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CHANEL master perfumer Jacques Polge re-imagines the beloved classic in a crisp, modern version, to reveal a sheer and spirited heart. Magnolia notes are rendered transparent with fresh citrus and Neroli accents, for a new expression of a timeless floral bouquet. CRISTALLE EAU VERTE Eau de Toilette Concentrée 3.4 oz. $105.00 and will be available in August 2009 at Chanel.com
I wonder if it's a coincidence that this is the color of Peridot, the birthstone for August (and my birthstone!). May have to pick up a bottle just for the gorgeous color.

My best friend moved to Paris after she was chosen along with 15 others to attend a prestigious graduate school where she could begin the necessary studies to become a "nose." Unsurprisingly she's surrounded by scents all day and they often have to be tested on human skin. As a result she has developed a serious skin sensitivity (literally a mosquito bite can turn into an infected medical emergency). Isn't that scary!? How disturbing that there are so many chemicals and irritants in the perfume world that too much exposure can cause this! Needless to say I was curious about Honore des Pres -- a new line of Ecocert-supported organic, 100% natural perfumes -- which Bergdorf Goodman recently introduced. The founder of Honore des Pres worked with Robertet, a perfume manufacture renowned for his stock of natural ingredients, and given the line's certification, the formulation of these perfumes use only botanical ingredients produced using organic farming methods, there are no petrochemical products or synthetic perfumes, the formulations are free of coloring agents and phthalates, are produced without animal testing or ingredients of animal origin and contain no elements which are known to aggress the skin. As for the perfumer who would accept the challenge of creating the actual organic perfumes - they turned to Olivia Giacobetti (she has worked with Diptyque and Guerlain among many others). Jump for more on the scents!

Love Chanel No. 5 so much you just want to bath in it? Now you can, Chanel has just introduced the No. 5 Milk Bath. It is perfect for Mother's Day since I think your mom is tired of getting perfume year after year. Well, I think the sons have no idea what else to get so that's the only thing they can think of. My husband has been getting perfume for his mom for 20 years now, she has an entire display of all the perfumes on her counter in the bathroom. I'm like, "Don't you think she has enough perfume? How much perfume do you think she needs?". I know, it's just the thought. Well, now that I am a mom and starting to have senior moments, I am ready for the perfume and milk bath set! At Chanel counters for $62.

Jo Malone addicts (that would be me) can add two new fragrances to their wish list, "Lotus Blossom & Water Lily" and "Dark Amber & Ginger Lily". This May, Jo Malone will introduce the limited edition Kohdo Wood Collection-- a modern interpretation of Kohdo, the ancient Japanese art of incense Appreciation. I got samples of both and the scents are divine. I do like the "Lotus blossom & Water Lily" better of the two-- there is a tinge of sandalwood and temple incense (which reminds me of my grandmother) mixed with sweet florals of honeysuckle, water lily, jasmine and freesia which balance the muskiness. At first the "Dark Amber & Ginger Lily" seemed the sweeter of the two. The night blooming jasmine, water lily, and rose come across as strong as the pink pepper and ginger top notes. But then the base notes of leather and patchouli mixed with sandalwood and kyara incense come through which is very sexy, especially in the candle ($65). 3.4 oz cologne is $100, 1 oz is $55. All at Jo Malone.com

Vintage Gardenia is of course my all time favorite Jo Malone scent (I'm so obsessed I actually have the candle burning right now, just used the body creme and about to spritz on the cologne before I leave the house) but these two will be added to my repertoire for layering and combining which I love to do.

Stop by DKNY or Bloomingdale's on your way to work tomorrow and get free fresh flowers and samples of the new scent from DKNY-- Be Delicious.

WHO: DKNY Fragrances and Bloomingdale's

WHAT: In celebration of the arrival of springtime, DKNY Fragrances will be distributing fresh flowers and samples of the new DKNY Be Delicious Fresh Blossom fragrance, while supplies last. Inspired by the Apple Blossom, DKNY Be Delicious Fresh Blossom is a new fragrance that embodies the playful spirit of the original DKNY Be Delicious, with the updated floral feminine twist of springtime in New York.

DATE: Friday, March 20th, 2009 8:30AM - 10:30AM @ Bloomingdale's, corner of E. 60th & Lexington Avenue 10:00AM - 12:00 noon @ The DKNY Store, corner of E. 60th & Madison Avenue

Experience the dynamic new Bond No. 9 Brooklyn and receive free shipping! The latest in the New York city scent series captures the Vibe of the Edgy New Brooklyn--Home to Artists, Bloggers, & Creative Types (and my friend Ginny!). It's a very fresh and modern scent that I think both men and women will love. I'm more of a floral scent girl but I have friends who don't want a sweet scent-- this would be the one for them! It's a woody, spicy-filled oriental scent that mingles cardamom, geranium leaves, and cedarwood while grapefruit and juniper leaves accelerate the scent, and South American guaiacwood and leather top it off. At Saks fifth avenue or shop at Bond No. 9 site for free shipping.

