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Passion! We thought it was perfect timing to launch our digital magazine—a natural extension of our fragrance-loving website. The history of love and lust, after all, has been inextricably tied to perfume since ancient times. Remember Cleopatra? Story has it that the savvy siren seduced Mark Anthony with a bedroom strewn with rose petals! So if you want to know about the latest and the greatest spritzes landing at your nearest beauty counter, read on. Or maybe you’re looking to indulge in a new perfume and some matching lingerie. We’ve got ideas there too. You’ll also find the scoop on new releases from perfumery’s leading men in this issue—who just happen to be smart, supertalented and sexy too.
MY CHYPRE LOVE Resin and patchouli to please me; jasmine to please my hubby. Chanel Coromandel, $240 (200 ml), Chanel.ca
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MOOD MAKER A soothing, sexy flame with sandalwood and elegant iris. Frederic Malle Russian Nights candle, $128, at Holt Renfrew 2
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SWEET INDULGENCE Hot and spicy, timeless and fun: My all-time fave Valentine’s Day candy.
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Contents FEBRUARY 2016
2 EDITOR’S LETTER 4 NEWS
In the air: Read the latest for the scentualist, from high-design to decor.
6 FRAGRANCE BUYING GUIDE
Floral focus: Roses. Discover four new spritzes that put a spin on classic.
9 STYLE
Perfume & Lingerie: Irresistible pairs for Valentine’s Day and beyond.
(COVER) DIMITRI OTIS/GETTY IMAGES; (WOMAN WITH FLOWERS) ADOBE STOCK
12 WELLNESS
10 Ways to make your life prettier, happier, sexier with scent.
15 CONTEST
Grab your chance to win a bottle of Chloe Love Story.
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Spotlighting the sexiest scents from the fragrance world’s A-list male perfumers.
20 INTERVIEW
Q&A with Pink Tartan’s Kim NewportMimran on her fave fragrances.
22 ASK ROSE
Fragrance tips and answers to your FAQs.
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INSPIRATION RUNS THE GAMUT THIS MONTH, FROM RUSSIA TO GARDEN-VARIETY HERBS
BY DEB OR AH FUL SANG
Perfume & a pout, to match
Yes, your lip colour should match the mood of your perfume. And for that juicy, fruit-and-tea-infused scent? Why a saucy, blush-pink lip gloss of course! Kenzo Jeu d’Amour Valentine’s Day coffret, EDP (30 ml) and gloss, $70, sephora.com
RUSSIA, WITH LOVE
Sculptural, opinionated: We’d expect nothing less from Armani Privé. “La Collection des Terres Précieuses” debuts via two spritzes with grande dame Russia as muse. Malachite Vert and Rouge channel that country’s vast lands and dynamic women respectively. Vert centres on spicy lily; Rouge on tuberose; with ylangylang, citrus and warm resins mixed in.
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Armani Prive Malachite Vert EDP, $270 (100 ml), armanibeauty.com; holtrenfrew.com
Next-generation Calvin
From the brand that defined a generation with its anti-establishment spritz ckone, comes the logically named ck2. The “urban, woody, fresh” fragrance clearly defies categorization, gender and otherwise: wasabi with mandarin and violet leaf, wet stone with orris and rose, vetiver with incense and sandalwood. So good! Cotton cushion covers, $39.50 each, chapters.indigo.ca
ck2 EDT, $67 (100 ml), at Hudson’s Bay, Sephora, Shoppers Drug Mart and Sears
Punch up
quiet décor
with flower power!
PILLOW TALK
Love fragrance? Then just try to resist these scripted and peony cushions. Stop and smell the flowers indeed!
