So long, farewell…

Auf wiedersehen, Adieu, Au’voir and sadly…good bye. Writing about noteworthy fragrances had been a dream of mine that I first envisioned this past Winter after reading so many great and creative blogs proclaiming marvelous and not so marvelous thing…

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Ebba Los Angeles

“Mom I’m busy creating”. When Viktoria Fisch’s mom Ebba would wonder what her daughter was doing, she somehow new that the little girl and the elementary lotions and potions she was mixing in the bathroom would lead to greatness. Viktoria says that not…

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It’s About Thyme

you discovered the amazing world of Thyme’s collection of personal, bath and home fragrances.”Beauty, not superficial beauty but true beauty, lies in the small details of life. These details…a greeting from a neighbor, the feeling of a plush towel …

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Susanne Lang~Fragrant Layers of Scent

Behind the philosophy of Susanne Lang is the belief that a woman’s beauty is most alluring when it’s subtle. Not only a veil of her presence but the impression of poise and originality that she leaves behind. As a perfumer, this belief has inspired…

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Anglia Perfumery~Classic Fragrances From England

Relaxing on a quiet Sunday afternoon nestled in my comfy reclining chair next to the fireplace was not when I expected to be jolted out of my ‘fume sniffing’ session. There is was! Oh my gosh, where has this sample been all my life? Wedding Bouquet b…

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b-Glowing ~ A LaLicious gift for you

Lisa from b-glowing would love for all Noteworthy Fragrance readers to know about a very special offer. You haven’t tried a Sugar Scrub until you’ve tried this finely whipped sweet concoction that locks in so much moisture that the water will literally…

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Something new from Essense Collections

New for Fall and Winter! From the Essense Studio Collection, Noteworthy Fragrances invites you to explore some new scents ready for the cooler weather, cashmere sweaters and a steaming cup of spiced tea. Blond SuedeNew for Fall is a buttery, supple a…

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Somewhere between Heaven and Earth

are some amazing handcrafted, fresh and lavish products for your bath and body that are sure to please the most difficult critic and that would be me! I don’t like gooey, I don’t like greasy and I don’t want my jacuzzi tub clogged with oil after taki…

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Bermuda Perfumery Library

The Bermuda Perfumery was founded in 1928 by William Blackburn Smith and his daughter Madeline Scott. Easter Lily Perfume was first produced experimentally in a small wooden building in Bailey’s Bay. The family gradually acquired the surrounding pro…

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The “Joyous Mistakes” of Armando

Introducing the redesigned website for Armando Martinez has been on the top of my ‘to do’ list for the past few days. And since I’ve taken a ’sanity break’ from the office today, it was at last time to get the review posted. The solitude of being awa…

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La Via del Profumo ~ A bath in chocolate?

“The somehow aphrodisiac effect that chocolate perfume can have is due to it’s capacity to awaken in our olfactory memory the sensual emotions experienced while enjoying cakes, pastries and creams, of which the sweet aromas of Cocoa and Vanilla are …

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Silky and Sensuous Bodies by Bond

Perfumer to the City of New York, Bond No. 9 is proud to announce a brand new departure that combines skin-scenting with skin pampering. Introducing 24/7 New York Body Silk, a collection of unspeakably lush creams that mark the start of a long-await…

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“Everywhere you want to be kissed”

says Isabelle Masson-Mandonnaud, of Crazylibellule and the Poppies, her sexy line of solid scents and first foray into beauty since she and husband, Dominique Mandonnaud, co-founded, industry-revolutionizing Shop8 (ultimately sold and renamed Sephora)….

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Because life has no boundaries

you’ll need your VISA. Relaunched, rebalanced and released with a modern radiance and a retro glamor. Originally launched in 1945, Robert Piguet’s classic oriental fragrance re introduced in the signature sleek black glass flacon is richly accented in …

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Unique Fragrance Boutique ~ The Beauty Cafe

News Flash - News Flash - News Flash!Beauty Cafe is offering all Noteworthy Fragrances readers a 15% discount on any items purchased.Simply add “Noteworthy” to your order to receive your promotional discount! Thanks Lisa.Serving up the Finest in Luxury…

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Don’t tell my husband ~ I’m in love with FRANK

FRANK - A name that salutes both heritage and forthrightness. Upfront, distinct and cutting-edge, FRANK/Los Angeles is a boutique fragrance house that keeps with the time honored tradition of artisan, small batch perfume making, smart, minimalist pack…

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Satellite of Paris ~ Technicolor fragrance

Satellite of Paris - niche perfume collection has many fragrances for your many moods.Sandrine Dulon’s owner of Satellite of Paris has unique and diversified jewelry creations which are always original. Taking a personal and stylish mix of juvenile i…

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Andy Tauer’s Bottle on a Journey ~ Hyacinths and a Mechanic

Andy Tauer is on a mission and his newest fragrance (in testing) Hyacinths and a Mechanic is on a journey around the world to perfumistas who will provide input on this complex and contradictory scent! While this photo was not my initial vision of Hya…

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Sali Oguri ~ A Noteworthy Original

Whether she’s writing music or blending fragrances…both involve a love affair with notes. Beautiful melodies or extravagant fragrances evoke a soulful, emotional response that is undeniable. Sali Oruri touches your heart with her music and your sou…

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A little bit of whimsy makes ‘purrfect’ scents to me

As one of the Bay area’s most sought-after wedding florists, Laurie Stern discovered the world of perfume. Fascinated by this secret and mysterious world, she spent the next several years immersed in it, teaching herself the alchemy of scent by st…

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Marie Chantal ~ Seeing the world through rose colored glasses

Today, I’m taking a break from fragrance reviews to smell the roses and to introduce you to Marie Chantal who lives in Toronto, Canada. We became friends when she stopped by to read a post on Noteworthy Fragrances several weeks ago. I’ve found a wonde…

