Ecko by Marc Ecko: An Original Review

When I have free time on a Tuesday night, I always go to a SinCityQSocials' Trendy Tuesday event. If you are not familiar with this organization, imagine a large group of gay men, and a few women, taking over Las Vegas's hot spots every Tuesday night. It is Sin City's largest gathering for the "third sex." And, each event is always going up the "Richter Scale" of fabulousness. They always rock!

The last Trendy Tuesday event that I attended was the most spectacular one. I was dressed in my designers best. I wore a multi-colored Elie Tehari tee, dark blue tight jeans by Pal Zileri and soft creme casual Gucci shoes. The most important part of my wardrobe was obviously my fragrances. I wore a mixture of Gucci by Gucci and Endymion by Penhaligon's. My "couture" outfit represented the Social's venue. It was being held at The Fashion Show Mall, Vegas's most exclusive large mall, on its runway. Hundreds of men who were sharply dressed surrounded the catwalk. They ate tasty hors d'œuvres, drunk intoxicating beverages and admired the sexy living statues.

So, what made this night special? The grand finale of the event was a risque fashion show. Beautiful women and very handsome men with chiseled bodies walked down the runway wearing fashionable clothing from Marc Ecko's high-end brand Cut & Sew. According to Ecko's website, this brand "combines classic tailoring with bold graphics and subtle embellishments. It was designed for those who want to start dressing a little more seriously but still maintain their youthful edge." This description of the Cut & Sew line was very accurate. The fashion that I saw was a mixture of hip hop youthfulness and the seriousness of Brook Brother's duds.

Marc Ecko's first fragrance for men, Ecko, has the same feeling as the fashion that I saw on the runway. Just as Cut & Sew youthful, chic and serious, this cologne has an edgy urban feel yet it feels like old world art. In other words, it is youthful and serious. It is for the serious man who defies convention. "I am very proud of my first fragrance. It's a wake up call," Marc Ecko states. "A reminder that you are alive . . . like a pinch or a bite. To smell it is to feel it. To wear it is to live it . . . ."

Now it is time for me to tell you what I really think about Ecko in plain English. When this cologne first arrived to my home by Fedex, I immediately became excited. I thought my Ormonde Jayne colognes had finally arrived from their long journey. I opened the box, and I saw it was a cologne wrapped in bubble wrap attached to a letter from it's publicist. I removed it from the wrap and saw it was Ecko by Marc Ecko. I rolled my eyes. I thought this cologne would be just as generic as Diesel's Fuel for Life for men, a citrus-based boring mess. I decided to try it, however. So, I removed its cap, and sprayed it on the back of my wrist. I moved my wrist near my nose and sniffed it. I was pleasantly surprise! Marc Ecko created a fragrance that reminded me of a sophisticated Las Vegas club -- beautiful people, good music and upscale. Ecko by Marc Ecko deserved (and still deserves) to be added to my large fragrance wardrobe. It became my new "going-out-on-the-town" scent.

So, what are the ingredients of Ecko and how much does it cost? It begins with ginger and white grapefruit, which leads to the heart of an absinthe note. It finally dries down to white incense, musk and green violet leaves. This "futuristic, but simple" cologne will be available as a 1.7 oz eau de toilette for $49, a 3.4 oz eau de toilette for $65 and a 2.6 oz deodorant for $19.00. I highly recommend Ecko by Marc Ecko for all men who live youthful yet serious lives.

Source: Press Release

New Perfume from Bond No. 9 -- FYI

To mark Bond No. 9's tenth year anniversary, the luxury perfumer will launch its most seductive perfume in November. Called Bond No. 9 Perfume, it is "so seductive, so frankly erotic, that we went all the way rendering it as a 30 percent concentration: pure perfume," according to Marie Sikoryak, e-commerce marketing manager for Bond No. 9. For more details, read the press release below.

