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British designer John Galliano is introducing his debut scent some 20 years after launching his fashion brand. "We had about 360 tests -- more than for a couture collection," he noted in Women's Wear Daily.

Galliano was involved with every step of the scent's development. Its outer box is designed to look like a collage or a book, reminiscent of travel tomes he makes following fact-finding voyages undertaken before creating fashion collections. The bottle's neck was inspired by collars appearing in Galliano's first fashion collection, Les Incroyables, and the flacon is topped with a Gothic G. Model Guinevere Van Seenus is the face on the box.

Galliano, who also is the couturier at Christian Dior, had thoughts of flowers, particularly of rose, peony, iris with its powdery side, and violet. The scent will be launched at the end of September in the U.K., through an exclusive with Harrods, and in Germany. On October 11, it is to be introduced in France, exclusively at Sephora, and then a few days later in Switzerland. The launch in the rest of the world will take place in 2009.

Prices vary: 90-ml. eau de parfum spray, 100 euros, or $158; 60-ml. edp spray, 80 euros, or $126; 40-ml. edp spray, 60 euros, or $95; 200-ml. body milk for 38 euros, or $60; and a 200-ml. shower gel, 33 euros, or $52, will be available at launch. A 150-ml. body scrub, 39 euros, or $62, will come out after the initial fragrance introduction.
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]]>designer perfumeDesignerPerfumefragranceGallianoJohn GallianoJohnGallianoperfumescentscentsLisa Palladino2008-07-13T11:02:00 00:00The Classicist: Bamford's New Fall Favoriteshttp://www.luxist.com/2008/07/07/the-classicist-bamfords-new-fall-favorites/http://www.luxist.com/2008/07/07/the-classicist-bamfords-new-fall-favorites/http://www.luxist.com/2008/07/07/the-classicist-bamfords-new-fall-favorites/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Bamford & Sons, the bastion of top-drawer British style whose killer custom Rolex we wrote about a couple months back, has come out with a stunning fall collection that actually has us looking forward to the end of summer. In addition, the company is launching a new Bath & Body line to add to their already impressive lineup of clothing and accessories, which includes everything from cashmere blankets to limited edition sterling silver iPods.

Bamford's sporty classics with a bit of a natty twist - check out this cashmere shooting jacket paired with a purple cashmere sweater - are known for being extremely comfortable and well made. The company's motto is "A man's life should determine his clothes; not vice versa." Their craftsmanship and blend of "innovation and heritage" calls to mind a classic British sportscar with beautiful burled walnut inlays, chrome gauges and hand-stitched leather seats.

For fall, traditional items such as this shooting jacket, the classic pea coat, tweeds and trench coats are given a lighter, more contemporary feel. Organic, sustainable and natural fibers are used, never synthetics. It may surprise you to know that not only is this shooting jacket water-resistant, but it is treated with a natural moisture repellent derived from the lotus flower rather than any nasty chemicals. If you bought one of those beautiful $100,000 Asprey shotguns we wrote about, this is the jacket to do it justice.

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]]>AspreyBamfordBamford SonsBamfordSonsBritish styleBritishStyleCashmereLondonRolexJared Paul Stern2008-07-07T09:02:00 00:00Kate Moss Loves The Nighthttp://www.luxist.com/2008/06/20/kate-moss-loves-the-night/http://www.luxist.com/2008/06/20/kate-moss-loves-the-night/http://www.luxist.com/2008/06/20/kate-moss-loves-the-night/#commentsFiled under: ,

Kate Moss may be losing her modeling contracts but she is still powerful as a brand name. She has announced her second fragrance, Velvet Hour which is being done for Coty. The fragrance celebrates dusk, and Kate's love of the nightlife, with scents like patchouli, sandalwood, amber, nutmeg and freesia. Sounds very bohemian. The fragrance is set to launch in the fall with a magazine ad campaign shot by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott, and and TV ads directed by John Mathieson.

