New Fragrances

Yves Saint Laurent La Nuit de L'Homme L'Intense

06/26/15 00:06:50 

by: Sandra Raicevic Petrovic

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Line of fragrances for men L'Homme by YVES SAINT LAURENT receives another version this summer and it promises a more seductive twist, intensity and oriental character. It adds up to previous editions: La Nuit de l`Homme, La Nuit de L`Homme Le Parfum and La Nuit de l`Homme Frozen Cologne and arrives in the same characteristic flacon form as the above mentioned editions. As announced, LA NUIT DE L'HOMME L'INTENSE can be expected in the second half of August 2015. 

The composition of fragrance La Nuit de L'Homme L'Intense is created of deep, seductive oriental chords and reflects the charisma, courage, strength and seductiveness of the contemporary man. Among the key ingredients are iris concrete, vanilla, tonka, patchouli, violet and sage.

YVES SAINT LAURENT LA NUIT DE L'HOMME L'INTENSE edition 2015 key ingredients iris vanilla patchouli tonka violet sage

Flacon of the perfume La Nuit de L'Homme L'Intense is made of glass iridescent in shades from amber to black. The stopper is also made in black color. The fragrance can be obtained as 60 ml at the price of 72 eur.

Scented Snippets

Scented Snippets: Sebastiane Espresso Royale/Java Jive

06/25/15 16:48:27 

by: Ida Meister

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Robert Elder is a self-taught independent perfumer from Altoona, Pennsylvania who recently sent me samples of his perfumes [which are available on Indie Scents]. Sebastian is his marvelous dog, and the inspiration behind the name Sebastiane.

Sebastian, sleeping

Robert was a collector of perfumes for many years; over time, he felt them to possess a certain sameness in structure, and eventually became bored with them, thus deciding to create his own.

“I call these structured (cake mixes put together with basic instructions).”

He inquired whether I only liked classically composed perfumes—to which I responded categorically: No. I like any number, any genre of perfumes which sing to me, tell me tales, enlighten, instruct, etc.

I sniffed them all [there are five], and felt that his Espresso Royale might be of particular interest to you, dear readers. While I find that reviews of his perfumes tend to be diametrically opposed , Espresso Royale is one that most of us can agree upon. It's true, through and through: strong, hot, and just sweet enough to make your mouth water. Even if you're not a gourmand lover.

Espresso Royale is easy to love and a joy to wear.

It has longevity likened to an elephant's memory: a little spritz will cling lovingly and give all the pleasure of a fine cup with none of the accompanying buzz.

If you look at the list of notes, fear can easily creep up on you: Hazelnut? Caramel? Oh, my aching teeth ... except, not. Espresso holds pride of place, with that lovely bitterness which is so characteristic.

PARFUMS SEBASTIANE ESPRESSO ROYALE Notes: rum, hazelnut, caramel, espresso coffee blend, tonka bean

Alongside, caramel smells as burnt as the beautiful brown liquid surrounding flan tastes. Tonka is both softly leathery and faintly almondlike, more reminiscent of toasted almond in this perfume. Rum is boozy but not overwhelmingly so; it's here to kick off the kaffeeklatsch.

The final result is a harmonious gourmand-amer which possesses enough complexity to be intriguing and zero cloy factor.

I'm very fond of Espresso Royale and now I understand what all the buzz is about.

[Forgive me, for I have punned. It's been 40+ years since my last confession. ;-) ]

Do give this one a try; it feels right for all the right reasons, and blooms in the heat as well as the chill.

Images courtesy of Robert Elder/Sebastiane

Bargain Fragrance Reviews

Giorgio of Beverly Hills for Men (1984; 2008)

06/25/15 10:45:26 

by: Dr. Marlen Elliot Harrison

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This is another in a series of bargain fragrance reviews, scents that may be found online or at discount stores for US $25 or less. Leave a comment below for your chance to receive a sample, shipped anywhere in the world, free!

