Shawn Rae's ONENESS Perfume: Bring Out The Nobility In You

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Summertime is a time when the heat of the summer sun reminds us that we want to look and smell our best. This year’s heat wave has inspired us to offer no charge for shipping to all our customers to help them smell their best at this time of year. Enjoy the fragrance and the smiles that Oneness will bring when your friends remark about how wonderful you smell. Think Noble, Feel Noble, Be Noble! 

Oneness is a dynamic nexus of East and West. It exists in a combination of Occidental and Oriental ingredients united together in perfect and harmonious oneness. Infused in this eclectic selection of exotic flowers and plants is a touch of pure golden Sunflowers and a delicious hint of Allspice Berries that grow wild in the rainforests. The crown of this precious jewel is an unfolding of sweet Iris and soft Amber Crystals. 

At its heart, ready to impassion and awaken the soul, lies an aromatic blend of rich Egyptian Jasmine, Bulgarian Rose, and the generous warmth of Incense. The drydown is influenced still, by the exotic addition of East Indian Sandalwood from the mystical Orient, along with Vetiver, Oakmoss, and White Musk, thus creating altogether a completely sensational and inspirational experience. 

Shawn Rae was raised until the age of 18 in the foothills of the Himalayan Mountains, inheriting from both of his parents a remarkable lineage of Christian, Hindu, Sikh, Muslim, Jewish, Tibetan, and Chinese ancestry. According to Shawn, “A unified humanity can collectively resolve problems... Divided, we only serve to create them.” Further, Shawn sees, “The challenge is individually and collectively to awaken our true potential for goodness and greatness, and to realize that positive change begins with us.”

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Does Katy Perry’s New ‘Killer Queen’ Perfume Commercial Copy Mrs. Carter? You Decide

There was reports of striking  similarity between Katy Perry's new perfume bottle and the one used by the model Von Teese, but this seems not to end the story.

They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, so Beyonce should be feeling quite chuffed at the moment. The reason? Katy Perry‘s Killer Queen perfume commercial borrows rather heavily from the R&B icon’s The Mrs. Carter Show world tour promo. Both clips were directed by Swedish maestro Jonas Akerlund, so perhaps he decided to recycle a few ideas or it could just be a straight up tribute.

The Prism diva is, after all, a loud and proud Bey stan. Either way, the comparisons are pretty obvious. Katy and Bey both channel Marie Antoinette and rock gigantic wigs. They are both are depicted getting their corsets tightened and both hold scepters. I guess that leaves the question — who did it best? Watch both clips after the jump and decide for yourself. Katy Perry Killer Queen Perfume Teaser BEYONCÉ - O2 Priority TV ad

Scent Camera Called Madeleine Stores Memories As Tiny Perfume Capsules

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For her masters degree at London's Central Saint Martins College of Arts and Design, artist Amy Radcliffe invented a camera that records scents instead of images. The camera, called a Madeleine -- named for a pastry in a Marcel Proust novel that triggers 3,000 pages of childhood memories -- allows users to bottle the scents that define their lives. "Our sense of smell is believed to have a direct link to our emotional memory,"

Radcliffe said on her artist's page for the Madeleine. Science has established that scent can be a potent trigger of memory. Our olfactory bulb, the part of the brain that processes scent, is integrated directly into the brain's limbic system, associated with memory and emotion.

Bespoke scent “photos” may not have much practical purpose, but the Madeleine does have some romantic appeal, and the prototype has a charming, retro look that evokes both chemistry and whimsy.

Fancy Perfume: Olfactive Studio Chambré Noir perfume

Olfactive Studio Chambré Noir perfume. I fell in love with a sample of this Schinus- jasmine-papyrus-violet-incense-prune-sandalwood-patchouli-musk-vanilla-leather concoction before discovering it’s sold at Forty Five Ten. A good perfume is the ultimate luxury.

This is a sensual and mysterious fragrance, Chambre Noire reveals itself from the shadows using the spotlight of the vibrant top note. A fragrance to be shared in the privacy of some far-off hotel room. It reveals its character gradually, exuding sensual notes of leather against a backdrop of warmth and opulence.

Two charged with stealing perfume, other merchandise from mall stores

WEST NYACK – Clarkstown Police have arrested two Brooklyn residents on charges that they possessed close to $4,000 worth of merchandise stolen from stores at the Palisades Center Mall in West Nyack.

Crystal Morrison and Carver Marshall, both 32, were charged with felony and misdemeanor criminal possession of stolen property and misdemeanor petit larceny following their arrests on Saturday. They were arrested inside the Hollister store after they allegedly stole 18 fragrance items valued at $792.

They were also found in possession of two stolen fragrances from Abercrombie and Fitch valued at $108. During the investigation, police found 62 other items worth $3,026 in their car, which were stolen from the Victoria Secret store at the mall. Morrison and Marshall are in the Rockland County Jail without bail.

Man steals 27 bottles of perfume from JC Penny

A man stole more than $1,600 worth of perfume from the JC Penny in Rock Hill on Saturday afternoon, according to a Rock Hill police report.

Basd on surveillance video, the store manager described the suspect as a black male, 5 feet 11 inches tall and weighing 180 pounds. He had a bald head and was wearing a white t-shirt and blue jeans. He took 27 individual bottles of perfume and put them in a bag, which was inside a silver Reebok bag.

The bottles were various scents from Cach and Dolce & Gabbana, ranging from $45 to $85 each. The theft was reported to police on Tuesday.

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Mercedes-Benz' flagship sedan comes with perfume

Wearing perfume as well as a heavenly host of safety and convenience features, the new Mercedes-Benz flagship sedan made its world debut for journalist drivers here this week.

No kidding. In what is claimed to be a first among luxury cars, the 2014 Mercedes S-Class offers a $350 option that wafts perfume through the car. A small container fits into a receptacle inside the glove compartment and becomes part of the automatic climate control system.