Moss isn't the only one with a new second scent. Mariah Carey is readying her second fragrance, Luscious Pink, for Elizabeth Arden. Carey's scent is described as a "sparkling floral" with notes of Sicilian bergamot, Tahitian Tiare petals, lily of the valley and pink peony, sandalwood and white musk.
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]]>fragrancekate mossmariah careyMariahCareyperfumDeidre Woollard2008-06-20T12:02:00 00:00"Tinsley Pink" Lip Gloss, by Diorhttp://www.luxist.com/2008/06/09/tinsley-pink-lip-gloss-by-dior/http://www.luxist.com/2008/06/09/tinsley-pink-lip-gloss-by-dior/http://www.luxist.com/2008/06/09/tinsley-pink-lip-gloss-by-dior/#commentsFiled under: ,


NYC socialite Tinsley Mortimer (at left in photo, with her sister, Dabney Mercer) is pretty busy these days: a handbag line (Samantha Thavasa by Tinsley Mortimer), a clothing line (Riccimie by Tinsley Mortimer, sold exclusively in Japan), a design consultancy and the ambassadorship of her favorite fashion house, Dior. But "Tins" isn't too busy for a makeup launch with a purpose -- last month she debuted her namesake "Tinsley Pink" ultra-gloss for Dior Beauty ($24.50) at the Saks Fifth Avenue flagship store in New York. A portion of the sales of this limited edition lip gloss will benefit Mortimer's charity of choice, Operation Smile.

[Thanks to my friend Rose for this tip. We love Tins!]
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]]>DiorOperation SmileOperationSmileTinsleyTinsley MortimerTinsleyMortimerLisa Palladino2008-06-09T16:02:00 00:00Peace Keeper Cause-Metics, Charity of the Day!http://www.luxist.com/2008/05/20/peace-keeper-cause-metics-charity-of-the-day/http://www.luxist.com/2008/05/20/peace-keeper-cause-metics-charity-of-the-day/http://www.luxist.com/2008/05/20/peace-keeper-cause-metics-charity-of-the-day/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Peace Keeper Cause-Metics is the first cosmetic line to give all of its after tax profits to women's health advocacy and human rights issues. This outstanding company has earned some serious bragging rights! They don't test on animals and their mineral based products contain no harsh chemicals or additives and are considered some of the most effective, yet gentle products on the market. They closely monitor the company's they work with over seas to make sure workers earn fair wages and are offered health care and retirement. Peace Keeper was started after founder Jody Weiss read an article about female genital mutilation, saddened and angered by what she learned, she immediately left her career as a sports agent in order to devote all her time to raising awareness and funds for women's issues. You must check out what this awesome line has to offer, their lip gloss is simply amazing ($16.50). I only wish I had discovered Peace Keeper sooner!

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]]>charitycharity of the dayCharityOfTheDayeco-sensual balmEco-sensualBalmhuman rightsHumanRightsnatural cosmeticsNaturalCosmeticspeace keeperPeace Keeper Cause-MeticsPeaceKeeperPeaceKeeperCause-meticswomenswomens healthWomensHealthStar Sutherland2008-05-20T10:00:00 00:00Porsche Design Fragrance for Men Debuts This Fallhttp://www.luxist.com/2008/05/18/porsche-design-fragrance-for-men-debuts-this-fall/http://www.luxist.com/2008/05/18/porsche-design-fragrance-for-men-debuts-this-fall/http://www.luxist.com/2008/05/18/porsche-design-fragrance-for-men-debuts-this-fall/#commentsFiled under: ,

The first scent from Porsche Design Group will debut this fall. The men's scent -- "The Essence by Porsche Design" -- was developed jointly by the Porsche SE subsidiary producing high-end accessories and Groupe Clarins' Parfums Azzaro. As reported in Women's Wear Daily, "It is a name everyone knows; next to 'Porsche' is the word 'design,' which is something modern and in the l'air du temps," said Gérard Delcour, president of Parfums Azzaro and Porsche Design Fragrances.

