There is something mystical about journeys between East and West. The East has always attracted explorers, wanderers, poets, writers and experts from the West… The East has always created dreams.

L'Artisan Parfumeur is an adventurous traveller, inviting you on a mystical journey from East to West with Cœur de Vétiver Sacré. This noble vetiver is as close as possible to the wood itself, like an offering to the gods, a tribute to the dreams born in the mystery of the Orient.

Cœur de Vétiver Sacré, a rare, magnificent vetiver, a light, woody eau de toilette.

 

Futur, Robert Piguet’s romantic green floral woody fragrance was originally launched in the 1960s. Once again Robert Piguet Parfums turned to perfumer Aurélien Guichard of Givaudan to undertake the delicate process of adapting Futur’s original formula to respond to today’s sensibilities. Futur fuses fresh citrus, romantic flowers and rich woods.

Vivacious and dynamic, Futur blends lively notes of bergamot, neroli and delicate violet petals along with the velvety rose petals and the sweet richness of jasmine and ylang, which evolves into a radiant base of vetiver, cedar and patchouli. Futur is the fragrance for those who dazzle the world with their impeccable style.

 

 

Senteurs d’Ailleurs presents, in exclusivity for Belgium, two fragrances from the Woods series.

Each fragrance explores and reinvents a facet of Lutens’s classic, Féminité du Bois.

Bois de violette, An invigorated cedar

Un Bois Sépia, Autumn in a bottle

 

Honoré des Prés is a Parisian perfume house that offers a line of cruelty-free, 100 percent ECOCERT certified-organic fragrances that are free of phthalates, colorants, petrochemicals, and synthetic perfumes.

Talented nose Olivia Giacobetti took up the challenge to craft organic fragrances that could live up to the standards of fine French perfumery, adapting her trademark, ethereal style to the particular constraints of organic perfumery.

The quirky organics line is now launching a new trio of fragrances : “We Love NY�, a real olfactory ode to “The Big Apple�. All the bottles are presented in cardboard coffee-cup boxes wrapped in a brown paper bag.

 

Ambre – Cuir – Musc : three new fragrances by Mona di Orio

Mona di Orio

 

An evocation of exuberance.

A positive overdose of woods, woody notes and synthetic wood constructions.

(Wood gone mad)

Its structure: Madagascan pepper, bergamot, Somalian incense, nutmeg / cristalon, cashmeran, gaïacwood, cedarwood, garvi grains / javanol, sandalwood, vetiver, oud (agarwood).

Bewildering in its conception, spectacular in its evolution: mysterious yet perturbing in its application, luxurious but uplifting in its effect. A world overflowing with wondrous woods, the creation of the ultimate wood fragrance, Wonderwood.

 

 

Andy Tauer is an independent Swiss perfumer. He never studied the art of perfume making in a school and is purely self taught. Andy Tauer does not compromise when he deals with perfumes, he insists on staying independent and follows his taste and instinct. He is dedicated to develop perfumery as an artisan craft, and he wants to stay connected to what he is creating.

His fragrances, or “fragrant sculptures� as he calls them are luxurious, rich and very evocative. Using a high proportion of natural oils, Andy Tauer draws his inspiration from distant lands, personal memories and exotic ingredients.

Andy Tauer

 

Mr Lutens, can you tell us how you came up with the name Bas de Soie?
It came to me lightly, like a whisper. It was not a product of reflection and cogitation but, as sometimes happens, the obvious choice. If I dared, I would even go so far as to say that it slipped into my mind. And once that happened, no other name seemed right for the fragrance.

The image of a woman slipping on her stockings... is that a familiar sight?
I don’t think I’ve ever watched a woman put on her stockings but, paradoxically, that’s the picture I see in my mind’s eye. The world of the silver screen is no doubt responsible for this reverie and the phantasmagorical images that inspired me.

Do you see it as an erotic act or one that is potentially erotic?
What’ll you ask me next? (He laughs.) No, I see it as a delicate operation requiring a degree of quasi-scientific precision. The consecrated stocking clings to her body, the very act creating the illusion of longer and slimmer legs, enhanced with a dark shroud if the silk is black, or a deathlike pallor if it is white. A veiled reference to mourning, she’s playing the merry widow and flirting with death.

