Amouages homage to the elegance

Amouage Overture Woman and Man are an homage to the elegance, grandeur and emotion of the opera – telling the story of that once in a lifetime moment when nothing else matters. As you look upon the stage, you feel elevated by the ethereal art that pierces your senses.

Overture Woman and Man seek to capture that celestial bond. Daring, cultured, and full of mystique, the powerful fragrances are a symphony of some of the world’s rarest and most sought-after ingredients created by renowned perfumers Annick Menardo (Woman) and Karine Spehner Vinchon (Man). Standing across the stage from one another, they are a timeless and extraordinary performance immortalised in scent.

Amouage’s signature glass flacons are presented in a frosted finish crowned with a bronze cap that bring out the warm hues of the brandy-coloured elixir. Overture Woman and Man are available in 100ml Eau de Parfum at Amouage boutiques, selected stores worldwide, and online. Come into the beautiful world of Amouage..

Hero: Symrise’s Tribute to Caregivers

For over 220 years, they have fostered a community of creative entrepreneurs who believe collaboration is the key to creativity, and to continually deliver purposeful and pleasurable scent experiences for consumers around the world.

They deliver world class ingredients in a way that doesn’t undermine the world. They believe Sustainability isn’t a choice, it’s an edict, and so they’ve committed themselves to the highest standards of ethical and sustainable sourcing of raw ingredients. They believe that being the No. 1 producer of fragrance raw materials through their Aroma Molecules division as well as the No.1 supplier of premium active ingredients through their Cosmetics Ingredients division requires them to set and adhere to the highest standards for ourselves as well as for the entire industry.

Imagination fills the air with possibility. And every elegant drop has the power to touch the senses, the soul and the world.

At the intersection of science and art, there is understanding and true innovation. Trend-spotting and consumer insights coupled with their unparalleled innovation capabilities through their Beauty+ program allows them to create highly innovative solutions through a meaningful combination of Fragrance and Cosmetic Ingredients to address unmet consumer needs – sometimes even before those needs have been clearly articulated.

They are shaping a new era in fragrance through everything they do. Imagination fills the air with possibility. And every elegant drop has the power to touch the senses, the soul and the world. Hero, created cooperatively by several perfumers from all around the world, was born from the idea to create an olfactive tribute to caregivers, who are still fighting COVID-19 in many countries.

With the aim to say “thank you” to medical staff everywhere, who tirelessly have been taking care of the many patients since the beginning of the COVID 19 epidemic, seventeen Symrise fine fragrance perfumers from around the globe participated in this project to recognize and thank all the first responders who make lives better during this difficult time.

Each perfumer added one renewable raw material to the fragrance to create the Hero, a unisex Eau de Cologne. Maurice Roucel (Tangerine from Madagascar), Annick Menardo (Bergamot), Wei Ling Png (Vanillin), Marine Ipert (Ambroxide), Alexandra Carlin (Ambretolide), Pierre-Constantin Guéros (Ginger from Madagascar), Lowiah Xin Hang (Ginger from Madagascar), Alienor Massenet (Gaïac wood), Patricia Bilodeau (Globalide), Fanny Grau (Sandalwood), Philippe Paparella (Benzoin), Leslie Gauthier (Lemon), Isaac Sinclair (Ambrostar), Émilie Copperman (Ambrette seed), Stéphane Bengana (Vétiver from Madagascar), Nathalie Benareau (Iso E Super), Christelle Laprade, Carlos Vinals, and David Appel (Cypress, Iris & Rose), borrowing their attributes from the traditional Eau de Cologne structure.

We believe in the power of perfume to touch our senses, our soul and the world. This is why we have developed a fragrance for all heroes who, through their tireless and continuous efforts, are helping to fight the coronavirus crisis. Hero is our way of thanking them for the work they do.

Ricardo Omori, Symrice SVP Global Fine Fragrance.

Hero was created for both men and women. It interweaves ingredients from traditional Eau de Cologne and brings in contemporary notes like Ambrostar, a Symrise captive, musk and vanilla. The result presents an invigorating and supportive fragrance that combines energy and comfort. The top note exudes a composition of Mandarin from Madagascar, bergamot with a boost of peppermint and ginger. The heart contains warm notes of ambrette seeds, orris and rose. The base note gives the fragrance fullness and modernity with guaiac wood, sandalwood, vetiver from Madagascar, cypress and renewable vanillin.

