"They said it was `weird,'" he says, recalling Coty's initial reluctance to base the scent on essential oils. "They said it was spiritual, and they said those kinds of scents don't usually sell."
— Russell Simmons on his new scent, Phat Farm Atman. Simmons is donating all of the profits from the fragrance to charities that benefit children. (via The Toronto Star link no longer working, sorry!)
S.T. Dupont has launched Dupont Noir Pour Homme:
Noir is a spicy aromatic accord, formulated by Michel Girard of Quest that includes notes of lavender, mint, clover and cardamom over a base of vetiver, cashmeran and hazel.
The faceted black bottle is meant to recall a cigarette lighter design. ST Dupont Noir Pour Homme is an Eau de Toilette and is available now in the Middle East and Russia. It will appear in other markets over the course of the year. (via cosmeticnews)
Burberry will launch Burberry London for Men this September…
Stella McCartney in conversation with Alexandra Shulman (video, talks about new scent L.I.L.Y) http://t.co/VAKYigvK "French parfumier Guerlain on trial over 'race slurs'" article at Telegraph http://t.co/lVDxoZMi Vote for NST's Mood Board on FB and win a Zoya Nail Polish collection! http://t.co/MXHMN7I3