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March 25, 2011

TOXIC PERFUMES | Industrial Fragrances

…en investigated,” or “toxicology properties have not been thoroughly investigated.” • 25 ingredients that are “Irritants.” • 5 ingredients that are “Skin sensitizers,” or allergens. • 3 ingredients that show “Fetal, hormonal, and reproductive toxicity.” • 2 ingredients that “May cause cancer.” Women’s Voices offers added discussions and overview on the concept of toxicity in… Continue reading

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November 17, 2011

The Perfume of Sex

…nstellation of creatives — fashion photographer Max Vadukul, graphic designers Antoine + Manuel, French designer Christian Ghion, and American artist Ellen Jong among others. Dare to go here. “Carnal Script, Page 31″ 2011 Copyright ® Ellen Jong Skank, indeed. “As humans,” Denise Hamilton studies in her article, “we’re both repelled and aroused by strong odors, so I thought I’d take an olfactory stroll through… Continue reading

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November 7, 2011

The Fragrance of Blood

…. My first encounter on the nature of blood and scent came in a meeting with Sebastián Alvarez and Marina Sersale, Eau D’Italie, the story told here. But in their reference to one of their fragrances — created in 2008, they noted one of the characteristics of this perfume of Fall, Tuscany — importing the metallic salt of blood, on frozen iron. It’s founded in this sequencing: Egyptian violet, Geranium, Fern — the b… Continue reading

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March 15, 2008

Scent, Memory, Package | The Perfumed Equation

…Parfums DelRae; recalls Ralph Lauren Hot Key notes: Bergamot, French rose, cinnamon, blackberry, wood, amber Dubin: “Genius” of a fragrance that “captures the smell, the glow, of candlelight on skin.” 3) AMBRE SULTAN By Serge Lutens; recalls Stella McCartney Stella Key notes: Oregano, bay leaf, coriander, myrtle, angelica root, sandalwood, patchouli Dubin: “I feel exotic, anointed with precious golden oils.” 4… Continue reading

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May 19, 2008

08*08*08 | Incense, Perfume, Chinese Branding & the Olympics

…y, as he’s noted — perfume, the branded mystery of scented vapor, is declining in global sales. But that losing proportion is rising and growing in China. Patrick de Lambilly, Coty VP, Asia, says, “You can see 20, 30, and 40 percent a year.” There’s been experimentation in the idea of selling Western brands in China for nearly ten years — and, like any exploration of taste, food, scent or otherwise, there might have to be… Continue reading

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July 20, 2010

Smoke, scent, perfume — the etymology of the mist of fragrance

…base and middle notes together are the main theme of a perfume. Base notes bring depth and solidity to a perfume. Compounds of this class of scents are typically rich and “deep” and are usually not perceived until 30 minutes after application. The scents in the top and middle notes are influenced by the base notes, as well the scents of the base notes will be altered by the type of fragrance materials used as middle notes. Manufacture… Continue reading

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March 22, 2010

The Scent of Dirt: Perfume as the most elemental

Fragrances of the World, a guide that classified perfumes. Updated yearly, it would grow to be a vital resource for perfume retailers the world over. Today, Edwards’ body of work includes the “Fragrance Bible” which is in its 26th edition and lists over 7000 fragrances as well as the Fragrance Database which lists just about every detail one could want to know about a fragrance. According to the Fragrance Foundation, Michael Edwards has become t… Continue reading

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July 8, 2011

The Scent of the Prisoner

…dson Correctional Facility ( West Jefferson) – Alabama – Cached – Similar Perfume on mail at Fayette County Detention Center?‎ – 9 posts – Sep 16, 2010 Can Perfume be Sprayed on Letters?‎ – 35 posts -Jun 22, 2008 Perfume on Mail going to Texas Prisons‎ – 94 posts- Nov 24, 2007 perfume‎ – 47 posts – Mar 26, 2004 More results from prisontalk.com » It’s interesting that some might consider… Continue reading

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December 17, 2010

The Wandering of Fragrance

The study of scent, recollection and experience An obsession with scent: the fragrance of place It’s pretty clear, to anyone that works in the fragrance place of marketing, brand strategy, utilization of tactical “fume” in enhancing experience, that the evolution and study of the knowledge of the field is perpetual and evolutionary. That is — you can’t presume to know enough, let alone it all. Ever. It’s an e… Continue reading

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October 21, 2010

SCENT BOMB | Perfume overload at retail

…rombie shopfront / retail opening, 5th Avenue, NYC (image) Some call this incredible retail — I’ve written about it, as well: the concept of sex, story, scent and sentience finds notations on Hollister, written in 2009. Cool space, but overwhelmed with poorly managed distinctiveness when it comes to fragrance sales. Aside from blogging, others note anger. New York writer, Emma Grady, offers that “members of Teens Turning Green&#… Continue reading

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