Called "active perfuming," it adjusts the smell of the car's interior for mi'lady or her gentleman. It can be turned on and off manually, and adjusted to suit the owner's tastes.

There are four mood scents: Nightlife, Sports, Downtown and Fireside. Of course, the owner can substitute his or her own perfume, cologne and, presumably, shaving lotion. The system atomizes the perfume and distributes it throughout the passenger area.

"It neither changes the interior smell permanently, nor are perfume molecules deposited on fabric surfaces or clothing," Mercedes-Benz said in a statement. "The fragrance is discreet and mild, and dissipates rapidly."

Active perfuming is but one of many innovative features, including a system that automatically stops the car before it hits a pedestrian and a night vision camera that can distinguish between humans and animals. The new S-Class also is said to be the first to use light emitting diodes (LEDs) exclusively inside and outside of the car instead of incandescent bulbs. There are nearly 400 in all.

The 2014 S550 sedan, in two- and four-wheel drive versions with 455-horsepower V8 engines, goes on sale in the United States in the fall. Prices are expected to range from nearly $100,000 to more than $200,000, depending on the model and options.

(Reach DriveWays columnist Frank A. Aukofer at driveways6@gmail.com. Distributed by Scripps Howard News Service, www.shns.com.)

Meet The $4,200 bottle of perfume

Ah, Chanel No. 5. The perfume that’s considered the world’s most iconic by many a fragrance fan. But if you’re still shopping for Mother’s Day, why settle for just any bottle of the “now and forever” scent when you can purchase it in “its rarest, most collectible form”? That’s how the brand refers to its Grand Extrait edition, which runs $4,200 in its 30-ounce bottling — yes, nearly two pounds of perfume. (A 7.5-ounce Grand Extrait bottle can be had for $2,100.)

But it’s not just the quantity that counts. The Grand Extrait bottle is itself of “exceptional quality,” says a Chanel spokeswoman. Each is created through the use of molds, but also benefits from a glassmaker’s individual touch. To complete the package, the bottle is placed in what Chanel describes as a “hand-assembled, artisan-crafted case.” Chanel doesn’t provide exact details as to how truly rare the Grand Extrait is, but a Chanel spokeswoman says “very few pieces are produced” each year.

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This Sweet-Smelling Perfume Is A Bug Spray In Disguise

Listen, we hate mosquitoes as much as the next girl, but we're also not so keen on smelling like nose-burning chemicals every time we apply our bug spray. Obviously this is a total #firstworldproblem, but for those of us who spend the majority of our time outdoors, we're getting a little sick of being constantly enveloped in an unpleasant funk. Is it too much to ask that we have some options that are a little less, shall we say, pungent?

Apparently not, thanks to Harvard business grad Melissa Fensterstock and her husband. They've founded a new, functional fragrance brand called Aromaflage, and their debut product is a chemical-free, DEET-free perfume that claims to keep the bugs at bay. While many natural scents do have bug-repelling properties, sadly, geranium, tea tree oil, and the like — while lovely non-chemical alternatives — are not the most pleasant aromas to douse oneself in. Aromaflage solves that problem by using essential oils that are a little gentler on the olfactive senses.

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No Louis Vuitton perfume (By master perfumer Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud) launch by year-end

French luxury group LVMH said it did not expect to be ready to launch Louis Vuitton's first perfume by the end of the year, an initiative expected to boost the brand's revenue.

"Not by the end of the year," LVMH Finance Director Jean-Jacques Guiony told investors on Friday in a conference call when asked about the timing of the perfume's launch. (Reporting by Astrid Wendlandt; Editing by James Regan)

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Louis Vuitton has confirmed its entrance into the realm of fragrance, with master perfumer Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud heading up the scent development.

The news is significant considering the French fashion house has not marketed any perfumes since the 1920s and '30s, and it signals another expansion following the brand's ventures into watches in 2002, fine jewelry in 2004 and eyewear in 2005.

WWD reported January 4 that Cavallier-Belletrud has officially started work with the brand, although there is not yet a date for release as the perfumer will be taking his time and traveling the globe to find the perfect scents.

The upcoming fragrance will eventually be distributed exclusively in Louis Vuitton's 461 boutiques worldwide.

What's the Shelf Life of Perfume?

According to MARILYN VOS SAVANT from Parade Magazine


I believe this is the final answer: Perfume lasts as long as you continue to like the way it smells. Why should you discard a bottle of pleasing fragrance just because it’s six months or two years or two decades old? The decision is entirely up to your nose, as it was when the bottle was new. No expert can argue otherwise. If you think the perfume smells good, it is good!

Masik Collegiate Fragrances beginning to develop UT cologne

So now, freshmen guys can smell great with hints of rose, apple and vanilla while pledging a fraternity. Girls are pretty particular about their perfumes, so it could be a hard sell for the gals.

Soon you may be able to smell like a Texas Longhorn.

UT is in talks with Masik Collegiate Fragrances to develop a school scent that could be released by the end of this year. Masik markets cologne and perfume lines for 10 universities in the U.S. including Alabama, Florida, Oklahoma and Penn State. The company also recently released a line with Waseda University in Japan.

The UT Office of Trademark Licensing declined to comment because an agreement with Masik is still in the works as the company goes through the University’s licensing process.

According to the company’s website, Masik looks at various aspects of a university when developing its scent - such as colors, traditions, architecture, and college town atmosphere. Katie Masich, the company’s founder and president, said although UT’s scent is still in development, she and her perfumers have already started looking at what smells should be included in the UT line.

“If you could bottle burnt orange and white, what would that smell like?” Masich said. “We looked at aromatics like orange, mandarin, ginger, orange blossom, vanilla, something to capture that burnt orange quality.”

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Failed Mayoral Candidate Joe Martinez Has a Cologne

Former Miami-Dade County commissioner and failed mayoral candidate Joe Martinez has launched his own cologne. It's called the Commissioner. It has top notes of anise and cardamom. It retails for $33.33 online. It comes with the tag line "There's no future quitting." It's being sold in stores exclusively by Santayana Jewelry. These are all facts. This is a thing that is actually happening. A former Miami-Dade County commissioner has an actual cologne.

