A red dress, a rose, and giving are all symbolic of Valentine’s Day, and Perfumania and the Five Star Fragrance Company have covered all three with their new fragrance Red Dress. All of the net proceeds from sales of will be donated to the American Heart Association since heart disease is the greatest threat to <... >
I like to call it “The Gauntlet”. You’ve been there before; it’s that familiar stretch of department store linoleum that’s lined with men and women in smart suits waving scented pieces of paper at you. When they start to converge, how many of you grab your children or your friends and whisper “eyes down!” Then <... >
Every designer has his or her own philosophy. It’s reflected in the fabrics they choose, the way they cut their designs. It’s in the trim and details of their work. While some designers are always on the cutting edge, some idealize simplicity and purity of design. Then there are designers who feel that every night <... >
No one knows how to dazzle a woman quite like a jeweler. Luckily, every aspiring Valentine can take advantage of the allure created by companies like Tiffany, Boucheron, Cartier, Chopard, and Bvlgari who have certainly taken their know-how and bottled it. As breathtaking as their jewels, Tiffany has blended a heartstopping fragrance that any valentine <... >
Garden of Stars is the sequel to Angel, an anthology of three new perfumes: Violet Angel, Peony Angel and The Lily Angel. The important thing to note here from the beginning is these are all extensions of Thierry Mugler’s original women’s fragrance, Angel. The original is an acquired taste, almost too sweet for some to <... >
We sometimes need new and creative ways to fragrance our home. We layer fragrance in our perfumes, body lotions, and powders- why not in the living room, kitchen, and bedroom as well? This month features four original, stand out manufacturers of home fragrance; Seda France, Slatkin & Co., Xela Woods, and The Thymes. Seda France <... >
“When your personal style seems to be fading or stuck in a time warp, you may need to reinvent, re-launch, and stage a comeback”, says Jesse Garza of Visual-Therapy. Taking a tip from the master of revamp this season is Comptoir sud Pacifique. They are re-launching their classic Cristal de Musc. Comptoir’s new philosophy is <... >
“Pleasure is the flower that passes, remembrance, the lasting perfume” – Jean de Boufflers Scent is one of our most personal aspects. We each have individual likes, dislikes, and outright aversions. It’s possible you’ve stood at a perfume counter somewhere in great anticipation with your hand wrapped around a gorgeous $125 bottle of perfume. You <... >
Whether to don soft floral or woodsy citrus is not the only question when wearing perfume. Are there places on the body where perfume is more effective? How long do various types of perfume last in the bottle and on your skin? What are notes? How many notes are there? Here’s a definitive guide for <... >
In 1650 Christina of Sweden said “Dignity is like a perfume; those who use it are scarcely conscious of it.” And if Jo Malone‘s fragrances were personified, they would be the most dignified among us. This British line of fragrances and skin care products are synonymous with good taste, quality, and integrity. It’s a gift <... >
Park Avenue Princesses are finally indulging in their downtown alter-egos and East Village hipsters are thoroughly enjoying the lush milieu of Central Park – all without having to cross the great divide of 14th Street.* Even out-of-towners are basking in the fabulousness of the world’s premier city from their own less fabulous corners of the <... >
“When your personal style seems to be fading or stuck in a time warp, you may need to reinvent, re-launch, and stage a comeback”, says Jesse Garza of Visual-Therapy. Taking a tip from the master of revamp this season is Comptoir sud Pacifique. They are re-launching their classic Cristal de Musc. Comptoir’s new philosophy is <... >
Usher in the new year with a fragrance that will leave you feeling rapturous and ready for a fresh start. We have some suggestions, all available at fine department stores and www.sephora.com unless otherwise noted. Citrus Charmers: Burberry Brit is one of London’s most stylish exports, with lime and pear top notes mixed with sweet <... >
Whether you want to smell wonderful or give an amazing gift, these fragrances are delightful. Moschino Couture! (Moschino, $80, major department stores) is a confident, fresh-smelling blend of bergamot, mandarin, and accents of pepper. The middle notes contain peony, pomegranate, and poppy seed in a base of benzoin, vanilla and cedar wood. This long-lasting scent <... >
(PJ Gach also contributed to this article) Hey PJ, You were wondering if there were any irresistible perfume offerings in my part of the west village: visit Aedes at 9 Christopher Street (www.aedes.com and 1.888.aedes.15). It’s the kind of frilly, unique store you expect to find on a cobble-strewn back street in Paris or Rome, <... >
For 2004, summer fragrance is something of a whirlwind, as there are dozens of new, trendy scents (some divine – others just plain silly) and as many “summerized” editions of perfume classics. It’s enough to leave a stylish girl in the dust, staying with that trusted favorite fragrance for the third year in a row. <... >
You, mademoiselle, have done just about enough planning. Your heavenly dress is finished, and yes, you do look like a goddess wearing it. You’ve placed every call, you’ve sent out the last invite (bah-bye!), and like magic you have divined the dreamiest colors, flowers and food one wedding party could handle. In all this madness, <... >
Like Shelby in Steel Magnolias said, “Pink is my signature color”, my best friend Rachel proclaims, “Samsara is my signature scent”. I don’t have a “signature scent”. I’m of the “use whatever mini-bottle of perfume comes with the makeup gift set” variety. But I’m the exception to the rule. Most people devote their entire lives <... >
From food to clothes, with the amount of excess in our country you wouldn’t think that we would really need to import anything, ever. However, there are those lovely cheeses from France, cars from Italy, and delectable fragrances from our motherland, England, that we just couldn’t do without. From Clive Christian’s “most expensive perfume in <... >
