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International Cosmetics & Perfumes Donates Sales, Totes to Japanese Relief

by Michael B. Dougherty (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Cosmetics and Fragrance, Charity

International Cosmetics & Perfumes Hanae Mori Tote Bag

In response to the devastation in earthquake, tsunami and now nuclear-ravaged Japan, New York-based International Cosmetics & Perfumes -- home to such brands as Creed and the Japanese inspired Hanae Mori -- has announced an expanding charitable campaign.

Earlier this week, ICP CEO Emmanuel Saujet announced that a portion of proceeds from both the sale of items at Creed's New York boutique and Hanae Mori web sales would go to benefit the American Red Cross' Japanese relief efforts. In addition, a part of future sales of the new Hanae Mori No. 3, available in June from retailers like Nordstrom, Bloomingdale's and Sephora, will also be donated for the same purpose.

The next day, ICP announced that 50 Hanae Mori reusable tote bags, originally intended as an in-store customer appreciation gift, would also be donated to the American Red Cross to assist Japanese displaced from their homes and belongings. And finally today, Creed declared that any winnings from the 2011 season of their official polo team would find their way to the American Red Cross as well.

Japan is a market that has long and enthusiastically embraced luxury goods, so let's hope that more brands follow ICP's lead and give back.

Tags: charity, creed, earthquake, hanae mori, ICP, international cosmetics perfumes, japan, tote bag, tsunami

Magual Polo Tournament Slated for Argentina

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Filed under: Events, Sports

Polo season in the Hamptons may be over and done with, but things are just starting to heat up on the sporting scene in Argentina. From November 27 to December 4 the Magual Polo Tournament will take place at the Magual Polo Club at the height of the country's polo season. Located about 45 minutes outside Buenos Aires, Magual is a vast polo complex with several polo fields and 150 horses. It's run by the Di Paola polo playing dynasty, notably Marcos Di Paola, the oldest of three brothers and an 8-goal player who is ranked in the top 20 worldwide among polo professionals. Marcos is a regular on the annual polo circuit that runs from Argentina to Florida to England, Spain and France, and various North American, South American and European teams are expected to compete in the exciting tournament including the Aventus polo team of the famed Creed fragrance company that we wrote about back in June.

Tags: Argentina, Buenos Aires, Creed, England, equestrian, horses, Magual Polo Club, Polo, south america, sports

CREED Spice and Wood Fragrance

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Filed under: Cosmetics and Fragrance, Men's Style

CREED is getting ready to release the second fragrance in their Royal Exclusives Collection: Spice and Wood. This master's blend of aged woods, spices, and exotic essences marks the brand's 250th year of royal service and is meant to evoke depth, power, and refined strength. Top notes of bergamot, sun-drenched lemon, and apples give way to middle notes of angelic root, oil of clove, desert peppers, patchouli, and white birch and all rest atop bottom notes of Egyptian iris, cedar, oak moss, and musk. Spice and Wood is presented in a Pochet glass decanter etched with the CREED family crest and topped with a cut-glass cap. Order now for delivery in November, $550.

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Creed Debuts New Fragrance With Its Own Polo Team

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Filed under: Sports, Men's Style

Creed of Paris, supplier of bespoke fragrances to royalty and aristocracy since 1760, has named a polo team after its newest scent for men. Called Aventus and inspired by Napoleon, the luxurious cologne was created by hand from ingredients sourced from important locations in the great emperor's life. The classic Creed "flask" design of the black leather-wrapped bottle also dates to the Napoleonic era. The newest addition to Creed's prestigious Permanent Collection, Aventus will debut this fall at Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman and the Creed boutique in New York City.

The newly-minted Creed Aventus polo team meanwhile will play at high-profile matches this summer in England and France. Aventus contains blackcurrant from Corsica, where Napoleon was born; bergamot from Italy, site of victories that made him famous; Calville Blanc apples from France, where he rose to be emperor; Napoleon Roses, named in his honor; Louisana birch, the wood of his throne; Jasmine from Egypt, where his empire reached; and oak moss from Spain, which he conquered, among other ingredients. Part of the proceeds from U.S. sales benefits American Rivers, protecting U.S. waterways from harm.

[via JustLuxe]

Tags: Bergdorf Goodman, bespoke, cologne, Creed, equestrian, fragrance, France, leather, mens style, Napoleon, Neiman Marcus, Paris, perfume, polo

CREED Private Collection Tabarome Last Bottles for Sale

by Rigel Celeste (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Cosmetics and Fragrance

First created back in 1875 by Henry Creed, Private Collection Tabarome has a rich history and has maintained a strong following over the years. Unfortunately production of the "warm, rich, clubby blend" is being permanently halted due to changes in the Earth's climate and only poor quality natural ingredients being available. The last 50 bottles of the fragrance, previously part of the company President's private collection, are being sold -- 25 online via the website and 25 in the New York boutique on 67th St and Madison Ave.

Private Collection Tabarome has top notes of bergamot and citrus, middle notes of pepper, and base notes of sandalwood, ambergris, and pepper and comes in a caramel Italian leather wrapped spray can embossed with the CREED logo and etched with the company's Paris address. $405

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Creed Windsor, a Kingly Cologne

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Filed under: Men's Style

Creed of Paris, supplier of bespoke fragrances to royalty and aristocracy since 1760, has released a limited edition bottling of a cologne originally created for the Duke of Windsor in 1936 during his brief reign as King Edward VIII before he abdicated the throne to marry Wallis Simpson.

Only 320 bottles of the kingly cologne, presented in a shatterproof 1.7 oz. leather-wrapped flask numbered and signed by sixth-generation master perfumer Olivier Creed, will be available in the U.S. for $400 apiece. It's made exclusively from ingredients grown in what was once the British Empire.

The subtle, elegant top notes of Creed Windsor are British gin, Jamaican lime and a touch of Scottish highland pine; the middle note the variety of roses now known as the "Duke of Windsor"; and the bottom notes Bahamian orange, Canadian cedar and a dab of Australian eucalyptus.

[via Duncan Quinn]

Tags: British royalty, BritishRoyalty, cologne, Creed, Duke of Windsor, DukeOfWindsor, fragrance, Paris, perfume, royalty