Matthew McConaughey: The One on the beach
Posted by: ryanny on: January 29, 2010
Image by WENN.com
Matthew McConaughey was spotted doing a photo shoot on the Zuma Beach in Malibu yesterday. It was most likely a photo shoot for Dolce & Gabbana’s fragrance, The One, which McConaughey has been the spokesmodel for since its launch about a year and a half ago. See more pics here: http://backseatcuddler.com/2010/01/28/matthew-mcconaughey-tux-on-the-beach/
The One is available in a men’s and women’s version. Check them out here: http://man.dolcegabbanatheone.com/
New Fragrances: Clash™, Light & Harmony™
Posted by: ryanny on: November 11, 2009
I have a guest post today from our Brand Manager of ParfumsBelcam,
D. Dimock, who is going to tell us about a couple new fragrances she has just released this month. -RyanNY
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Clash, and Light & Harmony
ParfumsBelcam has two new fragrances rolling out this month, both are our versions of Ed Hardy® fragrances. Clash™ is our version of Ed Hardy® for men, and Light & Harmony™ is our version of Ed Hardy® Love & Luck for Women (which RyanNY posted about recently).
Clash™, our version of the popular Ed Hardy® for men eau de toilette, is a refreshing fougere fragrance composed of cool marine notes and citrus highlights blended with fresh green accord and a base of sheer musks and precious wood. A fragrance with soul! I think this is a great fragrance for young men, that can be used casually on a daily basis.
Light & Harmony™, our version of Ed Hardy Love & Luck* for women is a fruity, floral fragrance with top notes of cherry blossom and iced bergamot followed by hints of white muguet, black currant and sheer jasmine over a base of creamy musk and patchouli. Edgy yet elegant!
We are introducing both of these new fragrances at 20% off their regular price on our website, BelcamShop.com! Clash™ comes in a 3.4 oz, 100 mL Eau de Toilette Spray for $7.96 (regularly $9.95), and Light & Harmony™ comes in a 1.7 oz, 50 mL Eau de Parfum Spray at $7.20 (regularly $9.00).
-D. Dimock
Where Our Perfume Comes From
Posted by: ryanny on: November 9, 2009
Montgomery Street Pier, March 10, 2009, just across the street from Belcam. Photograph by Ryan Wilson
So I mention every now and then that I work for a perfume producer, ParfumsBelcam (AKA Belcam) that’s why I write this blog (hence the name INSIDE Perfume). All of our fragrances are made in a small village in the most northeast corner of New York state, Rouses Point. Yes, some things are still made in the USA! Just barely though! If you look at us on a map you’ll see we’re just on the border of Vermont and Quebec. It’s a small, picturesque village nestled on the west coast of Lake Champlain. You can find out more about Rouses Point at www.rousespointny.com. The pictures you’ll see on this site are pretty much the view as we walk out the door! Kind of like this one I took last March as I was walking to work. Isn’t it nice to know that these beautiful smelling things come from a beautiful place, and not some ugly industrial wasteland somewhere?!
The Haus of Gaga
Posted by: ryanny on: November 6, 2009
Lady Gaga made quite the appearance at the Accessories Council of Excellence Awards on Monday. She was there as the recipient of the Stylemaker award. Presented by Marc Jacobs, she came onto stage through a cloud of talcum powder she flung ahead of herself. She gave a ten minute speech mentioning Jacobs, Alenxander McQueen, Stephan Gan, David Lachapelle and Hedi Slimane as her supporters. Also, Lady Gaga announced that the “Haus of Gaga is not an economy,” and that we shouldn’t expect a line. Was about a perfume though?
Dolce&Gabbana Light Blue for Women
Posted by: ryanny on: November 4, 2009
Dolce & Gabbana call their hit perfume, Light Blue, “the joy of living the Light Blue Mediterranean life.” It’s a “colourful, fresh, floral-fruity scent (that) reflects the sexiness of the Mediterranean lifestyle.” A blend of lemon, green apple and pineapple leaves with notes of jasmine, rose, freesia and musk, Light Blue is a contemporary and sophisticated fragrance. The odd thing about it is the top notes last a very long time. Personally I love that about it, and I love the dry alcohol scent of the fragrance. It reminds me of champagne!
