fanourakis brooch, courtesy of their site.
eleven commentsWowee !
Carons and I love each other, so I'll keep my nose to the ground...
Creed does some wondrous things, when they feel right [like Angelique Encens], but they help to break the bank.
Eclat de Jasmin I will spring for, if it is what it's touted to be...and lasts.
I wish the Coty would be available for sniffing- I remember the first 3 fondly !
Thanks, Helg...
Hope you are well !
chayaruchama () - 17 10 06
Hi Helg, hi Chaya! I agree - Caron is eagerly to be anticipated. And I for one, would love to smell (and have) the Cotys. I love Emeraude and L'Origan even in their present form and would adore to wallow in something resembling the original (I'm lucky enough to have the re-edition of Ambre Antique - I practically approach it on bended knee, it's so beautiful. Why, oh why don't they just continue making these masterpieces instead of just ..... *note to self: shut up, d, you're repeating yourself*)
dinazad () - 18 10 06
Funny imagery you evoke, but how apt for perfume lovers!
I too love Angelique Encens and would love for Creed to produce something comparable.
As to Eclat de Jasmin, thanks for the additional info, can't wait to try it.
As to Coty relaunching the legendary line, I fervently pray they issue them someplace they can be sampled.
Thanks and be well you too!
perfumeshrine - 18 10 06
Thank you Dinadaz for your comment, and no, you're not to shut up, it's worth being repeated. It'd be wonderful if there were a way to sniff all the old formulae, wouldn't it?
This is hopefully a promising step into the right direction. I just fear that they will be a super-exclusive thing :-(
perfumeshrine - 18 10 06
Angelique Encens is the only Creed I've loved - the rest has that accord / note / something that makes my stomach wobble (Baie de Genevievre - sp? - I remember as being passable) but the rest of this news is exciting. hurrah for Helg!
Leopoldo - 18 10 06
Thanks for the enthusiasm, L!
Angelique is indeed something really special, I agree. Baie de Genievre is somehow more masculine than I can take personally, but have you tried Bois du Portugal and Tabarome vintage? Those two are quite nice.
perfumeshrine - 19 10 06
I'd love to sniff those Coty fragrances! They sound very precious!
Snarkattack - 09 12 06
I really do wish they launch them somewhere there is actually the chance to sniff befor getting them, dear G. Reformulation is a perfumista's nightmare.
perfumeshrine - 10 12 06
Really it is a additional info to everyone.
I wish the Chanel Perfume would be available for sniffing. I practically apply it on myself, it’s so beautiful and sensational fragrance.
for more perfume and fragrance news visit at http://www.perfumereviews.wordpress.com
ashley aston - 12 09 08
I Like your post. if you wanna more information about fragrance then plz kind visit http://www.perfumenews.blogspot.com
Discount Perfume - 30 06 11
hosts101.com is a reliable and cheap web hosting company.I have been usinng their business plane since last 3 years.Unlimited hosting with a free Domain not bad.
http://www.hosts101.com/
hosts101.com () - 03 08 11
No trackbacks http://rpc.blogrolling.com/pinger/