Summary: With a focus on honeyed patchouli, rose, tonka and sandalwood, 1984’sGiorgio for Men was sadly discontinued until parent company Elizabeth Arden re-launched it in 2008. I’m happy to report that Giorgio for Men is now widely available at bargain prices for your enjoyment and the reformulation is not all that different from the original. Perfumer: N/A, please tell us in a comment below if you know. Try this if you like: Oriental chypres; the aroma of ink from ball point pens; patchouli; petrol vapors; sweet, woody aromas; cinnamon; rose accents. Pros & Cons: Don’t let that retro opening fool you, the midnotes and drydown are actually quite compelling, especially when the sandalwood begins to shine and the vanilla/coumarin peeks out. And though I mention rose accents, Giorgio is by no means floral. In fact, it might be a little too 80s for some due to its ubiquity at the time and as it offers none of the gourmand sweetness nor fresh aquatic tones so popular in today’s market. I love the classic bottle that reminds me of a flask.

Notes: “Top notes are aldehydes, orange, fruity notes and bergamot; middle notes are carnation, sandalwood, patchouli, cinnamon, orris root, cedar and rose; base notes are honey, tonka bean, amber, musk, benzoin, oakmoss and vanilla.”—Fragrantica.com

Reminds me of:  Tiffany for Men, Givenchy Gentleman, Bond No. 9 H.O.T. Always,Fresh Patchouli Pure.

Designer’s Description: N/A

Number of times tested: 10 times over the last two months.

Number of sprays applied for this review: One spray to the back of my hand from a new 50 ml bottle I purchased online (ca. 2010).

Fragrance strength: EDT

Development: (Linear / Average / Complex): Giorgio 2008 opens with petrol vapors (I suspect it’s the aldehydes), honey, strong patchouli and a punch of citrus. Within the first 30 minutes this surprising opening begins to relax making way for the oriental basenotes to sweeten the composition; this is one of those rare examples of a fragrance moving from herbal to sweet as it develops rather than the other way around. In its second hour, the floral mid notes really create movement between top and base as rose, carnation and accents of buttery orris root blossom. The drydown is surprisingly demure with noticeable mossy tonka, cinnamon, sandalwood, and amberybenzoin.

Longevity: (Short / Average / Long-lasting) I get about 8-10 hours with this one.

Sillage: (A Little / Average / A Lot) “Powerhouse” is an apt description here; best to use sparingly if in close quarters or warm weather.

Note about the packaging: A flask-shaped, striated glass bottle with silver cap and accents housed in a yellow and white-striped paper box with Giorgio of Beverly Hills insignia. Vintage boxes read “For Men” while newer boxes also include “Pour Homme”.

Where can I buy it? My 50 ml EDT spray was found in a discount shop (USA) for $10 USD.

The Bottom Line: Ah, Giorgio, the scent of the 80s! Before the beach scents, the green tea scents, and the barely there fresh scents, Giorgio for Men offered not one but two variations on a theme: the men’s oriental chypre. By no means groundbreaking compositions—as Givenchy Gentleman from a decade earlier offered the same basic structure but with focus on civet and vetiver, and 1980'sOscar de la Renta’s Pour Lui (reviewed here) also followed a similar blueprint but with focus on labdanum and leather—there was something about Giorgio (and Giorgio V.I.P Special Reserve) that captured the imagination of a generation. Giorgio represented a way of life, new Hollywood glamour and modern American style. Whereas the tuberose and orange blossom explosion of Giorgio (for women) retained some of its market, the mens’ scents disappeared soon after the brand had been sold to Avon in 1987. Twenty years later, Giorgio for Men (only the original, not the V.I.P.) was re-launched when the Giorgio label was acquired by Elizabeth Arden. To me, Giorgio has always smelled most strongly of three things: ink, petrol and patchouli. To my gourmand-loving nose this should be a complete turn off. But I find it compelling, disturbing and addictive. Maybe it’s the nostalgia, or maybe it’s just a darn good fragrance, but every time I reach for it I think, “Ummmm, do I really want to smell like that?” and then every time I wear it I think, “Wow! Is that ME who smells so good?” Part of this reticence to wear Giorgio is that it starts off BIG, LOUD, and GREEN; and part of this pleasure is the journey it takes to its basenotes offering rose tinges, hints of sandalwood and a sweet, ambery drydown. In fact, I’d say it really needs to be sampled with patience to understand its full glory. For the price, a purchase of Giorgio offers a glimpse into the American scented past.