It was designed for women, and there is a men’s version, but I think this perfume can actually be used by anyone as a unisex fragrance. I have our body spray version of it that I love and use regularly. If you like Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue you’ll love our version just as much. It’s available in a 1.7 oz, 50 mL Eau de Toilette spray for only $9 US, and as I mentioned, in a 2.5 oz, 75 mL Perfumed Body Spray for just $3.50 US.
Basenotes YouTube Channel
Posted by: ryanny on: October 30, 2009
Basenotes.com, a prominent fragrance community site that I’ve previously posted about, is channeling out to YouTube now! The Basenotes Fragrance TV Channel on YouTube will feature reports on the Basenotes events, and according to their newsletter an “amazing insights into the industry” from a currently secret project they have planned. News to come on that! Today though, be on the lookout for their premiere Friday Fragrance News video post, where Basenotes founder Grant Osborne will give “a brief digest of the week’s major stories.” Check out the Basenotes YouTube channel at www.YouTube.com/basenotes.
Heidi Montag, HSN Fragrance Rumor
Posted by: ryanny on: October 28, 2009
Last weekend word started going around that Heidi Montag-Pratt, star of “reality” TV show The Hills, was going to have a fragrance deal with HSN. As it turns out, it was all just a rumor. An HSN representative spoke with New York Magazine this week, saying:
“…a fragrance deal with Montag is pure rumor, and is not happening.”
HSN does have fragrance deals with designers Badgley Mischka, and Naeem Khan. So what about the possibility of a deal in the future? It doesn’t look likely. The HSN representative also stated:
“The network has no plans to collaborate with the Hills star in the future.”
Perez Hilton, author of the self-proclaimed “Hollywood’s Most-Hated Web Site!“, loves to chat about Heidi and seemed pleased to announce that the deal was just a rumor on his celebrity fashion blog, CocoPerez.com. His actual words… “Thank you Jesus!”
Ed Hardy Love & Luck
Posted by: ryanny on: October 22, 2009
Ed Hardy Love & Luck for Women (left) and for Men (right)
The Ed Hardy brand by Christian Audigier has blasted into universal proportions, with licensed products ranging from bling clad t-shirts to hand sanitizer. The brand concept is based on the tattoo art of Don Ed Hardy, which is versatile enough to be applied to any product. Some notable fragrances have come out of this craze from the license holder New Wave Fragrances. Ed Hardy Love & Luck is a fine masstige fragrance available in a men’s and women’s version.
Ed Hardy Love & Luck for Women, created by perfumer Adriana Medina, is a fruity floral with elegant woods and bright fruits. Love & Luck for Women has notes of bergamot and blood orange, a red sake accord, forbidden plum, nectarine and jasmine petals, and lots of pink peppercorn. The dry down is listed as musks, creamy sandalwood and patchouli, though the patchouli is light. The sweet, floral notes manage to last a long time. They call it a “perfect balance of sophistication and playfulness,” but I wouldn’t describe it as sophisticated at all. It’s definitely playful though, being very sweet and feminine. Great for tween to twenties ages, but definitely not sophisticated enough for an adult woman to wear.
Ed Hardy Love & Luck for Men, created by Olivier Gillotin, is a “a bright, eclectic mix of fruits and fresh scents.” Love & Luck for Men has notes of mandarin, bergamot, and juicy orange, with a touch of cardamom. Sticking with the alcohol theme (the red sake in the women’s) an absinthe accord is mixed with notes of sage and cypress. Base notes include a smoky woody note of “Agarwood ScentTrek,” with musks and dark vetiver. This scent would appropriately appeal to frat boys and jocks. It’s heavy cleanliness reminds me of Hugo Boss. It seems like the perfect answer to the Ed Hardy guy’s needs: a clean, fresh scent that is familiar and not too obscure. I’d say it’s suitable for the same age range, tween boys to young men. Who knows, perhaps it’s the Hugo Boss of today.
