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Tried & Tested New AW23 Eaux Triples Buly Fragrances

Officine Universelle Buly has added four new scents to its water based Eaux Triples collection. They include Madagascar Amber, Maltese Iris, Lebanese Cedar and Eritrean Myrrh. TheChicGeek says, “Buly is all about stepping back in time. The level of detail and volume of products – there are over 140 different types of combs and brushes – gives you the sense of tangible ancient history. You can just imagine Napoleon using the products in the latest blockbuster. The Eaux Triples range of fragrances are water based so they are very light. This is not for the lover of strong and overpowering. They are like colognes, so can be splashed lots and often. My favourite from the new range is Lebanese Cedar. It has a cedarwood note infused with verbena and vetiver. My...

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Tried & Tested Paul Smith Storyteller Candle

Paul Smith expands its growing home fragrance collection with a new wintery scent, Storyteller that recalls cosy nights in, open fires and Paul’s winter trips. Like the wider Paul Smith home fragrance collection – which launched in 2022 – Storyteller is based on Paul’s fond memories, in this case his inspiration trips to the Nottinghamshire countryside. With notes of Madagascan clove bud, intense woods, and patchouli, the scent is smoky, woody, and warming to evoke wintertime evenings by the fireside. The name, which follows the rest in the collection by being named for character traits, is also a nod to Paul’s personality and love of storytelling. Storyteller has been created by IFF perfumer Meabh McCurtin. They say: “Storyteller captures the warm feeling of sitting in front...

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Label To Know Side Story Fragrance

“When you pass someone in a hallway and get a whisper of their fragrance you have a window into their story. These moments happen serendipitously, but they can reveal so much about a person.” says Muj Rana, Founder of Side Story  Muj Rana, founder of new fragrance brand Side Story, recalls that scent played an integral role in his early experiences. His grandfather’s Indian sandalwood plantations were the source of the soft, balsamic wood which his childhood toys and trinkets were made from. Today, the woody scent still evokes memories of that distinctive time and place.  Each bottle of Side Story begins in Grasse, Provence, the only place where Muj felt the perfume oil could legitimately be crafted. The perfumers are Jacques Chabert, Valerie Bessone, Laurent Marrone...

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Label To Know Marc-Antoine Barrois Fragrance

The blue rabbit inside Marc-Antoine Barrois’ London store at 4 Piccadilly Arcade, and the reason the new candle is called No.4 Marc-Antoine Barrois is a French menswear couturier from a family of textile manufacturers in the North of France. He opened his first boutique in 2013 at 6, rue de Budapest in Paris and offers Parisian crafted collections of jewellery and accessories alongside his bespoke haute couture men’s clothing. After learning patterns, cutting, and sewing while studying textile engineering, he designed his first collection in Lille in 2006. This success then led Marc- Antoine Barrois to collaborate with Dominique Sirop, Jean-Paul Gaultier at Maison Hermes and Jean-Claude Jitrois before creating his own Maison de Couture for men. Offering men what women...

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Tried & Tested Thameen London Bravi Fragrance

Under the “artistic residency” of Christopher Chong, Thameen London is proud to announce the release of the third fragrance from The Britologne Collection, titled Bravi. It reimagines a Cologne Elixir with more faceted nuances layering over the classical structure of cologne. Bravi’s adventure begins at the opera house, which is the most iconic building in Covent Garden. Perfumer Bruno Jovanovic, says, “The final chapter of the Covent Garden trilogy is all about wannabe divos and a diva. We imagine the idea of creating a Queen of the Night flower fragrance that would be essential to the magic of the performance. “The fragrance has to be extremely sexy, perfect for the evening. Intoxicating tuberose is spiced up with an overdose of ginger and dramatised with a novel walnut milk...

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Tumi Launches 19 Degree Fragrance

Tumi, the contemporary luxury luggage brand, has introduced its latest exploration in men’s luxury fragrances, TUMI 19 Degree. It is inspired by the performance and precision of the brand’s instantly iconic 19 Degree Aluminum Collection of luggage. “We are thrilled to unveil the TUMI 19 Degree fragrance, expanding our fragrance portfolio to encompass a total of seven exquisite scents,” says TUMI Creative Director, Victor Sanz. TUMI 19 Degree is a bold amber, woody, leather fragrance. The fragrance opens with notes of bergamot and thyme, juxtaposed with exotic, ardent saffron for the ultimate and immediate contrast. An addictive heart emerges with notes of intriguing, juicy black raspberry, and addictive suede, enveloped by the woody freshness of birch water....

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Jo Malone London Updates English Pear Fragrance

Jo Malone London has long celebrated the beloved English pear with its timeless fruity-floral fragrance, English Pear & Freesia. Officially now launched, this most-loved scent is now available in a special-edition cologne with a fluted bottle design, alongside a selection of curated collections to complete the line-up. Furthermore, Jo Malone has also launched a new floral partner to take this mellow and juicy ingredient in a fresh direction – English Pear & Sweet Pea.  English Pear & Freesia and English Pear & Sweet Pea colognes are created using a 100% natural pear fruit extract. An upcycled ingredient utilising a by-product of the food industry, the process was exclusively developed for Jo Malone London. Each bottle contains the equivalent...

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Tried & Tested Officine Universelle Buly Les Jardin Français

Officine Universelle Buly has taken a trip to the allotment, or jardin ouvrier in French, and been inspired to create six new fragrances. Each has been inspired by a collection of very old seeds and seedlings curated by 18th and 19th century botanists. Les Jardin Français brings to life an intoxicating and unique palette of garden fragrances all with vegetal ingredients, from oriental watercress to Afghan carrot and Iraqi beetroot. The fragrance include: Andes Verbena & Ulu Basil, Indian Cucumber & Syrian Mint, Oriental Watercress & Sardinian Parsley, Scandinavian Redcurrant & Peruvian Tomato, Iraqi Beetroot & Egyptian Rhubarb and Afghan Carrot & Caribbean Sweet Potato. Officine Universelle Buly – Les Jardin Français – 75ml – £145 TheChicGeek...

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The Merchant of Venice Adds To Accordi di Profumo Collection

One year after the launch of the Accordi di Profumo collection, The Merchant of Venice continues its journey into the world of sustainability, reinterpreting in a contemporary key the most iconic ingredients of perfumery, some of which were already described in the ancient botanical manuscripts of the Serenissima era. The essentiality and olfactory purity that characterises Accordi di Profumo makes these Eau de Parfum wearable individually or combined following the concept of layering, to create a made-to-measure perfume directly on the skin, with its own unique nuances and facets. In 2023, the Accordi di Profumo collection is enriched with 4 new Eau de Parfum of exceptional olfactory quality created in an exclusive partnership with Givaudan, a leading fragrance manufacturer, with...

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