Chance, one of the most popular Chanel scents is now available in a super moisturizing body cream and shower gel. I am usually not one to use heavily perfumed shower gels or body lotions because I don't like competing with my perfume but Chance has a such a subtle and fresh floral scent that I gave it a chance (really, no pun intended).  I've been using this for weeks now and I love the body cream.  It's a bit expensive at $75 a jar but it can replace your current perfume and body lotion (so it's like two for one).  It's super rich and creamy-- a little bit leaves my skin soft and yummy all day.  Let's see, it's 11pm as I write this and I took a shower this morning at 10am.  13 hours later, I can still smell the delicious scent of Chance.  It's not overpowering though, just a very fresh scent that blends well with my Creed perfume.  I'd skip the shower gel, splurge on the body lotion and be your own Valentine!  At Chanel.com and Chanel counters worldwide.

Chance is a sensual, sweet and spicy scent. The top notes are Hyacinth, White Musk and Pink Pepper. Middle notes are Fresh Vetiver and Iris and the base notes are Amber and Patchouli.

Don't Laugh!!! I was gifted this perfume for Christmas, and the first thing I thought of was "Who could I regift this to?". But I first decided to smell it to affirm how bad I thought it would be, to my surprise, I LOVED IT!! Paris Hilton's Can Can is so delicious and sweet that I had several compliments on it the very first time I wore it. It smells like something between fresh baked cupcakes and fresh snow, and is the perfect scent for winter! This has become my favorite perfume as of late, and I can't get enough of it ;) ...So for anyone looking for something to warm up the sense in the coming month, this is the ideal scent for the ski lodge and hot cocoa!

Paris Hilton Can Can Eau de Parfum Spray, 1.7 oz
$45.00 at Macys

Since I've had my babies I have been unable to wear perfume, there is something about all those scents mixing in my system that just makes me feel ill. And things that used to smell good to me no longer does, my entire olfactory has been altered. And for some reason, all fragrances smell the same, there are 3 general scents that they all fit into: musky, floral and sweet. Recently, I discovered Neil Morris Fragrances that has perked my nose. These are truly original scents that has refreshed my system and made me want to wear perfume again. He recently made a new scent for Takashimaya New York, and if you know anything about Takashimaya it is that they distinguish themselves with their unique collection. Each scent has a story behind it and where the inspiration came from, like for "Storm" - "I remember the sudden stillness and "smell" of the storm - ozone in the air - that charged the scent of everything around me. The aftermath left the flowers, sand, earth and trees wet and incredibly fragrant." So beautiful, descriptive and stirs the imagination. My favorite scent is called "Clear", it has hints of grapefruit and linden blossom, it is like the name says, it is clean, refreshing and light with a bit of floral but not overpowering and the grapefruit is obviously not too sweet but gives a good crispness and tang. I was told that the scent of grapefruit makes men think you look younger than you are so I tried to test this theory out, but men are really bad test subjects and none would cooperate with me. They just thought I was flirting with them and gave me answers like, "How old do you want to me say?" or they'll say something ridiculous like, "You're 19". Whatever, I don't really care what men think, I am just happy to have found a fragrance that smells amazing to me again. You can order samples from his signature collection for $4 each or get the entire collection of samples for $25. Neil Morris Full size 2 oz. spray bottles are $95. He can also create custom fragrances for you or for a special occasions, like your wedding. How fabulous would it be to create an original scent for you and all your bridesmaids? Call 617.267.2315 for more information or read more about it on the Neil Morris website.

I'm a big fan of Paul & Joe fashions, but hadn't tried-out any of the line's beauty products till I received one of the Paul & Joe Body Fragrance Holiday 2008 Gift Sets which was absolutely fab! Love the packaging that is ready to go in a gorgeous long, rectangular purple or pink box that definitely stands-out from many of the gift sets that are flooding beauty aisles this season. There are two limited edition sets for the 2008 Holiday season -- 001 - fruits cassis accents a bouquet of green florals, roses, and lilies of the valley and 002 - Tonka beans complement the Oriental-inspired blend of roses, jasmines, and lilacs. Both of the sets include: Embroidered Drawstring Pouch, Fragrance Body Powder (infused with moisturizing hyaluronic acid, jojoba oil and Paul & Joe's exclusive conditioning botanical extracts), Solid Fragrance (pocket-sized for a quick pick-me-up!), and Fragrance Body Cream (made with organic olive oil and edelweiss extract. Avocado oil and mallow extract add additional moisture).

You can pick one up for yourself for $65 at NYC's Bergdorf Goodman or at Beauty Habit!