Tag: Perfume

Adventures in perfumes

February 18, 2014 by The CoF

Indulge your wanderlust with our destination-inspired fragrance finds. Explore the essence of five idyllic escapes to discover which scents call to you. Experience adventures in a perfume bottle. Paris At Dusk. Feel the intensely romantic, heady moment when the day ends and a new night in Paris begins—a mix of cool sophistication and vibrant warmth. Cartier Baiser Volé Essence de Parfum, created by perfumer Mathilde Laurent, is an intense version of Cartier’s Baiser Volé Eau de Parfum. It pays close attention […]

Categories: Beauty, Fragrance • Tags: Bottega Veneta, CARTIER, Hanae Mori, Jo Malone, Perfume, Tory Burch

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Opium l'objet rare Yves Saint Laurent, Eau de Parfum 50 ml, available for €2000 (around $2,700) on sale December 2 ,2013 .

Yves Saint Laurent’s Opium L’Objet Rare dresses in gold

November 26, 2013 by The CoF

Opium the sultry fragrance of Yves Saint Laurent will be released in pure luxury edition, ultra-limited and numbered for this end of year… 50 bottles in the world, only 10 for France … Suffice to say that the last olfactory jewel of Yves Saint Laurent can arouse desire. For the holiday season, the house actually appealed to Manuela Paul Cavallier,the famous French by the gilding artist , to design the the gold plated bottles of Opium .”Opium represents the embodiment of a dream of irresistible […]

Categories: Beauty • Tags: December 2013, Gold, Holidays 2013, luxury, Opium, Opium L'Objet Rare, Perfume, Yves Saint Laurent

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LANCÔME - LA VIE EST BELLE L’ÉDITION NOËL

LANCÔME presents LA VIE EST BELLE Christmas Edition

November 25, 2013 by The CoF

With the approaching of holiday season, Lancôme presents a limited edition of its feminine scent LA VIE EST BELLE (Life is Beautiful). A new bright and precious design, which is due out in December. For this special edition of the fragrance the bottle is adorned with a sparkling frost. At first glance, one can discover a multitude of small silver fragments, covering the pink essence of “Life is Beautiful”.With elegance, the neck of the bottle is itself decorated with six wings made […]

Categories: Beauty • Tags: Christmas, Fragrance, LA VIE EST BELLE, Lancôme, limited edition, Perfume

10 Best fragrances for hair

November 20, 2013 by The CoF

How long does the clean smell resist on your hair ? One, maybe two days at the most . Then , the smell of smog (especially for those who live in big cities ) the indoor air and smoke takes over the delicious aroma left by your shampoo. “Hair is a fabulous fragrance diffuser and probably the best spot to spray fragrance if you want to make an impression,” says iconic fragrance publisher Frédéric Malle. “It keeps fragrance for a long time, […]

Categories: Beauty • Tags: hair, Hair care, Mythic Oil Le Parfum, Perfume

First Look : Tory Burch Beauty Line

November 4, 2013 by The CoF

What is the definition of beauty ? For American designer Tory Burch is simple: a perfect pink peony or earthy vetiver scent ,that make her mind travel to times of childhood innocence and loved ones . Following Marc Jacobs, Jason Wu and Michael Kors who had embarked on expanding their empires with beauty products ,Tory Burch, who was named this year by Forbes Magazine a billionaire, brings you her own beauty line. To launch her epinomous beauty line Tory had a […]

Categories: Beauty • Tags: Cosmetics, Fragrance, Make up, Perfume, Tory Burch, Tory Burch Beauty

Salvatore Ferragamo's Tuscan Soul Quintessential Collection presentation

Salvatore Ferragamo’s Tuscan Soul Quintessential Collection, a journey for the senses

September 25, 2013 by The CoF

Tuscany,Italy.The marble.Michelangelo used it to create his masterpieces . Salvatore Ferragamo chose it now for the presentation of his new perfume collection Tuscan Soul Quintessential Collection, which is dedicated to the natural and cultural treasures of the region.The guests were welcomed by Ferruccio Ferragamo, Giovanna Gentile Ferragamo and creative director Massimiliano Giornetti with cocktails under the open sky overlooking the stunning white cliffs. At dinner,the table was surrounded by works of art in marble were the guests were taken in […]