Niche Perfumery

Penhaligon's Halfeti

06/26/15 02:48:47 

by: Sandra Raicevic Petrovic

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Penhaligon's London presents a new fragrance of their rich collection which is inspired by precious goods traded by Turkey—exotic flowers, spices, soft leather and precious materials. The fragrance was named after a small Turkish village, Halfeti, where charming Halfeti black roses bloom on the coasts of the Euphrates river. "These dark and mysterious roses are very rare and are result of unique ecological conditions in which they are grown."

Halfeti is an extremely rich woody-floral fragrance whose composition is signed by perfumer Christian Provenzano. The perfume opens with a rich union of citruses, herbs and spices while blending bergamot and grapefruit with saffron, cardamom, atermisia and cypress needles. The heart develops floral notes of jasmine and Bulgarian rose combined with shades of nutmeg, while the base introduces warm aromas of leather, precious oud, cedar, sandalwood, amber, musk, tonka and vanilla.

PENHALIGON'S HALFETI edition 2015 oriental-woody perfumer: Christian Provenzano bergamot, grapefruit, saffron, cardamom, artemisia, cypress needles jasmine, Bulgarian rose, nutmeg leather, oud, cedar, sandalwood, amber, musk, tonka, vanilla

Penhaligon's Halfeti arrives in the characteristic bottle form, available as 100 ml Eau de Parfum. The price of the edition is 150 pounds and the fragrance is available on the official website of Penhaligon's.

Bargain Fragrance Reviews

Don Algodón by Don Algodón (1985)

06/25/15 10:17:25 

by: Dr. Marlen Elliot Harrison

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This is another in a series of bargain fragrance reviews, scents that may be found online or at discount stores for US $25 or less. Leave a comment below for your chance to receive a sample, shipped anywhere in the world, free!

Summary: An inexpensive alternative to the now obscure Eau de Givenchy, Puig’s breezy, white floral from its Don Algodón (Sir Cotton) brand, has started popping up on Ebay and discount sites around the world. Perfumer: N/A, please tell us in a comment below if you know. Try this if you like: Floral eau de colognes, green accents, jasmine and white musk; lily of the valley and airy tuberose. Pros & Cons: Though not quite a carbon copy, this perfectly fits the bill as a replacement for my Eau de Givenchy at a bargain price; even the bottle (though not much to look at) recalls Eau de Givenchy’s original royal blue colors. An obscure line most folks have never heard of, the original Don Algodón EDT is actually rather well-known in Spain and considered by many to be a youthful 80s fragrance rather than a designer perfume. The longevity for an EDT, also similar to Eau de Givenchy, is a bit fleeting.

Notes: “Top notes: bergamot, mandarin and lemon. Heart: jasmine, tuberose, lily of the valley. Base: amber, cedar, vetiver and musk.”—Fragrantica.com

Reminds me of:  Eau de Givenchy, Sung by Alfred Sung, Carven Guirlandes,AnaisAnais, Jessica McClintock by Jessica McClintock

Designer’s Description:“Fraganciapara la mujertierna y romántica, y muyfemenina. ¡Cúbrete con suesencia floral y fresca! Aportaunestilopropio: Tienesalgo, Tienes Don. Salidacítrica de mandarina, bergamota y limón; corazón de floresblancas a base de jazmín, nardo, lilas y muguet, y fondo de madera (cedro, vetiver), almizcle y ámbar.

