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The December issue of US Vogue which provides a nice insight into the world of haute perfumeries. One of the stories is on La Maison Guerlain at 68, Champs-Élysées. From its stunning gold mosaic to the network of glass pipes called the Imperial Foutains, the article sparks one’s interest to visit and explore.

Do you have a favourite perfume boutique? One of my own favourites would undoubtedly be Iunx, an elegant venue selling Olivia Giacobetti’s fragrances, body care and home scents. Its black interior lit by soft opalescent light never fails to fascinate me.

Photo: Iunx boutique. 48-50 rue de l’Université, Paris 7e, tel: 33.1 45 44 50 14.

Armani Privé line now features four candles: Ambre Soie (warm sweetness of amber), Eau de Jade (crushed leaves, neroli and Calabrian bergamot peel), Pierre de Lune (cassis and orange blossom), and Bois d’Encens (cedar crowned by pepper laced frankincense). The candles are featured in wooded boxes decorated with stone ornaments, much like the fragrance bottles. The presentation is quite gorgeous, as are the scents emanating from their waxy contents. The candles are priced at $55. The line is available at Giorgio Armani boutiques, Saks 5th Avenue, and Harrods in the UK as well as directly from Giorgio Armani website.

Fragrances of the World series by Michael Edwards will soon contain the new 2006 edition, which is about to be released in January of 2006. The new edition of his well-known guidebook will include 4,500 fragrances categorized by family, with 499 new fragrances added to the listing. The information included in the guidebook comprises fragrance families, houses and gender specification of fragrances.

As Moodiereport notes, Florals family has seen an increase among female fragrances, while Fresh scents have experienced a decline. Masculine fragrances demonstrate a rise in Woody and a decline in Aromatic Fougères. Three out of every ten new launches tend to be masculine fragrances, according to Edwards.

The NYC Caron boutique is having its semi-annual 20% off sale from December 4th to 10th. Its newest fragrance, Impact, the new parfum extrait version of Pour un Homme, will be available this week. To place an order, you can either call 212-319-4888 or email Diane Haska at [email protected]. Thanks to Tania for the news.

Frédéric Malle is making a personal appearance at Barney’s New York on Wednesday, November 16th. The new fragrance, Carnal Flower, will make its debut then as well. Carnal Flower is created by Dominique Ropion, and it features notes of tuberose, coconut, camphor, jasmine, ylang ylang, orange blossom, and musk. To reserve an invitation, please call 212-833-2003.

Caron Pour Un Homme ad from psine.net.

Lolita Lempicka presents its first scent in nine years. The new feminine fragrance called quite succinctly “L” is comprised of “bitter orange, cinnamon, vanilla and precious woods elements.” The bottle seems to be inspired by objects one finds on the beach.

Bvlgari Eau Parfumée au Thé Rouge is about to be launched in December of 2005. The unisex composition will features notes of pink pepper, bergamot, orange, fig, walnut, musk and will be based around a tea accord including Roiboos red tea from South Africa and Yunnan red tea from China. From moodiereport.