I know you don’t like to talk too much about the characteristics of your fragrances, but what can you tell us about the components?
Well, the secret is out. This fragrance strikes a fine balance between hyacinth and iris, which intermingle. It’s a black mass where dark guipure encounters white lace, in a union that involves smocking the stocking with silk.

 

Parisian summer nights are too romantic to be resisted. The bright lights and vibrating Paris night life are intoxicating, almost hypnotic. They have a kind of transparent grace about them, a secret sensuality, a disturbing magic that electrifies the senses.

With Nuit de Tubéreuse, L’Artisan Parfumeur, the daring alchemist, working with master perfumer Bertrand Duchaufour, offers a new and tender look at tuberose, darling of the night. A contemporary tuberose -  a secret, almost narcotic perfume you want to feel on your skin, with an attraction that expresses itself according to the moment and the way it evolves on the skin, in multiple and astonishing ways.

Built around an absolute of tuberose, this magnificent perfume magnifies every single facet of this mysterious, ambivalent flower.

The top note is delicately spicy (a hot and cold bouquet of cardamom, clove absolute, pink berries and pepper) and citrus fruits which turn to velvet beside sweet notes of tender but highly narcotic white flowers (tuberose, orange blossom and ylang-ylang). Rose takes its place in the form of essential oil and absolute to give the floral heart notes warmth and color. Mango gives it that touch of sparkle. An almost mineral vibration that emanates from tuberose root mingles with angelica in an unusual harmony. Gorse absolute strengthens its mellow but slightly tangy aspect. And its base vibrates in concert with an ensemble of rare woods ranging from sandalwood to pallissander, glazed with sensual musks and enveloping balms (benzoin, styrax)

Nuit de Tubéreuse, the perfume of a secret summer night in Paris.  A luminous harmony built around the ambivalence of tuberose, pure and innocent, poetic in its exaltation and an almost narcotic sensuality.

 

Don’t expect the classic hallmarks. Vetyverio is neither masculine nor feminine. Or both. As diptyque is not especially fond of “one size fits all� concepts, it has had a fun time blurring the lines by blending perfumery’s archetypal raw materials, namely masculine vetiver and feminine flower bouquets.

Vetiver perfume is damp and dry, cool and warm, and a treasure. A fresh, woody eau de toilette that artfully blends the ruggedness of genuine vetiver essence with the tanginess of grapefruit and the fullness of rose.

This fragrance is subtle, sensitive, and captures the power of unquestionable elegance.

 

Leading dermatologists always recommend daily sunscreen as the number one measure necessary to protect skin against UVA and UVB rays, in turn slowing down the skin aging process. Up to 90% of the visible signs attributed to skin aging can be prevented with daily sunscreen use.

Despite warnings from medical experts, many people today still do not include sunscreen use in their daily skin care regimen.  The reasons vary but common complaints cited are that sunscreens are thick feeling, and can appear opaque on skin.  Other complaints are that formulas clog pores and cause breakouts.

In response to customer demand for powerful daily sun protection against UVA and UVB rays, yet with an appealing, ultra-lightweight and translucent application, Kiehl’s is introducing Ultra Light Daily UV Defense SPF50 PA+++  to the Dermatologist Solutions collection of advanced treatments. 

The translucent, non-greasy formula utilizes a high level of photostable sun filters Mexoryl SXâ„¢ and Mexoryl XLâ„¢ in combination with the antioxidant Vitamin E, which together provide skin with effective and balanced broad-spectrum sunscreen protection.

 

1° Without a title, that which is not named.

 

2° Name of the first feminine fragrance created by Maison Martin Margiela.

3° Composed of ingredients such as galbanum, lentiscus, orange blossom and incense.

4° Bottle inspired by traditional apothecary vials.

5° In tune with Maison Martin Margiela’s graphic codes : white paint, reinterpretation and raw materials.

6° Inaugurates the new Line 3 – Fragrances.

7° Captures the very essence of Maison Martin Margiela.

 

Hopelessly in love, Lady closed her eyes to recall her admirer; the tears of her passion streamed down her cheeks. Remembering this moment of passion, Lady created Lacrima.

