Top Notes: Raspberry, Black Currant and Praline
Heart Notes: Jasmine and fresh cut white flowers
Base Notes: Patchouli

Van Cleef & Arpels Oriens is $150 for 100ml/$110 for 50ml, and available exclusively at Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman and Van Cleef & Arpels boutiques.

Fresh and free but bold and natural, Chloé Eau de Toilette is a statement-making scent for a woman and her multiple facets. Unveiling and renewing itself with a light and luminous character, subtle Chloé has a distinctive elegance.

A feminine fusion with hints of mandarin orange zest in the head notes and enhanced by freesia and watermelon, there is a touch of sandalwood and fresh iris in its base. A true luxury object graced with an ivory-colored ribbon, there is a deliciously mischievous side to this toilette.

Chloé Eau de Toilette is available in fine retail stores nationwide and Chloé boutiques.

Chloé Eau de Toilette 1.7 oz – $65
Chloé Eau de Toilette 2.5 oz – $85

This new creation, and the sixth installment in the Blu Mediterraneo collection, is a tribute to one of Italy’s most beloved natural ingredients, the Bergamot. A type of citrus fruit, the Bergamot’s natural aroma is both bright an effervescent and has played a supporting role in many of the world’s leading perfumes. Acqua di Parma celebrates this important ingredient with a skilfully-facetted composition rotating around two exceptional Bergamot essences, both of which have been protected by the DOP (Domination of Product Origin) by the Bergamot Consortium of Reggio Calabria (a governing agricultural agency). The other ingredients, just as natural and precious, have been selected one by one to highlight the different nuances of actual Bergamot.

The fragrance opens with a burst of vitalizing energy. The green, sparkling top notes of bergamot are exalted by the freshness of citron, also from Calabria. The perfume slowly unlocks its soft, intense bouquet, revealing the fruity, floral accord of bergamot in its heart notes, followed by notes of cedar wood and red ginger. The base of the fragrance is rounded out by a warm and unusual combination of vetiver, benzoin and musk. An uplifting scent, unleashing all the sun-splashed beauty of an ancient land and the luxuriant splendor of Mediterranean nature.

The collection launches this month with an exclusive preview at Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman stores and online at neimanmarcus.com and bergdorfgoodman.com, followed by the world wide launch in March 2010, when it will be available at other retailers such as Barneys New York, Saks Fifth Avenue, select Nordstrom stores and Sephora.com.

The range will consist of the following :

Eau de Toilette spray: Available in a 60ml EDT for $70 and 120ml EDT for $106.

Exhilarating body cream: An extraordinarily luxurious and soft-textured, body cream with a rich, hydrating, protective formula that is quickly absorbed by the skin, leaving it soft and velvet-smooth. 200ml, $67.

With the chill of the wind and the sting of the cold lingering this season, allow yourself to escape. Imagine a place that combines the comfort of classic tradition with the mystery and allure of temptation. Imagine the powerful femininity in Paris, and let Nina Ricci take you there.

Nina Ricci has encapsulated the essence of the Parisian woman in two diverse, yet compatible fragrances. First, with L’Air du Temps. Notes of floral and spice make up the most classic of all scents from Nina Ricci. For the woman who chases love, marvels at the architecture of the Arc de Triomphe, and creates traditions by the Eiffel Tower. L’Air du Temps is for the truly timeless beauty. Nina by Nina Ricci, the more modern fragrance, caries notes of toffee, apple, and moonflower. Nina by Nina Ricci was born to compliment the woman who craves adventure, who follows the night along the The Champs-Elysees, and swears by all that is tres chic.

With Nina Ricci fragrance, we can escape the mundane of today- to the Parisian lifestyle. Whether you are the L’Air du Temps or the Nina by Nina Ricci, or a bit of both, escape with Nina Ricci fragrance.

Available at Macy’s, Macys.com Nina Ricci L’Air du Temps Eau de Toilette Spray 3.3oz ($78), 1.7oz ($56). Nina by Nina Ricci Eau de Toilette Spray 2.7ox ($72) 1.7oz ($55).

Lancôme is excited to announce that their very first Polyvore contest begins TODAY. Called “Hypnotize Lancôme with Your Fashion Sense,” it celebrates the launch of Hypnôse Senses, our sexy new fragrance. Create a layout that illustrates your sense of style and they’ll pick the best one to win a $250 lancome-usa.com gift card and a bottle of Hypnôse Senses, signed by spokesmodel Daria Werbowy. Five runners-up will each win $100 gift cards plus a bottle of Hypnôse Senses. Contest ends on November 2nd.

Simply follow THIS LINK to enter contest!

Here is a sample of an “set” created by user love2shop4 using the Polyvore.com website.