According to the Miami Herald, Martinez toured Concept II Cosmetics, a Doral-based fragrance maker last year while still on the commission. The company decided to whip up a small batch of a signature scent in honor of the commissioner, but Martinez smelled a business opportunity and is actually marketing and selling the cologne.

It's an odd decision considering he just launched his own consulting company and announced plans to run for Congress as a Republican against Rep. Joe Garcia. So his plate is kind of full.

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French perfume brand Etat libre d'orange unveils flagship London store designed

Perfume brand Etat libre d'orange has engaged interior architects Shed to design its flagship store on Redchurch Street, East London. Shed was tasked with transforming the 30msq site into a thought provoking space that could live up to the intrigues and persona of the cult French brand.

Etat libre d'orange’s approach to perfume, where each fragrance is treated as a personality that can be worn, has been incorporated into the design of the London flagship. Using Etat libre d'orange’s part science and part philosophy ethos Shed came up with the idea of a lab for personalities, using science stands to display products.

Shed designed the store as an installation, with the centre of the room filled by a tiled lab table where selected fragrances will feature. A dominant mural at the back of the store aims to bring the essence of the brand to the fore. An Etat libre d'orange spokesperson commented that Shed has used “impeccable design with precise attention to detail” to “convey the image of the brand”.

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Do you really need that perfume?

London - Women splash out £50 (about R750) every year on perfume they won’t use, a survey suggests.

Over a lifetime, that adds up to more than £3,000, with two-thirds of women saying they splurge on expensive scents they never wear.

There is a remedy though – 61 percent said they happily re-gift scents they don’t like to friends and family.

While nearly three-quarters owned five or fewer bottles of perfume, 8 percent had more than ten, with some saying they spent more than £50 a month on beauty products.

The survey, of around 2,100 British women aged 18 and above, was commissioned by discount website MyVoucherCodes.co.uk.

It found women spent £57 on unused perfume each year on average. Taking into account the adult life-span of a woman in the UK – 64.5 years – this suggests £3,676.50 was wasted on scent over their lifetimes.

Respondents were also asked how much they spent on beauty in total.

Most, at 51 percent, spent £15 to £25 per month, while 16 percent said they spent over £50.

Mark Pearson of MyVoucherCodes.co.uk said: ‘Try saving by asking for samples in department and beauty stores.’ - Daily Mail

Bank of #Israel governor Shoplifts Perfume?

The nominee for the position of Bank of Israel governor, Professor Jacob Frenkel, testified for the second time Friday before the Public Service Nominations Committee regarding the alleged shoplifting affair that may delay his confirmation to the post.

The Public Service Nominations Committee, headed by Justice (ret.) Jacob Turkel, had initially approved Frenkel's nomination but was required to review its decision following allegations that surfaced last week suggesting Frenkel was involved in a shoplifting incident in a Hong Kong airport in 2006.

Initial reports cited that the item in question was a perfume bottle, but according to a Channel 2 report, Frenkel told the committee the item was a garment bag.

According to the report, the intended bank governor confirmed that seven years ago, while returning from a financial conference in Honk Kong, he and one of his colleagues entered the duty free shop at the air port and as they were leaving, a security official stopped them, claiming Frenkel had not paid for a garment bag he was carrying.

"This incident took place seven years ago and ended in nothing. Local authorities in Hong Kong reached the conclusion that this was an unfortunate misunderstanding, and expressed their appreciation that I did not sue them for compensation. I expect to take office as Governor of the Bank of Israel in early October, after my appointment is approved by the Turkel Committee and the cabinet," Frenkel told Channel 2.

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Zoo Tigers Receive Donated Perfume--Perfume Stimulates Them

Hampton schoolboys have come to the rescue of Sumatran tigers at London Zoo.

Tiger keepers at the zoo appealed for donations of unwanted perfumes and scents to help stimulate and enrich the lives of two tigers, Jae Jae and Melati.

Hampton School’s pupils, who raised £400 for the zoo’s new tiger enclosure earlier this year, raided cupboards and drawers and managed to collect 300 bottles of unwanted aftershave and perfume.

The fragrance will be sprayed around the tiger enclosure and encourages natural behaviour by providing a scent trail to help the tigers hunt for and find food, as would happen in the wild.

Tiger keeper Matt Robertson said: “Tigers mainly rely on their sense of smell, so any different scents they come across in their environment is stimulating for them.

“As there are only 300 Sumatran tigers left in the wild, zoos are important for their survival and the more enrichment we provide for them, the better.

“By collecting so much perfume Hampton School has helped to make the lives of the tigers we look after more exciting.”

A plaque recognizing the contribution of Hampton School is embedded in the grounds of the tiger enclosure.

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Nicki Minaj Pink Friday Sells Big and The Retruns Are Big Too

Word in the streets that the latest fragrance by Nicki Minaj is two things:

1. It's selling big to consumers all over the world. Said one reviewer who loves the new fragrance "This is the first celebrity fragrance I have bought and it is well worth the money. It smells like happiness and makes me feel like a glittery fairy floating on a cotton candy cloud! It has a sweet smell, with some subtle fruit undertones, I put it on around 8am and can still smell it around 3pm, so it works great for your work/school day!"
2. People are are returning the scent...cause its not too good...even i returned my bottle.....smells cheap and looks cheap! thumbs down! "I love the scent however, it doesn't last at all. An hour later and you can not longer smell it. Everyone that has tried it says the same thing. Must be that it doesn't have an oil base to hold the scent.. not sure, but I am very disappointed in the fact that it is virtually undetectable in a very short period of time." said one online reviewer.

Rihanna Is Naked in New Perfume Ad Because Of Course She Is

Did you know Rihanna already has four fragrances? Well, she does–they are: Rebelle, Nude, Reb’l Fleur, and now, Rogue, which is set to be released this fall.