OK ... but what does it smell like? One molecule -- Artical, from International Flavors & Fragrances -- was the starting point for the scent's "fresh aromatic woody juice." Azzaro executives envisioned an urban, cultured, intelligent, sporty, sensual man in the 25-50 age range as the user (that means you, Luxist reader). In addition to Artical, other top notes are juniper and blueberry. Among heart notes are Russian coriander, black pepper and Siberian pine, and in the base are notes of fir balsam, patchouli and incense. (I'm sure that clears things up for you.)

Around early October, the scent will be introduced in selective distribution, plus Porsche Design sales points and travel-retail locations in Europe, the Middle East and North America. In the United States, the scent will be launched in Bloomingdale's during the first week of October, then in Neiman Marcus and Nordstrom during the first week of November. The second phase, starting in early 2009, will include Latin America, Asia and Africa.

The Porsche Design U.S. collection will include a 1.7-oz. eau de toilette spray for $54, a 2.7-oz. eau de toilette spray for $70, a 6.7-oz. hair and body shampoo for $28, and a 2.5-oz. stick deodorant for $20. A 2.7-oz. "luxury" eau de toilette spray (in black glass, as compared to the blue glass in the rest of the collection) for $80 is scheduled to come out in the U.S. in November. Just in time for the winter holiday gift-giving season, of course!
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]]>cologneperfumeporschescentscentsLisa Palladino2008-05-18T16:02:00 00:00Josh Hartnett is Armani's Latest Facehttp://www.luxist.com/2008/05/17/josh-hartnett-is-armanis-latest-face/http://www.luxist.com/2008/05/17/josh-hartnett-is-armanis-latest-face/http://www.luxist.com/2008/05/17/josh-hartnett-is-armanis-latest-face/#commentsFiled under:

His appeal is rather lost on me but scruffy young actor Josh Hartnett has been chosen as the face of Emporio Armani Diamonds for Men, the latest men's fragrance by Giorgio Armani. The new scent will be unveiled in June during the Spring Summer 2009 Men's Fashion Week in Milan and will be on sale worldwide starting in August. Armani is quoted as saying that Hartnett has "a charm and charisma that is magnetic. His individuality, allure and nonchalant way of being are all qualities which inspired me in the creation of this new fragrance." The face for the female version of Emporio Armani Diamonds is Beyonce Knowles.

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]]>cologneemporio armaniEmporioArmanifragrancejosh hartnettJoshHartnettDeidre Woollard2008-05-17T08:02:00 00:00LVMH Chief Bullish on Luxury Brandshttp://www.luxist.com/2008/05/16/lvmh-chief-bullish-on-luxury-brands/http://www.luxist.com/2008/05/16/lvmh-chief-bullish-on-luxury-brands/http://www.luxist.com/2008/05/16/lvmh-chief-bullish-on-luxury-brands/#commentsFiled under: , ,


Bernard Arnault, chairman of luxury goods monolith LVMH, says that despite dire economic predictions and reports of a falloff in parts of the luxury sector the company expects profits to actually improve in 2008. "We are in a position to meet our objectives for a sharp rise in earnings in 2008," Arnault just announced at LVMH's annual shareholders meeting, according to Women's Wear Daily. "Every time we've been [in a difficult economy] we've increased market share. We've started the year strong. We will not pull off [of the accelerator]. We are focused on innovating."

Arnault, whose company recently added Swiss watchmaker Hublot to its portfolio of luxury brands, singled out handbags as a strong earner. "There are tons of new leather goods," he declared. "The Richard Prince bag for Vuitton" - one of our Handbags of the Day -- "has been an immense success and we won't be able to meet demand," Arnault said. "We can't produce the pieces fast enough." He also predicted strong sales this year for Fendi, calling it "one of the most important Italian brands on the market," and Dior as well -- no doubt thanks to Charlize Theron's captivating fragrance ads (above).