Categories: Beauty, Design • Tags: Fragrance, Italy, luxury, Perfume, Salvatore Ferragamo, Tuscan Soul Quintessential Collection, Tuscany

Private Blend Atelier d’Orient Collection for connoisseurs

September 5, 2013 by The CoF

“Private Blend is my own personal scent laboratory…designed with the true fragrance connoisseur in mind” – Tom Ford Tom Ford presents Atelier d’Orient, a collection of four private blend fragrances inspired by the sublime beauty, enigmatic sensuality and exquisite luxury of Asia. Each scent tells his richly imagined olfactory story about Asia by using ingredients that have treasured prestige in the orient, from voluptuous florals and precious fruits to aromatic spices and rare oils. In Atelier d’Orient, prized ingredients from […]

Categories: Beauty • Tags: Asia, Atelier d’Orient, collection, Fragrance, luxury, Perfume, Private Blend, Tom Ford

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La collection de grasse By Lionel Koretzky For L’Occitane

April 27, 2013 by The CoF

images via chrisboalsartists.com

Categories: Beauty • Tags: Art, Fragrances, Health, L'Occitane, Lionel Koretzky, Perfume, Photography

Classique : 20 Years, 20 Corsets

April 23, 2013 by The CoF

Designer Jean Paul Gaultier celebrates the 20th anniversary of his first women’s fragrance ,Classique , with a limited edition: Classique 20 Years. Twenty years ago, the designer Jean Paul Gaultier created his first women’s fragrance. A perfume that broke all the moulds canisters designed to date. Classique became thus a sensual corset that spoke for all and each one of the daring women that the designer dressed – and still dressing. “I wanted to show that women could take ownership of this instruments of […]

Categories: Beauty, Fashion • Tags: Art, Corset, Fragrance, Jean Paul Gaultier, Lingerie, Perfume, Photography, Shopping

Find Your Liquid Courage

April 1, 2013 by The CoF

Your liquid courage awaits. CHIC Top Tip: Line your dresser drawers with fragrance-sprayed tissue paper to give clothes a subtle aroma. CASUAL Top Tip: To make your scent last all day, layer fragrance over a complementary body wash and lotion. ADDICTIVE Top Tip: For an unexpected way to wear fragrance—try a hair mist. The specially-designed formula won’t damage your tresses. PLAYFUL Top Tip: For on-the-go touch-ups, try a purse-friendly rollerball of your favorite fragrance. Image by sephora.com ; find your fragrance at […]

Categories: Beauty • Tags: Fragrance, Health, Perfume, Sephora, Shopping

Jour d’Hermès

February 27, 2013 by The CoF

At the beginning of this month Hermès launched their new women’s fragrance, Jour d’Hermès , a light fresh scent that captures an olfactory snapshot of the first moments of the day. The mesmerizing potion is held in an elegant flacon signed by Pierre Hardy the French label’s shoe and jewelry designer. Jour d’Hermès, 85 ml, €110 Photo: © Ryan McGinley

Categories: Beauty • Tags: Fashion, Hermès, Jour d'Hermès, Perfume, Pierre Hardy

Perfume Bottle Clutch by Charlotte Olympia

February 13, 2013 by The CoF

For Spring 2013, Charlotte Olympia was inspired by the je ne sais quoi of vintage Parisian style. You never leave home without a spritz of your signature scent—this charming Charlotte Olympia perfume bottle clutch is just as essential for evenings out. Wanna know more about? Check it here http://ftshow.net/X2UNFv

Categories: Fashion • Tags: Beauty, Charlotte Olympia, Clutch, Handbags and Purses, Perfume, Shopping

A Dozen Roses , Which Rose Are You?