With so many scents to shill, Rih Rih obviously has to pull out all the stops when it comes to promoting Rogue. And she has, in the only way she knows how: By taking off all her clothes, obviously.

The singer Instagrammed a photo of the new Rogue ad, in which she’s wearing nothing but underwear and heels. She also revealed that a campaign for Rogue’s men’s counterpart would be coming soon.

Chanel No. 1 Dad! Perfume-Maker Hands Reins to Son in Fragrance Succession

Like father, like son. According to reports in WWD, Chanel has formally named a successor to legendary perfumer Jacques Polge. As the force behind Chanel fragrances, Polge has developed every scent produced by the French fashion house for the past 35 years, including Coco, Allure, Chance, and Chanel No.5 Eau Premiere. Luckily for the brand, its search committee didn’t have to look very far to find a suitable heir. Polge will be replaced by Olivier, his son.

With only three perfumers in the history of their company, Chanel has begun a dynasty by naming Oliver Polge as the fourth heir to their scented throne.

The duo will begin work together in September at the Chanel Fragrances Laboratory, which sounds fragrantly futuristic, and is where the younger Polge—himself responsible for such cult scents as Dior Homme from Christian Dior, Flowerbomb by Victor & Rolf, and Flora Botanica for Balenciaga—will apprentice for an unspecified period of time. We await the patchouli-free fruits of their familial labor.


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The Perfume Sisters With Opposing Skin-Care Routines

Anne Serrano McClain (left) and Katie McClain are the sisters behind Brooklyn-based perfume company, MCMC Fragrances. Anne is the scent designer while Katie handles the business side of things, and together they hand-bottle every perfume. With normal skin types and a spray of freckles across their nose (thanks to their part-Irish heritage), Anne prefers a pared-down, simple routine with fragrance-free products — unlike her nostrils, her skin is sensitive to scented ingredients — while Katie opts for multiple department store products and an alternating nighttime cleansing routine. Despite their differences, they're both adamant about sunscreen usage, so click below to compare their routines.

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Cleanser
I always use something that doesn’t foam, because I find the foam dries out my face. So right now I’m using 365 Daily Facial Cleanser from Whole Foods. It’s just a gentle skin cleanser that’s fragrance-free. I'll use that in the morning and at night.

Toner
I always use a Mario Badescu Glycolic Acid Toner after I wash my face, morning and night. The one thing I do have is a ton a freckles and I’m prone to sun spots. My sister was the one who recommended this toner, because it helps with the dark spots. I use that morning and night.

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WATCH: Rooney Mara Channels Lisbeth Salander in Her Calvin Klein Perfume Ad

Rooney Mara’s commercial for Calvin Klein’s new fragrance Downtown debuted today. The black-and-white short film was shot by David Fincher, who previously directed Mara in The Girl With a Dragon Tattoo and The Social Network.

Set in New York City, Rooney takes us on a black and white journey from a coffee shop and walking the subway platform to her life as Hollywood star on film sets and press conferences. Through it all, Rooney pulls off polish and glam with her now signature punk-chic vibe. The fragrance is slated to hit select international markets this month, and will be available on our shelves October 22!

And while the fragrance won't hit shelves until September, we're confident that Mara's loyal following will be lining up for a bottle of their own in no time. Until then, we've got a sneak peek of the cool campaign coming soon!
In this exclusive video, we caught a glimpse of the making of the upcoming commercial, shot in black and white by none other than The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo director David Fincher.

Needless to say, it's cinematic magic once again! Fincher and Mara are a match made in heaven and we're absolutely loving the look of this shoot.

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‘Scent’ test can detect bladder cancer: study

British researchers said Monday they have devised a test that can detect bladder cancer from certain odors in the urine.

The technique was inspired by reports about how dogs may be able to sniff out certain cancers, said researchers from the University of Liverpool and University of the West of England.

If wider studies can confirm the test’s effectiveness, the technique could offer a new way to test early for a cancer that is often costly to detect and treat.


“It is thought that dogs can smell cancer, but this is obviously not a practical way for hospitals to diagnose the disease,” said Norman Ratcliffe, from the Institute of Biosensor Technology at UWE Bristol.

“Taking this principle, however, we have developed a device that can give us a profile of the odor in urine. It reads the gases that chemicals in the urine can give off when the sample is heated.”

About 72,000 new cases of bladder cancer are diagnosed each year in the United States, and about 10,000 new cases are seen annually in Britain. Smoking is considered the leading risk factor.

“We looked at 98 samples of urine to develop the device, and tested it on 24 patient samples known to have cancer and 74 samples that have urological symptoms, but no cancer,” said Probert.

“The device correctly assigned 100 percent of cancer patients.”

The next step is to expand trials to a wider sample of patients to determine whether it is effective or not for hospital use, the study said.

Taylor Swift Channels Summertime Fun in New Perfume Ad

The bottle is beautiful and classic! The scent is very warm yet youthful. After wearing this all day I smell a very creamy tangerine with a soft summertime musk. I do smell the similarities to fancy love I really do but for some reason this perfume just smells more put together and Modern! I love this scent good job Taylor!

However, the perfume smelling exactly like Jessica Simpson fancy love!! I am a fan of fancy love but I hate the fact that Taylor swift did the same scent to this new perfume of hers.

"From me to you, my new fragrance, 'Taylor,'" Swift says of the perfume, which follows her previous two fragrances, Wonderstruck and Wonderstruck Enchanted. The bottle features a playful swirl of bright colors on top, as well as a ring of pearls and crystal prism stopper. "This fragrance is more about my own style, so I wanted the name to be more personal,” Swift told People of her new scent.

What exactly does that mean? Well, beauty site Ulta describes the fragrance as "beautifully crafted from luscious fruits, blushing florals and soft woods. It's an unforgettable scent that's classic yet completely alluring."