COME TO YOUR SENSES. COME TO BOND ON BOND

THE PARFUMERIE OF THE FUTURE

FLAGSHIP CELEBRATES TEN YEARS IN NOHO

New York, NY August 2009. Laurice & Co proudly announces the Ten Year Anniversary of the US flagship, a showcase for the edgy Bond No. 9 collection since 2003. As befits its venerable history, Bond on Bond occupies 9,000 square feet in a landmark building at 9 Bond Street in Noho – such ample quarters providing both all-important breathing room for the beautiful Bond scents and space in which to portray the artistry of perfumery.

“Don’t expect anything you’ve ever seen before at Bond on Bond, all your senses will be provoked,” proposes Laurice Rahme, Bond No. 9 Founder and President. More gallery, more study-center than boutique, Bond on Bond has the bona fides of a leading-edge prototype for the 21st century parfumerie.

Stock in trade includes not only Bond No. 9’s 36 women’s, men’s, and unisex eaux de parfum in their iconic superstar flacons, but, in addition, couture and made-to-measure scents, one-of-a-kind artist’s candles that summon up the essence of the city or a specific neighborhood, New York body silks and liquid silks, solid perfume tokens, soaps, exquisite silk flowers, Andy Warhol licensed jewelry, a tea salon and books about perfume (some of them rare editions.)

Now, to mark the Ten Year Anniversary of the flagship boutique, Bond No. 9 will unveil a signature scent, Bond No. 9 Perfume, not for a New York neighborhood, but for the NoHo address – a fixed point in the realm of the senses.

Not least, Bond on Bond is an information center devoted to the history and lore of fragrance, or, as Ms. Rahme calls it, “a rendes-vous of the senses, the source for anything concerning perfume.” A monthly calendar of special events will present speakers and programs specializing in scent; and on any occasion, prospective clients can learn to distinguish aromas and accords while seated on stools of the space at the curvilinear chocolate-brown perfume bar near the Library. At the rear of the space is a wood-paneled English reading room, filled with books on perfume and accoutered with a long seminar table surrounded by comfortable easy-chairs re-upholstered in sari fabrics. Clearly, Bond on Bond is a place intended for lingering and savoring the delights not only of fragrances, but of the swirls and worlds that surround them.

Bond on Bond will be easy to spot. Parked in front is the Bondmobile – a Pop-Art style taxicab, painted a creamy white, featuring Bond No. 9 Brooklyn’s edgy, urban, handwritten script -- street art with a message. The Bondmobile is equipped with a phone, stereo, and perfume bar stocked with Bond No. 9 scents. Chauffeur service is available to VIP clientele and the press.

About Bond No. 9

Perfumery has always been about head-turning. Now, perfumes have been turned on their head. For the first time in fragrance history, a major, full-blown fragrance collection was launched as an homage to a great city. The name of this fragrance collection is Bond No. 9 (which is also the address of its headquarters boutique at 9 Bond Street, in Noho). The city it celebrates is none other than--could be no other than--New York.

The Bond No. 9 collection– 36 women’s, men’s, and unisex eaux de parfum--has a dual mission: To restore artistry to perfumery, and to mark every New York neighborhood with a scent of its own. Each fragrance represents a specific downtown, midtown, or uptown locale or a city-wide sensibility. With new introductions in the coming seasons, Bond No. 9 will infuse the island of Manhattan with scents.

Bond No. 9 is what happens when a French perfume expert, Laurice Rahme, for 25 years a loving resident of New York, turns her uncompromising, opinionated nose to her adopted city. She couldn’t help but give New York its own array of scents. Steeped in the art of 20th century Paris perfumery (the juice … the bottle … the packaging … the pitch) Rahmé has sniffed out the city, and developed a series of scents as tone-poems, that smell of the dreams, the longings, the mystique, the energy and spirit of her adopted home–the brave and bold premier metropolis of the 21st century.

NoHo Landmark Edifice, Built in 1872 for Waltham Watch Company

Serves as US Headquarters for Bond on Bond

With its illustrious history and its current claims to fame, Bond No. 9 could not set up its flagship shop just anywhere. Such a ground-breaking collection deserves notable quarters, thought Laurice Rahme, Bond No. 9 Founder and President. She searched uptown and downtown, finding nothing satisfactory. Then a space emerged on Bond Street that captured her imagination.

