Posted by Jessica
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3 February 2012
Every February, we consumers are reminded in many not-so-subtle ways that the rose is the flower of romance, and that we should be buying roses, giving roses, and wearing roses in all their forms. I happen to believe that rose fragrance is a perfect choice for any day of the year, not just Valentine’s Day, but I’ve decided to wear and review some recent and new rose releases all the same. One is a 2011 launch from the classic house of Caron, and the other is the latest offering from A Dozen Roses, a new niche collection that was itself founded in 2011.
Caron’s Délire de Roses Eau de Parfum is described as “an exquisite concoction…redolent of a spring garden in full bloom,” with top notes of blended rose petals and lotus flowers, a heart of lily of the valley and rosebush leaves, and a base of jasmine and lychee. It opens with a sheer cluster of rosebuds and lily of the valley, and it eventually dries down to a soft, fruity rose that stays close to the skin. Between these two floral phases, the fragrance’s mid-development is warmed by an unexpected salty-amber aquatic note. Since Délire de Roses has a transparent feeling and light staying power, it would work well as a rose fragrance for warmer weather. Other than that salt-breeze heart, it reminds me a bit of Crabtree & Evelyn’s Evelyn (now Evelyn Rose), one of my favorites during the early 1990s.
Overall, Délire de Roses is pretty and girlish and bright…
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Posted by Robin
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24 March 2011
Caron will launch Yuzu Man in April, although it is not expected to reach the US until the fall. The new citrus scent is styled as “the fragrance for universal man in touch with nature”…
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Posted by Robin
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10 April 2008
Caron will launch a new cologne next month: Les plus Belles Lavandes de Caron, inspired by the lavender fields of Provence.
Developed by Caron house perfumer Richard Fraysse, the unisex scent features notes of lavender, creamy vanilla, amber and musk.
Les plus Belles Lavandes de Caron will be available in 100 ml Eau de Cologne refillable spray…
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Posted by Marlen
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22 December 2005
A towering copper Serge Mansau sculpture housing a unique and striking composition by Richard Fraysse, L’Anarchiste is Caron’s 4th fragrance for men. It has notes of orange blossom, mandarin, cedar leaves, cedarwood, sandalwood, vetiver and musk.
Orange clouds at sunset, red and yellow autumn leaves swirling and brushing against the tall trees where pomanders of clove and orange sway in the breeze. A nearby fire releases the aroma of precious woods as the sky turns from copper to indigo. Sprigs of mint are thrown onto the fire and we move closer to warm ourselves as the first flakes of snow begin to fall. This is the scent of early December.
One of my favorite of all of Caron’s masterpieces, this offering from 2000 should be a must try for anyone in love with Caron’s ability to contrast and harmonize notes. Opening with a tangy citrus aroma, the fragrance quickly reveals a warm, almost nutty heart of woods while a faint breath of green cedar leaves and fresh orange blossom accents the midnotes. L’Anarchiste then progresses into a rich musk and creates an impressive sillage with good lasting power…
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Posted by Robin
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15 June 2005
Roberto Cavalli will launch a new fragrance for women, Serpentine, this fall. The fragrance, created by nose “Jacques Cavallier of Firmenich, is built around notes of mango flower combined with mandarin, tiare flower and amber.” (via cosmeticnews) Additional notes include artemisia, frangipani, black pepper and tolu balm. Roberto Cavalli Serpentine is an Eau de Parfum and is available in 30, 50 and 100 ml and in matching body products.
Bogner Man will be released this month in Europe…
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