Not being lackadaisical about luxury fragrance in a downturn

Since I started this blog a lot has changed in the world and a lot of bankers have got the sack but one thing we all know is that no matter how stinky things get we all need to come up smelling sweet just as much as before. That's why I've picked out a couple of perfume that might not break the bank quite so much without exactly smelling like cheap perfumes. To start with, what could be better than Agent Provocateur Maitresse. This can be found for about £25 but if you have a hunt around you should be able to find it for less than £20.

Elle by YSL reviewed

In this brave new world of celebrity fragrances we have to take a step back one moment and look at how the experts do it. When people say "what does Britney Spears know about fragrance anyway" they are thinking of YSL/Channel/Dior. The classics. This month YSL release Elle. Comparable in gravity to Dolce & Gabbana The One last year, this is a fragrance that won't be here today gone tomorrow but will gain its own following, sets its own style and will evolve through generations of campaigns. This is the start of a new sub brand.

Launched by Coco Rocha in a stunning YSL suit she oozes glamour and sex appeal. According to YSL she is bold, unique, unpredicable, feminine, seductive whilst bold. A modern parisian woman.

The fragrance notes are peony, lychee, pink berries, freesia and jasmine. With bottom notes of patchouli, vetiver and amber :-). Unlike fragrances of a lesser lineage this brings forth a floral elegance.

Announcing: Perfume Insider News YouTube Channel

Announcing Perfumeinsidenews now has a channel on YouTube for high quality fragrance commercials!

I've already added the Christina Aguilera perfume ad for you all you lucky peeps and posting the amazing Beyonce Knowles Emporio Armani Diamonds advert here to celebrate



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Uncensored - P Diddy Dirty Perfume Ad Uncut

The new Sean John Unforgivable Women perfume has passed uncensored onto UK screens following heavy cuts by US censors. In the ad P Diddy gets down and dirty on the stairs with a Latino beauty over a Pina Colada cocktail. Whether ultra conservative Americans considered this blending of sex with Pineapple and Malibu a dangerous association to give out to its nation or whether the naughty scenes were just a little too raunchy, make up your own mind with the full uncut version below. Sean John Combs crazy baby!

Site selling FREE samples!

This is a novel one I haven't seen before! The Metro reported yesterday (27/9/2007) that UK web site www.perfumepoint.co.uk have started selling "free" samples. http://www.perfumepoint.co.uk/asp/product.asp?product=509&cat=90. Apparently this is a response to requests for samples for use in promotional activities and as wedding favours but it seems a bit cheeky selling something that is supposed to be free! The price is 22p but with a minimum order of £5. For more examples of Celine free perfume samples as always, a good idea to check Cheap Perfume Expert before buying to get the best price.

Britney Spears Latest Fragrance - Do you Believe?

You really need a suspend belief to view the Elizabeth Arden ad for Britney Spears' latest fragrance, Believe. We've all seen the shots from her troubled MTV Awards comeback and maybe TV does put 5 pounds on you but Photoshop takes more than that off!

Elizabeth Arden released the following statement, "We recently shot Britney Spears for the print campaign for her new fragrance Britney Spears Believe, in Santa Monica. It is true that Britney did leave the set; however, she returned after a brief time. Cayli was the wardrobe assistant on the shoot. We used her as a stand in so that we could set up the lighting while Britney was off the set. When Britney returned, we shot the national print ad with her. The only person in the national print ad for Britney's Believe fragrance is Britney Spears."

If you "Believe" that, you'll "Believe" anything!

Britney's latest perfume started shipping from Elizabeth Arden on 24th Sept is due for release at UK fragrance counters in October.

Diesel - Fuel For Life Ad Campaign

Such beautiful ads from advertising agency FFL (Fred Farid Lambert), Paris for the new Diesel Fragrance - Fuel For Life. Photographer Nick Knight has done a fab job. Enjoy!

Larger photos further down. Click on the images for the full resolution. Just had to post in all their glory for all the enjoy and even use as your wallpaper!!

Now updated with all 8 of the Diesel Fuel For Life (Now Legalised) TV Advertising campaign.

Advertising Agency: FFL (Fred Farid Lambert), Paris, France
Creative Directors: Fred & Farid
Copywriters, Art Directors: Juliette Lavoix, Pauline de Montferrand
TV Producer: Robin Accard
Accounts: Emmanuel Ferry, Nathalie Chopra, Vanessa Roghe
Production Company: The Gang Films
Director: Laurence Dunmore
Post Production: La Maison
Audio Post Production: O'Bahamas

Diesel Perfume Fuel For Life TV Advert (1/8) Blind Fold



Diesel Perfume Fuel For Life TV Advert (2/8) Candle



Diesel Perfume Fuel For Life TV Advert (3/8) Corridor

Diesel Perfume Fuel For Life TV Advert (4/8) Elevator

Diesel Perfume Fuel For Life TV Advert (5/8) Mask



Diesel Perfume Fuel For Life TV Advert (6/8) Park


Diesel Perfume Fuel For Life TV Advert (7/8) Rain

Diesel Perfume Fuel For Life TV Advert (8/8) Running