February 12, 2013 by The CoF

A Dozen Roses was created by entrepreneurs Sandy Cataldo and Lynn Welsh Emmolo. Both successful beauty executives, Sandy and Lynn wanted to create fragrances that are unique signature scents; original, captivating and magical. Their passion for roses, art and pure perfumery led to the creation of A Dozen Roses.The design of the highly collectible bottles is inspired by the original artwork of Lynn Emmolo. All of the fragrances begin with 100% natural rose absolute. The perfumers were then given free rein […]

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A Scented Gift For Your Valentine : Bond No.9

February 5, 2013 by The CoF

I love Bond No.9 and the Limited Edition Collection is a collectible one!Just take a look you will fall in love! I know they are pricy but guys it is a gift for your Valentine so a smile on her face is priceless( she’ll appreciate the effort,be sure!). The New York Musk Emerald Swarovski Shooting Star, as the names suggests is a 100ml bottle studded with an intricate network of emeralds and will make for a stunning collector’s piece. The Harrods Amber […]

Categories: Fashion • Tags: bond no.9, Central Park West, gift, Jewelry, LONDON, Perfume, Shopping, Swarovski

Perfume Perfection: Lanvin’s Arpège Minaudière

January 14, 2013 by The CoF

In 1927, Jeanne Lanvin asked a talented young perfumer, André Fraysse, to create an eternal fragrance on the occasion of her daughter, Marie-Blanche’s 30th birthday. The heady fragrance is filled with over 60 floral essences and was named Arpège, and this year celebrates its 85th birthday. In honor of the iconic fragrance, Lanvin has created an exquisitely beautiful Arpège Minaudière, designed to perfectly encase a bottle of the fragrance. Constructed of hand-polished black enamel (mimicking the color and shape of the perfume […]

Categories: Beauty • Tags: André Fraysse, Aroma compound, Arpège, Jeanne Lanvin, Lanvin, Marie-Blanche, Perfume, Perfumer

The Best Of 2012 Beauty Buzz

December 28, 2012 by The CoF

Lipstick for Madonna The result of an exclusive collaboration between Make Up For Ever and Madonna’s personal make-up artist Gina Brooke, Aqua Rouge #8 has been created for the MDNA world tour. The make-up artist and runway cosmetic brand worked together to create an iconic red lip lacquer, designed to be perfect color for Madonna. “The most important thing when looking for a lipstick is to find a reliable shade that lasts” explained Gina Brooke. “We only have a minute and a half between […]

Categories: Beauty, Design, Fashion • Tags: Corioliss, Dolce & Gabbana, Georgina Chapman, Keren Craig, Laetitia Casta, Madonna, Paris, Perfume

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Perfume By Personality: Frédéric Malle’s Guide To Fragrance Gifting

December 17, 2012 by The CoF

“It’s always tricky, buying perfume for someone else,” says Frédéric Malle. As the architect behind Editions de Parfums—a collection of nineteen original scents created in collaboration with the world’s top noses—he appreciates the value of a beautifully crafted fragrance. Still, he insists, when it comes to gifting fragrance for the holidays, it’s not about playing it safe. “A lot of people give Chanel No. 5 for the same reason they might buy an Apple computer—because they think they can’t go wrong,” says […]

Categories: Beauty, Design, Fashion • Tags: Apple, Aroma compound, Barneys New York, Chanel No 5, Malle, Parfum, Perfume, Vogue

L’Wren Scott Launches First Scent

December 12, 2012 by The CoF

By Pete Born and Taylor Harris L’Wren Scott’s debut women’s fragrance. Photo By John Aquino L’Wren Scott;Photo By Steve Eichner Daphne Guinness and Richard Perry;Photo By Steve Eichner No one will accuse L’Wren Scott of simply slapping her name on a fragrance bottle; she rhapsodizes about scent with the fervor of a maven. That was evident during an interview Monday in which she discussed the development of her debut fragrance being launched with a personal appearance at Barneys New York’s Manhattan flagship today […]

Categories: Fashion, News, People • Tags: Guerlain, L'Wren Scott, Lancôme, Mick Jagger, Perfume, Richard Perry