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6 Fragrances Perfect For Fall/Winter 2015

The change of season is the perfect time to find your next signature scent! As ...

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The change of season is the perfect time to find your next signature scent! As the weather gets cooler, you may want to switch out your light, floral scents for something a bit warmer, heavier and just down right cozy. Here are our top fragrance picks for Fall/Winter 2015:

screen-capture-851The Italian Way To Vanilla

Eau d’Italie’s newest fragrance Morn To Dusk is a sensual fragrance that wraps around you like a veil of gold, from morning till the sun sets. Fresh and vibrant to begin with, this scent starts with a clean, energetic note of bergamot and gradually warms with bourbon vanilla until the shadows of the day deepen with cedarwood and musk. Intense, hypnotic and simply irresistible!

Eau d’Italie, Morn to Dusk EDT, 100ml – $175

screen-capture-852Lavender In All Its Bracing Charm

Penhaligon’s No. 33 was created to celebrate Penhaligon’s 145th anniversary and is named after one of their first ever boutiques on 33 St James’s Street in London. It opens in an aromatic burst of crisp citrus, rustic armoise and clary sage alongside a bracing lavender note. Incredibly smooth, the heart is enriched by warming pepper, ginger and cardamom and fresh, rosy geranium. Tobacco, cedar and vetiver add a dry smokiness, balanced by the restrained sweetness of tonka, amber and vanilla.

Penhaligon’s No.33, 50ml – $115

screen-capture-853A Celebration Of The Most Rare, Precious and Unexpected Ingredients

Oud Saphir is the latest fragrance from Atelier Cologne’s Collection Métal. It opens with citrus drops of bergamot, spiced with pink pepper and ambrette seed. Notes of suede, birch and jasmine in the heart creates harmony, accompanied with dark, deep accords of agar wood, birch and sensual vanilla in the base notes. A fresh take on the usual deep, rich and intense oud scent and perfect for the transition from summer to fall!

Atelier Cologne Oud Saphir, 100ml – $275

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ARQUISTE Parfumeur’s newest fragrance Nanban is none other than the intoxicating spirit of a singular, extraordinary voyage of discovery. Imagine a galleon carrying a delegation of samurai charging through dark ocean currents and loaded with sweet-smelling tropical woods, tea, coffee, heady Spanish leather, frankincense, fine black pepper and other exotic ground spices. A gorgeous unisex scent that is perfect to wear now or when the cooler fall weather really settles in.

ARQUISTE Parfumeur Nanban EDP, 100ml – $225

screen-capture-855The Passion Of Andalusia

Celebrate the sweetness of an Indian summer with L’Artisan Parfumeur Aube de Séville! A fragrance that opens with a burst of spicy green and zesty notes. The heart notes include jasmine, sweetened with orange blossom and beeswax. The composition is intensified with calming lavender and dark frankincense. An addictive fragrance that will keep you wanting more.

L’Artisan Parfumeur Aube de Séville EDP, 100ml – $194

screen-capture-856The Dreamer’s Amber

Beautiful, strong and elegantly designed, ETRO Ambra is a seductive fragrance that blends together precious and mysterious essences, such as the black resin of the American amber tree, opoponax and sweet myrrh. The modern freshness of bergamot and the slightly spicy aroma of coriander dampened by labdanum makes this fragrance both exciting and provocative. Ambra is bound to keep you spellbound.

ETRO Ambra, EDT, 50ml – $118

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Perfume Review: Atelier Cologne Oud Saphir Cologne Absolue

“Her decision was irreversible. She would not continue living a life by others’ rules. To ...

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“Her decision was irreversible. She would not continue living a life by others’ rules. To see his deep sapphire blue eyes and feel the calm of his voice again were the only things that mattered now. With him she finally felt ready to write her own history.”

Atelier Cologne Oud Saphir is a celebration of the most rare, precious and unexpected Ingredients. The latest fragrance from Atelier Cologne’s Collection Métal opens with citrus drops of bergamot, spiced with pink pepper and ambrette seed. Notes of suede, birch and jasmine in the heart creates harmony, accompanied with dark, deep accords of agar wood, birch and sensual vanilla in the base notes. A fresh take on the usual deep, rich and intense oud scent and perfect for the transition from summer to fall!