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]]>Bernard ArnaultBernardArnaultCharlize TheronCharlizeTheronDiorFendiHublotLouis VuittonLouisVuittonLVMHLxury goodsLxuryGoodsMoetRichard PrinceRichardPrinceJared Paul Stern2008-05-16T14:02:00 00:00Win a Bottle of Guess by Marcianohttp://www.luxist.com/2008/05/12/win-a-bottle-of-guess-by-marciano/http://www.luxist.com/2008/05/12/win-a-bottle-of-guess-by-marciano/http://www.luxist.com/2008/05/12/win-a-bottle-of-guess-by-marciano/#commentsFiled under:

When I was asked to try out the new Guess by Mariciano fragrance I wasn't terribly optimistic. I associate the brand with a certain level of girliness and was sure it would be another bubblegum pink juice. The fragrance is actually much better than that. It has an attractive triangular bottle with a fishnet motif that features a gold vine motif. According to The Scented Salamander, the vine motif will be distributed as a temporary tattoo in the Guess boutiques.

The scent was created by created by perfumer Barbara Zoebelein of Drom Fragrances for Parlux Fragrances. It has top notes of cardamom, Curaçao orange, starfruit and grapefruit, a heart of pink honeysuckle, peony and crystal jasmine, and a base of musk, vanilla, dulce de leche and blonde wood. It starts off a little powdery but in a half hour or so you are left with a warm and sweet fragrance of musky floral mixed with caramel. Very sensual and a nice summer evening scent. The line includes: 1.7 oz and 3.4 oz eaux de parfum for $49 and $65, a 6 oz. body lotion for $30 and 5 oz. body butter for $35.

Want your own bottle? We are giving away one 3.4 ounce bottle of eau de parfum (sells for $65) at random to a commenter who tells us about their favorite summer scent. To enter, all you need to do is leave a comment below before 5:00PM Eastern, Thursday, May 15, 2008. We'll randomly choose one winner amongst the eligible entries and announce the winner on May 16, 2008.

Some other important details:

* To enter, leave a confirmed comment below telling us about your favorite summer scent.
* The comment must be left and confirmed before Thursday, May 15 at 5:00PM Eastern Time.
* You may only enter once.
* One winner will be selected in a random drawing.
* One winner will receive the Guess eau de parfum (value $65).
* Open to legal residents of the 50 United States, the District of Columbia and Canada (excluding Quebec) who are 18 and older.

See complete contest rules here.

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]]>fragranceguessmarcianoperfumeDeidre Woollard2008-05-12T09:03:00 00:00Smooth Your Skin With Luxe Essentialshttp://www.luxist.com/2008/05/10/smooth-your-skin-with-luxe-essentials/http://www.luxist.com/2008/05/10/smooth-your-skin-with-luxe-essentials/http://www.luxist.com/2008/05/10/smooth-your-skin-with-luxe-essentials/#commentsFiled under: ,

These products are a triple play -- almost 100% organic, luxurious, and free of animal testing/ingredients tested on animals. Using the tagline "Beautify Not Toxify," Luxe Essentials is a simple line with just three categories: body butter ($10 - $30), bath salts ($37), and bath and body oils ($20). Oh wait, two gift baskets are offered -- lavender and lemongrass ($55). I love lavender, just in case you're thinking of sending me one of these. Hey, I'm just saying, if you need an idea. Anyway ...

Luxe Essentials' founder, Nydia Norville, is based in NYC. Read more about her and the line on her MySpace page or her blog, which has some beauty tips to try at home.

Bonuses: The main site accepts PayPal and is affiliated with the Indie Collective.
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]]>bath oilbath saltsBathOilBathSaltsbeautybeauty productsBeautyProductsbodybody butterBodyButterorganicskincareLisa Palladino2008-05-10T15:03:00 00:00Candle Trousseau by Jo Malonehttp://www.luxist.com/2008/04/30/candle-trousseau-by-jo-malone/http://www.luxist.com/2008/04/30/candle-trousseau-by-jo-malone/http://www.luxist.com/2008/04/30/candle-trousseau-by-jo-malone/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Jo Malone is famous for their luxurious skin care products and delicious fragrances. Products are always presented exquisitely, the signature cream packaging evokes a similar response as the little blue Tiffany & Co. box! This mothers day, Jo Malone has designed the perfect luxury mothers day gift. Candle Trousseau offers a collection of the most popular scented candles (Pomegranate Noir, Grapefruit, Wild Fig & Cassis) and Jo Malone matches, along with a sterling silver candle snuffer and a key, all presented in a timeless leather box. This is a stylish and stunning gift that will be remembered for a long time. Available on BergdorfGoodman.com for $575.