Not only was this 3-storey space situated in a historic cast-iron structure, but the building’s design was French Empire style, with mansard roof and dormered towers, and it was located on Bond Street – one of Manhattan’s few thoroughfares named for London streets. Here was a place where she could celebrate Anglo-French fragrance history with that of its landmark location.

7 Bond Street (between Lafayette Street and Broadway), was originally the site of an iron-front building which housed the Waltham Watch Company, a watch manufacturer. When the building was destroyed in a massive fire in 1877, all that survived intact were the iron façade and the gold watch cases. The owners of the company, Henry Robbins and Daniel Appleton, commissioned a nearly identical building in its place, designed by the same architect, Stephen Hatch. Possibly the original wooden patterns were reused in producing molds for the iron castings in the new building – which has remained in use for the better part of a century. Considered a superb example of 19th century French architectural style, it was designated an official city landmark by the Landmarks Commission in June 1979.

Noho ca. 2009

New York’s Newest International Territory

As any informed New Yorker knows, downtown isn’t just downtown. It’s a mix of distinct neighborhoods, each with its own character, mood, pace, and people. with Lafayette Street serving as the local boulevard, with cavernous loft buildings mingling with narrow tenements and row houses, Noho has been filled for the past several decades with artists, craftsmen, designers, and actors attracted to the historic buildings and drawn by the local attractions – the Public Theater with its New York Shakespeare Festival, the Jean Cocteau Repertory Theatre, in residence at the Bouwerie Lane Theatre, the Amato Opera Theatre.

It wasn’t always that way. When the area was built up in the mid to late 19th century, it was a thriving center of factory lofts and retailers. Later, when the retailers moved uptown, NoHo became a light manufacturing district. It was only in the late 60s, when loft housing became popular, that the neighborhood began to turn residential. In June of 1999, a large portion of NoHo ( Bond Street included) was declared a historic district by the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission.

Today, NoHo is once again acquiring a reputation as a shopping venue – with a growing number of boutique hotels, antique stores and clothing retailers, as well as restaurants, night spots, health clubs, and yoga centers filling up the former factory spaces.

When Bond was unveiled on Bond in 2003, it felt right at home, joining several other shops that have taken root on Bond Street: Cap Sud, Selima (their French proprietors, all women, known as Les demoiselles de Bond Street.) In addition, Ms. Rahme assists her corner neighbor, the C.U.C.S. ( 350 Lafayette Street, NYC 10012), in fund-raising drives.

Source: Press Release

The Report: Weekly Highlights of the Fragrance World: September 20 - September 26, 2009

Fashion and perfume houses are planning future launches this week. Also, design and skin care companies have decided to play in the fragrance market. Good luck to those companies; it will be a tough ride in this very competitive market. For more details, read The Report below.