The choice of a Cologne is not trivial, since it was originally used in the 18th century as a miracle remedy and hygiene product, before becoming ‘trendy’ at the Court of Kings. “By complementing the essential products of daily life, perfumes improve our quality of life. In the current situation, we want to please [Caregivers -ed] and show them our greatest gratitude for all their daily efforts”, explained Ricardo Omori.

Hero has been distributed by Symrise since May 19, to these everyday heroes to whom we owe so much, located in France, the United States, China, Singapore, Brazil and Dubai. The Symrise group wanted to express their gratitude by providing “a dose of well-being and comfort”.

Symrise Hero will also be available for purchase online through AuParfum at a price of 69 Euro including tax, and 100% of the revenue will be donated to the SOS Anosmie association.

 

 

 

 

Calvin Klein Women

It’s been 13 years since Calvin Klein – who created still-recognizable zeitgeist scents like Obsession and Eternity – has released a new fragrance. But now under the helm of chief creative officer Raf Simons, the fashion house is returning to creating iconic scents with the July launch of a new scent, simply called Women. Simons joined Calvin Klein in August 2016 and famously thanked ‘women’ when accepting his Womenswear Designer of the Year honor – his second in two years – at June’s CFDA Awards. Now, he’s making a new mark on the label, collaborating on his first fragrance.

Immediately when I arrived, I looked closely at the various fragrances in the portfolio because it was important for me to continue the stories they captured, which were all iconic and meaningful moments. It became clear very early on that we should create a new fragrance and a new chapter to the story.

Raf Simons in Business of Fashion.

To do so, Simons asked perfumers Honorine Blanc and Annick Menardo. They combined Eucalyptus acorns, Alaskan cedarwood and orange blossom to create a ‘woody floral with notes of orange flower and lemon pepper’. It’s an easy, soft, and citrusy/fresh spicy perfume. Calvin Klein Women is a sophisticated scent that has a modern and youthful aroma. This new perfume is created for women who love to look real, to be happy, to have pure emotions and sensations. 

To promote the new scent, Simons recruited very talented women; Academy Award-winning actor Lupita Nyong’o and three-time Oscar nominee Saoirse Ronan are the faces of Calvin Klein Women’s campaign, photographed by visual artist Anne Collier, who also co-created the packaging with perfume bottle designer Suzanne Dalton (Collier’s photograph of a woman’s eye is superimposed on the disc-like cap).

Calvin Klein Women is available as 30, 50 and 100ml Eau de Parfum.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dance with Repetto

 

French Maison Repetto was founded in 1947 and it first dealt exclusively with the production of ballet shoes, later becoming a symbol of with Parisian chic with its lines of shoes, bags, accessories and perfumes.

Dance With Repetto, the new perfume from Maison Repetto, is an ode to the release of the dancer and the woman. She expresses her emotions and femininity with her energy and passion. Vibrant! Passionate! She lives the moment with energy and everything in motion.

Drawing on the very heart of their history, Repetto chose dance as the inspiration for a beautifully choreographed new fragrance. With the power to trigger sensations, Dance with Repetto is an olfactory hymn that expresses the vibrant and liberating nature of dance.

Created by Oliver Cresp, Nathalie Lorson and Annick Merando, Dance with Repetto is a delicious and contemporary fragrance that opens with a play on textures and contrasts, between the crunch of a Raspberry Macaron and the delicate floral freshness of Magnolia and Freesia. At the heart of the perfume, Jasmine Petals bind the powdery smoothess of Heliotrope to the voluptuousness of Peony. Finally, the warm almond notes of Tonka Bean are enveloped by the caramelised sweetness of sensual Vanilla and Patchouli.

The bottle gracefully evokes the slender figure of a dancer. The finely engraved glass seems to ripple in the light.

Behind this image of freedom lie two dancers from the Opéra: Marion Barbeau interprets the choreography created by Sébastien Bertaud.

Behind the scence, the making of….