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]]>candlesgift setgiftsGiftSetjo malonejo malone candle trousseauJoMaloneJoMaloneCandleTrousseaumothers daymothers day giftsMothersDayMothersDayGiftsStar Sutherland2008-04-30T14:02:00 00:00Chanel Joins the Gold Rushhttp://www.luxist.com/2008/04/20/chanel-joins-the-gold-rush/http://www.luxist.com/2008/04/20/chanel-joins-the-gold-rush/http://www.luxist.com/2008/04/20/chanel-joins-the-gold-rush/#commentsFiled under:

On Friday, Women's Wear Daily released a sneak peek of Chanel fall 2008 beauty color collection and I have to wonder if the recent spike in gold prices were an inspiration to Peter Phillips, the new creative director of makeup. The collection will come out in July and will be followed in October by Philips' holiday collection. Phillips tells WWD that he choose gold because of the warm metallic colors used in Coco Chanel's apartment on Rue Cambon.

The collection includes Gold Fiction, the nail polish for $30; Facettes D'Or, a loose powder with a golden glow for $56; Gold Light Glossimer lip gloss, $26; Rouge Hydrabase lipstick shades in copper, plum and coral for $27 each, and a quad eye shadow palette with gold, coffee, ivory and dark green eye colors for $56. In a time of economic turmoil will women want to to wear gold on their fingers and toes? Chanel is hoping the new gold nail polish is the next Vamp or Black Satin but it seems an awfully opulent color for an uncertain time.
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]]>beautychanelgoldnailpolishtrendsDeidre Woollard2008-04-20T16:02:00 00:00James Franco for Guccihttp://www.luxist.com/2008/04/17/james-franco-for-gucci/http://www.luxist.com/2008/04/17/james-franco-for-gucci/http://www.luxist.com/2008/04/17/james-franco-for-gucci/#commentsFiled under: ,

James Franco has become the latest actor with a fragrance deal. The actor is perhaps best known for playing Harry Osborn in the Spiderman movies but first came to my attention when he played James Dean back in 2001. The new fragrance will be Frida Giannini's second for Gucci, the first Gucci by Gucci came out last year and was promoted with an ad by director David Lynch. No details yet on what the scent's profile will be but it has been developed with the P&G Prestige Products division of Procter & Gamble and will come out in the fall. I can only hope Franco shaves off that bad mustache before the photo shoot.

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]]>actorfragraanceguccijames francoJamesFrancoDeidre Woollard2008-04-17T07:02:00 00:00Target Selling Prestige Brands, Whether the Companies Like It Or Nothttp://www.luxist.com/2008/04/05/target-selling-prestige-brands-whether-the-companies-like-it-or/http://www.luxist.com/2008/04/05/target-selling-prestige-brands-whether-the-companies-like-it-or/http://www.luxist.com/2008/04/05/target-selling-prestige-brands-whether-the-companies-like-it-or/#commentsFiled under:

Does seeing a prestige brand in a store like Target or CVS change your perception of it? More and more it seems that the high-end brands are ending up in the local drugstore and big-box retailer. WWD reports that Clarins, Kiehl's, Origins, Bare Escentuals and Bumble and bumble are now showing up in Target stores (I've also spotted Bumble and bumble at CVS). The WWD article points out that these brands, which spend a lot of money guarding their name and their prestige positioning, are likely ending up in these stores through the so-called gray market. As department stores close stores and consolidate product many of these items end up in Target even though these brands have no official business relationship with Target. Some of these items such as Bare Escentuals and Bumble and bumble are also available on the Target website.

