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Crabtree and Evelyn present Iris

On September 2, 2010, in Uncategorized, by Basenotes
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Attachment 7027Crabtree and Evelyn have announced their new single note fragrance, Iris. Iris rhizome (also known as Orris root) forms the essence of the fragrance, and top notes of Italian bergamot and cassis have been added to the base of sandalwood, patchouli, cedarwood and creamy musk.

The fragrance is presented in a luxurious dense square bottle, with petal shaped edges. The glass is etched with a single Iris flower. Iris Eau de Toillette is priced at £24 for 100ml

Iris is accompanied by a collection of body and home products:
Bath and Shower Gel,

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Attachment 7027Crabtree and Evelyn have announced their new single note fragrance, Iris. Iris rhizome (also known as Orris root) forms the essence of the fragrance, and top notes of Italian bergamot and cassis have been added to the base of sandalwood, patchouli, cedarwood and creamy musk.

The fragrance is presented in a luxurious dense square bottle, with petal shaped edges. The glass is etched with a single Iris flower. Iris Eau de Toillette is priced at £24 for 100ml

Iris is accompanied by a collection of body and home products:
Bath and Shower Gel,
 

New in Niche : Sniffa Spring Fling recap

On August 26, 2010, in Uncategorized, by Basenotes
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I did attend my first Sniffapalooza earlier this year and wrote about the overall experience. Now that I have had a month or so to live with the samples I acquired and the sneak previews I was given it is time to collect them all for your sniffing pleasure.

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Atelier Cologne: Trefle Pur, Orange Sanguine, Oolang Infini, Bois Blonds, and Grand Neroli

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I did attend my first Sniffapalooza earlier this year and wrote about the overall experience. Now that I have had a month or so to live with the samples I acquired and the sneak previews I was given it is time to collect them all for your sniffing pleasure.

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Atelier Cologne: Trefle Pur, Orange Sanguine, Oolang Infini, Bois Blonds, and Grand Neroli

 

Bleu de Chanel : Plus interview with perfumer Jacques Polge [video]

On August 23, 2010, in Uncategorized, by Basenotes
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Attachment 6939Available now is Bleu de Chanel – a new masculine fragrance. The name is taken from an earlier Chanel fragrance from the thirties but the similarities end there. The scent was composed by Chanel master perfumer, Jacques Polge and contains top notes of pink pepper, citrus accord, vetiver; heart notes of grapefruit, dry cedar

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Attachment 6939Available now is Bleu de Chanel - a new masculine fragrance. The name is taken from an earlier Chanel fragrance from the thirties but the similarities end there. The scent was composed by Chanel master perfumer, Jacques Polge and contains top notes of pink pepper, citrus accord, vetiver; heart notes of grapefruit, dry cedar
 

Kenneth Green to distribute Oscar de la Renta in UK

On August 23, 2010, in Uncategorized, by Basenotes
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Attachment 6932Oscar de la Renta fragrances will now be distributed in the UK by Kenneth Green Associates, with immediate effect. His first fragrance, Oscar, was created in 1977 and was inspired by the gardens of Santo Domingo, where he spent his early years. His other ranges include <a href="http://www.basenotes.net/ID10212581.html"

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Attachment 6932Oscar de la Renta fragrances will now be distributed in the UK by Kenneth Green Associates, with immediate effect. His first fragrance, Oscar, was created in 1977 and was inspired by the gardens of Santo Domingo, where he spent his early years. His other ranges include
 

Ineke to appear at new Nordstrom Santa Monica 27th and 28th August

On August 23, 2010, in Uncategorized, by Basenotes
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Attachment 6947Ineke Rühland is appearing at Nordstrom Santa Monica on 27th and 28th August to pre-launch her new fragrance, Gilded Lily. Ineke says: “I’m really excited to have the Ineke perfume line sold at Nordstrom for the very first time in their new Santa Monica store. I’ll be on hand at their grand

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Attachment 6947Ineke Rühland is appearing at Nordstrom Santa Monica on 27th and 28th August to pre-launch her new fragrance, Gilded Lily. Ineke says: "I'm really excited to have the Ineke perfume line sold at Nordstrom for the very first time in their new Santa Monica store. I'll be on hand at their grand
 

Ineke to appear at new Nordstrom San Francisco 27th and 28th August

On August 23, 2010, in Uncategorized, by Basenotes
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Attachment 6947Ineke Rühland is appearing at Nordstrom San Francisco on 27th and 28th August to pre-launch her new fragrance, Gilded Lily. Ineke says: “I’m really excited to have the Ineke perfume line sold at Nordstrom for the very first time in their new Santa Monica store. I’ll be on hand at their grand