Wild Strawberry & Parsley Cologne, $80 (30 ml), jomalone.com
Green Goodness
Jo Malone’s new quintet of aromatic herb garden-inspired spritzes arrives at the very moment when you’re craving spring. Each swirls together a bouquet of earth, herbs, veggies and flower notes. How about Sorrel & Lemon Thyme or Lavender & Coriander? Delicious! T H E W H A L E A N DT H E RO S E . C O M
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LA VIE EN ROSE BULGARIAN, CENTIFOLIA, DAMASCUS: EVERYTHING’S COMING UP ROSES
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WARM, WITH TEA Classic rose melds with tea, warm woods, amber, violet, musk and pink pepper. Tory Burch Jolie Fleur Rose, $100 (50 ml); Rollerball, $31 (6 ml), at Holt Renfrew
LUSH & SPARKLING Juicy it is: honey-sweet rose with white blooms, citrus and a sultry base. Viva La Juicy Rosé EDP, $89 (50 ml), at Hudson’s Bay, Nordstrom, Shoppers Drug Mart and Sephora
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YSL L’Homme Ultime, $80 (50 ml), at Holt Renfrew, Sephora, Hudson’s Bay, Shoppers Drug Mart
VINTAGE CHARM Rose lays alongside violet and leather for a charming femme-meets-old-school-Brit aura. Diptyque Rosaviola scented oval, $50; solid perfume, $50; candles, $35 and $67; at Holt Renfrew
AN AROMATIC EAU Rose teams with savoury sage and rich wood: The result? Refined, regardless of gender. T H E W H A L E A N DT H E RO S E . C O M
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FEMME FATALE OR INSATIABLE FLIRT: FOR ALL YOU PERFUME AND LINGERIE LOVERS OUT THERE, WE’VE GOT POINTERS FOR THE BOUDOIR AND BEYOND
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The flirt
OPPOSITE: (CITRUS) ADRIAN ARMSTRONG
Is va-va-voom your speed? We reco a little something with loads of sass in fuchsia satin. The ideal mate? A spritz full of blackcurrant, freesia, magnolia, rose, jasmine, vanilla and woods that reminds us of flaunting it on a sunny beach.
Close your eyes and think of a beach
at sunset!
Victoria’s Secret Very Sexy pushup bra and thong, $64.50 and $18.50, victoriassecret.com
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Pretty and
fresh!
Gap bra and panty, $39.50 and $16.50, thegap.ca
Girl next door
Clean Blossom EDP, $79 (60 ml), cleanperfume.com
She knows the power of a coy smile—and apricot-pink lace. Pair this set with Clean Blossom, a subtle scent of orange blossom, neroli, freesia, musk and sandalwood that although feminine, won’t relegate one to wallflower status. Mary Young bralette and panty set, $99, maryyoung.ca
No-BS GF
Bien dans sa peau? Then keep it comfy because easy-going confidence is irresistible. Think grey cotton with something unisex and unique. This fragrance boasts notes of violet leaf, citrus and musk with a touch of vanilla for added sensuality.
Cartier L’eau de Cartier, $106 (100 ml), cartier.com
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SET A SULTRY MOOD
The romantic
Floral Chloe Love Story, with its dewy orange-blossom notes, calls for something like-minded and feminine. Make that lacy and shirred too please. This lilac balconet set is just the ticket.
Chloe Love Story EDT, $90 (50 ml), at Hudson’s Bay, Sephora and Shoppers Drug Mart
WITH PERFUMED LINENS, GLOWING CANDLES AND RICH BODY OILS
Bra and panty, $25 and $10, hm.com/ca
SCENTED SHEETS Mist this blend to kick-start energy and inclination. Orange awakens while champa leaf and cinnamon invite. Saje Tantra Sensuous Mist, $20 (100 ml), saje.ca
Femme fatale Black lace. And lots of it. You can’t go wrong. When in this mood, spritz Armani Privé Malachite Rouge. A voluptuous combo of tuberose, spicy pink peppercorn and sensual jasmine will (like the lingerie) work its magic.
SMOKE & FIRE Cognac kisses black cherry and pomegranate in this scented candle. Lafco Wineroom Black Pomegranate Candle, $68, chapters.indigo.ca
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SKIN ON SKIN Vanilla orchid and ylang-ylang swirl with patchouli in this richly scented massage oil.
shy
need
not apply! Armani Prive Malachite Rouge, $270 (100 ml), holtrenfrew.com
The Body Shop Spa of the World Tahitian Orchid Massage Oil, $20 (170 ml), thebodyshop.ca
Agent Provocateur Kendall ensemble, from $200 each piece, holtrenfrew.com T H E W H A L E A N DT H E RO S E . C O M
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WELLNESS
Need a fragrance boost?
ways
TO MAKE YOUR LIFE
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BE KIND TO YOURSELF: ENJOY PERFUMED BUBBLE BATHS, FLOWERS FOR NO REASON, SUPER-LUXE SOAP. JUST BECAUSE
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e live for the little things. And fragrance, unseen yet so powerful, is one of those details that can make ordinary experiences extraordinary. Whether it’s taking
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a moment to choose a deliciously scented hand soap for your powder room or pausing just long enough to savour the trail of cologne left on your sweetheart’s scarf or sweater, it’s time well spent.