We're not too sure Swift reminds us exactly of fruit, flowers, and wood, but the rest of it sounds pretty accurate!

Last month, Swift was recognized by the Fragrance Foundation with its 2013 Fragrance Celebrity of the Year award, for "uplifting the world of fragrance." She also scored the Best Market Launch: Women’s Mass prize for Wonderstruck Enchanted.

Crime Stoppers: Thief steals perfume Caught On Camera

HUNTSVILLE, AL (WAFF) - Let's face it: crime stinks, even when the merchandise being stolen smells nice.

Such is the case of the perfume thief in this week's WAFF 48 Crime Stoppers, who is smelling the sweet smell of success. But you can change that.

The man in question is seen on surveillance video wearing shorts and baseball cap. He's at the Ulta Cosmetics and Fragrance store at Bridge Street Town Centre in Huntsville.

He's seen taking several boxes of perfume, turning his back to the camera, apparently taking the bottle of perfume out of the box and sticking the bottles in a bag he's carrying.

Then this guy left the store, probably smelling like a rose, thinking he'd pulled this off. However, because of the video he left on the surveillance camera on his way out, this is going to turn sour for him.

The surveillance video of him leaving the store is about as good as it gets.

If you know who this perfume thief is, you'll be smelling the sweet smell of money, as in up to a thousand dollars in reward money.

You can make the anonymous call to 256-53-Crime.

Or text or e-mail your anonymous tips. Click the Huntsville Area Crime Stoppers link on our homepage to learn how.

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Ian Somerhalder Caught Kissing Model Ana Beatriz Barros on Set of Azzaro Perfume Ad in Italy

Ian Somerhalder was spotted getting super close to model Ana Beatriz Barros during their super-HAWT Azzaro perfume photo shoot in Italy!

By the looks of it, the tension was palpable as the two shared some laughs and continued chatting each other up during their photo breaks!

Yowza! Who else is extremely jealous of Ana Beatriz Barros right now?

So I guess we know now why Ian Somerhalder is in Lake Cumo, Italy. The Vampire Diaries star is shooting an ad campaign for Azzaro perfume with model Ana Beatriz Barros.

Ian might as well enjoy his time in Italy because he’s due back on set to begin filming the latest season of The Vampire Diaries.

Just check ‘em out (above)! We see that chemistry!!

AND that famous Smolderhalder gaze…

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Poetic Twist to Indian Perfume Industry

India perfume (Ittar) sellers tend to disagree with William Shakespeare who said “What’s in a name?” in one of his famous novels. Many sellers of natural scents in India prefer to give poetic names to their perfumes to attract customers.

The same perfumes, carefully packed in same kind of bottles, sell differently in shops around Bangalore—some shops sell the same fragrances more just because of the attractive poetic descriptions they give to their perfumes.

“If we feel one fragrance is liked a lot by customers, we keep an attractive name for it,” said Abdul Rehman Khan who sells natural scents in the crowded market of Shivajinagar, Bangalore. “We keep the name for recognition; like we name a child.”

According to Khan, every scent induces an emotion and the customer identifies with the scent through that emotion. A perfume with a complementing name strikes a better cord with the customer. “When a customer buys a perfume with an attractive name from my shop, he’ll get confused at the other shop when he finds the same fragrance with a different name. He’ll come back to me,” said Khan.

Khan’s father was a teacher who used to do an extra business of selling natural scents outside the mosque, carrying small scent bottles in the empty case of a geometry box. “When people came out after offering prayers, we would apply scents on them. Out of the 100 people we would apply Ittar on, at-least 10 would buy. I converted that street business into a shop,” said Khan who has been selling natural scents for the past 25 years.

He has given many Arabic poetic names to natural scents. “There is “Tamana” which means wishes. I named it so because when applied once, one wishes to apply it more. Another is “Dilnasheen,” which means heart alluring. We say that if you apply Dilnasheen you will be “Hamnasheen” which means the beloved,” he explained.

Another one is named as “Alkharaba,” which means luminescent. “We say if you apply Alkharaba, you are ”marhaba” meaning welcome.”

Khan says that if you are without family, selling natural scents could be a good business. “You can roam from street to street; sell one bottle of perfume and eat your lunch, sell another in the evening and eat your dinner. But when you are with a family, you need to be innovative like I am.”

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Perfumania District Manager, David B Was Rude

This is my opinion of a phone conversation I had with the District Manager for one of Perfumania stores. His first name is David and last name begins with B.

I had an issue with a particular Perfumania where a discount was not applied. This is an advertised discount that the clerk failed to apply. When I checked out, I noticed the balance was not right--I am accounting by profession sorry. I brought to the clerks attention and he said "it looks like one of those discounts were not applied"  He asked me to fill a form ask for a refund, which I did and I was credited the difference. Now, this happened with me at least once before at the same store.

I went home and wrote to the Perfumania customer service email, asking them to make sure this does not happen again, I like two things perfume and like to be charged the advertised price. An agent was gracious enough and told me the district manger will call me to address this problem withing 48 hours he called. He did call, and he went on the offense...."we want to talk to you, you asked the store clerk for a discount", to which I said, "No, I did not" , he shot back like a kid who is about to win a pissing match "Yes, you did" I watched the footage and saw you did? I was taken aback! What footage? He kept telling me he saw me and the video from a month ago--which is also false my trip to the store was on July 6...he called me on the 18. Then he mentioned the loss prevention department and I was all confused. He kept I saw you on the camera, I was like it could not be if you say the video dates back to a month. I did not appreciate how he was telling me I asked for a special discount. This is so untrue, but for some reason he kept saying that.

I think two things are true he was impatient and standoffish--two toxic personal traits for anyone in customer service. I really did not ask for any special discount--he seems to believe so--from the video?  Then I suggested I give him the number of the transaction, he agreed. I gave him the item number he found one but not the other. Finally, he called the store and chatted with them and learns what had happened--something I stated in the email to the customer service. He told me, I am looking at your email and this is not what you said. I just did not understand what he was trying to accomplish. I was not asking for anything. I simply did not want this mistake to happen again to me or whomever.