Untitled by love2shop4 featuring Christopher Kane dresses

Deemed Silver, Gold, Platinum ($125 / 1.7 FL OZ EDP), Life Threads come together to represent the various roles, stories and threads of our life.

SILVER: a floral woody with notes of bergamot, tuberose, jasmine, orange blossom, sandalwood, solar musk and peppery moss
GOLD: a spicy Oriental with notes of tangerine, plum, clove, pepper, cinnamon, rose, lily of the valley, cedarwood and vanilla
PLATINUM: an elegant and edgy chypre floral with notes of plum, violet leaf, jasmine, rose, leather, patchouli, vetiver and oakmoss

From scent to sound…Life Threads comes alive with a partnership with acclaimed NYC singer/songwriter Lucy Kaplansky, who penned a “Life Threads” song inspired by the fragrances and the emotions they evoke. You can experience true retail-tainment with Lucy’s in-store performances at select La Prairie doors nationwide, as she performs “Life Threads” and other hits. With the purchase of a Life Threads fragrance, you will get a signed Lucy Kaplansky CD. See www.lifethreads.com for details on Lucy and retail-tainment events.

From scent to sight…see snippets of the lives of Silver, Gold and Platinum-wearing women in fragrance fantasies on www.lifethreads.com . Artistically shot with an accompanying narrative describing the scene unfolding before the viewer’s eyes, the short films address the topics of love, passion, career, family and choices women face daily.

Whether you prefer Silver, Gold or Platinum, you’re sure to love the modern elegance of the scents and the bottles they’re encased in. At once simple yet futuristic, the silver, gold and platinum thread-wrapped bottles incorporate the juxtaposition of shapes and angles and planes and the sensual feel of different material and textures.

Life Threads are NOW available at available at Bergdorf Goodman, Bloomingdale’s, Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, Saks Fifth Avenue and www.laprairie.com .

Gardénia Pétale (Gardenia Petal): A symbol of faithfulness and sincerity, the gardenia is a captivating white flower, exquisite and unafraid of its sensuality. Opulent and warm, gardenia intoxicates the senses and makes heads spin with a touch of freshness that dries down to leave the majestic flower in all its tantalizing glory. The perfumer was inspired by the scented breath of the gardenia, choosing not to emphasize its fruited, white-flower but instead to concentrate on its petals. An enveloping and very feminine fragrance based on floral lightness.

Orchidée Vanille (Vanilla Orchid): In Asia, exotic orchids are often associated with the idea of beauty. The luscious bean of one of these orchids, the vanilla planifolia, nestles within an elegant black sheath. Discreet yet sensuous, it is mild, smooth and intoxicating. The perfumer wanted to create a vanilla fragrance that was not too sugary, but sweet like a candied almond. Joyous fruity harmonies magnify the floral heart and melt within multi-faceted vanilla, tender and warm, cradled in dreamy musk. Feminine and sensual, absolute and bewitching.

Lys Carmin (Carmine Lily): Regal yet pure in the symbolic language of flowers, the lily blooms with exuberance. This majestic blossom is accompanied by a distinguished fragrance and clothes itself in a powerful scarlet red. The perfumer worked to preserve the carnality and spiciness of the flower, luminous but reinforced with spicy notes (pink peppercorn, cinnamon, “red” notes). A proud, majestic, sensuous fragrance.

Muguet Blanc (White Lily of the Valley):  The symbol of friendship, Lily of the Valley is decked with bells to celebrate spring, and announces the renewal of a season with tenderness and beauty. The perfumer wanted this fragrance to be very simple in appearance, with an immediately recognizable olfactory signature. He surrounded the flower with handsome musks, including exceptionally high-quality nirvanolid. The scent is feminine, modern, green and joyous, celebrating la dolce vita with delicacy and freshness. A beautiful ingénue dressed in tenderness.

Bois d’Iris (Iris Wood): Precious exotic woods are accented with a vibrant salty note, recalling ocean sprays that splash over driftwood warming in the sun. A soft and elegant note of lightness manifests itself through a beautiful powdered iris, bringing to mind the lands of Tuscany. Surrounding this majestic iris, the perfumer has composed a woodsy yet “wet” fragrance by accenting the sensual aspect of the warm notes of myrrh, labdanum, incense and ambergris. An atypical and enchanting woody scent.

Cologne Noire (Black Cologne): Legendary eau de Cologne has been a part of perfume history for centuries, and its most beautiful qualities can be exceptional. Cologne Noire was created from an array of spices centered around black pepper to give character and power to the cologne. This spicy harmony was refreshed with hesperidin notes: bergamot, neroli (bitter orange) and mandarin. The perfumer’s goal was to instill this cologne with a new tone, a new effect and modernity. Precious and original, a chiaroscuro fragrance with spicy accents.

