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In preparation for the holiday season many fragrance companies are introducing the convenient online shopping websites. Tocca has recently launched shop.tocca.com, where you can purchase all of their products. The first 100 visitors to spend $50 on Tocca shop will get a free Stella candelina, a blood orange scented mini candle. Tocca has recently launched three Eau de Parfums: Florence (bergamot, violet petals, blue iris and blonde wood), Stella (blood orange, spicy lily, white freesia, orchids, sheer musk and sandalwood), and Touch (gardenia, Tahitian tiare flower, pomegranate and Egyptian balsam).

Now you can buy Le Labo directly from Le Labo Fragrances website. Of course, those who prefer to order via phone can call at 1 212 219 2230 (or fax at 1212 219 2231) or visit the store on 233 Elizabeth street, New York.

The US version of Thierry Mugler Le Parfum coffret has already started functioning, and I only happened to notice it today. You can finally browse the website [link no longer working] to read the descriptions of fragrances and inspirations in English as well as use the online form to purchase your coffret. The set of 15 fragrances will cost $700. Please see more information on the project created in the collaboration between IFF perfumer Christophe Laudamiel, Christoph Hornetz and Thierry Mugler team here.

Please see my review of the fragrances. Also, the December issue of Allure features the story on Le Parfum coffret.

The 7th Annual Basenotes Awards is now open for voting on various categories, including best new fragrance, best fragrance overall, best packaging, best fragrance house, best fragrance blog.

Closing date for entries is 31st December 2006. The winners will be announced in February. Aedes is the official sponsor of this event, and one voter will be picked to received a $200 Aedes giftcard.  (Via Basenotes press release.)

Eadward Fragrances has introduced its own website, Eadward.com. The line created by Kareema McLendon in June of 2004 includes bath, body and fragrance products. Besides the existing collection, new scents will be added: Fruit Noir (blackcurrant and black tea), Fig (a sweet interpretation of green fig), Tropic (vanilla, coconut and musk).

The soy candle collection will include: Fruit Noir (green fig, blackcurrant, pomegranate and other fruity accords), Beaute (bergamot, white grapefruit, rosewood, ginger and spicy accords), Confection (raspberry, blackberry, vanilla), Green Citrus (lime, sweet basil and linden blossom, Chocolat de Blanc (white chocolate, blackcurrant and vanilla).