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CK one and CK be – limited edition packaging

Adrian — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 16:23:22 +0000

In these turbulent and uncertain times, communication and unity are the ribbons of an idea that wend and wind their way through all of our lives. Buzzwords of a generation and the hope of many, Calvin Klein has attempted to solidfy this concepts into a fragrant message for 2009.

CK one and CK be will be available from next month in limited edition 100ml collector’s edition flacons which are boxed alongside a portable speaker. The bottle is decorated with the “we are one” slogan. The font is designed to look handwritten and the message appears in a number of languages.

The detachable speaker represents the universal language of music and in this spirit, is compatible with most standard MP3 players. The product will appear in white and silver/grey for CK one and white and black for CK be and the fragrance and speaker. Also available is a matching 250ml body spray.

CK one / CK be ‘we are one’ is available from February 2009.

Joop! Thrill for Men and Women launches in February

Adrian — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 16:06:09 +0000

Joop! launch a new fragrance duo: Joop! Thrill Men and Joop! Thrill Women this February. Both fragrances have been created by perfumers at Givaudan.
Joop! Thrill Women was created by perfumer Alexandre Kosinski and contains notes of fresh dew, peach, lily, mimosa, iris, vanilla, tonka bean and sandalwood. Joop! Thrill Men contains notes of frozen lavender, bergamot, Granny Smith apple, woods, vanilla, sandalwood and amber – and was composed by Christophe Raynaud.
The Joop! Thrill fragrances will have a worldwide lauch in February 2009.

Euphoria SpringTemptation from CK

Adrian — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 13:50:35 +0000

In March, Calvin Klein fragrances will be launching a new, limited-edition version of euphoria with a spring theme. Christened euphoria spring temptation, the damp, green fragrance reveals notes of frosted pear blossom, frosted musk, guava leaf, freesia and a waterfall accord. Eau de parfum 1.7 oz., 54 euros

Eden Park launches its first perfume

Adrian — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 13:49:02 +0000

Pink Fizz is the name of the first perfume from the sportswear-inspired ready-to-wear brand Eden Park. Cherry, apple, cranberry, freesia, rose, lemon… this woodsy-fruity-floral juice claims rose, a trendy scent this season, as its key ingredient. Expected release: March or April.

Serge Lutens wraps up the night

Adrian — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 20:36:48 +0000

‘Nuit de Cellophane’ (“Cellophane Night”) is the name of the new perfume dreamt up by Serge Lutens. Quite unlike his usual oriental creations, the fragrance is a honeyed, jasminey, lightly fruity and musky white-flower scent articulated around osmanthus blossom. The perfume’s strange name refers to the cellophane – which can be used to wrap bouquets of flowers – that is being used here to wrap up the night, and those who live it: insects, stars and mysterious scents. Eau de parfum 1.7 oz., 79 euros.

Grès pays tribute to Greta Garbo

Adrian — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 20:32:15 +0000

The House of Grès is launching a new collection called ‘Hommage à Greta Garbo’. After a tribute collection paying homage to Marlene Dietrich in 2008, this year, the house is proposing 3 fragrances in homage to the Swedish actress. Amandine Marie (Robertet) composed the fragrance Mythos, Marie Salamagne (Firmenich) came up with the fragrances Sphinx and Goddess. ‘Hommage à Greta Garbo’ is available in certain countries only. Price 59 euros each fragrance.

Hello world!

Adrian — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 10:39:47 +0000

We’re happy to announce the launch of Perfume Talks. With this blog we aim to offer valuable content to our readers and help them make the right decision when buying a perfume.

Some of the topics we’ll cover, other than the obvious fragrance reviews, are latest news, famous noses and brands, a bit of history and nonetheless we’ll try to make up our own tops.

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