Natalie Cola,
The Etiket Insider Beauty Editor
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Olfactive Family: Oriental – Woody

Availability: In-store and online.

If you like Atelier Cologne Oud Saphire, you may also like Ex Idolo Thirty-Three and Boudicca WODE.

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The Etiket Fragrance Sample Program: Try It Before You Buy It!

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If you are a perfume lover, or are looking for your next signature scent, then you probably want to try as many fragrances as possible. Purchasing a fragrance can be somewhat of a financial commitment, especially when considering the pricier niche side of the scent spectrum, and so, we think you should always try it before you buy it!

Whether it be niche, classic or contemporary, your signature scent should evoke a powerful emotional response and should reflect your personal style. It’s important to understand that what you are essentially experiencing when sniffing a new scent for the first time is a combination of “fragrance notes”. These notes can be considered the DNA of the perfume and make up a composition that ultimately smells quite unique on each person’s skin. Notes such as lemon, patchouli, rose and amber give description to a fragrance and communicates it’s possible evolution. So, what you are smelling at the first spritz of a fragrance is typically not what you are left with. Most fragrances have three levels of notes that follow sequence, yet usually overlap. Understanding the placement of each of the notes is helpful when testing new fragrances.

Top Notes: These are the notes that will give you the first impression of a fragrance. They are typically lighter notes such as citruses, green notes and light florals.

Middle Notes: These are the notes that you may experience anywhere from two minutes after spraying up to an hour later and usually consist of spices, woods and some heavier florals such as rose and jasmine.

Base Notes: These are the rich, deeper notes that merge with the middle notes to create the overall theme of the fragrance and anchor it. These notes leave a lasting impression and make up the sillage (the scent trail that lingers). These notes usually consist of heavy woods, amber, vanilla, moss and musks.

These fragrance notes can then classified into olfactive families by their material. Olfactive families share dominant notes, such as citrus, floral, woody, oriental, fougère and more.

While it is helpful to read fragrance reviews, or get recommendations, in the end you must try the perfume on your own skin to experience it and maybe even fall in love before deciding to make that financial commitment. This is why we have put in place a fragrance sample program, providing an easy way to order samples of any of the fragrances that we carry from wherever you are in Canada!

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All of our perfume samples are listed here and come in a standard glass perfume vial (0.7ml) with a plastic wand applicator. There is a minimum of four samples for each order and a maximum of two samples per fragrance.

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Perfume Review: Atelier Cologne Jasmin Angélique Cologne Absolue

“He had prepared for this moment for several months. Each clue would lead her to ...

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“He had prepared for this moment for several months. Each clue would lead her to the next, recalling one by one the places of that magical first encounter. She is finally there. Overcome by the beauty and power of jasmine in bloom, it is apparent their love is ready for the next step.”

It’s no secret that I am one of Atelier Cologne’s biggest fans. So, naturally, I knew that I would love the newest scent to come out of my favourite French fragrance house. Jasmin Angélique is certainly no exception! It was love at first sniff… again. What can I say? I LOVE a good cologne, and add some green notes to that… heaven!

There are two dominating notes in this fragrance, as the name suggests: Angelica is a green herbal-peppery note with nuances of sweet musk that dances so beautifully with any  citrus and floral composition. Jasmine, the symbol of the French art of perfumery lends an irresistible and seductive heady layer to this fragrance. From a fresh blast of peppery green lemon to sweet fig rounding out any chance of bitterness, to a gorgeous, warm musky- wood finish, Jasmin Angélique is one of those fragrances that makes noses turn you way. I have been wearing this fragrance every day this past week and I can’t stop sniffing my wrists throughout the day. A must try for both ladies and gentlemen!

Natalie Cola,
The Etiket Insider Beauty Editor

angeliqueOlfactive Family: Floral Green

Availability: In-store and online.

If you like Atelier Cologne Jasmin Angélique Cologne Absolue, you may also like TAUER Perfumes Carillon pour un Ange and ARQUISTE Bouttonniere No.7.