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Attachment 6947Ineke Rühland is appearing at Nordstrom San Francisco on 27th and 28th August to pre-launch her new fragrance, Gilded Lily. Ineke says: "I'm really excited to have the Ineke perfume line sold at Nordstrom for the very first time in their new Santa Monica store. I'll be on hand at their grand
 

Mugler’s Womanity fragrance available now

On August 20, 2010, in Uncategorized, by Basenotes
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Attachment 6929Available now is Womanity, the latest fragrance by Thierry Mugler. The name is a portmanteau of woman and community, and Mugler says that “Womanity is the invisible link that binds all women together. Earlier this year a website, womanity.com, was launched to take the idea further: Somewhere women can share experiences and exchange knowledge.

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Attachment 6929Available now is Womanity, the latest fragrance by Thierry Mugler. The name is a portmanteau of woman and community, and Mugler says that "Womanity is the invisible link that binds all women together. Earlier this year a website, womanity.com, was launched to take the idea further: Somewhere women can share experiences and exchange knowledge.

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New Brand: Cherry Bomb Killer Perfume

On August 18, 2010, in Uncategorized, by Basenotes
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Maria McElroy of (Aroma M) and Alexis Karl (of Scents by Alexis) have teamed up to create a new fragrance brand: Cherry Bomb Killer Perfume. The brand was founded by the pair while listening to the Runaways one day in Brooklyn Bridge Park.

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Attachment 6920Attachment 6921 Maria McElroy of (Aroma M) and Alexis Karl (of Scents by Alexis) have teamed up to create a new fragrance brand: Cherry Bomb Killer Perfume. The brand was founded by the pair while listening to the Runaways one day in Brooklyn Bridge Park.
 

Leading Cosmetics of the World to distribute Ineke in Spain and Portugal

On August 18, 2010, in Uncategorized, by Basenotes
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Attachment 6868Ineke have signed an agreement with Leading Cosmetics of the World for distribution of Ineke?s fragrances in Spain and Portugal. Thomas Dennis, co-founder and International Manager of Leading Cosmetics of the World said, ?Ineke?s exclusive artisanal fragrances created in San Francisco are an ideal choice for Spain. We feel confident that Spanish and Portuguese consumers will appreciate the artistry of her perfumes?.

Ineke Rühland, creator of INeKE perfumes said, ?Thomas and his co-founder Virgilio are an ideal match for our emerging fragrance brand. Through both their distribution network

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Attachment 6868Ineke have signed an agreement with Leading Cosmetics of the World for distribution of Ineke?s fragrances in Spain and Portugal. Thomas Dennis, co-founder and International Manager of Leading Cosmetics of the World said, ?Ineke?s exclusive artisanal fragrances created in San Francisco are an ideal choice for Spain. We feel confident that Spanish and Portuguese consumers will appreciate the artistry of her perfumes?.

Ineke Rühland, creator of INeKE perfumes said, ?Thomas and his co-founder Virgilio are an ideal match for our emerging fragrance brand. Through both their distribution network
 

Alec Lawless appears as The Victorian Perfumer on BBC TV and Launches New Fragrance: Empress Of India

On August 12, 2010, in Uncategorized, by Basenotes
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Attachment 6749Alec Lawless, founder and perfumer at Essentially Me Artisan Perfumery, is to appear in the fourth episode of a BBC2 TV series “The Victorian Pharmacy” scheduled tonight (Thursday 12th August at 9pm). On the progamme he works with the three presenters to create a new fragrance using traditional ingredients. The perfume will also be available to buy exclusively from Essentially Me from the same date.

Here’s what Alec had to say about the experience:

“For the TV documentary I looked at late Victorian recipes for three perfumes and decided to use many of those

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Attachment 6749Alec Lawless, founder and perfumer at Essentially Me Artisan Perfumery, is to appear in the fourth episode of a BBC2 TV series "The Victorian Pharmacy" scheduled tonight (Thursday 12th August at 9pm). On the progamme he works with the three presenters to create a new fragrance using traditional ingredients. The perfume will also be available to buy exclusively from Essentially Me from the same date.

Here's what Alec had to say about the experience:
"For the TV documentary I looked at late Victorian recipes for three perfumes and decided to use many of those