The house of Paco Rabanne's fragrance for men is announced as a fresh and sensual blend of notes, with glittery shine of gold, for which creator Paco Rabanne says the following: "In all civilizations and religions gold has always managed to seduce people". Gold is all around us: in architecture, design, jewelry, clothes, accessories, fashion...It is noticeable and respected worldwide and it possesses divine notes. The bottle of this edition for men is created in golden nuances. It represents power, wealth, luxury, durability...
The perfume was inspired by Paco Rabanne's metallic fashion and created in cooperation with three famous noses for perfumes,Christophe Raynaud, Olivier Pescheux and Michel Girard, who mixed this year's edition from the notes of sparkling grapefruit, red orange, mint, rose, cinnamon, spices, blond leather, blond wood, patchouli and amber.
The perfume is available in the amount of 50 and 100 ml, as an edp and with accompanying body care products. 1 Million arrived in August 2008.
1 Million 18 Carats is a LUXE edition that captures with its provocative notes, only for the privileged buyers. The package is very luxurious, made of golden body with a diamond crown. Each bottle is separately numerated and the edition is limited. The outer package – a case that holds a golden lever, is created by Noe Duchaufour-Lawrence.
Let us remind you of the fragrant composition: the perfumers behind it are Christophe Raynaud, Olivier Pescheux and Michel Girard, and the notes are: sexy blood orange, grapefruit, cinnamon, mint, rose, spices, light leather, white wood, patchouli and amber. The new bottle of 1 Million 18 carats is available in 100 ml and it can be re-filed with the perfume.
CALVIN KLEIN
CK IN2U for Him by Calvin Klein is a aromatic fougere fragrance for men. CK IN2U for Him is a new fragrance and it was introduced in 2007. The noses behind this fragrance are Carlos Benaim, Bruno Jovanovic, Loc Dong and Jean-Marc Chaillan. Top notes are lemon and tomato leaf; middle notes are allspice and cacao pod; base notes are vetiver, cedar and white musk.
Calvin Klein launched a new duo CK IN2U, his first duo instead of unisex fragrances. This trendy pair is intended for young generation, that Calvin Klein cristened as "techno-sexual generation". CK IN2U expresses freedom and possibilities of young people to explore the wolrd. The young and sexy juice is in the urban bottle, simple and attractive in its minimalist design. With CK IN2U Calvin Klein demonstrates that he still knows what young people need.
Described as a fresh floral with a woody oriental base, the composition opens with fresh pink grejpfruit and bergamot with a note of red currant leaves. The interesting notes of sugar orchid and white cactus are in the heart. The base notes are: amber, red cedar and vanilla.
The perfume was launched 2007. The noses behind this fragrance are Bruno Jovanovic,Jean-Marc Chaillan, Loc Dong and Carlos Benaim.
CK Free is a modern, masculine fragrance for men, which arrives on the market in August 2009. Top notes incorporate absynth, jackfruit, star annis and juniper berries. A heart adds a union of suede, coffee, tobacco leaf and buchu (Agathosma betulina), while a base offers oak, patchouli, cedar and ironwood. The nose behind this fragrance is Givaudan.
Euphoria Men by Calvin Klein is a woody aromatic fragrance for men. Euphoria Men was launched in 2006. The noses behind this fragrance are Carlos Bena�m and Loc Dong. Top notes are ginger and pepper; middle notes are black basil, sage and cedar; base notes are amber, patchouli, brazilian redwood and suede.
NINA RICCI
Nina is a new modern fairytale fragrance aimed at younger audience. Nina is an elegant floral-fruity gourmand fragrance, the scent of candied fruits. The composition starts sparkly and spontaneous, just like a carefree laughter with the fresh citrus notes of lemon and lime. The sweet gourmand heart is juicy and caramelly due to candied apple, praline note and vanilla whose opulent veil wraps the softly sweet peony and the Moonflower. Finally the apple tree, white cedar and balmy musk notes are touching your skin with their warm and soft sensuality. The fragrance was created by Olivier Cresp and Jacques Cavallier in 2006. The new Nina fragrance has replaced the old one with the same name, created in 1987.
Nina Ricci presents a new irresistible apple. This version one will be ideal for winter magic, holiday mood and gifts, decorated with luxurious Swarovski crystals. Nina Precious Swarovski Editionwas inspired by beauty of pearls, which decorate women's cleavage. They are gentle, smooth, sophisticated…
Notes of the new limited edition are based on fruity zests of Calabrian bergamot and lemon, along with intoxicating and fresh lime. A heart encompasses peony, moonflower and irresistible apple, while base notes await us with pralines, apple wood and musk.
