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Francis Kurkdjian is known among the small world of fragrance aficionados as one of the greatest living perfumers.

(Image of Francis Kurkdjian courtesy of Francis Kurkdjian - All Rights Reserved).  He has created more than 20 of the best-selling fragrances of all time and has created perfumes for the great houses of Lanvin, Dior, Narcisco Rodriguez, Yves Saint Laurent and even created Male, the first perfume for men by Jean Paul Gaultier.

These experiences earned him a number of industry awards, such as Winner of the Francois Coty Perfumer Award for the collective body of his creative work in June 2001, Cosmetique Magazine’s best perfumer of the year in 2008 and Named Chevalier of Arts and Letters in July 2008.  Kurkdjian has been deemed “Paris’ most daring young nose.”

Kurkdjian challenges the status quo in the fragrance world, creating break-through concepts that change the way we experience scent.   His news-making collaborations and conceptual projects — including scenting of the fountains of Versailles — have been recognized by the art and fashion worlds as a new genre of creative expression. (more…)

Sunkissed Glow by JLO - Bask in the glow of the hot summer sun.

The Fragrance - Floral Fruity Sensual

A tropical fusion of ruby red grapefruit, pineapple juice, and cassis sorbet, juicy and sweet. A kiss of beach flowers, orange flower, water lily, and passion flower, lush and sensual. A warm breeze of sheer amber, cashmere wood, and hot sand glides over skin, sexy and sultry.

JLO by Jennifer Lopez Sunkissed Glow Gift Set - Limited Edition

Notes

Tropical Top: Ruby red grapefruit, pineapple juice, cassis sorbet
Floral Heart: Sultry beach flower, orange flower, water lily, passion flower
Sexy Base: Sheer amber, hot sand, cashmere wood, skin musk (more…)

LMS Fragrances - Recognized By Pacific Coast Business Times as a 2009 Company of the Year

LMS Fragrances, Inc., the only direct selling company of luxury perfume in the U.S., was recently honored as a 2009 Company of the Year on the Pacific Coast Business Times’ “Top 10 Companies to Watch” list.

The Pacific Coast Business Times Company of the Year distinction is part of its annual “101 One-Hundred” special report that ranks the top companies in Southern California’s Ventura, Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo Counties.

“It is a privilege to be given this award by the Pacific Coast Business Times,” said Susan Suh, founder and president of LMS Fragrances, which offers its collection under the d’essense brand. “This distinction recognizes the dedication and entrepreneurial efforts of the 2,500 direct consultants selling d’essense products nationwide, and doing it the right way.” (more…)

Brand new from k. hall designs, makers of bath and body products made from high quality essential oils and other natural ingredients are solid parfums that feature k. hall designs’ signature scents.

(Image from khall designs - All Rights Reserved).

With their solid formula, the parfums are subtle, long lasting and ideal for travel or a day at the beach.

Scents include cypress/cassis, driftwood, Egyptian jasmine, fig, lavender, lilac, milk, moss, nag champa, orange amber, peony, pomegranate, sandalwood with vanilla, tonic and washed cotton.

Solid parfums are hand poured and made with a blend of beeswax, jojoba oil, essential and/or fragrance oils, and vitamin E. A jar with a generous pour of more than a quarter-ounce is $22. (more…)

Vera Wang Rock Princess - Poetic, Original, Dramatic, and Sultry.

I am a huge fan of Vera Wang fragrances including Rock Princess, which is the most recent addition to the Vera Wang fragrance collection.

Each verse is equally important. Vera Wang Rock Princess is a dark, fruity floral with sultry rock star attitude and hip, modern style.

Performing on a shadowy, spot lit stage, this dark, fruity, floral scent opens with an exhilarating intro of succulent white peach, lush bittersweet red raspberry and the lluminating flash of vibrant bergamot.

The chorus reveals itself in lovely layers of ultra-feminine florals.

Hypnotic heliotrope, vintage-inspired rose, night-blooming jasmine, delicate lily and the unexpected riff of sharp, spicy floral notes. (more…)