 

Its name vibrates of these warm and sensual emotions. Mysterious and titillating exhalations recall the sensuous moments of Eastern twilight.

Lacrima, with its spicy accents, is the essence of seductive women who know how to assert their temperament with sensuality and voluptuousness. A single drop is enough to succumb…

 

Amber - The mystery of a substance so rare that Arab merchants once used it as a currency as precious as gold.

 

The enchantment of ambergris with woody, leathery notes.

 

 

Homage to an absolutely perfect flower.

In the heart of the tropical forests, the orchid reigns, proud and wild, unfolding its immaculate, delicately scented corollas, glowing with beauty, fascinating and fragile.

Top notes : mandarin, water hyacinth
Heart notes : white orchid, ylang-ylang, neroli
Base notes : musky vanilla, cedar

Available in room spray, scented candle, scented bouquet, scented ceramic pieces as well as refresher oil.

 

Introducing La Mer’s  Regenerating Serum, a skincare powerhouse that diminishes the appearance of lines, wrinkles and pores, infusing skin with the look of youth.

A powerful anti-aging trio: a high concentrate of The Miracle Brothâ„¢, The Marine Peptide Ferment and The Regenerating Fermentâ„¢, infused with marine plant stem cells and colloidal gold, helps skin trigger this natural production of “youth proteins,â€� collagen and elastin.  Together they work to help radically diminish the appearance of lines and wrinkles, as well as pores, revealing a vibrant, smoother and firmer looking complexion.

In a day, skin looks rejuvenated, glowing with youthful radiance.  Over time, skin appears seemingly ageless.

 

This lightweight cooling de-puffing eye stick is formulated with caffeine and refreshing Arctic Root to minimize puffiness and to help revive and awaken tired eyes.

Convenient and portable packaging also allows the formula to glide on easily, providing an instant cooling effect.

 

An exotic destination, an unforgettable fragrance, a healthy gesture, an enticing treatment: the perfect combination of 5 beauty rituals, unveiled by Diptyque just one year ago.

In 2010, the adventure continues…

With a new, even more surprising odyssey that beckons connoisseurs and amateurs to further explore sensorial frontiers and delve deeper into sanctuaries of beauty and well-being. The allure of letting yourself contemplate the enchanting aromas of lavender fields in Grasse, the perfume industry’s iconic birthplace… be revitalized by the pomegranate’s natural abundance, like Princess Elissa (Dido) when she founded the great city of Carthage… or surrender to the sovereignty of Corinth’s everlasting flower, one of the goddess queen Hera’s most coveted treasures…

These three epicurean encounters have spawned three hedonistic body care products : a Smoothing Body Polish, a Softening Hand Wash and a Velvet Hand Lotion.

Three new opportunities to indulge in an infinitely refined beauty ritual where the quality of the ingredients, the richness of the formulas, and the subtlety of the fragrances fit perfectly with each gesture.

The Art of Body Care, a poetic experience, designed for the well-being of both the body and soul.

 

Introducing Acqua di Parma’s latest creation: Bergamotto di Calabria. An essence of intense, sparkling vitality, an exhilarating addition to enrich the world of Blu Mediterraneo.

A sudden sensation of the pure natural fragrance of bergamot on the skin. A refreshing, transparent touch, rich in multi-faceted nuances. The pleasure of basking in the perfectly sun-drenched and unspoiled sea, sky and the land of Calabria.

Calabria… the home of the authentic, precious bergamotto di Calabria, a small juicy fragrant fruit enclosed in a bright shiny rind which ripens from deep green to golden yellow.

The fragrance opens with a burst of vitalizing energy. The green, sparkling top notes of bergamot are reinforced by the freshness of citron, also from Calabria. The perfume slowly reveals its fruity, floral heart accord of bergamot enhanced by nuances of cedar wood and red ginger. The base notes unfold with the richest, warmest accords of the fragrance, an unusual combination of vetiver, benzoin and musk.

 

In celebration of Mizensir’s 10th Anniversary, Alberto Morillas, worldwide famous nose, has created "Collection Privée", a collection of eight exceptional scented candles.

