Paco Rabanne - Black XS For Him Fragrance
When the fragrance Black XS For Him by Paco Rabanne appeared, it excited great interest among people. Every fifth young man (if not every second) used to wear it. Being really unisex, the fragrance stirred also representatives of the fair sex who were buying it as a present to their young men hoping to use it stealthily.
The fragrance was created by the perfumer Olivier Cresp and is a modern interpretation of the popular Black XS. The designer appeals to the new type of men who have defeated all the prejudices and stereotypes of the past. Nowadays it is prestigious to pay attention to one’s own appearance and to look after youself means now to lead a healthy lifestyle. This bright and sensual aroma underlines also men’s passion and strength.
A Paco Robanne hero is the man who is aware of his goal and knows how to achieve it, he as well makes use of his strong character and intriguing attractiveness. At the same time his romantic soul longs for love and his heart is capable of love. His fragrance is as contradictory as he is, combining two contrasty accords: a fresh fruit with a woody and spicy one.
The composition of the Paco Robanne Black XS For Him begins with citrus notes of lemon and calamsy (something between tangerine and lime) coupled with marigold and sage, which gives you a bunch of positive emotions. The heart is represented by scents of cinnamon, black cardamom, tolu balsam and praline. This makes the aroma spicy and astringent. At the end there go the notes of a rose tree, ambergris, ebony and patchouli.
Perfume Features:
- Family: fruit, spicy, oriental, woody, fresh
- First Notes: Calabria lemon, calamansy fruit, marigold, sage
- Heart Notes: praline, cardamom, cinnamon, tolu balsam
- Basic Notes: Brasil rose tree, grey ambergris, patchouli, ebony
- Used as: daytime, ebening, club, romantic
- Perfumer: Olivier Cresp
- For whom: for men
- Year of Launch: 2005
- Available as Eau de Cologne, Deodorant, Aftershave, Shower Gel
Victor and Rolf - Eau Mega New Fragrance
In October 2009 designers of Victor and Rolf Fashion House launched their second fragrance for women, the Eau Mega. The title is derived from the word “Omega,” which means completeness.
The noses behind the fragrance are Olivier Polge and Carlos Banaim. As they have stated, the perfume is a non-selective one and is not targeted at a certain group of people but is created for a wide audience and will possibly win the hearts of the masses.
The fragrance is genuinely fresh and airy. It begins with the notes of violet, basil and a sweet young pear that may remind some people of the popular chewing gum Wringley’s Spearmint. Basil and pear are risky to be mixed with each other as such combination makes the aroma feel watery.
Heart notes are represented by a classic flowery accord of peony, jasmine and lemon. The latter add to the freshness of the aroma to keep it cheerful and light. And at the base we smell the woody notes of cedar, sandalwood and musk. They as if echo the open notes and the base and embody morning fresh in the woods, the dance of blossoming flowers, and the youth!
The face of the Eau Mega became a Brasil model Raquel Zimmerman. Against the urban background she looks like a giant woman. In a word, the image of a “mega women” is used by Viktor & Rolf in their advertising campaign.
An oblong bottle is colored golden yellow. The peculiar feature is a sprayer with the letters V&R engraved on it. The fragrance is available in 30, 50 and75mm Eau de Parfum.
Perfume Features:
- First Notes: violet, basil, pear
- Heart Notes: peony, jasmine and lemon
- Basic Notes: cedar, sandalwood and musk
- Family: floral, woody
- Character: light, airy
- Perfumers: Olivier Polge, Carlos Banaim
- Year of Launch: 2009
Giorgio Armani - New Idole d’Armani New Fragrance
In Septenber 2009 the famous Giorgio Armani launched a new women’s fragrance Idole d’Armani. The creators named it the ode to femininity as it symbolically combines elegance, charm and sensuality as well as strength of women, and as if expresses gratitude to all women that once inspired Armani.
This brand-new perfume has a floral spicy aroma with notes of Clementine, pear, ginger, saffron, jasmine, rose and patchouli. The nose behind it is a perfumer Bruno Jovanovic.
The heroine of Idole d’Armani Eau de Parfum is a pretty woman with regular features, ideal forms, silky hair, shining eyes and refined manners. She is spiritually rich as well. Add a little bit quick-wittedness, music and poetry and you’ll get an image of this perfume’s target group.
The fragrance begins with a citrus and spicy combination of Clementine, pear and ginger. The aroma feels watery and oceanic thanks to the notes of pear. The heart is represented by the accord of jasmine, rose and saffron. These notes and calmer without being dull, they add to elegance as well as to expressiveness. In the end the aroma becomes warmer and even melleous with the notes of snowbell, patchouli, vetiver lying in the base. Patchouli makes it really fascinating and tempting.
The Idole d’Armani is represented by a Polish actress Kasia Smutniak, who easily embodies the image of a modern girl – pretty, feminine and sensual.
The Eau de Parfum comes in 30, 50 and 75ml. The bottle is made in the art deco style. Its transparent champagne-colored body is combined with a pearl-beige cap.
Perfume Features:
- First Notes: Clementine, juicy pear, ginger
- Heart Notes: jasmine, rose, saffron
- Basic Notes: snowbell, patchouli, vetiver
- Family: floral
- Character: feminine, tempting
- Perfumer: Bruno Jovanovic
- Year of Launch: 2009
Guerlain - Idylle 2009 New Fragrance
At the end of September the French perfume house Maison Guerlain launched a new feminine fragrance with a floral base, Idylle. Its aroma is said to be really fantastic, pleasant, gentle and airy. It brings freshness of a morning into your life.
The nose behind the perfume is Thierry Wasseur. The perfumer was inspired by one of the loveliest ancient love stories, the legend of Dania and Zeus. He imagined Idylle as a bouquet of fresh lilies, roses, peonies, jasmine, lilac flowers and Bulgarian roses which favorably harmonize with sensual shiper.” That’s now the most exciting, fascinating and tragic love stories told by poets and novelists of all times acquire a new image in the world of fragrances.
Rose is the protagonist in all the perfumery masterpieces of Guerlain. This time, Bulgarian rose was chosen to create such an aroma that could accentuate the theme of a joyful moment of love and happiness. It wraps you with a flowery mist of lily, lilac, peony and freesia at the beginning and continues in white musk and patchouli notes.
The face of the fragrance became a French actress Nora Arnezeder personifying the main idea of the aroma that is sensual love.
Idylle by Guerlain Eau de Parfum will be available in 30, 50 and 75ml. The bottle has a form of a gold yellow drop of tears and was created by a famous French designer Ora Ito.
Perfume Character:
- First Notes: lily, Bulgarian rose
- Heart Notes: peony, freesia, lily of the valley
- Basic Notes: white musk, patchouli
- Family: floral, woody musk
- Character: feminine, flickering, miraculous
- For Whom: Women
- Perfumer: Thierry Wasseur
- Similar Fragrances: Pleasures via Essence Narcisso Rodriguez
- Year of Launch: 2009