Fragrance In Brief
This article was originally published in The Rose Sheet
Executive Summary
Michael Kors: Designer's fragrance portfolio expands to include Island Michael Kors Fiji in April, Estee Lauder announces. Scent is positioned as "vibrant, sensual and voluptuous" and has floral composition similar to original Island fragrance but with Fijan tiare flower accord, firm notes. Juice also contains Fiji Water from artesian beverage company, marking "the first time such a collaboration has occurred between a fragrance brand and a prestigious beverage brand," according to Estee Lauder. Fragrance will retail in fuschia-tinted 3.4 oz. bottle for $75. Island Michael Kors was introduced in April 2005 (1"The Rose Sheet" Dec. 20, 2004, p. 4)...
Michael Kors: Designer's fragrance portfolio expands to include Island Michael Kors Fiji in April, Estee Lauder announces. Scent is positioned as "vibrant, sensual and voluptuous" and has floral composition similar to original Island fragrance but with Fijan tiare flower accord, firm notes. Juice also contains Fiji Water from artesian beverage company, marking "the first time such a collaboration has occurred between a fragrance brand and a prestigious beverage brand," according to Estee Lauder. Fragrance will retail in fuschia-tinted 3.4 oz. bottle for $75. Island Michael Kors was introduced in April 2005 (1 (Also see "Island Michael Kors Sets Sail For Department Stores" - HBW Insight, 20 Dec, 2004.), p. 4).... Liz Claiborne: Curve Chill "captures a laidback, carefree attitude meant to be shared with friends," according to Liz Claiborne. Bowing this month, Curve Chill for Her includes crystallized ginger, citrus, green tea, peony and sweet pea accords, as well as "sensuous woods," firm says. Men's fragrance features citrus, bergamot, green tea, white pepper, vetiver, woods and musk. Women's and men's scents retail for $49.50 in 3.4 oz edt spray and 4.2 oz. cologne spray, respectively. Cooling Skin Soother for Him and Cooling Body Lotion for Her cost $30 each. Curve Chill is fifth fragrance masterbrand to launch under Curve portfolio, which includes Soul by Curve , Curve Wave and Curve Crush .... Bond No. 9: Scent of Peace debuts in May, featuring top notes of grapefruit and blackcurrant, which blend to a heart of lily of the valley and hedione. Drydown comprises notes of cedarwood and musk. Latest launch by niche fragrance company, which markets scents named for New York City neighborhoods, is positioned to represent city's "tolerance and détente," according to Bond No. 9. Unisex offering will be housed in lavender frosted glass bottle featuring a dove symbol, and will retail for $195 for 3.4 oz. and $120 for 1.7 oz. sizes. Scent also can be purchased by the ounce for $45.... B&BW: White Cherry Blossom and Pear Blossom are latest scents to launch under Bath & Body Works Signature Collection, Limited Brands division says. Products, including eau de toilette, body lotion, shower gel, body splash, body cream, bubble bath and limited-edition shimmer lotion, range in price from $9.50-$18.50. White Cherry Blossom contains top notes of Sicilian bergamot, lemon zest, juicy plum, crisp apple, freesia and lush green accord. Heart includes lychee, cherry blossom, tuberose, super hedione and water lily, which dry down to musk, melon, sandalwood and rosewood. Pear Blossom includes notes of ripe Bartlett pear, pear blossom and white peach. New scents join Magnolia Blossom, Cotton Blossom, Cherry Blossom and recently introduced Japanese Cherry Blossom (2 (Also see "B&BW AquaTanica Spa, Cherry Blossom Launches On Tap For Spring" - HBW Insight, 6 Mar, 2006.), p. 3).... |