Perfume by numbers: $33,000,000
This is the production cost (in US dollars) for a 4-minute commercial for Chanel No. 5 that was created in 2004. The multi-million dollar short…
Celebrity
From Elizabeth Taylor to Beyonce, David Beckham to Jay Z and all of the Rihannas, Celines and Halle Berrys in between, we tap the latest news and perfume releases in the star-powered fragrance world.
Calvin Klein casts Rooney Mara as face of Downtown
By Ashley Kowalewski Rooney Mara comes from a family that is no stranger to the spotlight. Her mother’s clan founded Pittsburgh Steelers and her father’s…
The ultimate bachelor fragrances
By Ashley Kowalewski The bachelor party in Vegas: The ultimate rite of passage for so many guys. There’s something so shamelessly appealing about that bold,…
what would Robert Downey Jr. and Iron Man spritz?
By Ashley Kowalewski Robert Downey Jr. is a force to be reckoned with and a hot Hollywood commodity. With over 70 titles on his filmography—his…
Two fantasies of Britney Spears
A girl can change her mind: That’s always been the feminine prerogative. The X Factor judge and pop princess Britney Spears takes the saying to…
Rob Lowe hosts P&G Awards
By Deborah Fulsang Rob Lowe, with all of his chiseled features and charm, won over the crowd at this week’s staging of the P&G Beauty…
Nicki Minaj’s perfume: Pink Friday
Rap chameleon Nicki Minaj has just released her first perfume, named after her 2010 sophomore album Pink Friday. Never one to miss the opportunity to shock…
Faces of Chanel, past and present
Chanel No.5, the legendary Parisian fragrance created by Gabrielle Coco Chanel and her perfumer Ernest Beaux more than 90 years ago, continues to reign when…
Mary-Kate and Ashley, Olsen scent for Spring 2013
Super-brand Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen are set to enter the fragrance biz. Industry journal Women’s Wear Daily recently announced that the fashion-and-beauty-empire-making duo has teamed…
Just Cavalli and Georgia May Jagger
Georgia May Jagger was born to be in front of the camera. The gorgeous gap-toothed beauty, daughter to rock and roll legend Mick Jagger of…
Katy Perry: of pop stars & perfume
Katy Perry: pop princess who kissed a girl and apparently really liked it. Her documentary-style movie, Katy Perry, The Movie: Part of Me, was a decent success…