A fragrance for the tender and romantic woman, and very feminine. Dress yourself with its floral and fresh scent! It brings a unique style: You’ve got something special, you have Don. Don Algodón opens with citric mandarin, bergamot and lemon; there is a heart of white flowers including jasmine and tuberose, along with violet and lily of the valley, and a background of woods (cedar, vetiver), musk and amber.”—Bodybell.com

Number of times tested: 10 times over the last 2 months.

Number of sprays applied for this review: Two sprays to the back of my hand from a 200 ml bottle I purchased online (ca. 2015).

Fragrance strength: EDT

Development: (Linear / Average / Complex): I can’t say that Don Algodón develops much; the citrus top notes quickly relax during its first hour and I really don’t perceive any of the woods or amber in the base notes.

Longevity: (Short / Average / Long-lasting) I find that Don Algodón only lasts about 2-3 hours, leaving behind a subtle floral musk.

Sillage: (A Little / Average / A Lot) I find this rather bold in its first 30-45 minutes and then a skin scent therafter; very office safe and great for hot weather.

Note about the packaging: A spherical glass bottle with blue plastic cap and accents housed in a paper box that looks like sky and clouds.

Where can I buy it? My 200 ml EDT spray was found online (USA) for $15 USD.

The Bottom Line: I don’t know what it is about Eau de Givenchy, but that fragrance was true love from first sniff. However, with time and reformulation the fragrance has subtly changed and now the final and latest iteration is a far cry from the original for a fairly expensive price. After searching Fragrantica for a replacement, I came across Don Algodón and while window shopping online, I was fortunate enough to discover a reasonably priced bottle and snatched it up. When it arrived I was more than pleased: I could buy three of these for the price of one Eau de Givenchy. True, Givenchy’s first Eau offers a bit more oakmoss and honeysuckle, and feels a bit greener and aquatic overall, but Don Algodón is a surprising sniffalike. I could wax poetic about how it always reminds me of spring and lifts my spirits, but truly, this is a simple white floral that will smell quite familiar to many. Moreover, I always think I’m detecting hyacinth, one of my favorite notes, though the flower is not listed in the olfactory pyramid. Spain is one of my favorite countries; it has an incredibly diverse landscape, millennia of history, warm and lively people, a fantastic food culture, and some truly wonderful fragrance brands (e.g. Victorio & Lucchino, Adolfo Dominguez, Loewe,Jesus del Pozo, Paco Rabanne, and even Antonio Banderas). It’s funny, the last time I was in Spain I thumbed my nose at Don Algodón due to its bargain price and drugstore presence, considering it not worth my time. Silly me; it just goes to show that price doesn’t always correspond with pleasure.

New Fragrances

Dolce & Gabbana The Velvet Collection: Velvet Mimosa Bloom, Velvet Exotic Leather

06/23/15 17:59:51 

by: Sandra Raicevic Petrovic

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Dolce & Gabbana’s Velvet collection welcomes two new fragrances designed to depict the strength of men, and the beauty of women. Black leather is chosen to illustrate the smell of a man, his strength and masculinity, while mimosa absolute reflects feminine sensuality, allure, and beauty. As Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana explain: “We have put our memories and our roots into the Velvet fragrance collection, which have the same vibrant, hedonistic heart as Sicily and Italy. With each one, we invite you into our world.”

The VELVET EXOTIC LEATHER fragrance is inspired by male skin, his sensuality and elegance. The essence of a man has been retold with black leather combined with opulent and burning labdanum, intense styrax, and deep woody cade oil nuances. The composition is enriched with fresh notes of clary sage and lavender, along with some fruity notes of rum, incense, and olibanum. The fragrance is available as 50 ml Eau de Parfum.

VELVET EXOTIC LEATHER editon 2015   black leather, labdanum, styrax, cade oil, clary sage, lavender, incense, olibanum

The VELVET MIMOSA BLOOM brings heady and polleny notes of mimosa flower absolute, which is harmoniously blended with the narcissus absolute and elegant violet leaves. The precious oils of mandarin, bergamot and neroli evoke the vibrancy and luminosity of the composition. The fragrance is available as 50 ml Eau de Parfum.