Bare Escentuals has also shown up in Costco and the CEO, Leslie Blodgett, has declared that the company will be working to tighten its supply chain and keep its products out of these stores. Target has a makeup brand of its own. They've worked hard to develop the Sonia Kashuk cosmetics brand. But these high-end brands have an instant prestige. While hair care brands seem to be fighting a losing battle against keeping their brands in salons only (remember those Paul Mitchell ads admonishing consumers about buying the salon brand's products in drugstores), so far high-end skin care and cosmetics have been less likely to show up in your discount store.

Target is also in a unique position in that in some ways it might be attractive to prestige brands. It has an odd cachet, and its association with designers such as Isaac Mizrahi , Liz Lange, Michael Graves and Thomas O'Brien as well as the designers featured through the GO International program have drawn many luxury shoppers to Target to save money on the essentials. But is Target making a mistake by selling the high-end brands against the company's wishes? In the WWD article statements from Origins, Clarins and Bumble and bumble indicate that the brands are not pleased with their products ending up on the mass market. I wonder though, if these brands prove to be successful for Target if a deal might not be in the offing. In the long run it doesn't seem that introducing brands that you can only obtain through the gray market is a good strategy for a large chain. In both CVS and Target I have been excited to find a prestige brand in the stores, only to show up the next time and have it nowhere in sight, which is frustrating. Also, as a consumer, I am aware of the ethical considerations regarding fake merchandise but not so clear on whether or not finding a department store brand in a place it shouldn't be is a bad thing or not. Perhaps it falls to the companies to educate the consumer on why they should purchase these products only from certain retailers.
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]]>bare escentualsBareEscentualsbumble and bumbleBumbleAndBumbleclarinsgray marketGrayMarkettargetDeidre Woollard2008-04-05T18:03:00 00:00"Bird In Hand" Compact Designed by Salvador Dalihttp://www.luxist.com/2008/04/05/bird-in-hand-compact-designed-by-salvador-dali/http://www.luxist.com/2008/04/05/bird-in-hand-compact-designed-by-salvador-dali/http://www.luxist.com/2008/04/05/bird-in-hand-compact-designed-by-salvador-dali/#commentsFiled under:


Talk about a "designer" accessory -- this post WWII "Bird in Hand" compact was designed by artist Salvador Dali himself. Of course you would never really use it, but talk about an interesting collector's piece! He's a cute little bird (not at all bizarre like so many of Dali's art pieces) with all kinds of compartments inside. He opens up by pushing on the tail, which reveals a place for powder (the original puff is intact) and a place in the tail for pills, plus his head pulls off as a place for lipstick. $1695

Very cool and funky -- they just don't make them like this anymore!

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]]>birdbird in handBirdInHandcompactdalisalvador daliSalvadorDaliRigel Gregg2008-04-05T11:02:00 00:00Paris Hilton's Mom Is In The Fragrance Business Toohttp://www.luxist.com/2008/04/03/paris-hiltons-mom-is-in-the-fragrance-business-too/http://www.luxist.com/2008/04/03/paris-hiltons-mom-is-in-the-fragrance-business-too/http://www.luxist.com/2008/04/03/paris-hiltons-mom-is-in-the-fragrance-business-too/#commentsFiled under: ,


Usually children follow in the footsteps of their parents, but in the case of the Hiltons one parent is following in those of her children: Kathy Hilton has her own fragrance. Called "My Secret" it comes in a very pretty jewel-like bottle (a pink heart though? Come on) and has top notes of mandarin, freesia, and peony, middle notes of rose, jasmine, and apricot leaf, and bottom notes of sandalwood, vanilla musk, and sandalwood. Available at Macy's for $52-$68 (FYI this version of the bottle featuring Kathy's signature is a limited edition).

