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Frédéric Malle and perfumer Bruno Jovanovic collaborated on three new candles, which are already available at Aedes and Barneys. The collection include three scents, with a personal story behind each.

Chez Monsieur in Frédéric Malle’s words: “One of my assessments when working on scents for the home was that unlike traditional perfumes for people, home fragrances aren’t and shouldn’t be sexy. The scent of a men’s den is a slight exception to this rule, as one feels, when smelling it, the presence of its proprietor amongst the precious woods, tobacco and books. Spending time in my grandfather’s reading room as a child left a particular taste for this type of environment.”

Notre Dame in Frédéric Malle’s words: “Of my extremely short career as an altar boy in Paris I only re- member the giggles of my friends in the audience and the scent of incense.”

Marius & Jeannette in Frédéric Malle’s words: “The summer has a thousand smells and, among them, the scent of Pastis is one of my favorites. I was always fond of the cool, minty freshness of this anise drink, as it links Sénéquier (my favorite terrace in St Tropez) and the Café de Flore, Prévert and Pagnol. In order to turn the invigorating scent of this drink into a scent, Bruno Jovanovic added a floral freshness to it, therefore reinforcing its “clean” and refreshing personality.”

Each 220g candle is priced at $80. Via fredericmalle.com.

Laura Biagiotti is relaunching its sumptuous oriental Venezia, which was originally introduced in 1992. The new version is reochestrated by Lucas Sieuzac and Michel Almairac, the original Venezia creator. The notes include ylang-ylang, blackcurrant buds, plum, jasmine, rose, osmanthus, sandalwood, vanilla, balsamic resins.

“Laura Biagiotti’s VENEZIA is a fragrance capable of evoking a world of poetry and imagination, it is devoted to the most magical of cities, a place to be admired and to fall in love with. The perfume has an oriental character and fragrances reminiscent of vanilla, its rich mingling of nuances is glamorously opulent and seductive.”

Venezia is available as Eau de Parfum (25ml/38.50EUR and 50ml/50EUR) as well as shower gel and body lotion. Via Venezia by Laura Biagiotti and press release.

Diptyque has launched a new rose fragrance called Eau Rose. Alongside this permanent collection launch, there is also a limited edition rose scented candle, Rosa Mundi.

“From the springtime and the morning dew, it has retained the invigorating, slightly tangy freshness, with the sharp notes of bergamot and blackcurrant. The fruity freshness of lychee complements the sensation of petals of freshly cut Centifolia and Damascena at daybreak, laden with dew. Coveted in Grasse and the Isparta region in Turkey, Rosa Centifolia and Rosa Damascena infusions sign an essentially natural fragrance whose apparent fragility gives way to a generous heart. And when night falls, its floral wealth radiates more intense, sensual tones. The rose becomes fleshier and voluptuous, carried by the rounded, woody imprint of musks and cedar, and enhanced with a touch of honey.”

Diptyque Eau Rose is available as Eau de Toilette in 20 ml roll-on ($48) and 100 ml spray ($98). The 6.5oz candle is $68.00. Available from Diptyque boutiques and Aedes. Via press release.

Dolce & Gabbana is launching its collection of six new fragrances. The Velvet Collection will be exclusive to Saks5th Avenue. “Six scents, each bearing reference to specific olfactive influence coming from the designers themselves: sweet, wood Velvet Vetiver, raw seductive Velvet Wood, luxurious Velvet Patchouli, sensual Velvet Sublime, decadent Velvet Desire and rich, hypnotic Velvet Love. A collection where tradition and innovation collide in profound accord.”

Velvet Wood

“Inspiration: Lacquered wood. Rich ebony wood offers profound depth, with warm resinous notes yielding to attractive benzoin and a refined black leather. Sophisticated and exotic, abundant with visceral ardor.”

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Odin New York has just launched a new perfume, 07 Tanoke. Created by perfumer Corinne Cachen, this wood-based fragrance is inspired by the Californian seaside.

 “Amid the wilderness of coastal hinterland comes a woody blend grounded in soaring redwoods and warm musk. The core of Tanoke brings forth the balsamic resin of wet gaiacwood wrapped in smoky incense. Crisp black pepper, spicy ginger and bitter orange hover the surface with invigorating freshness.”

07 Tanoke includes the notes of ginger, bitter orange, black pepper, guaiacwood, smoky incense, nutmeg, redwood, patchouli and black musk. It retails for $120/100ml.

Like Odin New York’s other fragrances (01 Sunda, 02 Owari, 03 Century, 04 Petrana, and 06 Amanu), 07 Tanoke is available at Colette in Paris, Liberty in London, Odin New York, Pas de Deux, Barneys New York, Aedes de Venustas, and Hirshleifer’s in New York, Louis Boston in Boston, Forty Five Ten in Dallas, and Carrots in San Francisco. Via press release.