I asked him to relax and to be professional. In my judgment the way he conducted himself on the call was neither. To a degree that I asked him, I wish this phone call being recorded. I have shopped in perfumania stores in  ten different states. I have always felt my business is welcome there. This conversation with the district manager was so bizarre. I conclude, an erratic approach is unfit for someone who should be working with people.

I hope he was having a bad day and hope he is not like this all the time. I know I felt intimidated by his talk and was not impressed by his style and constant scoffing throughout our conversation. While there's no alternative to perfumania and their line of products, I will shop at another branch--maybe the one in Columbia Heights or Pentagon City.


   

Rihanna Strips Down For 'Rogue' New Fragrance

Rihanna spoke to Women’s Wear Daily about the perfume on July 11:

“People are always changing and evolving and with Rogue I wanted to switch it up to reflect who I am today. I made it for all women, for every mood, because we all want to project our true selves.”

This is Rihanna's fourth fragrance, following Nude, Rebelle, and Reb'l Fleur. Rogue is described as having a "flirty, sensual Oriental" blend of lemon blossom, cyclamen, jasmine, rose, plum, and suede over a musky base of woods, patchouli, vanilla, and amber.

The line contains a few products including a roller ball ($18) and a 4.2 oz bottle ($69). Limited-edition gifts like a stingray clutch, stingray leather makeup pouch and studded bracelets will be available as promotional gifts with purchase.

According to WWD, the scent will be available in September at Macy's, Dillard's, and Belk; and will retail from $18 for a roller ball to $69 for a 4.2-oz. bottle.

"People are always changing and evolving and with Rogue I wanted to switch it up to reflect who I am today," said RiRi. "I made it for all women, for every mood, because we all want to project our true selves."

WATCH: Hilariously Dated 1970s Perfume Commercial Flaunts Charles Bronson's Rugged 'Mandom'

In 1976, Latin American cable network TVC aired this hilariously awful spot advertising a perfume called Mandom, with late Hollywood actor and Western stalwart Charles Bronson as the leading man whose showy masculinity reveals a softer side as he douses himself with cologne.

The soft focus and a creepy cascade of zooms give this commercial a bit of a porny feel, as if at any minute things will take a perverse turn. Yes, Bronson can fire a gun and he drives a luxury car, but he wears perfume -- or aftershave or whatever Mandom is -- too. He can't stop taking his shirt off. He can do it all.

This is the kind of problematic, oversexualized and downright unsettling ad that would never work today. But it's an amusing time capsule nonetheless. Behold the manly spectacle below.

Justin Bieber's Third Fragrance, The Key, Is His Best Yet

The third time is the charm for Justin Bieber, at least with his fragrances! The Biebs announced his third fragrance, The Key, in June, and HollywoodLife.com got a sniff of the new scent — and it’s amazing!
Justin Bieber, 19, has had a great run in the fragrance industry so far, but I think The Key is definitely his best one to date! He not only knows how to make girls swoon, but he also knows how to make them smell incredible! We got a bottle of The Bieb’s fragrance in the HollywoodLife.com office on July 2 and we’re all obsessed with it! Keep reading to see why this is my favorite fragrance for the summer!


Justin Bieber’s Perfume The Key — The Best Fragrance Ever
Justin just seems to know what’s up when it comes to making fragrances for girls. Being a Belieber, I of course checked out his first fragrance, Someday, and his second, Girlfriend, and I loved them both. But The Key takes the cake!

His third fragrance was rumored to be his first for men, but I am so glad it wasn’t because girls definitely need The Key as part of their perfume collection. The official press release for the fragrance said it will “leave you dreaming for more,” and I must say, I may not be sleeping, but I’m definitely day dreaming about this scent!

Justin Bieber’s Fragrances Are Maturing, Just Like Him
Justin’s past two fragrances have been pretty sweet and fruity, which isn’t a bad thing in my eyes, but for some, those scents can become overwhelming. While The Key has a sweet undertone, it mainly has a powdery floral scent that is perfect for girls and women of any age. Grandma might not think she would

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Justin Bieber shooting for his new perfume in Copenhagen April 2013

Fendi L'Acquarossa "Red Water" New Perfume

Fendi will introduce a new pillar women's perfume from September 2013 called in Italian L'Acquarossa, "Red Water" literally. Actress Chiara Mastroianni is the face for the fragrance.

Red in perfume is definitely a renewed trend at this point in time with Olivier Durbano having set the wave in motion with Heliotrope last year, we'd have to guess...

There have been red perfumes around for a while but with this trend, what you're seeing are ruby red juices inside transparent bottles, or perfumes with a particularly strong red identity. It's very bold, very frank and unapologetically red.

In 2013, the intensely cranberry red juice was seen in the likes of Serge Lutens La Fille de Berlin or Prada No.14 Rossetto; Serge Lutens did a Chypre Rouge back then in 2006, but its juice was not so statement red.

There was also a French niche perfume who offered a new red blood perfume, but the name escapes us right now - very confidential and new. M. Micallef did a study in red as well with Rouge No.1 and No.2. Polo opted for red because it wanted to convey sensuality and energy.

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Video: Justin Bieber Perfume Spot

Celebrity perfume are a dime a dozen and they will continue to be so because of greed. There's nothing wrong with slapping one's name one something they really like, but this is a farce now. Every celebrity has not one, not two, but half a dozen perfumes to their names.

Justin Bieber is coming out with a new fragrance and a new single. After taking fans behind the scenes of the former in a video last week, the singer has now released the first official ad for "The Key," which is available.

It marks the star's third scent, following successful efforts with "Someday" and the Justin Bieber Girlfriend perfume.

And in a special treat, the 30-second commercial also teases Justin's next release.