VELVET MIMOSA BLOOM edition 2015 absolut, narcissus absolute, violet leaves, mandarin oil, bergamot oil, neroli oil

New Fragrances

One Direction Between Us

06/25/15 02:41:11 

by: Sanja Pekic

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Between Us is the fourth fragrance of the popular British boy bandOne Direction, the first one since Zayn Malik left the band. The fragrance comes after Our Moment from 2013, That Moment from 2014 and You & I from 2014. One Direction Between Us launches in August 2015.

Top notes include mandarin essence, Italian nutmeg and apricot. Middle notes include flowers of freesia, gardenia and solar jasmine. Indonesian patchouli, vanilla from Madagascar and golden amber accord form the base of the perfume.

Top notes: mandarin, nutmeg, apricot Heart: freesia, gardenia, jasmine Base: patchouli, vanilla, amber

The bottle design is announced as modern and stylish, more "grown-up" than the previous ones. The fragrance is available as 30, 50 and 100 ml Eau de Parfum.

Check out the witty perfume announcement:

New Fragrances

Tom Tailor Urban Life Man, Urban Life Woman

06/24/15 05:14:00 

by: Sandra Raicevic Petrovic

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In the summer of 2015, Tom Tailor launches a fragrant duo inspired by the modern way of living in big cities, leaving an urban imprint, authentic and dynamic. The refreshing aromas of the compositions have been announced as a contrast to traffic jams and pulsating life in the city. Two fragrant oases in the ever-changing world are dedicated to men and women who love the modern way of living, unconventional style, and have a laid-back, sporty spirit.

TOM TAILOR URBAN LIFE WOMAN

In the top notes, Tom Tailor Urban Life Woman blends sparkling and juicy drops of mandarin orange, sweet orange, and cranberry, announcing the feminine bouquet of jasmine and orange blossom, sweetened with pleasant peach juice. The base retains a woody blend of guaiac wood, patchouli, and cedar, soaked with irresistible aromas of caramel.  Tom Tailor Urban Life Woman is available as 30 ml and 50 ml Eau de Toilette.

TOM TAILOR URBAN LIFE WOMAN edition 2015 mandarin orange, orange,  red currant, jasmine, orange blossom, peach, guaiac wood, patchouli, vetiver, caramel

TOM TAILOR URBAN LIFE MAN

Tom Tailor Urban Life Man also starts with the juicy freshness of citruses, combining sour nuances of lemon, bergamot, and mandarin orange. The heart brings aromatic notes of laurel and lavender, followed by patchouli, cedar, and musk. The men’s fragrance is available as 30 ml and 50 ml Eau de Toilette.

New Fragrances

Ungaro Cologne Extreme

06/23/15 18:24:12 (

by: Sandra Raicevic Petrovic

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The collection of men's fragrances Ungaro Man, which was launched with the namesake edition back in 2008, now welcomes yet another variation—the  UNGARO COLOGNE EXTREME. The new fragrance will offer a contemporary interpretation of the timeless cologne, which is, this time, woven from sparking citruses, aromatic herbs and spices, with a warm, masculine trail of woody notes. A new dimension of freshness is combined with sophisticated cologne. 

The composition opens with a bright and energetic burst of lime and pink grape, combined with some spicy notes of cardamom. The heart highlights aromatic notes of lavender and artemisia, bonded with fine, salty, and refreshing notes of sea water. The base, with its woody notes, brings a warm, deep twist, thus creating a striking contrast to citruses and aromatic herbs. The key woody notes, which leave an elegant trail on the skin, are guaiac wood, vetiver, and patchouli. 

UNGARO COLOGNE EXTREME edition 2015 lime, pink grape, cardamom, lavender, artemisia, sea water, guiac wood, vetiver, patchoulii

UNGARO COLOGNE EXTREME is available as 30, 50 and 90 ml Eau de Toilette. The fragrance comes in a light blue bottle the same form as previous editions of the Ungaro collection. Exclusive to Douglas perfumeries.

