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Heidi Klum Isn't Cheap, and Neither Is Her Perfume

Filed under: Fragrance

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Don't mess with Heidi. Photo: Getty Images

Heidi Klum put a lot into her fragrances -- she told the Daily Star, "My perfumes carry my name to show I am fully behind them. I created them from A to Z. The scents carry my handwriting."

So, it's no wonder she didn't take kindly to a German-based internet vendor selling those scents at a serious discount on eBay.

AHN reports that she's suing the vendor for £100,000 in compensation, claiming the it is cheapening her brand. The vendor, predictably, is fighting the allegations and is expected to appear in court on July 14.

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Jennifer Lopez No Longer Selling Fashion Line in U.S.

Filed under: Style in the News

Jennifer Lopez strikes a pose for her Japanese fans back in March. Photo: Getty Images

Jennifer Lopez generally stays one step ahead when it comes to business, so we think she's probably making a smart move by calling it quits with her last remaining U.S.-based apparel brand, Sweetface, according to WWD. The spring '09 collection is in stores now, but this marks the end of any Jennifer Lopez-branded apparel in the United States.

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Jo Malone's Gorgeous New Fragrance - A Sneak Preview

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Jo Malone Vanilla and Anise Cologne

Coming this September -- Jo Malone Vanilla & Anise Cologne. Photo courtesy of Jo Malone

There's been an overload of fragrance news lately -- from celeb launches to big name store scents -- and let's be honest, some of them will be hits but some of them will be major misses, and in five years we'll forget they even existed. ('Tis the harsh reality of the perfume world!)

But one iconic fragrance brand that never misses is Jo Malone. The chic candles! The luxurious lotions! But most importantly, the amazing colognes!

From the classic Red Roses to the more unusual note combos that sound like they would be weird until you put them on and realize how fantastic they smell. (I'm talking to you, Wild Fig & Cassis!)

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Queen Latifah to Launch Fragrance

Filed under: Fragrance, Celebrities with Style

Photo from the ad campaign, courtesy of Queen by Queen Latifah

When Queen Latifah told us at the FiFi Fragrance Awards that she was launching a new perfume (and that it made her "edible"), we were intrigued. Now that we've got more information, we're positively abuzz with excitement!

Queen Latifah doesn't consider fragrance an easy choice, saying in the press release, "Beauty really does start on the inside. It's like a state of mind, a state of love if you will. So I see fragrance as just a natural expression of this state of love: scent expresses a woman's confidence and sensuality, it's how she embraces her body, her mind and her strength."

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L'Oreal Beats Knockoff Scents in Court

Filed under: Style in the News, Fragrance

L'Oreal fought back against the knockoffs and won! Photo: Nordstrom.com

We've all had a run-in with a "designer imposter" fragrance or two -- occasionally it's in the bathroom of a club, and sometimes it's when we're trapped in an elevator with the woman who wore too much. It's never good, so we're thrilled to hear that L'Oréal has won their case against three firms that copied some of L'Oréal's top perfumes!

WWD reports that the three firms -- Bellure, Malaika and Starion -- manufactured, imported and distributed knockoffs of popular L'Oréal fragrances like Trésor, Anaïs-Anaïs and Noa in the U.K. Yesterday, the European Court of Justice ruled in L'Oréal's favor.

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Faith Hill's New Fragrance is Southern Charm in a Bottle

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Does she smell as pretty as she looks? Photo: Getty Images

Faith Hill is the newest perfumer on the block! Hoping to follow the success of her husband Tim McGraw's fragrance, Hill and Coty, Inc. announced the debut of Faith Hill Parfums at an intimate event in a chic NYC townhouse.

Hill -- looking fresh as a flower in head-to-toe pink and rosy lipstick -- excitedly explained how she was involved in the creation of the fragrance from start to finish, adding that she hopes women will feel beautiful when they wear it.

"To me a beautiful woman is confident, smart, and has a sense of humor. Beauty comes from the inside but what you wear on the outside can help you feel more confident and sexy."

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Reese Witherspoon to Launch New 'In Bloom' Perfume

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Reese Witherspoon with her new fragrance. Photo courtesy of Avon

Reese Witherspoon's partnership with Avon just became a little more fragrant.

The A-lister is launching a perfume collection, In Bloom by Reese Witherspoon, with the cosmetics giant. The "floral oriental woody" fragrance will be available in November.

What exactly does In Bloom smell like? Jasmin, gardenia and magnolia; a touch of Georgia peach tea leaves; and a hint of amber and wood.

The actress says in developing the scent, she looked to her childhood in Tennessee -- where a Magnolia tree blossomed in her back yard.

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New Banana Republic Fragrances - A Sneak Peek

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One for him and one for you! Banana Republic's new fragrances launch this September. Photo courtesy of Banana Republic.

Banana Republic was right on the money when they launched their delicious Discover fragrance collection a few years back. This fall B. Rep will make their fragrance-affcionado customers even happier when they launch a new duo -- Republic of Women and Republic of Men.

Inspired by the bond between men and women, these new scents are designed to play off each other and smell great when worn at the same time. In other words, it's the fragrance duo designed for power couples!