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Perfume Review: HEELEY Parfum Esprit du Tigre EDP

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Travels to the Far East and beyond

The latest addition to our HEELEY Parfum collection has arrived! Introducing Esprit du Tigre EDP. A fragrance for the spirited man or woman with vibrant notes of clove, mint, cardamom, cinnamon, pepper and vetiver. Some say that it smells a bit like Tiger Balm in the opening, but I beg to differ. Yes, it does have a medicinal element to it, but only at first whiff and it is more sweet-boozy. I think of it like a tiger pouncing on it’s prey. It may be a bit shocking at first, but then it settles into something quite hypnotic as it sinks its teeth into you.  I smell a spicy incense that is cooled by fresh mint. I love a fragrance that has the ability to play with hot and cold facets. So there you go, this is where the Tiger Balm comes in, more as a sensation than an offensive odor. As Esprit du Tigre settles down, it sits close to the skin on soothing notes of cinnamon and vetiver. Lovely! I have to admit that this scent is not for everyone. It has a fire, energy and colour that is undeniable, so if you are adventurous with fragrances, I highly recommend sampling this one!

Natalie Cola,
The Etiket Insider Beauty Editor

HEELEY Parfum Esprit du Tigre EDP

Top Notes: Camphor, Peppermint, Spearmint, Winter Green

Middle Notes: Cardamon, Clove, Black Pepper

Base Notes:Vetiver, Cinnamon

Olfactive Family: Aromatic Spicy

Availability: In-store and online.

If you like HEELEY Parfum Esprit du Tigre EDP, you may also like: L’Artisan Parfumeur Dzing! and Tauer Perfumes No 7 Vetiver Dance.

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Our Favourite Summer Fragrances 2015

With temperatures still on the rise and our spirits in full summer mode, what better ...

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With temperatures still on the rise and our spirits in full summer mode, what better time to update your fragrance wardrobe than with a fresh new scent or two? And since warmer weather affects your skin chemistry, your favourite perfume that you wore in the fall and winter may be too overpowering and heavy for the summer season. Time to lighten up  and arouse your senses…

Here are our Top Fragrances for Summer 2015:

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ARQUISTE Parfumeur L’Etrog Acqua (unisex)

Early Morning, October 1175, Calabria, Italy. The cool night air dissipates under the sun’s first rays. The ripe citrus in the field has absorbed all the water of the morning dew and the farmers are ready to work on the misty green fields, speckled by the bright yellow of the citron. They leave their woody cabin and take a deep breath…

Key Notes: Myrtle leaf, Calabrese Cedrat, Sicilian Lemon, Italian Mandarin, Petitgrain Citronnier, Bergamot, Labdanum, Cedar Wood, Vetiver.

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Dame Perfumery Mate, Helitrope & Patchouli (Feminine)

Three elements neatly balanced for simple, clean and pure beauty. A bright top note, a pretty floral heart and a warm sensual drydown, matched together and blended to perfection!

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HEELEY Parfum Sel Marin

Since HEELEY Parfum arrived at Etiket, one particular scent in the collection has stood out and become an instant best-seller. Sel Marin is simply irresistible! It starts out smelling salty, citrusy and sweet. It’s more green and earthy than you would expect. As the fragrance settles, you will smell hints of cedar, leather and rubber.  Fresh and slightly bitter with the taste of sea salt and sea soaked wood. The perfect seaside summer scent!

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Atelier Cologne Pomél Paradis Cologne Absolue (Unisex)

Just like Orange Sanguine and  Cédrat Enivrant, the structure of Pomélo Paradis is based on the classic cologne containing traditional citrus, but with a higher concentration of 15% and this time with pink grapefruit as a star citrus note. While you will immediately smell string tangy notes of grapefruit at first whiff, soft notes of mandarin, neroli and rose whisper in the background and seems to curb the tartness of the citrus. Powdery soft orange blossom and amber add a subtle sensual dimension to this fragrance, while I green notes of mint and vetiver mingle with iris notes to add an earthiness to the drydown.

Top notes: pink pomelo from Florida, mandarin from Calabria,blackcurrant bud from Burgundy
Heart notes: Moroccan orange blossom, Bulgarian rose essence, mint from China
Base notes: vetiver from Haiti, iris from Tuscany, amber
Tauer Perfumes L’Air du Désert Morocain

Powerful, sensual and pure. 
Laying on the bed, watching the moon raising over the sandy hills of the Saharan desert, he dreamt the fragrance of a Moroccan night.