Interviews

Smelling Dante's Poem: Paolo Terenzi Presents V Canto

06/23/15 16:34:19 

by: Miguel Matos

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Tiziana and Paolo Terenzi at Pitti Fragranze 2014

I was very happy to see Paolo Terenzi again this time in Esxence. We had met in Florence before and had a very nice chat, when he was presenting his new line Giardino Benessere. But when I approached him and started talking, I noticed that the Giardino bottles were housing another line, called V Canto. So, what happened?

Miguel Matos: You are launching a new line, but I've seen these bottles before. In Florence, during the Pitti Fragranze expo, you were presenting Giardino Benessere in these bottles. Now the Giardino Benessere has a different, transparent bottle and the velvet bottles from before are now housing the new perfumes, V Canto. Can you explain this?

Paolo Terenzi: My concept for the Giardino Benessere brand was to create a radical niche brand with a nice price tag, easy and affordable for young people. It is something you can wear with ease and mix together. But when I presented it, I noticed that people were paying more attention to the bottle than to the juice inside. Then I saw I had made a mistake because the idea was to have plain and simple products. A lot of niche is about opulence and extremely expensive products. My idea was the opposite: easy to wear, mixable and playful scents. In Pitti Fragranze all the people were focusing on the packaging so I decided to stop it and go back to the original idea. I created these new bottles, plain, clean and transparent. Finally the line is complete.

MM: It took courage to go back after presenting it to the public. It was a risk, wasn't it?

PT: Yes, but I had to admit that I made a mistake. I believe that if you maintain your coherence within the project, the costumers will recognize it. People know. With that opulent packaging, I would have to change the juices. The velvet bottles went into another direction.

MM: And the same blue velvet bottles you had already produced were redirected into a whole new line that you are presenting now. Tell me about V Canto.

PT: I took the decision of using these bottles for another concept. The story is about Dante's The Divine Comedy and the motto is “With love everything is possible.” In the V Canto, Dante writes about these two lovers that have an affair. Francesca was married to Paolo's brother but she was young at the time and she thinks she should have married Paolo, the man she loves. I created ten fragrances with words that match this poem. For example: Irae (wrath), Mea Culpa (the moment when the lady kisses the brother of her husband), Mastin (the guy who owns the castle)... All the perfumes relate to parts of the poem.

Paolo and Francesca immortalized in Rodin's 'The Kiss'

MM: Let me ask you something that confused me. Giardino Benessere wasn't just six fragrances when you presented it for the first time. It was ten and I recognize some of them in the new V Canto. Mea Culpa was the Patchouli in Giardino (one of my favorites, by the way).

PT: Yes, because Giardino was too big for the line and some of them I transported into V Canto.

MM: I am smelling Irae and loving it. It has a good amount of carnation, right?

PT: Yes, but we don't list it because most people associate it with the cemetery, being a flower that is offered at the graves. Along with the carnation there's black pepper to freshen it up and cut the sweetness. I also like to use pink pepper from Brazil.

IRAE

Irae is such a good fragrance that I have to single it out and review it. All the line has very well crafted fragrances, but this is the one I have chosen as my favourite. It's a virile carnation scent. A very strong and assertive one. Rather austere too. Cold at the beginning and warm at the end. Imagine a butch version of L'Air du Temps and you might get it. It starts with a strong cold blast of black pepper. Irae doesn't fool you, it's spicy from top to bottom. Paolo says that most people stay away from carnation because of its association with funerals in Mediterranean countries such as his and mine. That's why carnation doesn't appear in the official pyramid. But don't let this stop you from smelling Irae. It's probably one of the best carnation perfumes I have ever smelled. It is elegant, strong, long-lasting and very empowering. It is like a strong statement. I see myself as an urban warrior when I wear it. And yet it manages to get the vintage vibe, too. Spices and woods with the flower as sovereign.

