New from Lancôme is Ô de l’Orangerie, the flanker fragrance to Ô de Lancôme (1969) and Ô d’Azur (2010). Co-created by perfumers Dominique Ropion and Anne Flipo, this summery scent finds its soul in orange blossom absolute and orange flower essence. A tribute to the orange blossom, the…
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Created by the Clarins Fragrance Group who are also behind perfumes from Thierry Mugler, Porsche Design, Azzaro and David Yurman, Aura by Swarovski is the new scent from the globally-renowned crystal company. According to Clarins, the collaboration was an ideal one, thanks to both being family-run companies that…
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Canmake Singapore recently sent me a press sample of its Make Me Happy Eau de Toilette in Pink Grapefruit (S$36.90/30 ml), its newest fragrance. I was happy to be able to experience it first-hand because I was quite taken with the genie bottle flaçon, as well as the…
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At once sweet and floral, the new limited-edition Elizabeth Arden Green Tea Camellia Fragrance is undeniably feminine and easy to wear. As its name indicates, this scent centres on the camellia (the previous special-edition Elizabeth Arden Green Tea scent featured the lavender flower). Its creator, perfumer Rodrigo Flores-Roux,…
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This March, Crabtree & Evelyn introduces its Floral Fragrance Collection, a delightfully feminine collection comprising fragrances and bath and body products in modern single-note scents. The floral bouquet not only showcases the brand’s new fragrance, Lily, it also introduces revamped versions of its Lavender and Rosewater scents and…
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Love & Toast fragrances are not only packaged in sleek glass bottles, they are also decorated with the whimsical illustrations that are typical of Margot Elena’s artistic style. After Soap ‘n Sorbet gave me sample vials of four to review, I discovered that their notes are generally simple….
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Last week, I was invited to the launch of Calvin Klein Beauty, the latest fragrance to join the Calvin Klein range of scents. Created by perfumer Sophie Labbé (she also created one of my favourite scents – Hugo Boss Woman), this fragrance is centred on the lily. According…
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