MISSONI IS LAUNCHING ITS NEW EAU DE PARFUM

Missoni is launching its new Missoni Eau de Parfum, the first Missoni women’s fragrance made and distributed by Euroitalia.

Fragrance Family is Floral - Fruity -Woody
Nose: Quentin Bisch
Delicate jasmine and sensual mahonial are embraced by captivating notes of wood and tonka bean, resulting in a perfume that is unique and refined. The subtlety and joie de vivre of Italian citruses complete the harmonious balance of this fragrance, representing the various shades of a woman’s soul.
Top notes: Trio of Italian OrPur citruses (Lemon, Bergamot, "Pomme d'Amour" Citron) and Pear
Heart: Mahonial, Petalia, Jasminum Sambac
Base notes: Ambrosia, Tonka Bean, Sandalwood

The bottle:Angela Missoni took inspiration from the art of Venetian blown glass to create a unique glass bottle in shades of purple, fuchsia and green, blending together to result in a precious object with a contemporary and timeless design, just like Missoni’s unmistakable style.

The commerical : Director Oscar winner Paolo Sorrentino and  Elisa Sednaoui, an international actress and model  has been chosen as the fabulous face of the campaign.
 The Missoni woman will be presented in a reality that breaks from conventional representations, amazing the viewer by showing the protagonist in all of her beauty - albeit in a completely unexpected role. Elisa Sednaoui brings the only touch of colour to the cast thanks to an iconic Missoni dress and, only after she is sprayed with the new fragrance, does she dance in a fun, sensual way, winking at the viewer who is transfixed by seeing reality turned upside down yet again.
 The fragrance’s debut is expected to take place in mid-November following the release of the advertising images and commercial – all directed by Paolo Sorrentino.

The Woman:  This fragrance is dedicated to a sensual, exuberant woman whose femininity truly stands out. A curious woman who lives in the present times but lives outside of convention and preconceived ideas. A woman who is confident and wears this fragrance like a dress that slides right down her body, bringing out her vitality and charm.
This is a way of relating to all women who choose Missoni for their style and everyday lives.

 Following it's launch in Italy, the fragrance will move on to Harrods London on 22 November 2015, and will be available throughout Europe, the Middle East, America and the rest of the world in 2016.

Seven Cocktails for Seven Fragrances at the Cafe Royal with Givenchy

To complement the seven fine fragrances of  Givenchy's exclusive  L’ Atelier de Givenchy collection, the Green Bar at Cafe Royal has created seven smooth cocktails which mirror  their essence. This week I had the opportunity to taste some of the cocktails.

These cocktails price £13 are only available until 31 March.
 http://www.hotelcaferoyal.com/restaurants-and-bars/green-bar/

L'atelier de Givenchy was created to evoke the feel of Givenchy Haute Couture style in a bottle with its top is in the shape of a cotton. Now the seven fragrances too have their essence captured in a cocktail.

Chypre Caresse

Fragrance:  Crystalline lemon flesh, jasmine dew, green accent of angelica and patchouli.  Top notes are subtle and fresh with base note revealing a deep woody character.  

It is the interpretation of a delicate pink Haute Couture gown with flowing diaphanous pleats, fine embroidery and evanescent feathers.

Cocktail: Gin, jasmine, lemon citrus and subtle yet rich notes of honey.  If you're wondering about the button on the napkin - this is the fragrance testing button.

Bois Martial 

Fragrance: Inspired by structured, architectural cuts and a minimalist and sometimes androgynous style, this fragrance uses a wood seldom used in perfumery: creamy coconut wood. 

Top and heart notes are creamy and sweet with coconut wood and pineapple sage before it submits to the intense minimalistic dry down of cedar wood

Cocktail: Jamaican rum, pineapple and sage leaves.

Ylang Austral 

Fragrance: Inspired by structural precision with freely chosen  materials, Exotic, chic and radical scent of luxurious woody floral warmth.

It starts with a classic fruity green mandarin leaves, moving to the heart: ylang ylang  and then envelopes the senses in a woody base of sandalwood 

Cocktail: Rum, sour apple sherbert, orange, curacao and mandarin oils.

Ambre Tigre

Fragrance:  It evokes the magnetic sensuality of Givenchy Couture  fur, leather and animal prints with amber whilst the vanilla and cistus labdanum softens the fervour to show this intoxicating feline can be a pussy cat (when she wants to be) and purr!

Cocktail: Rye American vodka, Dutch honey whisky and English amber beer

Neroli Originel 

Fragrance: Inspired by the elegant taffeta  ball gown worn by Givenchy’s first muse Audrey Hepburn starting with the powdery kiss of Tunisian neroli, the elegant caress of  iris which is then enveloped with the rich smoothness of musk-vanilla.  

Cocktail: Cognac, vanilla, lemon and essential oils from bitter orange. 

Cuir Blanc 

Fragrance: Inspired by leather gloves, the original profession of the Givenchy House and the ancestral  embodiment of French luxury, notes include  white leather, white pepper and white musk

Cocktail: Martini with Siberian pine needle extract,.

Oud Flamboyant 

Fragrance: With an oriental and mysterious spirit, this fragrance represents precious sparkling embroidery and golden brown fabrics on an Haute Couture gown. The oriental Oud gives the fragrance its dazzling heart blended with labdanum  ciste and smoky aroma of leather for truly magical evening fragrance.

Cocktail: Japanese whisky and mandarin juice

The fragrances are £150 and exclusive to Harrods:

http://luxury.harrods.com/search?w=Atelier+de+Givenchy&view=p

Ormonde Jayne's new fragrance – Black Gold

Top notes: bergamot, lemon, mandarin, clary sage and juniper berry

Heart: orchids, rose, water lilies, jasmine and carnation absolute

Base: Oudh, schinus molle, sandalwood, patchouli, vetiver, vanilla, labdanum, moss, musk, cedar, ambrette seed and amber.

Price £420 for 120ml EDP

Black Gold is exclusive to Harrods store 

and Harrods online