Head Notes: Coriander and cumin, carefully blended with petitgrain.
Heart Notes:
A warm heart note with rock rose and a hint of jasmine. 
Base Notes:
 Dry cedar woods and vetiver, brilliantly joined on a fine ambergris background.

 

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Perfume Review: Monsillage Vol 870 YUL-CDG EDT

A new fragrance line has arrived at Etiket and we could not be more excited! ...

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A new fragrance line has arrived at Etiket and we could not be more excited! Perhaps it’s because this is a brand made in our own city of Montreal! Monsillage takes a personal approach to perfume, associating past memories of travel, characters and real-life stories experienced by perfumer and creator Isabelle Michaude. When I first sampled the line, I was immediately drawn to Vol 870 YUL- CDG, for many reasons. One, I love anything to do with travel, planes, airports etc,.  Also, I have traveled this route a few times and have fond memories of my time spent in The City Of Light – sights, smells, food… Reminiscing about past travel can easily transport me back to some of the most inspiring moments of my life and scent memories are certainly no exception! Even just a hint of a scent can strike a chord with a memory or place.

Now, on to the juice – a one way ticket to Paris!

What’s interesting about Monsillage fragrances is that they all smell very different from sniffer stick to the skin. I would urge you to try samples, take them home and wear them to get the most accurate scent. When I first smelled Vol 870 YUL-CDG on paper, I wasn’t moved… on my skin however, I am head over heels in love… take off! Soft, feminine and so unique with opening notes of ylang-ylang and balsam fir that’s slightly sweet, with hints of woods, fruit and musk. As this fragrance comes to “a landing”,  it becomes a lovely warm, musky skin scent with very good longevity and sillage. Perfectly balanced and very easy to wear any time of year.

Natalie Cola,
The Etiket Insider Beauty Editor

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Monsillage Vol 870 YUL-CDG EDT

Main Notes: Ylang-ylang, balsam fir, cedar, leather, apricot, musk

Olfactive Family: Woody Aromatic

Availability: In-store and online.

If you like Monsillage Vol 870 YUL-CDG EDT, you may also like: Dame Perfumery Cassis, Rose & Sandalwood and Amouage Reflection Woman.

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The Etiket Questionnaire: Jeffrey Dame – Founder & Perfumer, Dame Perfumery

Jeffrey Dame, the founder and creator of Dame Perfumery is a thirty-five year veteran of ...

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Jeffrey Dame, the founder and creator of Dame Perfumery is a thirty-five year veteran of luxury fragrances, and has travelled to all corners of the world in a lifetime of perfumery. He started his perfumery career in the buying office at Neiman-Marcus in Dallas and spent a few decades in New York and Paris working in fragrance for Estee Lauder, Parfums Caron Paris and with the American fashion designers Oscar de la Renta, Bill Blass, Geoffrey Beene, Vicky Tiel, Todd Oldham and Marc Jacobs at Perry Ellis. Jeffrey Dame is a notable creative personality within global niche perfumery today.

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Jeffrey’s son, Cullen Dame is passionate about all things fragrance and fashion. As a student at Arizona State University studying Graphic Design and Digital Culture, he keeps his father pointed in the right direction – both olfactively and in design – and reminds him that sometimes it is best to mix things up a bit and dislocate from the past. Together they have curated this gorgeous modern American perfume line, based in Scottsdale, Arizona.

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Get to know the man behind Dame Perfumery...

A good day starts with…  peace.

I feel great when…  make people smile.

I never leave the house without… Nikon.

The next guilty pleasure purchase is… Copa mundial cleats.

The place I always come back to is… tomorrow.

My personal style can be described as… informal and gregarious.

The scent I most identify with is… the desert after a heavy storm.

When I travel, I always make sure that I…  bring as close to nothing as possible. 

When I want to relax, I need… to play soccer.

When I have a bad day I always… just ride it through. 

I find inspiration… people.

My go-to gift is… perfume of course. 

I would never want to miss out on… Neil Young live in concert.

In my fridge, I always have…  Chile Pepper Hot Sauce. 

On my night table I keep…  to much hardware.