• Alford & Hoff, the maker of upscale men's skin care, will launch its first fragrance in select stores in October. Named Alford & Hoff, the fragrance will feature notes of Orpur, sweet rum, vanilla, tonka beans, amber, leather and suede. It will sell for $125 for a 100 ml bottle.
• American Eagle has launched its newest fragrance for men and women, True. A 50 ml bottle will cost $34.
• Couture fashion house Elie Saab has signed a 10 year licensing agreement with Beauté Prestige International (BPI), a division of Shiseido. BPI will create fragrances and cosmetics for the house.
• Finnish design firm Artek has collaborated with Comme des Garçons to create Standard. It is expected to be launched in October.
• Givenchy will launch a new version of Ange Ou Demon. It will be called Ange Ou Demon Le Secret. It will begin with Italian winter lemon, cranberry and green tea leaves notes. Its heart will be composed of sambac jasmine, white peony and water flowers and it finally dries down to blond wood and patchouli. Actress Uma Turman will be the face of this perfume.
• Grey Vetiver is the latest cologne by Tom Ford. "The iconic vetiver note achieves its full potential within a construction of enhancing elements. On top, orange flower, grapefruit, and aromatic sage lend freshness. Warm woods wrap and balance the top layer as enlivening middle notes composed of orris, nutmeg, and pimiento impart a clean, grounded energy. A wash of golden amber woods leads into a fascinating, rich drydown. Oakmoss contributes a green and woodsy impression and completes the refined harmony that floats coolly onto the skin, simultaneously melting into the body's natural heat," according to Sephora. A 1.7 oz bottle will sell for $85.
• Masik Collegiate Fragrances, the creator of scents that represent the character of select universities, has added four new fragrances to its collection -- University of Florida, University of Tennessee, University of Alabama and Auburn University.
• Tova has introduced Tova Signature Platinum to the market this month. The main ingredients for this fragrance are Crisp citrus, rare bergamot, absolute jasmine, lavender, lush sandalwood and musk. It is currently available as a 3.3 oz bottle for $36.00.
• Windsor is Creed's newest limited edition fragrance. Originally created in 1936 for King Edward VIII, also known as the Duke of Windsor, this fragrance is comprised of British gin, Jamaican lime, Scottish highland pine, Duke of Windsor roses, Bahamian orange, Canadian cedar and Australian eucalyptus notes. Windsor will be available as a 1.7 oz. leather-wrapped bottle for $405 and a 8.4 oz flacon that is autographed by Olivier Creed for $605. It is expected to be launched in December and will only be sold in select Saks Fifth Avenue stores, Creed boutiques and Creedcollection.com.

Source: Basenotes.com, CosmeticWorld.com, Fragranceman.com, Now Smell This and WWD.com

Soap Queen TV Episode 2: Herbs and Colorants: Fragrance Video Education

"Another installment in our Melt & Pour soapmaking series featuring Anne-Marie demonstrating the basics of making soap. In this episode the Soap Queen breaks down the differences between oxides, micas & dyes. Then she shows a trick for using oxides in your melt & pour soap as well as how easy it is to use Labcolor dyes and micas" -- Anne-Marie Faiola and YouTube.com and



Source: YouTube.com

Feeling Like a Star: A Special Report

We all want to be stars. I know that some people would scold me for making this generalization, but I think my assumption is true. We all want to be unique and special. We want to be noticed rightly or wrongly by members of our species. I know this statement is true for me. I wanted to be a star librarian, and I was headed towards that direction. As I was climbing towards my career zenith, I learned that being star was not worth it. It was too hazardous mentally. Other things, such as my sanity, had more meaning in my life.

I do, however, still have urges to be a star. I wouldn't mind living the lavish lifestyles of many celebrities, our world's public stars. You and I can get a feel of their world by wearing their favorite fragrances. So, what do the stars love to wear? Here is my celebrity love list for 10 admired fragrances.

10 Fragrances that Celebrities Love

Angel by Thierry Mugler (W)
Top Notes: Bergamot and Mandarin
Middle Notes: Passion Fruit and Peach, Apricot
Base Notes: Patchouli, Vanilla, Chocolate and Caramel

Who loves Angel? Barbara Walters, Brandy, Diana Ross, Hillary Rodham Clinton and Kate Hudson

Eau Parfumée au The Vert by Bvlgari (U)
Top Notes: Bergamot, Lemon, Mandarin and Orange
Middle Notes: Coriander, Tea, Lily of the valley and Rose
Base Notes: Cedarwood, Sandal, Musk, Amber

Who loves Eau Parfumée au The Vert? Alec Baldwin and Sharon Stone

Chanel Nº5 by Chanel (W)
Top Notes: Aldehydes, Bergamot, Lemon and Neroli
Middle Notes: Jasmine, Rose, Lily of the valley and Orris
Base Notes: Vetiver, Sandal, Vanilla and Amber

Who loves Chanel Nº5? Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, Kate Moss and Marilyn Monroe

