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Bergdorf Goodman now has the following new Guerlain fragrances in stock: Aqua Allegoria Grosellina (a red currant inspired composition with notes of white tea, raspberry and sweet acacia flower and Tutti Kiwi (contains notes of lemon, mandarin, vanilla and wood notes).

Moreover, the store has also obtained LIU edp, a reissue of 1929 Jacques Guerlain’s creation, an aldehydic floral in the style of Chanel No. 5. Notes of LIU include bergamot, neroli, jasmine, rose de mai, iris, amber, vanilla, woods. Call (212) 872-2734 to place an order.

Hermès has released a limited edition version of its perfume Eau des Merveilles. Eau des Merveilles Constellation contains the notes of woods, balsam Peru, Siam oak, benzoin, cedarwood, ambergris, Seville orange, pepper, sweet spices. It is already available from major retailers such as Saks5thAvenue as well as discounter such as Imagination Perfumery. Imagination Perfumery currents offers a 10% off coupon 134411F26F (expires on March 24).

In the New York Times article, Scent of A Man, Chandler Burr picks four of his favorite new releases: Fico di Amalfi by Acqua di Parma (bergamot, tangerine, lemon, grapefruit, cedar, fig nectar, pink pepper, jasmine, fig wood, musk and cedar), Everlast fragrance (fresh citrus and leather), Fresh Cannabis Santal (bergamot, Brazilian orange, black plum; patchouli, rose, cannabis accord, chocolate, vetiver and vanilla musk), Hermès Terre d’Hermès (orange, grapefruit, mineral note, pepper, bay rose, geranium, patchouli, benzoin, vetiver and Atlas cedar).

Mandarine Tout Simplement, the fresh new Eau de Toilette from L’Artisan Parfumeur, will weave top notes of green mandarin and ginger with the heart notes of frangipani and yellow mandarin. Red mandarin orange and white cedar provide a base upon which the composition rests. It will be presented in a 250ml bottle with a golden pump, priced at 90 euros. Mandarine Tout Simplement Eau de Toilette is a limited edition for the summer.

Mandarine Tout Simplement is going to be available from the usual L’Artisan venues. First-in-Fragrance already has it listed on the website.

Parislondres brings some exciting news from the Guerlain boutique. Eau d’Hegemonienne (originally created by Aimé Guerlain in 1890-91) will be out in April and it will be priced at 700 euros. Several reissues will also join the range: No 68 (ancient bottle design), Muguet (Limited Edition) at 130 euros, Habit Rouge (only 450 pieces) at 140 euros, Mayotte  (reissue of Mahora) . L’Art et la Matiere collection, which already includes Cuir Beluga, Rose Barbare and Angelique Noire, will be expanded to include Bois d’Armenie, priced at 140 euros for 75ml. Finally, stunning green chypre Sous le Vent originally created in 1934 will also be available for 180 euros.  Thanks to N. and Michel for this information. The new fragrances will be available in April-May.

Apparently, a new limited edition perfume will be included to the range, thus replacing Plus Que Jamais (a limited edition created for the reopenning of the flagship store). Those interested in pre-ordering would be able to call Francoise (33 145 62 52 57) at Guerlain boutique in Paris.

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