Iconic "Perfume" Quotations - Pablo Picasso

"Cubism is not a reality you can take in your hand. It's more like a perfume, in front of you, behind you, to the sides, the scent is everywhere but you don't quite know where it comes from"

- Pablo Picasso

Stories From The Kitchen: Stella McCartney

Stella McCartney launches in 2012 her newest fragrance, called "L.I.L.Y.". This is her second fragrance, after "Stela" from 2003. Stella McCartney is a widely known fashion designer and her new perfume is a totally new concept, moreover it is inspired by her memories from the childhood. "L.I.L.Y." will be a great sensation for the beginning of 2012, through its simple, but sophisticated feminine flavor.

Stories From The Kitchen: Mercedes-Benz

"Mercedes-Benz" will launch the first and a brand new fragrance in the first quarter of 2012. Simply called "Mercedes-Benz Perfume" is a woody and spicy perfume for men. The worldwide known German manufacturer of automobiles will enter in the Perfumery with the groundbreaking concept of this perfume. "Mercedes-Benz Perfume" is a result of a collaboration with INCC Group and is made by the widely known perfumer Olive Cresp of Firmenich.

Stories From The Kitchen: Jessica Simpson

This summer, Jessica Simpson was launched her fourth and last fragrance from the "Fancy" collection, called "I Fancy You". This incredible perfume for women is a result of the collaboration between Jessica Simpson and perfumer Cécile Hua. And "I Fancy You" is described as a fruity-floral blend, dedicated to all young women who are falling in love.

Stories From The Kitchen: Antonio Banderas

"The Golden Secret" by Antonio Banderas is the new masculine fragrance from the brand. In the Fall 2011 this fragrance was launched as a new interpretation of the last year`s "The Secret" cologne for men. The new vision of "The Golden Secret" is classified as a romantic and sensual masculine fragrance, attaching its attractive character to the entire line of Antonio Banderas perfumes. The fragrance was developed by perfumer Christophe Raynaud, also developer of the old one "The Secret".

Stories From The Kitchen: Victoria's Secret

Victoria's Secret introduced a new fragrance "Victoria's Secret Angel" last month. This feminine perfume is more sensual and tempting than the previous one - "Bombshell Seduction". The overall concept of "Victoria's Secret Angel" is dedicated to glamorous and sophisticated women, full of passion and joyfulness.

Stories From The Kitchen: Yves Saint Laurent

"L'Homme Libre" was launched in September this year. The first fragrance, named "L'Homme", was introduced in 2006 to be followed by the sensual "La Nuit de L’Homme" in 2009. Two years later, for the Fall 2011, "L'Homme Libre" is the new masculine fragrance, attaching its specific, dynamic and fresh reputation to the entire line of Yves Saint Laurent perfumes.

Stories From The Kitchen: Yves Saint Laurent

"OPIUM" by Yves Saint Laurent is a new perfume from the Fall 2011, which is a magnificent addition to the world`s feminine fragrances. With its abstract and provocative name, "OPIUM" is described as a mysterious and extraordinary scent that could unleash your spiritual desires and to take you in a magic world.

Stories From The Kitchen: Hugo Boss

"BOSS ORANGE" by Hugo Boss is the newest fragrance for women. This perfume is dedicated to all women, inspired by their colorful life and passionate way of expression. BOSS ORANGE offer very warm and complex feminine scent which will be the newest sensation for the new season.

Stories From The Kitchen: Givenchy

"Givenchy L'Intense" by Givenchy is a sensual feminine fragrance from the spring of 2011. Very Irresistible Givenchy L'Intense is the new implementation of passion and sensuality, so it offer stronger and more intensified flavor than the previous "Very Irresistible", inspired by glamorous and chic women.

Stories From The Kitchen: Gucci

"Gucci Guilty Intense" by Gucci is the newest fragrance from the brand in 2011. It is an implementation of the old one "Gucci Guilty" but in a strong, more sensual and intensified version. This is a provocative fragrance, full of passion and inspired by love, dedicated to alluring, audacious and provocative women.

Stories From The Kitchen: Prada

"Prada Candy" is the newest fragrance by Prada. Founded by brothers Fratelli and Mario Prada in 1913, in our days 'Prada' presents one of the best-selling feminine fragrances in the world. "Prada Candy" is truly awesome - the whole conception is uniquely colorful, inspired by the pop music and fashion statements.

