First Louis Vuitton Fragrance to Be Released Since the 1930s

On January 4, Louis Vuitton announced that it will re-enter the fragrance world. Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud will guide the project as a third-generation perfumer from Grasse, located in the south of France.

This fragrance will only be released through Louis Vuitton's 461 stores and will not be available for purchase through well-known department stores like Macy's and Neiman Marcus. The company has not indicated when the scent will be released, but it did say that it will draw influences from famous scents around the world. The first Louis Vuitton fragrances were released and marketed to the public in the twenties and thirties, but they were discontinued.

Text Quinn McBee
Source WWD

Fresh As a Daisy: Marc Jacobs Rollerball Trio Set

Every lovely lady out there can agree that we are all sometimes in need of a midday fragrance refreshment, but carrying a giant perfume bottle in your purse just isn't practical. 

The rollerball revolution got it's start with Estée Lauder's signature fragrance set, and then other designers and fragrances slowly started to take note of the convenience these puppies yield for their customers. Fast forward to 2011, and we now have Marc Jacobs on the go and handy at all times in our purses and clutches. The best part? You have three signature scents to choose from: Daisy, Daisy Eau So Fresh, and Lola. 

Super cute and ultra femme, the set contains three 0.34 ounce rollerball bottles that a total must for your lust list. You can pick your trio up at Sephora, in-store or online, for $104. 

Text Lauryn Stone

Sources Sephora and Marc Jacobs

"Freak" Fragrance from Illamasqua

In the spirit of all things kooky, spooky, and going bump in the night, we currently have our eyes on a fragrance that is sure to become the signature scent of this and all future Halloweens. Known for their typically gothic aesthetic, British cosmetics brand Illamasqua has launched Freak as their debut perfume and, we have to say, the elixir is quite potent and perfectly wicked for the season. Captured in a sleek, black art deco bottle (and accessorized with a silver snail, too), the fragrance contains exotic base notes like Poison Hemlock and Black Davana. The essence of the fragrance captures all things exquisite, mysterious, and freakishly beautiful.

Watch the freak-tastic video for the fragrance here, and get an exclusive, in-depth explanation of the inspiration behind the scent. Also, check out the Illamasqua's tips for some seriously dramatic Halloween makeup!

Text Lauryn Stone
Image and Source Illamasqua

Explore the Art of Scent: Sephora Sensorium

If you live in NYC and happen to be a fragrance monger, then you will definitely be intrigued by an unusual sensory experience which has temporarily taken residence in the Meatpacking District — Sephora presents  "Sensorium: Lucid Dreams from the Sensory World." With fragrances provided by Firmenich, one of the world's most famous perfume houses, the pop-up location is made up of six fragrance encounters that explore the mind's stimulus reaction to scent. The exhibit is specifically designed to delve deeper into the profound effects that scent has on our mood and memory, as well as to introduce us to one-of-a-kind fragrances that have been engineered exclusively for this experience. Just imagine a day with lovely smells and cognitive stimulation.

Sensorium opened Oct. 7 and is running until Nov. 27. You can visit Sephora's event sitehere for more information regarding times and the location of the event.

Text Lauryn Stone
Source: Sephora

Tutu Cute: "Too Too" by Betsey Johnson

Betsey Johnson's latest fragrance, "Too Too," is the ultimate combination of sugar, spice, and everything nice with it's base notes of juicy passion fruit, pink musk, and black vanilla. Inspired by her love of dance, the bottle is perfect for pretty girls who are a bit rough around the edges, with its adorable pink tutu, fishnet stockings, and rockstar black corset topper. Oh, and the figure even has a little lighting bolt tattoo —  too cute! The fragrance, in all it's wild child glory, is great as an everyday scent (day to night), as it contains both sweet and spicy notes.

You can get your hands on this playful perfume both online and in-stores at Betsey Johnson, where you can choose from 1.0 oz, 1.7 oz, and 3.4 oz (from $42-$82). If you're looking for a more on-the-go item, the fragrance also comes in a purse-ready rollerball for just $18. You can also find it at Sephora. 