Adorning this composition there's a very well-balanced coriander note, making a good combination with artemisia and keeping it away from sweetness. There is an iron note in the list and I can only interpret it as aldehydes. It's a mineral/metal smell but this only confirms that carnation and aldehydes meke a great marriage. The base is an earthy wooden combination that grasps everything effectively. It lasts a long time and gets very warm on the skin. It's a man's scent, in my opinion. But then again, I still have to smell it on a woman.

Niche Perfumery

African Leather from MEMO Paris

06/23/15 15:57:05 

by: Jodi Battershell

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From the European destinations explored in Irish Leather, Italian Leather and French Leather, the latest fragrance from MEMO Paris, and the newest in the Cuirs Nomades collection, takes us on safari to the savannahs of Africa, finding inspiration in one of the world's great noses:  that of the mighty elephant!

Among all the mammals of the world, the elephant has the most developed sense of smell, with more than 2,000 genes related to the perception of odors. Perfect for finding other elephants, detecting predators and locating food.  Traversing between glass bottles of MEMO Paris fragrances would likely be a dangerous exercise for the elephant (not to mention the bottles) but one wonders if he would recognize his homeland in African Leather? 

The wild flora and fauna of the African savannah, from the grassy expanses of its plains to the sandy dunes of its deserts, the thick shrubbery of its forests and the luxuriant waters of its rivers and lakes, the scorching heat of its sunsets and the abundance of its rainy seasons are all captured in African Leather.

MEMO Paris African Leather   Three main accords: geranium, cardamom and leather. Notes: bergamot oil, saffron oil, cumin oil, geranium absolute, patchouli oil, oud accord, leather accord, essence of vetiver, musk. Full list: elephant's trunk, cardamom, giraffe's neck,bergamot, wild cat, sand, leopard spots,saffron, rhino horn, cumin, lion's mane,patchouli, gazelle hoof, geranium, the celestial sphere, bat-eared fox, grapefruit, snakeskin,oud, eagle eye, vetiver, buffalo neck, musk,green lizards, moss, blue wildebeest, winter sun, zebra stripes, leather accord, monkey's paw, cedar, antelopes running, savannah,smiles of meerkats, spices, crocodile teeth,heat. African meerkats

African Leather was composed by MEMO Paris house perfumer Alienor Massenet, who called upon her own memories of a previous visit to an elephant preserve in creating the fragrance. Massenet used notes that suggest the flora and fauna of Africa to offset the Cuir Nomade's signature note of leather in this fragrance. 

African Leather will be available from select retailers as 75 ml EDP.

Source and all images: MEMO Paris

New Fragrances

Antonio Banderas The Secret Game and Her Secret Game

06/23/15 03:21:37

by: Sanja Pekic

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After the fragrances The Secret from 2010, The Golden Secret from 2011, Her Secret from 2012 and Her Golden Secret from 2013, Antonio Banderas presents two new editions of the Secret Collection: The Secret Game and Her Secret Game. These perfumes come out in Summer 2015 as limited editions.

The Secret Game is announced as a sophisticated and sensual fragrance featuring fruity and woody accords. It opens with notes of pomelo, mandarin and green apple. Cumin and orange blossom in the heart give way to the base of cedar, vanilla, tonka bean and musk.

Top notes: pomelo, mandarin, green apple Heart: orange blossom, cumin Base: cedar, tonka bean, vanilla, musk

Available as 100 ml Eau de Toilette.

Her Secret Game is designed for elegant and mysterious women. It opens with fruity notes of mandarin, bergamot, strawberry, pineapple and raspberry. The heart includes flowers of gardenia, tuberose and jasmine with green leaves, laid on the base of patchouli, sandalwood and musk.

Top notes: bergamot, mandarin, strawberry, raspberry, pineapple Heart: tuberose, jasmine, gardenia, green leaves Base: patchouli, sandalwood, musk

It is available as 80 ml Eau de Toilette.