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9 May 2008
Cartier will launch Roadster for Men this coming September. The “mineral fougère” fragrance with a “powerful mint note” was named for the Cartier Roadster watch, and was developed by Cartier perfumer Mathilde Laurent, who noted…
It was interesting to work with because it is difficult to make mint play well with other ingredients. The manner of working on it was very Cartier; I used the ingredients as a jeweler uses precious stones…
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13 November 2007
Oscar de la Renta has launched Oscar Red Satin, a limited edition fragrance for women:
Oscar Red Satin is inspired by Oscar de la Renta’s couture designs: both glamorous and sensual. The scent is based on the classic Oscar scent but with a modern oriental twist.
The fragrance notes feature bergamot, mandarin, rose…
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6 June 2007
Le Parfum d'Interdits has launched a new fragrance for men, Absolument Homme:
Following the success of the revolutionary perfume Absolument Absinthe, Pascal Rolland has brought back to life the tradition of la haute parfumerie: a sublime blending of noble ingredients composed from rare essences. Absolument Homme’s unique bottle evokes a flask of a prestigious alcohol. Pure and simple, the bottle was designed with men’s penchant for the essential in mind.
Absolument Homme features notes of…
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5 November 2006

Oscar de la Renta has launched a limited edition fragrance, Oscar Gold:
The new Eau de Parfum by Oscar de la Renta, so glamorous, so sensual: inspired by its fashion. A radiant start: bergamot, mandarin and rose. A romantic and floral harmony: orange flower, jasmine and orris. A sensual symphony: patchouli and vanilla. Under its magical glow, all women become legendary stars.
Oscar Gold is available now at nordstrom.
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18 May 2006
Oscar de la Renta has launched Oscar Island Flowers (bottle shown at right), a fragrance with notes of orange, mandarin, dewdrops, hibiscus flower, freesia, vanilla, musk and cedar. It is available now at nordstrom.
Salvador Dali will launch Purplelips this September:
The perfumers for this latest venture were Antoine Lie and Guillaume Flavigny of Givaudan and notes include…
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