Text Lauryn Stone

Sources: Betsey Johnson, Sephora

Mister Marvelous

Known to the world over for taming the mane of many of fashions hottest stars, Christiaan Houtenbos, is can now consider himself as more than a hairdresser, a fragrance influence.

“Mister Marvelous” by Byredo Parfums is christening Houtenbos as the first ever Mister Marvelous, the namesake for their newest fragrance. The fragrance is a mix of bamboo, green lavender, mandarin leaf and black amber, that even the muse himself uses.

What makes Houtenbos such a good icon to be associated with this new fragrance? His body of work is more than enough proof. From working with the likes of Calvin Klein and Yves Saint Laurent, and styling the hair for magazines like V, W, and Vogue. Even the icon that is Grace Jones owes the famous flat top to Houtenbos. His early years were made in the salon at Bergdorf Goodman, but then he exploded. Working with the icons like Twiggy, Candice Bergen, and Donna Mitchell. After working with Calvin Klein for most of the 70’s, Houtenbos switched to Rei Kawakubo during the 80’s, then disappeared from the fashion show scene.

The fragrance inspired by this icon will hit the shelves at Barney’s next month, so be on the look out for this new fragrance that can make one feel like a superstar.

Text Dalton Brasington

Sex Up Your Scent With Burberry Body

"GYM, GYM, GYM, GYM, GYM!!" That pretty much sums up what went through my mind when I came across this advertisement for Burberry's latest fragrance, Burberry Body.

As the face of the new scent,  the always perfect and totally enviable, Rosie Hunting Whiteley strikes a pose in the brand's signature staple piece: the trench coat....and only the trench coat. This racy departure from the brand's typically modest image is not only eye-catching but it is an example of how sex used in advertising can actually be done tastefully! Now I am not saying this is appropriate to show the little ones, but it far from lude. The use of a monochromatic color palette makes the ad modern and clean while the earth tones deliver a true sense of femininity. Oh and let's not forget that when looking at this we all can definitely imagine ourselves spritzing on the fragrance and possibly feeling half as sexy as Rosie looks. I can't wait to Burberry my body. How about you?

Text Lauryn Stone
Source(s): Burberry

Gaga's New Fragrance

Since coming on the scene Lady Gaga has been nothing short of a buzz word in the fashion industry, to put it lightly, and she’s done it yet again. In the last few days many of the major fashion blogs and newspaper sources reported a new fragrance in the works for Gaga; no news yet on WHEN the fragrance will be coming out, but the one thing we do know is WHAT it will smell like. Apparently the scents she’s going for are blood and…uhhh…semen? No, no…no need to reread that, you read it correctly the first time—blood and semen.

Ok first of all, I think it’s almost a little sad how un-shocked I was by hearing this. Yes, surprised to hear it the first time, but when Lady Gaga’s name is connected to anything, are you notalready bracing yourself for impact?

Secondly, although I’m sure all those “little monsters” will be running out to support their mama monster and support their no pants wearing community, I’m wondering how well this will really sell. I mean i’m sure the backers knew they were signing up for something off the wall, but how many people are really going to walk out the door smelling like a binged-out vampire with some sort of bird’s nest sex hair?

Thoughts?

Text Corinna Fabre

Balenciaga Paris

For the first time in twelve years, Balenciaga has released a fragrance: Balenciaga Paris.

It is a light and spring-like with a powdery, peppery tone- perfect for those who don't like strong, flowery perfumes. The shape of the fragrance bottle is inspired by the classic Balenciaga silhouette, which Nicholas Ghesquière pictures a woman setting amongst her things to create an 'Irving Penn-like still life'.

Actress/songstress Charlotte Gainsbourg is the face of the campaign, which was shot by Steven Meisel. Ghesquière chose Gainsbourg for her "oddity...and bizarre beauty"...it works.

Although you cannot yet get the fragrance, you can watch the designer talk about his process on the fragrance's website.

The Balenciaga Paris campaign will not be in full force until the spring, but the scent will be launched on the 15th at Bergdorf Goodman.

-Erin O'Hara