The choreography:

A sensual and impromptu dance that is unique and poetic, shot spontaneously by the filmmaker Bérénice Rapegno.

Who is she, deep down? Undoubtedly a modern woman. Instinctive, driven by her enthusiasm and passions. Inspired and inspiring, enlightened and enlightening… A French woman – as fiercely French as Repetto – who knows how to express herself through dance, with all its feelings and emotions. Graceful and pure, her movements are quite simply an expression of freedom. Her energy is a declaration of life.

Dance with Repetto is available as 40, 60 and 100ml Eau de Parfum.

 

 

 

 

WILD BY DSQUARED2

The Dsquared2 WILD 2014 campaign showcases the fragrance in an exceptionally angular manner. Model Silvester Ruck is at the center of the advertisements that feature little apparel aside from a low riding pair of unbuttoned jeans.

In spite of the lack of accessories and embellishments present in these Dsquared2 images, photographer Steven Klein made the production appear incredibly intense. Dark purple shading was used to embellish snapshots of thick angular lines, each one criss crossing directly above Ruck’s body.

Designer: Dan & Dean Caten
Photographer: Steven Klein
Art Director: Giovanni Bianco
Model: Silvester Ruck

For us fragrance has an emotional connection to who we are, it uncovers a long-held desire or dream, which is why the concept of Wild has such an intrinsic link to us and the ideology of Dsquared2. The ultimate authentic expression of self is to live with complete freedom of speech and mind, we are fascinated with this concept especially in today’s society.

Dean and Dan Caten, Dsquared2.

Released in September 2014. This masculine fragrance symbolizes freedom, speed and pride, presented by photographs of wild stallion and model Silvester Ruck, signed by Steven Klein. 

 

A rife sense of masculinity abounds this production. Klein’s work speaks to the serious nature of the product, a feature that will certainly be appreciated by fans of the Dsquared2 label in addition to cologne aficionados.

It’s a raw roll in the hay, the whole idea is to be a bit raw. Even the bottle is kind of harnessed

Dan & Dean Caten, Dsquared2

Dsquared2 Wild, described as a fragrance for the contemporary and self-sufficient man, is an evolution of Dsquared2’s olfactory journey inspired by and founded in the elements of nature. Building on a pathway forged by debut scent He Wood and follow up Potion, Wild is a fragrance chapter for Dsquared2 that explores man’s desires and his connection to the natural and urban world that surrounds him. This enigmatic and covetable concept is also at the heart of Dsquared2’s DNA: the freedom for a man to express his sensuality and his deepest desires. Wild materializes Dsquared2’s passion for the avant-garde and unorthodox approach to fashion.

Aromatic Santolina with tones of Resin are evident, while notes of Opoponax mixed with Ambery accents of Neolabdanum express virility, strength and force. Vegetal Amber is combined with deep notes of Humus to round off the scent. An overwhelming perfume that announces a free and wild soul. The woody – earthy fragrance is created by Daphne Bugey and Annick Menardo.

Top notes: Unexpected Ride: Suddenly the air is filled with the aromatic freshness of Santolina with evocative and vibrant tones of resin: mandarin, cardamom, polygonum
Heart: Riding free: Distinctive and intense notes of Opoponax, mixed with modern ambery accents of Neolabdanum, express virility, strength and forcelavender, geranium, ozone
Base: Free your Passion: The sensuality of Vegetal Amber expresses a sillage full of character. Combined with primitive and deep notes of Humus this fragrance exudes the discovery of the unexpected.cedar, patchouli, amber

Availble in three sizes: Eau de Toilette 30ml, 50ml and for the real stallions 100ml.

Elegantly shaped with soft lines that gently curve into rounded shoulders, Wild’s clear glass flacon is tall and refined. Finished with a diminutive shiny black cap, the bottle is symbolically harnessed with supple black leather that draws inspiration from stallion bridals, saddles and bondage style straps. This bold design element, conceived by Dean and Dan Caten, underscores the contrast of the untamed concept of the scent that is captured within. The flacon uniquely transmits Dsquared2’s philosophy, by translating uninhibited sex appeal into an ultra chic and modern design.