The fragrance was created by two perfumers - Olivier Cresp and Jacques Cavallier. The new limited beauty by the house of Nina Ricci will hit the shelves in September 2009.
Ricci Ricci Eau de Parfum arrives on the market in 2009, as a fragrance for glamorous and urban heroines. It is composed of rhubarb, bergamot, moonflower, Indian tuberose, centifolia rose, patchouli and sandalwood. The noses behind this fragrance are Aurelien Guichard and Jacques Huclier.
HUGO BOSS
Hugo XY by Hugo Boss is a woody aromatic fragrance for men. Top notes are pear leaf, cedar and bergamot; middle notes are basil and mint; base notes are patchouli, musk and cedar.
In the Hugo style, the version XX for women brings gourmand fruity notes, while the version for men, XY, an aromatic rhythm. Cylindrical bottles are reminiscent of the spray-color bottles – the women's fragrance is in golden campaign tones, while the men's is metallic grey.
They are created in a way to emphasize the differences between sexes, but also the mutual magnetic attraction that carries a dose of aggression.
Hugo XX is casual, gourmand and seductive fragrance dedicated to a mature and glamorous woman. The opening delights with the fresh notes of mandarin, blueberry and litchi which unite with intensive jasmine and luscious rose in the heart of the composition. The warm base is created of sensual musk and amber. It comes in 100ml bottles.
VERSACE
The pink colored bottle announces softer and more luminous fragrance in comparison with Crystal Noir. Nowadays popular fruity note gives the composition slightly gourmand nuance. The top notes are pomegranate, Yuzu and frosted accord. Peony and magnolia are in the centre of the composition, while waterly fresh lotus note moderates the intensity and sweetnes of the floral accords. The opulent base introduces amber note extracted from plants, musk and red woods. The fragrance was designed by Alberto Morillas in 2006.
GUCCI
New fragrance by the house of Gucci, named Flora by Gucci, aims at young customers and it was inspired by a floral motive. Flora is, after Gucci by Gucci, the second fragrance under creative leadership of the house of Giannini from Florence. The first one, Gucci by Gucci, is perfect for a powerful Gucci woman, while Flora is addressed at a sensual, young girl.
Perfume Flora by Gucci opens the door to new creations by the house of Gucci, which are being planned for younger audience. Top notes introduce citruses and peony, a heart is enriched with rose and osmanthus (Chinese flower which enchants with fruity-floral aromas with leather notes), while base notes encompass patchouli and sandalwood. Perfumers behind this edition are from the house of Firmenich.
In order to create a bottle for Flora, designers of the house of Giannini built on architectural structure of Gucci by Gucci bottle by giving geometric
shape of hexagon to the new edition, while champagne nuance was chosen as colour of fluid.
Advertising face is Abbey Lee, Australian model, who is wearing a silk dress with floral print. In a shot by Chris Cunningham in a cornfield in Latvia, Lee is captured as standing in the middle of more than 40000 silky flowers dancing in rhythm of wind with musical background of original remix - “I Feel Love” by Donna Summer. Inez & Vinoodh photographed advertising materials with a floral pattern.
The new edition,Flora by Gucci EDP, can be expected on the market at the beginning of 2010. This version was announced as more intense, deeper, seductive and richer. Notes of Flora by Gucci Eau de Parfum promise the same youthful and optimistic expression of the composition as it was offered by EDT. The difference lies in stronger concentration of the EDP edition. Flora by Gucci was envisaged and created by Frida Giannini who was inspired by Gucci floral pattern used first as a scarf for Grace, Princess of Monaco. Floral motive has been enchanting women with glamorous and feminine details for decades.
Flora by Gucci Eau de Parfum is characterized by fresh notes of agrums in the opening, combined with beautiful peony. A heart introduces balanced aromas of rose and osmanthus, while a base is created of patchouli and sandalwood. The more opulent, stronger and more powerful EDP has the same flacon as the original edition, but is decorated with gold details on a black bow ribbon, black cap and darker liquid. The fragrance arrives in January 2010.
ESCADA
Incredible Me by Escada is an oriental floral fragrance for women. It was presented in a bottle shaped as the logo of the house, with a glamorous frame decorating the glass part of the bottle. It will appear at the market in September 2008. The fragrance features honeysuckle, tiramisu, clementine, orchid, sandalwood and vanilla. The face of the perfume Incredible Me is Lydia Hearst.
RALPH LAUREN
Polo Blue by Ralph Lauren is a aromatic fougere fragrance for men. Polo Blue was launched in 2003. The noses behind this fragrance are Carlos Benaim and Christophe Laudamiel. Top notes are melon, mandarin orange and cucumber; middle notes are basil, sage and geranium; base notes are musk, woodsy notes and suede.
