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The Hermessence collection will introduce a sixth fragrance called Paprika Brasil this fall. The perfume was “inspired by the book Tristes Tropiques. Written by Claude Lévi-Strauss, the anthropologist discusses the precious wood called bois de braise (from which the name “Brazil” is derived) and the effects of the introduction in Europe of American and oriental spices.” Jean-Claude Ellena, Hermès in-house perfumer, is the author of the composition. (from cosmeticnews)

A new line of fragrances has recently come to my attention. Nez à Nez Parfums currently offers 10 fragrances with names like Ambre à Sade and Mille et une Figues. Rosier Ardent with its notes of cardamom, rose and cedarwood has captured my attention in particular. If you have tried it or any other fragrances from the line, please share your impressions.

Add: There is no connection between Nez à Nez and Parfums Pierre Guillaume.

Amouage Cirrus has been launched this month. The press release describes it in the following manner: “Inspired by the ethereal, ice crystal-bearing clouds in the high jet-stream of the earth’s atmosphere, Cirrus is for the man without boundaries, for the man who dares reach for the azure zenith far above the ordinary, the mundane and the earth-bound.” Cirrus features notes of lemon zest, mandarin, green apple, blackcurrant berries, ozonic notes, geranium, lavender, cedarwood, patchouli, sandalwood, oakmoss, amber, and musk.

Aquolina is releasing a new fragrance for men called Blue Sugar. Its female counterpart Pink Sugar has been a top sellers for the Italian company, as has its luscious gourmand composition Chocolovers. Blue Sugar features notes of mandarin, bergamot, star anise, ginger, lavender, licorice, patchouli, coriander, cedarwood, vanilla, tonka bean and caramelized sugar. It is slated to appear in November (via press release).

The newest fragrance from Italian perfumer Lorenzo Villoresi is now available from first-in-fragrance. Alamut, a rich woody oriental composition includes notes of osmanthus, rose, jasmine, rosewood, narcissus, tuberose, ylang ylang, orange blossom, labdanum, amber, musk, amyris, sandalwood, patchouli, benzoin, leather and powdery notes. FiF describes it as “velvety flowers of a Thousand and One Nights, dreams of secret gardens in the moonlight of the fresh Oriental nights”. Villoresi’s signature would appeal to those who love the nature-inspired quality, which this line offers.