CRISTALLE EAU VERTE Eau de Toilette Concentrée 3.4 oz. $105.00

On counter: August 2009

Available at www.CHANEL.com , CHANEL boutiques, and department and specialty stores.

For decades, an unfinished formula for an extraordinary fragrance begun by Mrs. Estée Lauder remained locked in the archives at the famous fragrance house, International Flavors and Fragrances (IFF). Estée conceived Formula #546AQ, as it was known, as a new way to convey sparkling freshness balanced with sophisticated elegance and a distinctive signature. However, it was left unfinished in her lifetime and was gradually forgotten for many years.

Often inspired by her grandmother’s work, Aerin Lauder, Estée Lauder Senior Vice President and Creative Director, was looking back through the archives and rediscovered this lost fragrance. She fell in love with its unexpectedly lively, modern spirit and decided to complete the fragrance, using today’s advanced technology and the finest natural ingredients direct from France.

Working with the same passion and clarity of vision as her grandmother, Aerin experimented note by note, accord by accord, with several Jasmine essences and an exclusive White Moss accord developed for her alone. The result, after over a year and a half of work, was a complex, elegant chic fragrance that layers textures for a tone on tone effect.

Combining luminous freshness and youthfulness balanced by a sense of luxurious elegance, Private Collection Jasmine White Moss is a tribute to past and present and a first in the history of fragrance and for Estée Lauder.

THE FRAGRANCE: The shared creation of Aerin and Estée, Private Collection Jasmine White Moss is a passionate yet elegant blend of modern and classic ingredients. An intensely lush green floral chypre fragrance, Private Collection Jasmine White Moss is comprised of an opulent white bouquet surrounded by delicate moss, rich woods and 15 100 percent pure natural fragrance Absolutes, many of them provided by IFF’s raw material company, Laboratoires Monique Remy (LMR), located in the south of France.

The fresh sparkling top notes include Mandarin, and Absolutes of Black Currant Bud (crisp and fruity, a new quality captured for the very first time with a new extraction technique), Galbanum and Bergamot.

The elegantly complex middle notes include Jasmine Sambac Absolute selected by Aerin and subtly blended with the Ylang Ylang and Jasmin India Absolutes Estée herself had chosen, plus Violet, Orange Flower Absolute and Orris.

Warm modern base notes include Absolutes of Patchouli Heart, Vetiver and White Moss Mist (an Estée Lauder exclusive).

Private Collection Jasmine White Moss is the third fragrance introduced by Aerin, joining Private Collection Tuberose Gardenia and Private Collection Amber Ylang Ylang.

THE ADVERTISING: The advertising for the fragrance was photographed by Craig McDean and features Aerin smiling and looking relaxed and elegant in a vintage white jersey Halston dress with a beautiful white flower in her hair. The advertising concept was created by Aerin in collaboration with Doug Lloyd of Lloyd and Co.

THE PACKAGING: The packaging for Private Collection Jasmine White Moss, also a collaboration between Aerin and Doug Lloyd, was inspired by Estée’s private world.

“Estée always incorporated elements of blue and white into her surroundings – her rooms, her bathrooms, her dining rooms, everywhere,” said Aerin Lauder. “This third fragrance is a tribute to her love of blue and white.”

Reflecting Estée’s aesthetic and Aerin’s interpretation of it, the Private Collection Jasmine White Moss parfum cap is embellished with natural semi-precious gems including White Jade, dark and light Lapis, Sodalite, Black Agate, Mother of Pearl and Blue Lace Agate stones. The stones selected for each cap are different, making each piece unique.

The eau de parfum cap is also a tribute to Estée, with a golden basket weave design that was a favorite and used often in her packaging designs.

The fragrance’s elegant outer carton provides a nod to Estée with its signature deep blue interior that suggests pure luxury.

THE COLLECTION: Private Collection Jasmine White Moss will be available at www.esteelauder.com and specialty doors Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus, Bloomingdales, Nordstrom and Bergdorf Goodman beginning July 2009.

The collection includes:

Suggested Retail Prices

Parfum Spray, 1oz. $325.00

Eau de Parfum Spray, 1oz. $80.00

Eau de Parfum Spray, 2.5oz. $135.00

Body Creme, 6.7oz. $75.00

Perfume Solid Pendant (limited edition) $195.00

Top notes of beech tree leaves, sunny marigold, purple wisteria and honeysuckle nectar mingle with mid notes of English lavender, blooming white hydrangea, lily pond lotus and pink peony petals.

The scent is grounded in a base of plush oak moss, sun-bleached teak wood, burnished sandstone and South Hampton hedges, stirring the senses and transforming your environment into a seaside cottage.

$24.00; Available for a limited time at Banana Republic Stores only.