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Finding your ‘happy groove’

The aim of a fragrance is to make you feel happy! The packaging of Smiley alone started the smiles and chuckles even before I got to the scent inside. Fragrance therapy? Perfumed Prozac? And what’s with those crazy bottles that don’t even stand up bu…

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Jewels of AQABA ~ Ancient love lost in the sand

When fantasy, sun and salt water meet the charms and atmosphere of antiquity…the Red Sea resort of Aqaba, a jeweled city city on an ancient caravan route becomes the inspiration for adventure, intrigue or a trio of fragrances created by Miriam Mirani…

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Nobile 1942

The year was 1942, and a man had decided to start a new business. With the war at his doorstep and at the nerve center of a nation in turmoil was…Rome.Umberto Nobile, a name that has always been synonymous with luxury fragrances, continued pursui…

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Anya’s Secret Garden

Anya McCoy, well known in the circle of ‘natural perfumers’ as an acclaimed professional with 15+ years of creative and business expertise in the field. Her private garden Casa Jasmin allows Anya the opportunity to grow and then tincture the many …

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Nemat International Oils

Incense, attars and bottles oh my!Nemat International Oils of India has an incredibly huge inventory of oils that are very reasonably priced, well crafted fragrances and attars. The Attarwala family has been involved in the art and science of making a…

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Liz Zorn Perfumes ~ the girl makes scents

Like Patti LaBelle, there’s more than just a new attitude rising up from ZZ’s Petals Boutique. First of all, let’s start with a new name: Liz Zorn Perfumes.Now let’s add a new collection! LZ ARTISAN is introducing five Eau D’ Parfumes. I’ve tried …

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Sevi ~ Mundo Botanicals

“Love is more than a noun at Mundo Botanica. It is the foundation of all we do here and in life.” The result…honest, vegan, earth-friendly, cruelty-free and as natural as it gets - products formulated with aroma therapeutic essential oils and o…

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Accord Parfait

The groom waited nervously at the altar as friends and family took their places on wicker benches placed in a casual manner throughout the garden. Amidst whispers that the bride was having second thoughts about her wedding day, the prelude continued. …

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b-Glowing ~ A Noteworthy Scentational Experience

Lisa James has always known what it takes to make a great advertising campaign. For the previous 15 years before she opened her on-line beauty bonanza, mega-shopping fragrance and hard to find niche apothecary, she wrote ads for Nike, Coke and other m…

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Neil Morris ~ A passion for perfumes

Making fragrant dreams is what Neil Morris does best. Fulfilling a life time desire to create meaningful and exotic scents, he is blazing new trails in the niche designer league. From the age of nineteen, he’s been pursuing his first love. A declared…

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Possets ‘a buzz’ with Honey

Noteworthy News Just announced - Possets is introducing a very special mid-summer collection of honey scents affectionately called “The Girls”.The first in “The Girls Love” series of Honey scents, is The Girls Love Pink Pepper is really a gorgeous ble…

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Multi-tasking at Eie Fludis an art form! Nestled among trees and streams is the Eie Flud dynasty of handmade toiletries, natural perfumes and noteworthy shaving items for the gentleman.Heathers’ custom products use all natural ingredients, with hom…

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Floris of London ~ US Website

Noteworthy Fragrances announces the US website for Floris of London”The new American site has been modified to meet the needs of US customers, with the UK site still carrying much of the extensive historical background about Floris.” Debra Courtri…

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Indult ~ An exclusive society of perfumes

Indult: Privilege granted to certain people by the King of France or the Pope to few people in order to profit of certain exclusive favors. Indult Perfumes are inspired by these aristocratical privileges from the past centuries and the wish to present…

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Florascent FragrancesAvailable at Saffron Rouge Organic BoutiqueCaptivatingly beautiful and natural, Florascent fragrances are delicate floral waters made by combining pure organic essential oils and absolutes, aromatic waters with organic plant and fr…

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Andy TauerThe Lonestar Memories MakerAndy Tauer is both a gentleman and a genius when it comes to blending exotic, daring and provocative notes together. His creations include Le Maroc pour Elle, L’Air du Desert Marocan, Reverie au Jardin and Lonestar…

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ILONA ~ A love story born in Hungary

At first mist, WITHIN enchants the senses with a floral effusion. As mysterious as the name implies, WITHIN is waiting to express its inner beauty with floral accords that reincarnate the essence of every blossom and flower.Ilona Makari created WITH…

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Talk a walk in Evan’s Garden

Talk a walk in Evan’s Garden The perfumes of Evan’s Garden are highly sophisticated scents made only of pure plant essences (no animal musks, or fixatives). They invite you to indulge yourself with scents that are intended to be deeply moving, aest…

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Parfums Divine In the elegant Edwardian resort of Dinard, on the North coast of Brittany, Yvon Mouchel created a scent and called it Divine. It was sold in a tiny shop. People discovered it, fell in love with it and told their friends about it…and t…

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Parfums d’ArmandoNoteworthy Newsflash for US readers:All four Parfums d’Armando are now available in the US directly from Armando on his blogsite. Be sure to check this out and stay tuned to reviews of the newly launched Satyr and Benefactor.Inspired b…

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Majenty Perfume Oils ~ A tropical vacation in a bottleDistressed about the high cost of travel? Want to leave your cares behind? Is it time to give that pesky ________ (fill in the blank) a rest? Grab your bikini, your sandals and your beach towel. W…

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L’Artisan Parfumeur ~ La Chasse Aux Papillons

Chasing ButterfliesChild of mine innocently chasing butterflies, your outstretched hands hide in the flowers hoping to cradle in your fingers the prize of iridescent wings. From flower to flower you play hide and seek, yet she escapes again and again….

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