The Report: Weekly Highlights of the Fragrance World: May 24 - 30, 2009

I cannot believe that so much newsworthy information has been reported this week. Since I have limited space and time, I cannot list everything. So, instead of giving you a brief summary, I've decided it is best for you to go straight to The Report and read it. I know you will love this week's news.

• Calvin Klein will launch its newest men's fragrance, CK Free, in September. “This scent is about casual, everyday living — and living life without boundaries," according to Charlotta Perlangeli, global vice president of marketing for Calvin Klein Fragrances at Coty Prestige.
• Creed has introduced a new fragrance for women. Called Rosalie, the perfume features English rose, jasmine, lily, lemon, bergamot, coriander, pepper and berry.
• Davidoff will launch Hot Water in September. It is described as a sensual oriental. The notes feature in this fragrance are absinthe, red basil, pimento, patchouli, styrax and benzoin.
• Diesel's Fuel for Life Unlimited for women will be available as an eau de toilette. This lighter version will smell fresher than the original perfume.
• The FiFi Awards were presented on March 27 at the Armory in New York City.
• Floris's newest creation, Madonna of the Almonds, is named after and based on Marina Fiorato's latest novel. This fragrance is a fruity floral.
• Kate Moss will introduce a new fragrance in September. According to Marie-Helene Wagner, the blogger of the Scented Salamander, it will be inspired by Vintage Fashion.
• Kiehl's has added 10 new oils to its Essence Oils line. There are now 122 oils in this collection.
• Lancome will introduce Hypnôse Senses, the “little sister” of Hypnôse. The main notes of this perfume are osmanthus, rose, patchouli, cistus labdanum, benzoin and tonka bean.
• Molinard newest fragrance for women is now available to purchase. This fragrance is called 160, which celebrates the house's 160th anniversary. Hyacinth, lily of the valley, cyclamen, ylang ylang, cedar, sandalwood and oakmoss are the primary notes of this perfume.
• Vanilla & Anise is Jo Malone's newest fragrance. Cosmetics International mentions that it “explores different aspects of vanilla, blending it with white flowers and spices.”

Source: Cosmetics International, Fragranceman.com, Now Smell This, Scented Salamander and WWD