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PARFUM, S’IL VOUS PLAIT.
Buy your favourite fragrance in perfume form. Typically, this is a richer, more intense formula of your go-to—and in an even more gorgeous bottle! Guerlain Vol de Nuit parfum, $334, guerlain.ca
LAYER ON LOTION.
Make that beautiful-smelling lotion. It only takes a minute and your winter-dry skin will love you for it.
CHOOSE HIGH-STYLE SOAP. Then every time you wash up, you’re treated, whether with something fresh and herbal or rich, sweet and spicy. Your call. Chanel Coco Noir Parfum, $235 (15 ml), thebay.com
FEEL GORGEOUS ON THE GO. Tuck a roller-ball format of your scent into your purse—it will fit into your tiniest clutch. Consider it a perfume pick-me-up for whenever you’re in need of a dose of glamour.
BUY YOURSELF FLOWERS.
For no reason. Frequently. Peonies always make us feel good: Happiness for the eyes, nose and brain. Ditto, sexy wide-open roses and elegant orchids.
HAVE A BEDTIME-ONLY SCENT.
Better yet, take Marilyn Monroe’s lead and wear just a few voluptuously scented drops and nothing else when you slip beneath your down duvet.
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WELLNESS Bliss Blood Orange and White Pepper Body Butter and Soapy Suds, $19 (250 ml) each, at Hudson’s Bay and Shoppers Drug Mart
NEBULIZE YOUR SPACE.
Or more simply, perfume your home, office or bedroom with a scent that is totally you via a super-cool atomizer. How about a perky citrus scent or a sultry oud? Saje AromaOm nebulizer, $90, saje.ca
ADD BUBBLES.
In the bath that is. (Not that we don’t also advocate a regular glass of bubbly too!) Does wonders to boost the spirit and soothe the soul on a grey winter’s day.
NAB YOUR PARTNER’S SCARF OR SWEATER.
If you can, spritz it first with their cologne. Either way, when you wrap it around your neck, you’ll smell them. It’ll be like getting a big hug.
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MIST A FRAGRANT HAIR PRODUCT.
Straight from the shower or on a full-on ’do, there’s nothing like great-smelling hair.
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WHAT YOU’RE COMPETING FOR: A 50-ml bottle of Chloe Love Story Eau de Toilette, with a suggested retail price of $90. This is a fresh floral scent full of sparkling citrus notes, dewdrops and nasturtium blooms with a peppery and delightful greenness: Utterly feminine and modern.
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MAN power IN THIS MONTH OF LOVE, WE’RE NATURALLY PREOCCUPIED WITH ALL THINGS SEXY. ESPECIALLY FRAGRANCES FROM THIS PERFUMERY ALIST OF SMART AND CHIC, SCENT-SAVVY MALE CREATORS
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Ben Gorham of Byredo
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hat is sexy? If there’s anything we’ve learned from the modern and ever-broadening definition of this descriptor, it’s that sexy is much more than how you look. Sexy is about
confidence. It’s success. It’s mystery. It’s worldliness. It’s a state of mind. Going with this new and improved definition, these perfumers have sex appeal in spades. Their perfume creations ooze it too. T H E W H A L E A N DT H E RO S E . C O M
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MEN OF SCENT
Frederic Malle Monsieur, $90 (10 ml)/$320 (50 ml), at Holt Renfrew
Tom Ford
Tom Ford Neroli Portofino Forte, $325 (50 ml), at Holt Renfrew
He gave Gucci back its mojo before launching his own brand. This arbiter of high-style sex appeal, now debuts a new scent: If you thought Neroli Portofino couldn’t get sexier, add wood and leather to the original citrus-lavenderneroli-galbanum mix.