 

 

 

Yves Rocher Rose Oud

Yves Rocher will launch Rose Oud, a new fragrance in their Secrets D’Essences line, in January. The first rose in the collection, Rose Absolu, is now, sadly, discontinued, but others in the series include: Neroli, Tendre Jasmin (my two favorites) Vanille Noire and Voile d’Ambre. One by one, wonderful scents!

Rose Oud was developed by perfumer Annick Menardo. She made some beautiful creations before… and with notes of Rose, Oud, Cumin and Labdanum, Rose Oud will be something special!

Yves Rocher Rose Oud will be available in 50 ml Eau de Parfum.

Jean-Paul Gaultier Kokorico By Night

Flamboyant fashion designer Jean-Paul Gaultier will present a new form and composition of its famous fragrance Kokorico. Kokorico By Night will be more fresher and more wild with notes that will make any man and woman go mad of its irresistible and luring smell.  

Created by Olivier Cresp and Annick Menardo, Jean-Paul Gaultier Kokorico By Night is composed of bergamot, rhubarb, cocoa bean and Tonka bean notes. Kokorico By Night has the same bottle shape as the original fragrance, updated with a pale red and black color.

Jean-Paul Gaultier Kokorico By Night will be available as 50 and 100 ml Eau de Toilette.

 

 

 

 

Lolita Lempicka L’Eau en Blanc

Lolita Lempicka presents a new springy and lovely perfume for women L’Eau en Blanc. Lolita Lempicka L’Eau en Blanc inspires romantic feelings and strong passionate emotions. It is a fragrance for everyday use with a deep feeling of fresh and delightful memories and romance. L’Eau en Blanc is a mild and sensual perfume ideal for every woman.  

Top notes: Iris, Violet leaves
Heart notes: Violet flower, Cherry, Raspberry, Licorice
Base notes: Vetiver, Tonka bean, Heliotrope, Musk,

Created by Annick Menardo, Lolita Lempicka L’Eau en Blanc blends fresh and long-lasting notes of powdery – and precious –  iris and violet leaves along with heart flowery notes made of violet flower, sweet aromas of cherry, raspberry and licorice, while the base lures with woody notes of vetiver, tonka bean, heliotrope and musk.

Lolita Lempicka L’Eau en Blanc will be available from May as 30, 50 and 80 ml Eau de Parfum.

 

 

 

DSquared2 Potion

The Canadian fashion house DSquared2 will introduce its second masculine fragrance, Potion. The new masculine fragrance is said to be ‘the scent of seduction’ and is advertized by wonderful models – mister seduction – Diego Miguel and Malgosia Bela. After the successful DSquared2 He Wood fragrance, which is a woody and powerful perfume, DSquared2 launches Potion a lighter classical and elegant scent that will make any woman heady.

Created by perfumer Annick Menardo, Potion blends seductive aromatic woody notes of mint, angelica, thyme, gentian, cinnamon, cashmere wood, patchouli, amber and musk. Men will be fond of its powerful yet pleasant smell that will always draw women’s attention.

Potion comes in a vintage package and with a classical smell, DSquared2 Potion keeps the traditional design and the man appeal. DSquared2 Potion is available as 30, 50 and 100 ml Eau de Parfum.

 

 

 

 

Yves Rocher Moment de Bonheur

French house Yves Rocher introduces new fragrance Moment de Bonheur. It is a floral perfume with a delicate and pleasant freshness. Yves Rocher Moment de Bonheur comes in a sparkling bottle with bright colors of happiness. Valerie Andre – the marketing director for Moment de Bonheur – describes the perfume as ‘fresh and vegetal, not too sweet’, crafted to evoke a tension between the traditional and the contemporary.

Yves Rocher Moment de Bonheur opens with shining notes of greenery and spicy aromas along with rose buds, patchouli and woody cedar accords. Moment de Bonheur was developed by perfumer Annick Menardo.  Roses in the heart of the perfume were picked in May and then pressed to obtain a rare and pure extract. It is considered one of the most priceless roses in the world.

Moment de Bonheur is a light, fresh not overpowering yet balanced perfume recommended for every day wear. Yves Rocher Moment de Bonheur will be available in 30 and 50 ml Eau de Parfum, featuring 200 ml body milk and 200 ml shower gel.