As Bieber wanders around a hotel in this spot and a Selena Gomez look-a-like lies sleeping, we hear snippets from "Heartbreaker," a track that will be included on Bieber's new album. Watch and listen now:

Elizabeth Arden New Perfume "Untold"

Elizabeth Arden have launched a new women's fragrance called UNTOLD, dubbed a "sensual floral". The name alludes to the many untold facets of a woman. Perfumer Clément Gavarry of IFF composed the perfume explaining,

"When I first arrived in New York, I was struck by the natural confidence, the self-belief, of the women I met; their ability to adapt to any situation and to be open minded...

Perfumer Clément Gavarry at the launch party in New York City.

After that initial impression, you begin to discover the complexities, the facets to their character that are revealed over time. As a perfumer, I started to wonder, can one scent truly capture this woman, when there is so much to her that I do not know? So much that I may never discover?... I wanted UNTOLD to be a harmonious balance of the many facets of a woman, which for me, is the source of genuine beauty. "

The brand made an effort at divulging the sources for their materials in order to stress their commitment to quality, mentioning famous raw materials provider from Grasse, Laboratoire Monique Rémy (LMR) and that, "Therefore, productions are rare, fine and represent the best quality in the marketplace."

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Perfume guide: 5 heavenly scents for summer

I’ve become totally and utterly addicted to fragrances, I’ve always loved perfume but my obsession has entered a new level, so writing a blog post about my favourite scents of the moment seemed well overdue.

Here are this month’s new discoveries, they are heavenly and include some of my favourite seasonal notes; gardenia and jasmine to create a perfect summer collection of scents…

Lalique – Satine

Inspired by the world of dance, Satine is a sweet and powdery scent created for the most feminine of women. Notes for this sweet, floral fragrance include; jasmine, gardenia, heliotrope, tonka bean, vanilla, pink pepper, sandalwood, cedar, patchouli, and suede. I adore the 1920′s style bottle, it’s so beautiful and a real dressing table addition.

Occasion: Weekend with my girlfriends, afternoon tea with my mum or a summer’s day picnic.

Bottega Veneta

A more seductive version of Bottega’s classic, signature scent. Bergamot and pink pepper open up this fragrance on first impression, and noticeably so if you are familiar with Bottega Veneta. The delicacy of gardenia and jasmine mixed with the musk of oak come together to leave us with a scent intimate and graceful.

Occasion: Waking up on holiday (Paris, maybe?) with the feeling of excitement at what’s in store.

Maison Francis  Kurkdjian – Aqua Vitae 

Aqua Vitae is timelessly elegant, spicy yet refreshingly light and utterly sensual to the point of being almost edible. This unisex fragrance is inspired by a trip to Formentera and the notes of mandarin, tonka bean, vanilla, hedione and guaiac wood which Francis himself describes as the wood of life.

Occasion: Cocktail party wearing a fabulous dress.

Penhaligons – Iris Prima 

Inspired by the National Ballet, this unique scent reminds me of a beautiful but powerful woman soft, powdery and perfectly pretty on the exterior but deep, intense and fierce within. With notes of sandalwood, vetiver, vanilla and Hedione and Paridisione creating a sense of luminosity.

Occasion: At the ballet or lunch in a garden filled with petals.

Ormonde Jayne – Fragipani

Fragpani is quite literally summer captured inside a bottle, so fresh and uplifting you can almost visualise the water lily top notes – plus with white frangipani, jasmine and tuberose – this perfume is a blast of floral freshness.

Occasion: Just got out of the shower on a sunny summer’s morning, spritz to feel fresher than fresh and ready for new adventures.

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PMP Perfumes Dreckig Bleiben is Inspired by Worldview of Hamburg Punks

New niche house PMP Perfumes have released a new, counter-cultural fragrance called Dreckig bleiben in German, an allusion to the greeting phrase used by the Punk movement in Hamburg. Meaning "Stay dirty!" it is a code phrase for adhering to a worldview where dirt signifies authenticity and empathy with everything that takes place in the world,...

"Dreckig bleiben was for years the greet and a saying amongst Hamburg Punks and squatters and is meant as a metaphor for an authentic appreciation of the world: that one feels the people and life itself, that one stays grounded, that one is open for all new things. The dirt is standing for the real things, the authentic and that one cares of what is happening in this world. "

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Jimmy Choo launches fruity/floral flanker of flagship perfume

Jimmy Choo, famed for its ultra-high-end women's shoes, has disclosed the details of its third fragrance, a limited-edition flanker of its very first perfume. Directly inspired by the luscious leathers of the brand's collections, this new fruity/floral essence hits the market August 1.

The limited-edition Exotic fragrance was developed by professional perfumers Olivier Polge, Domitille Bertier and Véronique Nyberg. The fragrance builds on a harmonious blend of tiger orchid and patchouli, seasoned with gourmet hints of cassis sorbet, pink grapefruit, raspberry and passion fruit.

"Intoxicating and sexy, Exotic targets a strong but mischievous personality, a woman possessed of an irresistible magnetism who wows everyone she crosses paths with," envisions Sandra Choi, creative director at Jimmy Choo.

The flacon reprises the shape of the original bottle but is a bright fuchsia. Its case likewise reprises the original python print in shades of orange, pink, black and white.

The Exotic eau de toilette will be selling from August 1 exclusively at Sephora and Jimmy Choo stores for €60 per 60 ml bottle.

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ABL’s Anti-Rape Culture Perfume "Don't Rape Me Bro"

No perfume means a different thing now. A new perfume wants to stress out No mean No. rape is a serious topic in the States and around the world. As in in the United States alone, an average of 207,754 people are victims of sexual assault each year, reports anti-sexual violence organization Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN). That’s equivalent to one victim every two minutes –about the time it’ll take you to read this blog post. To make matters worse, 97 percent of rapists will never see the inside of a jail cell for their crimes.

