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Collecting Miniature Perfume Bottles

Lila Das Gupta speaks to Leslie Ann White about collecting Miniature bottles. read more...

Perfume Event: London, 22th March

Basenotes and Olfactory Events present an evening of leather fragrances. read more...

Review: Perfume - The Alchemy of Scent

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Bond No. 9 New Release 'Central Park West'
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Published on 8th February 2012 04:40 PM
Bond No. 9 has released a new fragrance 'Central Park West'

Taking its inspiration from New York's city parks, the company says "These oases of serene greenery give New Yorkers a gathering place, an escape-hatch, and a time-out from the steel and concrete that surround and enclose us. What’s more, parks are filled with botanicals, so they smell good"
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Basenotes Contributor Wins Jasmine Award!

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Published on 8th February 2012 04:00 PM

Basenotes would like to congratulate contributor and Basenotes member Persolaise for winning a Jasmine Award from the Fragrance ...

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Mugler announces A*Men Pure shot and teases Alien Essence Absolue

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Published on 7th February 2012 12:11 PM

Thierry Mugler has announced that it is to release a new fragrance in the A*men series. A*men Pure Shot will be available from May 2012.

The face of the fragrance is Oscar Pistorius, the South African athlete who has won several medals as a sprinter at international sports events. Pistorius will take part in the 2012 Olympic Paralympic games in London. He has worked with Mugler before and was the face of the original A*Men fragrance in a campaign which featured the sportsman wearing silver Mugler designed trousers running with carbon-fiber blades.

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Collecting Miniature Perfume Bottles

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Published on 3rd February 2012 10:14 AM

Collecting perfume bottles as a hobby is nothing new, though traditionally those interested in bottles tend not to place much importance on the fragrance inside. An increasingly popular and affordable pastime for perfume lovers is collecting miniature bottles. I spoke to Leslie Ann White, owner of the on-line boutique, the Miniature Perfume Shoppe, which stocks almost 4,000 different kinds of miniature. She is based near Houston in Texas.
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Perfume Event London 22nd March

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Published on 2nd February 2012 04:08 PM

Leather notes in perfume have always had an ardent group of admirers, but how well do you know the genre? At this evening event, we'll map out the geography of leather fragrances from the meaty to the haughty.

Can your nose tell the difference between a cult classic and an arriviste? Do you know what Chanel No. 5 and Cuir de Russie have in common?
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Natural Perfumers Guild membership event

Published on 2nd February 2012 04:02 PM

The Natural Perfumers Guild are holding a membership event. Now through February 14th, all new members will enjoy 12% off the membership fee, and will be eligible for the drawing of natural perfumery-related gifts. Please visit http://naturalperfumers.com/index.php and use the code 1B6DE36B0C for the discount.
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New fragrance: Van Cleef & Arpels Aqua Oriens

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Published on 1st February 2012 05:15 PM

Paris-based Jeweller Van Cleef & Arpels are to launch Aqua Oriens in April, a flanker of Oriens launched in 2010.
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Gucci grows new Flora Garden Collection

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Published on 27th January 2012 11:25 AM

This spring, Gucci are to launch a collection of five scents inspired by the House’s renowned Flora pattern, Gucci Creative ...

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Boucheron to launch Jaïpur Bracelet

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Published on 26th January 2012 04:37 PM

Paris-based jewellers Boucheron is to launch 'Jaïpur Bracelet', a fragrance for women, exclusively at Harrods in March.The scent will be rolled out in other outlets from April.

The name of the perfume is said to come from the 'Nauratan' bracelets given to Rajasthani brides for good luck. 'Jaipur Bracelet' was created by Carlos Benaïm.
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A Lab on Fire present new fragrance: What we do in Paris is secret.

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Published on 26th January 2012 04:17 PM

A Lab on Fire have launched a second fragrance: What we do in Paris is Secret. The fragrance was composed by Dominique Ropion, who is described by A Lab on Fire as "Wild at heart, he is not averse to executing surprising twists. What We Do In Paris Is Secret goes one step further. It unveils what lies under the perfumer’s virtuosic skill - the secret of a perfumer’s soul."
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Diane von Furstenberg rolls out Diane with Sunny Diane to follow.

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Published on 26th January 2012 03:16 PM

Designer Diane von Furstenberg is to roll out the sale of Diane EDT and EDP across the UK from February (previously only available at selected stores). A summer version is to follow.
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Discontinued Fragrances: Gone But Not Forgotten!

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Published on 25th January 2012 01:48 PM

This week sees the release of the Michael Edwards book 'Fragrances of the World' 2012. Not only does the book list newcomers ...

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Diesel to launch Only The Brave Tattoo

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Published on 24th January 2012 11:40 PM

Diesel are launching a new flanker of 2009's Only The Brave fragrance. The new version is called Only The Brave Tattoo, and is inspired by the idea of "knowing who you are and what you believe in, and having the courage to wear your convictions on your skin forever."

Basenotes is assuming that's not referring to the lasting ability of the new fragrance.
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Perfume: The Alchemy of Scent by Jean-Claude Ellena Review

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Published on 20th January 2012 04:22 PM

“Whether odors are good or bad doesn’t matter; these materials are like words, I use them to tell a story. Perfume has its own syntax, its own grammar. My nose is nothing more than a measuring instrument.”

I’ve always considered Jean-Claude Ellena to be a ‘quiet rebel’ within the perfume industry. His style of fragrant watercolours, particularly the ones for luxury brand Hermès, serve as a marked contrast to the many, bolder styles within mainstream perfumery and he has always come across as someone who very much does their own thing. Jean Claude-Ellena is the master of understated elegance - in a world where so many feel the need to shout, he confidently whispers.
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Stella McCartney's L.I.L.Y launches next week in Selfridges

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Published on 20th January 2012 10:32 AM

Stella McCartney's latest fragrance, L.I.L.Y, is due to launch in Selfridges next week. McCartney says of the fragrance ...

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Miss Dior Chérie to be renamed Miss Dior

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Published on 19th January 2012 10:37 AM

In a move that sounds like an April Fools joke several months early, Dior is dropping the Chérie from Miss Dior Chérie, and the fragrance will now be known as simply Miss Dior. The fragrance formerly known as Miss Dior is now called Miss Dior Original.
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Shanghai to be next in Guerlain's Une Ville, Un Parfum range?

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Published on 19th January 2012 01:21 AM

In 2009 Guerlain launched three fragrances named after cities, in the "Une Ville, Un Parfum" range. These were Moscow, New York and Tokyo. The trio was joined by London last year, and Basenotes speculates that the next in the collection will be Shanghai
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Mandarin Oriental London Introduces Ormonde Jayne’s Isfarkand

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Published on 18th January 2012 11:30 AM

The Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Hyde Park, London has introduced Ormonde Jayne’s Isfarkand* products in all rooms and suites. ...

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Vote in the 2012 Basenotes Reader Awards

Published on 14th January 2012 01:23 PM

What were the best fragrances of 2011? We'd like to know your opinions for the Basenotes Reader Awards 2012. Voting will be open until the end of January 2012, and we will announce the finalists in mid February.
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Excellent news and well deserved!

Basenotes Contributor Wins Jasmine Award!
knit at nite on 9th February 2012

Fantastic...Can`t wait...!!! :thumbup::coolold:

Bond No. 9 New Release 'Central Park West'
Francop on 9th February 2012

Yes, congratulations for sure, Persolaise! I would only add that this great example is just the...

Basenotes Contributor Wins Jasmine Award!
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wow, don't miss this fashion shop: http://x.vu/237881

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Great news - fully deserved. Many congratulations, Persolaise :thumbup:

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