Following the four winter candles launched last year (Elixir d’Agar, Cuir Rouge, Coing Royal and Musc Mystérieux), Mizensir introduces four new summer scents :

 

PETALES DE ROSE : The timeless beauty of roses is diffused by the simple elegance of “Petales de Rose�, composed with rose, precious woods and patchouli.

POUDRE D’IRIS : Precious is the essence of “Poudre d’Iris�; using noble ingredients, including orris concrete, iris flower and tonka bean, the scent of luxury is born.

TRÈFLE SAUVAGE : «Trèfle Sauvage» evokes the many facets of nature with a scent that blends the crisp freshness of bergamot, lemon and mandarin with the green floralcy of galbanum and nasturtium and woody notes of cade wood, sandalwood and patchouli.

NUAGE DE MUSC : Ethereal and pure like the early hours of a Spring day, “Nuage de Musc� marries a white musk accord with the tender spiciness of star anise and the sheer warmth of bleached woods.

 

Following the worldwide success of the debut ‘Scent One: Hinoki’ fragrance, global affairs magazine Monocle introduces its second collaboration with Comme des Garçons parfums, ‘ScentTwo: Laurel’.

Created by Comme des Garçons’ head perfumeur Antoine Maisondieu, the clean, fresh, unisex scent was again inspired by the travels of the Monocle editorial team.

 â€œWe wanted to capture the same smell and sensation enjoyed while staying with friends in Batroun, Lebanon. It’s warm, inviting and at times a little sharp – just like the countryâ€� says Monocle editor in chief, Tyler Brûlé.

 

 

An "anti-fragrance" whose notes and impressions create a lasting sensation of wearing a "clean" scent, not a "perfume."

Like a breath of pure, bracing mountain air.

L’Eau Serge Lutens suggests that wonderfully clean feeling that you get after a bath and reminds you how good it feels to slip into freshly washed clothes.

A fragrance that is expansive, pure and radiant, suggestive of open spaces.

Like a clean, white sheet of paper.

 

 

(RED)^TM reconciles the pleasure of purchasing a coveted treasure with a positive, humane, impactful initiative. The universes of (RED)^TM and Diptyque have come together, joining forces, to turn a one-of-a-kind object, the Rooibos Vanilla candle, into an international endeavour to help eliminate AIDS in Africa.

 

When someone chooses to purchase the (diptyque)^REDSpecial Edition candle, not only will those living with HIV get the medicine they need to stay alive, but they are able to care for their families and contribute to their community. Diptyque will donate 4,2 € for each candle sold to help TheGlobalFund provide life-saving medication to those living with HIV in Africa.

 

At the heart of this spicy aura, Diptyque chose to feature both Indian and Madagascar vanilla along with South African rooibos. Taking its commitment a step further, the candle’s soothing, spicy scents are derived from certified fair trade vanilla.

 

 

Evocative of rich Cedar with exotic facets of Incense, Patchouli and earthy Vetiver, the essence of Thuya Wood is the heart of this irresistible and mesmerizing fragrance.

Madagascan Black Pepper, Cypress and Bergamot provide fresh peaks and sparkle to balance the refined opulence.

 

 

After years of research and development, Kiehl’s is proud to introduce a four product collection of highly-efficacious, yet 100% natural origin and ECOCERT certified skincare clinically proven to help combat environmental aggressors and stimulate skin’s natural renewal process to improve and maintain the look of healthy, glowing skin.

Kiehl’s chemists developed this breakthrough formula utilizing a high concentration of super-antioxidant Organic Açaí Berry from the Brazilian Amazon, in combination with Aloe Vera, Lavender and Rosemary Essential Oils to help skin repair the visible effects of both physical and environmental damage.  

Results:

Olivia Giacobetti’s latest creation for Costes.

A fragrance with notes of benzoin resin, cinnamon, Turkish rose, Egyptian geranium, Tunisian orange blossom and gaiac wood.

 

After devoting the first years of Editions de Parfums to the creation of personal fragrances, Frederic Malle decided to put together a collection of fragrances for the home.