And sadly, survivors of sexual violence don’t always find the support they need and deserve. Take Rehtaeh Parsons, for example: After having been allegedly gang raped at a party, the 17-year-old student’s classmates mercilessly bullied her. Rehtaeh took her own life this past April, after being branded a “slut”, “liar”, and “whore”.

While attempting to combat a culture that condones the rape of women and girls could seem overwhelming, even small steps can make a difference. That’s where NO by ABL Eau de Parfum ($52, abeautifullife.com) comes in. Ripe fruits and wildflowers flirt with pink peppercorn and patchouli to create a blend that’s as sweet as it is empowering. For each bottle purchased, the husband and wife team behind A Beautiful Life will donate $10 to anti-sexual violence organizations, starting with RAINN.

I do think the right perfume to fight off a rapist is not perfume, but rather a very strong (and impairing) pepper spray.

Emblazoned with the word “NO” on the bottle, the fragrance’s tagline is “be sexy, say no.” xoVain editor Hannah Johnson eloquently wrote, “Just as I believe that a woman should be able to leave the house in a mini skirt, a crop top, an exposed thong, whatever, without being catcalled or assaulted, I also believe you should be able to beautify yourself and yes, spritz yourself with a sexy, heady, ‘aphrodisiac’ scent, without feeling obligated to consent to something you don’t want to.”

Let’s just pass that message along to every person ever. While a bottle of perfume –no matter how delicious it smells– won’t put an end to our society’s deeply-ingrained rape culture, it’s a start. And when you receive compliments (you will), be sure to tell your lady friends where you picked this scent up!

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Katy Perry Announces Queen-Insired Perfume

Katy Perry’s new perfume is inspired by a timeless classic rock hit. “Killer Queen,” is named after the classic Queen track.

The singer told WWD that her third fragrance, available in August, is more mature than her previous two fragrances—2010’s Purr and the following year’s Meow—and will evoke the direction of her upcoming album, which is her first since her divorce from Russell Brand.

“It’s for someone sophisticated, who wants a little edge and can wear it all day, and still wants that sexiness,” she explained of the scent.

Perry told the mag that the song’s lyrics really spoke to her when she was a teenager and still inspire her today.

“Freddie Mercury painted the lyrics of this woman who I wanted to be,” Perry explained. “She seemed very powerful, and she captivated a room when she walked in. I named my company Killer Queen after those lyrics. I feel like, after all this time, it was appropriate to use that name in association with something I did. I feel like I’m falling, finally, into that woman Freddie painted.”

In other news: It definitely looks like Katy Perry's new perfume bottle for her fragrance Killer Queen is awfully similar to Dita Von Teese's bottle for her scent Rouge.

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Summer Fruits And Top 10 Best Summer Perfuems

The months of warm weather stir memories of lazy days and luscious fruits. Today's perfumers capture the season all year.

Anyone who's bitten into a ripe apricot, peach or plum understands the juicy scents of summer. But today's perfumers have created fragrances that make fruity essences available all year long.

Fancy an olfactory plate of ripe figs? L'Artisan's Figuier Extreme and Ava Luxe's Figue de Sucre showcase the creamy sweetness of the fruit, while Heeley's Eau de Figuier and L'Artisan's Premier Figuier evoke the entire tree, complete with green leaves, milky white secretions and twiggy branches.

Jo Malone, who made a big splash with crisp colognes, has several berry scents in her lineup, including Blackberry & Bay and Elderberry & Gooseberry, which is reminiscent of an aromatic Swedish cordial. Annick Goutal's Quel Amour! and Eau de Charlotte pair berry against, respectively, notes of rose and cocoa. Trish McEvoy's No. 9 Blackberry & Vanilla Musk and Lavanilla's Vanilla Blackberry perfumes meld tart berries with sweet vanilla.

Chanel N° 5

The second perfume on my top 10 best summer perfumes list is the famous Chanel N°5. This is one of the best selling perfumes in the world. It’s a true classic, you can’t go wrong with a perfume like this, so if you’re looking for the perfect classic perfume to buy, you’ve got to try Chanel N°5.

J’adore Dior

J’adore this perfume! It is a glamorous fragrance, which is very popular. This one is perfect for an elegant, delicate and feminine woman. Ladies, what do you wear to drive your man insane? If you’ve been looking for a seductive perfume, then try this one!

Burberry Summer

If you are craving a fresh and airy scent, then try this one! I love all the fragrances that smell fresh, clean and natural because they won’t bother you or those around you. There is something romantic about this fragrance and that’s because it’s a nice scent that smells just like summer!

CK One Summer

I think this is one of the freshest fragrances I have ever tried! This fragrance will be perfect for you if you were looking for something that it’s truly feminine and soft! It’s perfect for the summer because it’s light enough to wear everyday. Such a pleasant scent and I love the bottle!

Flora by Gucci

This is a sophisticated floral fragrance and I love it because the perfume is gorgeous and beautifully fresh with its floral notes. Perfect for this summertime!

Loverdose Diesel

This perfume was made to ignite passion like never before. If you’re a girl that wants something unique and spicy, then I’m sure you already love this one! I don’t recommend it you’re looking for something light, because this one is quite heavy!

Marc Jacob Daisy

Are you wondering why I have this perfume on my top 10 best summer perfumes list? Well, let me tell you why! You can’t beat a floral perfume for summer! I would describe it as being soft, fresh, timid, cheerful and innocent. The perfume comes in such a cute, light pink bottle with ornamental flowers!

Chloe

One thing is for sure: Floral fragrances and summer go hand in hand. That’s why you have to try this one. I love sweet, sugary perfumes and this one is just perfect because it is not over powering and it’s long lasting. If you want the ultimate fruity perfume, this is it!

Prada Infusion De Rose

Finally, the last one is Prada Infusion De Rose! I don’t think that my perfume list would be complete, without mentioning this famous perfume! It’s clearly a rose scent! Not too heavy or overwhelming scent. This perfume is perfect for a delicate and classy woman.

Ladies, don’t forget to moisturize your skin before using perfume!