YSL Launches Classic Perfumes in New Flacons - 02 November 2011
As a welcome to holidays, Yves Saint Laurent is launching a collection of classic fragrances of the house to be presented in new flacons. The collection includes 8 well-known fragrances, four of which are women's and the other four are men's, including the return of In Love Again and Nu fragrances. [ read more ]
Yves Saint Laurent Releases Parisienne L’Essentiel - 25 October 2011
It’s flanker time again as Yves Saint Laurent releases this year’s version of Parisienne in the form of Parisienne L’Essential. Released in 2009, the original Parisienne, with its strong rose and berry notes was a daytime favourite. The heavier Parisienne A L’Extreme from 2010 was a more sensual affair and this year’s release promises to be “the very essence of feminine sophistication”. [ read more ]
Some Youthful Fragrance Releases - 19 July 2011
First up it’s Yves Saint Laurent L’Homme Libre, the third installment in the range which started in 2006 with L’Homme and was followed in 2009 by La Nuit De L’Homme. This latest version was created to be “fresh and youthful, but masculine at the same time” and will contain notes of bergamot, pink pepper and patchouli. [ read more ]
Belle d’Opium and the Power of 13 - 09 February 2011
Perfume adverts are back in the news again following the UK ASA’s (Advertising Standards Authority) banning of Yves Saint Laurent’s latest advert for Belle d’Opium. This follows after the November banning of Beyonce’s Heat perfume advert which was deemed too racy for pre-watershed viewing. [ read more ]
FiFi UK 2010 Fragrance Award Winners - 19 April 2010
It’s that time again as the Fragrance Foundation UK hands out awards for some of the best fragrances of the year. Here’s a selection of some of the highlights from the glittering awards ceremony held at The Royal Opera House. See if your favourite Yves Saint Laurent fragrance made the grade. [ read more ]