Considering the idea that perfume should fuse with the skin so that it becomes one with the wearer, three noses specialized in fine fragrances composed home scents that should become an integral part of our homes, our primary places of existence. Luxurious and inspiring scents.

This collection includes nine perfumed candles as well as a “rubber incense�.

 

Japanese design powerhouse Comme des Garçons launches three new fragrances :

DAPHNE : socialite, heiress and fashion icon Daphne Guinness introduces Daphne, her debut fragrance. She describes the scent as “sultry and mysterious yet serious, straightforward and rather old-fashioned�

STANDARD : a joint creation by Finnish design company Artek and Comme des Garçons. The unisex fragrance was created with the ambition to nourish physical and emotional wellbeing. The visual aesthetics of the Standard fragrance were developed to stand along with Artek’s ideology and existing products

DOVER STREET MARKET : This unisex fragrance is named after Rei Kawakubo’s London store of the same name. It is the epitome of Comme des Garçons’ trademark, transparent, resolutely non-floral with woody-spicy blends

 

24 hours a day of a perfumed life…

Renowned perfumer Francis Kurkdjian launches his own line of fragrances which redefines the concept of lifestyle.

 

Kurkdjian wanted to go beyond perfume to create a 24-hour brand. His refined scents also infuse candles, home sprays, incense, leather bracelets, laundry detergent and even children’s bubbles.

Francis Kurkdjian

 

 

Four distinctive fragrances inspired by the rich possibilities of one of the most important elements in the perfumer’s palette: musk.

“The intention was to build on the true beauty of musk, which is not at all heavy or dirty, but has a deep, compelling softness. Inhaling pure musk is a bit like inhaling nude skin,� says Tom Ford. “What I discovered is that there’s such a spectrum of shades and tones within the musk family that a single fragrance couldn’t capture its character.�

From one starting point, the exploration of musk unfolded in four distinct directions. The result is a quartet of fragrances, each with its own unique character. WHITE SUEDE explores the masculine-feminine tension of musk combined with soft leather. JASMINE MUSK wraps rich floral notes around a musky heart. MUSK PURE is an exercise in sublime simplicity. And URBAN MUSK reveals the opulent, oriental tones of this precious ingredient.

 

The Arabian desert, immense unknown and mysterious lands, a strange kingdom with sand as far as the eye can see, dunes which shimmer in the wind, caravans loaded with gold, myrrh and oudh… An elusive atmosphere, a sumptuous, far away land of refinement, elegance and style - the epitome of the Orient.

At the edge of the desert, a day of stifling heat, a sun that beats down relentlessly, is drawing to its close. Sunset is a breathtaking color of ochre, a sight of brilliance and splendour. A magical light that is almost unreal. Oudh wood, fascinating and captivating, exhales the whispers of its balsamic, resinous and slightly smoky perfume.

The ever impertinent alchemist, L’Artisan parfumeur offers an invitation to the sensual encounter of oudh wood and an oriental twilight: AL OUDH. An Eau de Parfum, both warm and dense, animal, with notes of leather, spice and wood. An elixir, sensuality itself.

 

A vanilla fragrance that is sophisticated and comforting at the same time.

Vanitas opens with resinous and sweet notes of myrrh that blend with the delicious creaminess of vanilla.

Orange blossom enhances the high notes, and sandalwood adds a warm and voluptuous quality to the basenotes.

 

Under the guiding star, a fire dances in the silent night with the scent of clove, cinnamon and orange. Travelling from afar, a pinch of olibanum from the Orient is offered to the bronzed ashes of the incense burners.

A Christmas scent : cinnamon, orange, clove.

For this Christmas, a portion of the profits of the sale of this candle will be given to fund the protection of bees.

 

Senteurs d’Ailleurs introduces La Mer, a skin and body care range developed around the famous Crème de la Mer, the crème that has inspired a devoted following.

At the heart of the Crème is a highly potent Miracle Broth. There is nothing miraculous about its ingredients but it is the way those ingredients are distilled that make all the difference between a good moisturizer and a small miracle.

It’s through a complex bio-fermentation process, a process that takes 3-4 months to complete, that these ingredients transform into a whole far greater than the sum of its parts.