BONUS: Register at KathyHiltonFragrance.com to win one of 20 vintage roller-ball heart 1.0 fl oz bottles of the Eau de Parfum or the Grand Prize of a Mother's Day brunch for you and your daughter with Kathy Hilton and her two daughters.
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]]>eau de parfumEauDeParfumfragrancehiltonhiltonskathy hiltonKathyHiltonmy secretMySecretnicky hiltonNickyHiltonparisparis hiltonParisHiltonperfumescentRigel Gregg2008-04-03T19:02:00 00:00McDreamy, The Fragrancehttp://www.luxist.com/2008/04/01/mcdreamy-the-fragrance/http://www.luxist.com/2008/04/01/mcdreamy-the-fragrance/http://www.luxist.com/2008/04/01/mcdreamy-the-fragrance/#commentsFiled under:

The renaissance of Patrick Dempsey's career continues with the news that he has his own fragrance. Dempsey, whose recent surge of popularity includes his role as McDreamy on Grey's Anatomy and his turn as a Versace model, is working with Avon to be the face of a men's fragrance set to be launched in November. The fact that he's going with Avon is no surprise, his wife, Jillian Fink Dempsey, is Avon's global creative color director. WWD reports that the multiyear contract with Dempsey could be bring him as much as $5 million to $6 million over three years.

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]]>avoncolognepatrick dempseyPatrickDempseyDeidre Woollard2008-04-01T07:02:00 00:00The Michael S Smith Collection for Agrariahttp://www.luxist.com/2008/03/26/the-michael-s-smith-collection-for-agraria/http://www.luxist.com/2008/03/26/the-michael-s-smith-collection-for-agraria/http://www.luxist.com/2008/03/26/the-michael-s-smith-collection-for-agraria/#commentsFiled under: ,


There's no easier or simpler way to both boost your mood and give an entire room a makeover than to infuse it with a beautiful scent. The Michael S. Smith Collection for Agraria is a great way to do that, with two scents available in your choice of mix and match candle, fragrance sheets, and AirEssence options. The new fragrances, Angkor and Palma, are born of quite different inspirations -- Angkor coming from deep in the Cambodian rainforests and Palma heralding from sunny Mallorca. Prices range from $28 to $105, depending.

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]]>agrariaagraria homeAgrariaHomecandlecandlesfragrancemichael s smithmichael smithMichaelSmithMichaelSSmithsmithRigel Gregg2008-03-26T12:02:00 00:00Diptyque's New Unisex Fragranceshttp://www.luxist.com/2008/03/21/diptyques-new-unisex-fragrances/http://www.luxist.com/2008/03/21/diptyques-new-unisex-fragrances/http://www.luxist.com/2008/03/21/diptyques-new-unisex-fragrances/#commentsFiled under:

Whether you've been a fan of Diptyque's L'Eau for years or looking for a new scent, the celebratory new line of unisex fragrances may be what you've been looking for. As part of the 40th anniversary of L'Eau, creator Desmond Knox-Leets' first eau-de-toilette, three new colognes are being released in mid-May. Each with a distinctly different approach, L'Eau de l'Eaue (wow, that one is repetitive), L'Eau de Néroli and L'Eau des Hesperides will be in 220 mL bottles, the same look as the original L'Eau and will cost $145 each.
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]]>Desmond Knox-LeetsDesmond-Knox-LeetsDesmondKnox-leetsDiptyquefragranceL'EauL'Eau-de-l'eaueL'Eau-de-NeroliL'Eau-des-HesperidesperfumescentLaura Malesich2008-03-21T11:02:00 00:00Acqua di Parma Delux Shave Sethttp://www.luxist.com/2008/03/21/acqua-di-parma-delux-shave-set/http://www.luxist.com/2008/03/21/acqua-di-parma-delux-shave-set/http://www.luxist.com/2008/03/21/acqua-di-parma-delux-shave-set/#commentsFiled under: ,

Acqua Di Parma brings you their most luxurious shave set yet, The Collezione Barbiere. Based in Parma Italy and started nearly a century ago, Acqua Di Parma remains one of the most sought after makers of fine men's products. This eye catching set stands out in any bathroom as a refined and worldly reflection of Italian elegance. With a brush crafted from wenge wood and the finest badger hair, and a stand made of burnished brass, this set retails for $600. Acqua Di Parma products make exquisite gifts for the distinguished man in your life, available exclusively on barneys.com.

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