Corduroy by Zirh (M)
Top Notes: Aquacoral, Grapefruit, Mandarin and White Lavender
Middle Notes: Bay Rum Accord, Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Davana and Suede
Base Notes: Virginian Cedarwood, Sandalwood, Guaiac Wood,vanilla, Kashmir Wood

Who loves Corduroy? David Spade and Steve Young

Eau de Cologne Impériale by Guerlain (U)
Top Notes: Bergamot, Neroli, Verbena, Lemon and Orange
Middle Notes: Lavender
Base Notes: Cedarwood and Tonka Bean

Who loves Eau de Cologne Impériale? Cary Grant, Empress Eugenie, George Segal, Paul Newman and President Ronald Regan

Michael by Michael Kors (W)
Top Notes: Dewy Freesia, Tamarind, Incense and Chinese Osmanthus
Middle Notes: Tuberose, Blue Orris, White Wings Peony and Arum Lily
Base Notes: Cashmere Woods, Musk and Vetiver

Who loves Michael? Carmen Electra and Ivanka Trump

RSVP by Kenneth Cole (M)
Top Notes: Lavender, Grapefruit, Pepper and Wet Grass
Middle Notes: Iris, Orchid and Cedarwood
Base Notes: Sandalwood, Patchouli, Vetiver and Soft Cashmere

Who loves RSVP? Jon Bon Jovi

Vanille Abricot by Comptoir Sud Pacifique (U)
Top Notes: Jackfruit, Apricot and Papaya
Middle Notes: N/A
Base Notes: Vanilla and Sugar Candy

Who loves Vanille Abricot? Ashlee Simpson, Britney Spears, and Nicole Kidmon

Trésor by Lancôme (W)
Top Notes: Peach, Apricot, Pineapple and Bergamot
Middle Notes: Rose, Orris, Heliotrope and Jasmine
Base Notes: Sandal, Musk and Vanilla

Who loves Trésor? Ines Sastre, Isabella Rossellini and Kate Winslet

Vera Wang for Men by Vera Wang (M)
Top Notes: Green Mandarin Leaf and Yuzu
Middle Notes: Nutmeg, Leather and Anise
Base Notes: Sandalwood and Tobacco

Who loves Vera Wang for Men? Will Smith

Source: Basenotes, Beauty Cafe, Osmoz.com and Scentsa

Creed and Tom Ford -- FYI

Creed -- Windsor is Creed's newest limited edition fragrance. Originally created in 1936 for King Edward VIII, also known as the Duke of Windsor, this fragrance is comprised of British gin, Jamaican lime, Scottish highland pine, Duke of Windsor roses, Bahamian orange, Canadian cedar and Australian eucalyptus notes. Windsor will be available as a 1.7 oz. leather-wrapped bottle for $405 and a 8.4 oz flacon that is autographed by Olivier Creed for $605. It is expected to be launched in December and will only be sold in select Saks Fifth Avenue stores, Creed boutiques and Creedcollection.com.

Tom Ford -- Grey Vetiver is the latest cologne by Tom Ford. "The iconic vetiver note achieves its full potential within a construction of enhancing elements. On top, orange flower, grapefruit, and aromatic sage lend freshness. Warm woods wrap and balance the top layer as enlivening middle notes composed of orris, nutmeg, and pimiento impart a clean, grounded energy. A wash of golden amber woods leads into a fascinating, rich drydown. Oakmoss contributes a green and woodsy impression and completes the refined harmony that floats coolly onto the skin, simultaneously melting into the body's natural heat," according to Sephora. A 1.7 oz bottle will sell for $85.