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The Scented Opera Smells Out

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A smell of a show! Photo courtesy of the Guggenheim

A high-falutin' opera from the man who brought us Ralph Lauren Polo Blue and Abercrombie & Fitch Fierce? That's right!

Earlier this week, Christophe Laudamiel, one of the industry's top perfumers (or "noses," as us perfumistas call them), completed the final sold out performance of his "Green Aria: A ScentOpera," a 30-minute opera accompanied by 30-plus scents, or as Laudamiel lovingly calls them, "characters."

In a darkened theater at the Guggenheim in NYC, the audience was treated to six-second blasts of a fragrance via a personal "scent microphone" affixed to the seats. Each smell helped tell the story about the tension between nature and technology.

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Michelle Obama's Date Night Scent

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President Obama takes his wife on a well-deserved and promised date in NYC. Photo: Getty Images

By now, we've all heard about the First Lady's rendezvous over the weekend -- President Obama took his lovely wife on a date in New York City, with dinner at Blue Hill restaurant followed by a Broadway play: Joe Turner's "Come and Gone."

It's been well chronicled that Michelle Obama looked fantastic (her black ruffled dress appears to be an Azzedine Alaïa, and the shoes, Jimmy Choo's "Lantern" heel). But did you know that she likely smelled just as beautiful as she looked?

During the couple's trip to London for the G20 Summit, Michelle charmed English schoolgirls and Queens alike, all while attending dozens of events under the watchful eye of, well, the world. Her meeting with Carla Bruni-Sarkozi alone had fashion tongues wagging for days.

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Christian Lacroix Absynthe Giveaway

Filed under: Fragrance, Contests & Giveaways, Beauty Tips

Christian Lacroix Absynthe

Christian Lacroix's new scent Absynthe is a mysterious mix of sexy florals and rich woods -- and we have ten bottles of it to give away!

Absinthe is a highly intoxicating green spirit distilled from wormwood, which was said to have produced hallucinations and revelations all over the world during the early 20th century. If a sip of the green fairy entices you, how about wearing the scent it inspired?

"Absinthe, a mesmerizing potion known as the green fairy, is still one of the world's most seductive mysteries," says Lacroix. "Its rich, mystical color reminds me of the citrine and topaz gemstones found on exotic embroideries -- a great inspiration to my fashion and newest fragrance."

Let the mystery begin! Enter our giveaway by leaving a comment telling us your favorite mystery of all time.

CONTEST RULES
  • To enter, leave a confirmed comment below telling us your favorite mystery!
  • The comment must be left before 5pm ET on Friday, May 22, 2009.
  • You may enter only once.
  • Ten winners will be selected in a random drawing.
  • Ten winners will receive a bottle of Christian Lacroix Absynthe (valued at $32.00 each).
  • Open to legal residents of the 50 United States, the District of Columbia and Canada (excluding Quebec) who are 18 and older.
  • Click here for complete Official Rules. Winners will be notified by email, so be sure to provide a valid address!

Signature Scents - Custom Perfume That's Yours and Yours Alone

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Scentsational Personalized Parfum. Photo courtesy of memoireliquide.com

If you've ever sniffed high and low in vain searching for that one perfect fragrance you can call your own, I have the solution -- custom blend it! Fancy and luxurious? You bet! Super expensive and complicated? Not at Mémoire Liquide Bespoke Perfumery, where I created my dream scent for under $100.

Founded by sisters Robin Coe-Hutshing and Jennifer Coe-Bakewell (and favored by celebs such as Kate Hudson and Reese Witherspoon), Mémoire Liquide offers its custom-made scents at Studio Beautymix at Fred Segal in Santa Monica, Calif. and Bloomingdale's 59th Street in New York City. You can also choose from a selection of unique ready-to-wear fragrances at Henri Bendel and studiobeautymix.com.

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Critic's Choice - Five Great Fragrances For Spring

Filed under: Fragrance, Product Reviews

This past weekend, I slipped on open-toe sandals for the first time in 2009. I clipped the tags off of my new blue-and-white stripe-y Michael Kors tank, and I bought fresh flowers for my apartment.

That first deep breath of spring was in the air, and I was feeling it with a capital F.

If there were a way to bottle the initial excitement of the season, I would. But fortunately, a few perfumers have already gone to the trouble. I asked Tania Sanchez, co-author of the controversial book, Perfumes: The Guide, to let me know which scents are spring, uncorked.

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Jenna Jameson Launches Celebrity Perfume Line

Filed under: Fragrance, Skin Care, Celebrities with Style

Jenna Jameson brandishing a bottle of her Heartbreaker perfumeIn some circles, looking like a -- ahem -- "glamor model" is considered to be a worthy aspiration, but if someone were to tell you that you smelled like one -- would that be the most backhanded compliment you've ever received? Sure, some glamor models out there have no doubt cultivated advanced tastes in the world of high end perfume, but a Jenna Jameson signature line of fragrances? Really? It's called Heartbreaker by Jenna people ... and it's happening.

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The Feminine Luxury of Valentino Eau de Parfum

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valentino eau de parfumRecently we were lucky enough to score a sample of the new Valentino perfume, which is exclusively available at Neiman Marcus. And it is delicious!

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