Stories From The Kitchen: Calvin Klein

Calvin Klein will launch in January 2012 its newest fragrance "Sheer Beauty". This new perfume is totally feminine, dedicated to young and always travelling women with sexiest self-expression. This fragrance is the newest modification of last year’s "Calvin Klein Beauty".

Stories From The Kitchen: Hugo Boss

Hugo Boss introduced in October the newest fragrance for men: "Just Different". This Eau De Toilette is very manly and present the newest vision of Hugo Boss - different viewpoints of the world around the men. The fragrance is housed into a magnificent bottle, that delivers the final shapes of this groundbreaking concept.

Stories From The Kitchen: Lanvin

"Avant-Garde" is the newest fragrance by Lanvin, which will be launched in November this year. It is developed by perfumer Shyamala Maisondieu, interpreting the casual elegance of Lanvin.

Stories From The Kitchen: Guerlain

French perfumer Guerlain will launch its newest fragrance "Shalimar" in October 2011. This new fragrance will be targeted to the Christmas gift market.

Stories From The Kitchen: Givenchy

Starting in October, Givenchy brings you to the heart of an enchanted and gourmand winter with their 2011 "Poésie d’un Parfum d’Hiver" collection. This limited-edition collection is maybe the latest for the year or not... but in all cases it offers one irresistible feeling, that could not be described easily.

Stories From The Kitchen: Calvin Klein

In September/October this year, Calvin Klein launched its new feminine fragrance "Forbidden Euphoria". The fragrance is housed into a bottle, which is basically the same as the first "Euphoria" - one magnificent design of transparent glass the iridescent shades of dark purple blend with the lighter shades from the edges.

Stories From The Kitchen: Calvin Klein

Calvin Klein introduce its new masculine fragrance "CK Free BLUE". The fragrance will be available in October in Online Fragrance Stores. "CK Free BLUE" is a new version of the original "CK Free" from 2009. Released in 2009, "CK Free" was a woody flavor with notes of suede leather, patchouli and tobacco leaf, moreover, gaining a nomination in the 2010 for FiFi Awards. And for the end of 2011, Calvin Klein present its newest surprise - "CK Free BLUE".

Iconic “Perfume” Quotations - Coco Chanel

“I don't do fashion, I AM fashion”

- Coco Chanel

Iconic "Perfume" Quotations - Coco Chanel

“Success is most often achieved by those who don't know that failure is inevitable”

- Coco Chanel

Iconic "Perfume" Quotations - Jacques Guerlain

"I felt something so intense, I could only express it in a perfume"

- Jacques Guerlain

Iconic "Perfume" Quotations - Coco Chanel

“Don't spend time beating on a wall, hoping to transform it into a door. ”

- Coco Chanel

Iconic "Perfume" Quotations - Gianni Versace

“Perfume puts the finishing touch to elegance - a detail that subtly underscores the look, an invisible extra that completes a woman's personality. Without it there is something missing”

- Gianni Versace

Iconic "Perfume" Quotations - Christian Dior

"Of the women in my childhood, I retain above all the memory of their perfumes, perfumes that lingered - filling the lift with fragrance long after they had gone." 

- Christian Dior

Biology, Physics and Chemistry of Perfumes. Brief Details

Biology. Everything starts from the perfume molecules. Each type of them vibrates in a certain way and so they affect differently the nose. When applied, the fragrance release similar molecules, that reach the olfactory epithelium by entering into the nasal cavities. Then, sensor cells send a message to the brain, which is interpreted as a kind of flavor. And all these flavors affect the memory and the imagination, causing change in mood, feelings, etc.

Floral Perfumes + Woman = Best Friends?

Floral perfumes are mostly feminine and they are made for women. Floral fragrances can be split into four sub-groups: Water, Floral, Soft-floral and Floral-oriental flavors. This division is strongly depending of the top, middle and base notes of the perfume.

The Process Of Buying a New Perfume

When you buy a perfume just the same as your old one, it`s easy job - just find the best price and the best place where to buying it. But when you buy a new perfume, there is some basic steps in the process:

<1> Understand very well your needs for buying a new fragrance

<2> Go to the department store, beauty shop or maybe Online Fragrance Store

<3> Think about the possibility to express your feelings and emotions, through the fragrance. There is four groups of fragrance notes: Floral, Oriental, Woody and Fresh notes. Imagine what could be the mix of these notes and then make decision which of them is mostly matching to your style