Ed Hardy Love & Luck (women and men) is available in all Ed Hardy boutiques and in department stores nationwide: Nordstrom’s, Sephora, Macy’s, Dillard’s, Ulta Beauty, Buckle, Bon Ton, Carson’s, Belk’s, and Von Mour. The Men’s is available in an eau de toilette in 3.4 fl oz for $75, and 1.7 oz for $55. It’s also available in a hair and body wash, and a deodorant stick. The women’s fragrance is sold at the same respective sizes and prices, but as an eau de parfum. It is also available as a bath and shower gel, and a body lotion.
Tips for Testing a Fragrance
Posted by: ryanny on: October 19, 2009
Finding a fragrance that is right for you can only be achieved by testing it on your skin. Each person’s skin has its own smell, influenced by their body chemistry and diet, so a fragrance that is appealing on someone else may not smell the same on you.
Test a fragrance by applying it to your wrist or the bend of your arm. Wear it for a few hours to see how it will change over time. The initial odor when you apply a fragrance is referred to as the top note. This is the most obvious part of a fragrance and consists of the most volatile components. Citrus and green accords along with lighter fruits and herbs are usually present in the top notes.
Within a few minutes of application, the middle notes will unfold to reveal the body or what is referred to as the “heart” of the fragrance. The middle notes are usually heavier fruits, florals and spices.
The bottom notes are the foundation of a fragrance, the clinging impression that is left behind after the lighter notes fade. The bottom notes are responsible for a fragrance’s longevity. They can include woods, mosses, amber, vanilla and musk.
Ideally, you should not try more than 2 to 3 fragrances at the same time since your nose will become tired and have difficulty distinguishing between the different scents.
You may find that you prefer lighter, fresher fragrances for daytime use or when you are more active, and warmer, sensual, spicy or musk blends for evening wear. Whatever your preferences, you can develop a wardrobe of fragrances, a small indulgence which will allow you to express your unique personality!
Dr. Oz on Aromatherapy and Pain
Posted by: ryanny on: October 16, 2009
In an article on ArthritisToday.com, Margaret Chappell interviews Dr. Mehmet Oz (also known as Dr. Oz from Oprah), about using aromatherapy for pain relief. Dr. Oz explains in the article that “the thinking part of the brain can’t inhibit the effects of the scent, meaning you feel them instantaneously.” It doesn’t end at pain relief either. Aromatherapy can also be used for anxiety reduction and rejuvenation. In the article, Dr. Oz and clinical aromatherapist Jane Buckle, PhD, recommend diluting essential oil and dabbing it directly on the skin so you can have “relief on you when you need it” (see article for specific directions). Chappell also spoke with Allan Hirsch, MD, neurologist at the Smell and Taste Treatment and Research Foundation in Chicago. He says, “Short-term exposure is key because people stop responding to scents after a few minutes.” So make sure to restrict exposure to the scents if you want it to keep working. Finally, Drs. Hirsch and Oz offer some tips:
- Use vanilla to relax: “subjects who smelled vanilla while completing stress tests had more stable heart rates and blood pressure readings than those who took the tests in an unscented environment.”
- Use pepermint, jasmine, or citrus to invigorate: these scents are pleasant, yet mild irritants, so they’ll wake you up.
- Use green apple to relieve pain: “the smell of green apples reduced the severity and duration of migraine headache pain and may have a similar effect on joint pain.”
To read the full article on ArthritisToday.com click here: http://www.arthritistoday.org/treatments/alternative-therapies/aromatherapy-pain-relief.php
By the way, this post is being published simultaneously on my other blog as well, the Body, Bath & Beauty Blog. Please check it out if you haven’t already (www.BodyBathAndBeauty.com). PLUS! Now you can stay connected to both of my blogs by following me, RyanNY, on Twitter (twitter.com/RyanNY), or by becoming a fan of each blog individually on Facebook (Inside Perfume on FB, Body Bath & Beauty on FB). Thanks!