My perfect weekend is…  without electronics. 

My most inspiring travel moment was when… my first trip to Paris in 1984.

The inspiration behind Dame Perfumery is… modern american perfumery.

If I had to lose one of my five senses it would be… I can’t even think about this. 

The one question I want to be asked in interviews is…  who’s Jeff?

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The Etiket Questionnaire: Isabelle Michaud – Perfumer and Creator of Monsillage

Monsillage is a small exclusive collection of perfumes inspired by past travels, one-of-a-kind experiences, personal ...

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Monsillage is a small exclusive collection of perfumes inspired by past travels, one-of-a-kind experiences, personal impressions and glimpses of grace that creator Isabelle Michaude has experienced. At a very young age, Isabelle became interested in the world of fragrance. It was at the renowned ISIPCA in Versailles, France, that she acquire all the knowledge that would later help her to realize her dream of creating her own line of fragrances. Isabelle then spent two years developing her unique concept before officially launching Monsillage in December 2009.

Using only the finest raw materials from around the world, Isabelle tends personally to each stage of creation to ensure the quality of the brand. The collection now includes six fragrances: Eau Fraïche, Dupont Circle, Aviation Club, Ipanema Posto Nove, Vol 870 YUL-CDG and Eau de Celerí, winner of the the prestigious Art of Olfaction Awards (Artisan category) for 2015.

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Learn more about the woman behind MonsillageIsabelle Michaud.

A good day starts with… no alarm clock. 

I feel great when… I have more time.  

I never leave the house without… applying perfume.

My next guilty pleasure purchase is… new bedding.

The place I always come back to is…  my family home in Québec City.

My personal style can be described as… simple et confortable.

The scent I most identify with is… Timbuktu.

When I travel, I always make sure that I… mingle with the locals. 

When I want to relax, I need… YouTube.

When I have a bad day I always… wait for it to pass.  

I find inspiration… la nouveauté, la vulnérabilité, l’éveil des sens, l’émotion, les premières impressions.

My go-to gift is… soap.

I would never want to miss out on… la découverte de la fontaine de jouvence.

In my fridge, I always have… empty shelves.

On my night table I keep… an unfinished book I started long ago.

My perfect weekend is… a long weekend with no plans.

My most inspiring travel moment was when… the first moment of any travel experience is so meaningful.  

The inspiration behind Monsillage is… life experiences that can awaken the senses through memory.

If I had to lose one of my five senses it would be… common sense!

The one question I want to be asked in interviews is… something completely out of the box.

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Perfume Review: Penhaligon’s Ostara EDT

This spring, Penhaligon’s launched Ostara. A delicate solar floral fragrance inspired by spring’s cheery yellow ...

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daffodilThis spring, Penhaligon’s launched Ostara. A delicate solar floral fragrance inspired by spring’s cheery yellow flower, the daffodil. When I smell it, I see yellow. Ostara is a modern version of strong floral scent refreshed with aldehydes and fresh green notes. The opening of Ostara is true to the scent of Daffodils, lush green stems, leaves, and earth. Bergamot, Juniper and Spearmint provide a fresh, lively and crisp edge, while Violet Leaf Absolute adds an earthy, vegetal facet. As Ostara dries down, it become soft and delicate. Vanilla and musk, add a slightly sweet, creamy-fluffy effect that finishes powdery. The sillage is light, but the longevity is excellent! An instant classic, I would say!

Natalie Cola,
The Etiket Insider Beauty Editor

Penhaligon’s Ostara EDT

Top Notes: Clementine, Bergamot, Red Berries, Juniper, Spearmint, Blackcurrant Bud, Violet Leaf Absolute

Middle Notes: Hyacinth, Narcissus, Beeswax, Cyclamen, Ylang Ylang, Hawthorn, Wisteria

Base Notes: Vanilla, Benzoin, Musk, Amber, White Wood Effects

Olfactive Family: Floral Green

Perfumer: Bertrand Duchaufour

Availability: In-store and online.

If you like Penhaligon’s Ostara EDT, you may also like: Amouage Refelection Woman and Eau d’Italie Au Lac.

Discover these fragrances and many more! At Etiket we now offers samples of all fragrances that we carry including complimentary shipping to anywhere in Canada!

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