In a short time, skin becomes softer, firmer, looks virtually creaseless. Aging lines and pores are noticeably less visible. Even the driest of complexions are healed. Sensitivities are soothed.

No wonder many who have tried every cream available remain steadfast in their devotion to Crème de la Mer.

 

Tom Ford introduces a fragrance that captures the essence of his menswear philosophy. GREY VETIVER is a masterful new rendition of the cool and intriguing possibilities of vetiver, an ingredient that Ford says has always been a hallmark of a classic, tailored, and unabashedly masculine man.

GREY VETIVER has been crafted around the most authentic vetiver note available and moves it from the background—the ingredient’s traditional placement in many fragrances—to a signature placement from top note through long-lasting dry down.

A celebration of this iconic material, vetiver’s intriguing mix of cool, dry, and rich-woody qualities are enlivened and illuminated to the fullest. Surrounded by notes selected to support and enhance the Vetiver signature, the result is an extremely luxurious fragrance that is powerfully recognizable: TOM FORD GREY VETIVER is a composition of silvery, tailored elegance over a background of compelling, grounded warmth.

 

As Penhaligon’s evolves as a fragrance house, there is a continual quest for innovation and individuality in each new fragrance release. For 2009, something unusual was required; a fragrance for the contemporary woman, shocking and compulsively sensual. Penhaligon’s turned to master perfumer Bertrand Duchaufour and Amaranthine is the startling result: a complex choreography of perfumed desire.

A corrupted floral oriental, for those private moments when everything is anticipation. Amaranthine opens with a dramatic flourish of spices and tropical green. This unsettling lick of drama is beautifully ambushed by an unctuous accord of jasmine and ylang-ylang, a heady bloom renowned for its aphrodisiac properties, and clove swathed in spices, tea, musk and the rounded beauty of tonka bean absolute.

 

Amaranthine eau de parfum (50ml): 98 €

Serge Lutens

A potent weekly facial treatment to hydrate, protect and revive all skin types.

Containing the greatest number of anti-oxidant ingredients of all Aésop products, this composition introduces Blackcurrant Seed to the brand’s established Parsley Seed formula for optimal anti-oxidant hydration.

 

Leaves skin smooth, supple and refreshed with the flexibility of being worn day or night, alone or layered.

 

This treatment is especially suited for those whose skin is dehydrated and exposed to daily environmental stress, including urban pollution.

 

Comptoir Sud Pacifique introduces new intensified eau de parfum versions of bestsellers Aqua Motu, Aloha Tiaré and Vanille Extrême.

Aqua Motu - eau de parfum
A sea breeze blows on this invigorating accord, enhanced by the elegance of a heart composed of fresh notes of warm sand magnified by a richly musky base.

Aloha Tiaré - eau de parfum
The first notes of frangipani reveal the transparency of a soft and ample heart composed of tiara flowers and ylang, enhanced by tuberose and patchouly accents, magnified by a warm and sensual base of vanilla, musk and benzoin.

Vanille Extrême - eau de parfum
A rich and greedy accord which features the powdery notes of vanilla sugar and heliotrope resting on an unctuous blend of milk and vanilla pod.

 

A mysterious fragrance reminiscent of travels around the world, the nostalgia of far off treasures and sea crossings where the smell of the wooden boat hull mixes in with the smell of barrels of rum and crates of spice.

A mellow, sensually elegant fragrance, with an attraction that expresses itself differently according to the moment, the skin or the time of day, in multiple and astonishing ways.

Havana Vanille, the fragrance of a magical place. A luminous harmony of the silent mystery of precious wood, of sensuous vanilla and languorous wafts of rum.

 

An elegant interpretation of the magnolia flower, which reveals its most sophisticated allure in this luxurious eau de parfum.

A sparkling fragrance that opens with crisp, clear notes of pure bergamot, lemon and citron essences and unfolds into an intense floral bouquet accented by the inimitable scent of magnolia blossom.

A harmonious blend of voluptuous floral heart notes - rose, jasmine and tuberose - settles on a sensuous base of sandalwood, patchouli, vetiver and vanilla.

A timeless eau de parfum that leaves the inforgettable, lingering scents of a refined and sophisticated woman.

 

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