Source: Basenotes.com and Sephora

How to Use Aromatherapy for Headaches: Fragrance Video Education

"To reduce the pain of headaches, practice aromatherapy by inhaling essential oils with a facial spritzer or massaging oils into the neck and shoulders. Use peppermint, rosemary, basil or chamomile essential oils to cure headaches with the help of this free video from an experienced aromatherapist." -- eHow.com


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Source: eHow.com

The Report is Back

I know, readers, I have been lackadaisical about writing the report. To be frank, the past month has been very challenging. I recently asked for a demotion at my "9-5." Being promoted to a supervisor wasn't worth my time and money. The job was just too much!! Also, I started school again. I'm taking finance and advanced business math, and those classes are mental killers. But, I feel more balance now; so, I'm ready to report the most interesting fragrance news. I'm finally back!

• Amber Rose, well known model and Kanye West's girlfriend, will be the new face for Boadicea The Victorious.
• Antonio Banderas will launch Seduction in Black this coming fall. It will first be sold in Walmart starting on October 1 and will be available to other stores in November. It is described as being intense and sophisticated.
• Beyonce has signed with Coty to create a new fragrance. Her new scent is expected to be launched in early 2010.
• BCBG will introduce Within, its new fragrance for women, in November.
• Creed will open its first boutique on New York City's Madison Square.
• Estee Lauder will close its Prescriptives brand in January 2010.
• This October, Viktor and Rolf will introduce their newest fragrance to the market. Called Eau Mega, this fragrance is mainly composed of violet leaf, basil, jasmine and pear notes.
• Julia Restoin Roitfeld, the daughter of editor of Vogue France, is the new face for Jil by Jil Sander.
• Kenzo is launching KenzoPower Cologne in the fall. According to Osmoz, it is "a refreshing new version of their very spicy, very floral wood scent for men. Easier to wear than the original . . . ."
• Marc Ecko, and perfume house, Parlux, are collaborating together to develop Marc Ecko's first fragrance for men. Called Ecko by Marc Ecko, it is expected to be launched in October. The main notes for this fragrance are ginger, white grapefruit, absinthe, white incense, musk and green violet leaves. This fragrance has been described as "futuristic, but simple." It will be available as a 1.7 oz eau de toilette for $49, a 3.4 oz eau de toilette for $65 and a 2.6 oz deodorant for $19.00.

Source: Fragranceman.com, Osmoz.com and WWD.com

Soap Queen TV Episode 1: Fragrance and Essential oils: Fragrance Video Education

This is my 500th posting! And, of course, since I love sharing my video finds, I'm celebrating this post by showing an educational video about soap making and fragrances. As you all know, soaps are the most basic type of fragrances. Using a good smelling soap while bathing is the best, easiest and cheapest way to smell terrific. Enjoy the video.



Source: YouTube.com

Creed Cologne and Perfume - Upgrade Your Style

Creed Cologne and Perfume - Upgrade Your Style
By Tatiana Alimore

Many people tend to find a certain perfume or cologne that they think suits them best and stick with it for years, without paying attention to any other fragrances that may have popped up. Further, they stop paying attention to perfumes and colognes and find themselves "out of the loop" when it comes to news related to the perfume industry. Instead of staying on top of the latest trends, or even staying on top of the best fragrances for them, these people continue to smell the same as they did in college, or even high school.

However, in the same way that we slowly upgrade our wardrobes to look more respectable, we should also be upgrading our perfumes and colognes. As our financial security increases, we are able to buy better things, and we usually do. Why most people don't keep this mindset when it comes to their scent is beyond me, as there are very distinct levels of quality when it comes to perfume and cologne.

While most fragrances these days are composed of synthetic ingredients that simply replicate odors, those of higher quality will contain the actual natural extracts-although this isn't possible for watery scents and the like that can only be created in labs. Further, higher quality fragrances are made to last longer while not overpowering the nose with abusive aromas. They also carry on a tradition that has existed for centuries, creating a sense of timelessness that modern scents can never truly match.

Today's poster child for high quality fragrances is the House of Creed. For over two hundred years, this private enterprise has supplied some of the most powerful people in the world with exceptional fragrances. No other company can rival Creed in its art or its tradition, having remained a family business for its entire existence and continued the ancient traditions first perfected hundreds of years ago. If you are looking to upgrade your scent, then a Creed cologne or perfume should be at the top of your list.

If you think it's time to move up from whatever fragrance you are using now and enhance your scent (and image), then you should definitely look into buying Creed cologne and perfume. Just like everything else in life, you get what you pay for. If you're tired of smelling unnatural or immature, then you will probably find what you are looking for in one of the world's most respected perfumeries.

Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Tatiana_Alimore

http://EzineArticles.com/?Creed-Cologne-and-Perfume---Upgrade-Your-Style&id=2785982

Ecko by Marc Ecko

One of my favorite design houses, Marc Ecko, and perfume house, Parlux, are collaborating together to develop Marc Ecko's first fragrance for men. Called Ecko by Marc Ecko, it is expected to be launched in October. The main notes for this fragrance are ginger, white grapefruit, absinthe, white incense, musk and green violet leaves. This fragrance has been described as "futuristic, but simple." It will be available as a 1.7 oz eau de toilette for $49, a 3.4 oz eau de toilette for $65 and a 2.6 oz deodorant for $19.00.

Source: Press Release

How to Make Mint Oil: Fragrance Video Education

"A mint essential oil can be made by combining mint leaves with a carrier oil in a dark jar that can be stored for awhile. Discover how corn starch can be used to help oil to pick up a fragrance with help from the creator of a line of aromatherapy products in this free video on making mint oil." -- eHow.com


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Source: eHow.com

CK Free -- FYI

I told you all about CK Free in May. Now I have more details about it. Read the news below about this newbie.

Calvin Klein will launch CK Free this month according to CosmeticWorld.com. This fragrance combines Thailand star anise, jackfruit, absinthe, juniper berry, suede, tobacco leaves, coffee absolute, South Africa buchu, patchouli absolute, oakwood, Texan cedarwood and Costa Rican ironwood notes. It will be sold for $32 for a 1 oz bottle, $47 for a 1.7 oz bottle and $62 for a 3.4 oz bottle. This aromatic, warm and woody fragrance is made for men.

Source: CosmeticWorld.com

Gucci by Gucci pour Homme: An Original Review

As a fragrance addict and reviewer, I know when a new fragrance will become an instant classic. This type of scent has the characteristics of a classic: luxurious, always fashionable, wide appeal and distinctive. Its bottle is also a great indicator of its potential timelessness. It is simply beautiful and very architectural. Gucci by Gucci pour Homme has these traits of an instant classic.

This woody-chypre cologne is classic luxury yet it is very contemporary. It's scent is mixture of old world refinement and high-end edgy design. I can imagine that the man who wears it shops at Barney's New York. He owns a black luxury automobile, such as a Mercedes S500. He is always well groomed and has a strong sense of fashion. This man's uniform is always a designer suit, conservative yet has a trendy cut. He is the modern executive. This man knows himself. This is the image that I always see whenever I smell Gucci by Gucci pour Homme.

Gucci by Gucci pour Homme was developed by Frida Giannini, creative director of Gucci. "It completes my vision of the Gucci man I have worked on for the past two years...and now we are giving this Gucci man an iconic, contemporary fragrance," she mentioned to Women's Wear Daily (WWD). She also said that this fragrance " "absolutely had to be something quite fresh, modern with a touch of cypress and citrus . . . ." This "iconic and chic" cologne begins with bergamot, cypress and violet. Its heart is black pepper, frankincense, leather and tobacco. It finally dries down to patchouli, cedar and amyris. Its glass rectangular bottle is heavy and gray topped with a cap that has a horse's bit accessory.

It is available as a 1.7 oz eau de toilette for $55 and a 3.4 oz eau de toilette for $70. It is also available as a 3.0 oz after shave for $55, 2.5 oz after shave balm for $38, 6.7 oz shampoo for $30 and 2.5 oz deodorant stick for $24. It can be purchased at all Gucci boutiques, fine department stores and online perfumeries. I highly recommend Gucci by Gucci pour Homme for men who have an appreciation for classic, fashion forward luxury items.

Source: Osmoz and WWD