Ben Gorham of Byredo A pro basketball player makes an unlikely perfumer, but that’s the case here. Born to an Indian mother, a Canadian father and raised in Toronto, New York and Stockholm, Gorham creates scents inspired by memories and places, then simplifies, brilliantly. For Super Cedar: Think pencil shavings, Scandinavian furniture and log cabins.
Byredo Super Cedar, $174 (50 ml), at Holt Renfrew
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Frederic Malle
This perfumer has been called a perfume editor. And he actually started Editions de Parfums Frederic Malle because he wanted to showcase perfumers— their names on the bottles instead of hidden behind the scenes. His latest, Monsieur, showcases the work of Bruno Jovanovic (see right) with a flourish of patchouli, tangerine, rum, cedar, vanilla and incense.
Nanban, $190 (100 ml), arquiste.com; at Holt Renfrew
Calvin Klein Reveal, $110 (100 ml), thebay.com
Bruno Jovanovitch
We look to this perfumer for inspired fragrances with unusual ingredient combinations. The sunny and salty, resinous and luminous Reveal eau he crafted with Jean-Marc Chaillan for Calvin Klein in 2014 remains a fave.
Carlos Huber of Arquiste
Each Arquiste fragrance channels a unique moment in history. No wonder: The brand’s founder studied Historic Preservation at Columbia U. The latest: “January 1618, a Japanese galleon, the Pacific Ocean”; black pepper, saffron, tea and frankincense.
Hermès Equipage Geranium EDT, $144 (100 ml), hermes.com
Jean-Claude Ellena of Hermès
The in-house perfumer of Hermès doesn’t actually wear fragrance. We won’t hold that against him since he’s the talent behind such classics as swooninducing Hermès Terre d’ Hermès and Bulgari The Vert. Up next? The nose puts a floral twist on the equine and elegant Equipage of 1970. T H E W H A L E A N DT H E RO S E . C O M
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THE INTERVIEW
PINK TARTAN’S KIM NEWPORTMIMRAN CHATS ABOUT PERFUME— AND THE SCENTED DEODORANT SHE LAUNCHES THIS MONTH BY DIL AR A KURTAR AN
Q: What has been your can’t-livewithout perfume and why? KIMBERLEY NEWPORT-MIMRAN: Fragrances need to customize to my mood. I have a bottle of Alfred Sung that I keep to remind me of my late mother—a little whiff brings instant comfort. Chanel No. 5 was a staple in my world as I developed my fashion style. Now I use fragrance to express my mood; I also love pure essential oils. I do find your choice of scent becomes part of your persona so one must chose it well.
I love fashion, I love fragrance, and I love experimenting.
Q: You’ve partnered with Leaves of Trees to create a scented deodorant; tell us about it. NEWPORT-MIMRAN: Boise: It’s a woody scent that embodies sex appeal. It’s earthy and fresh at the same time. To me, it was really about balancing the notes— earthiness with freshness—in a scent that would be great for wearing every day. 20
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Q: What inspired you to create this product?
NEWPORTMIMRAN: I love fashion, I love fragrance, and I love experimenting. I love creating scents and I was lucky enough to have the opportunity to work with my perfect deodorant—and it’s a natural one. And I worked with an amazing woman who has created this product, and she let me customize it to be my perfect scent. I’m very proud of it and I love it.
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Q: How does your fragrance relate to your brand? NEWPORT-MIMRAN: It relates to me and my sensibility that is in all that I do. Pink Tartan is an expression of what my personal style is so the fragrance also sort of reflects my personal preference to scents. Q: How important is fragrance to your life? NEWPORT-MIMRAN: It is a luxury and one should always take time to smell the roses. Q: If you could bottle the scent of a favourite place or moment, what would it be? NEWPORT-MIMRAN: If I could bottle the oxygenation of the forest or the ocean it would be heavenly. I love the idea of being by the ocean or a fresh forest. There is
The Pink Tartan boutique in Toronto.
something about when things are oxygenated and creating great energy: That’s a smell to capture! Q: Not including a perfume, what is your favourite smell? NEWPORT-MIMRAN: The memory of my baby. The smell of gardenia that is growing freshly. I love the smell of the ocean. I love the smell of cut grass, and I love the smell of walking through a damp forest. Smell has a lot to do with an experience and I think we should never take that for granted.
A range of Leaves of Trees products.
Q: Favourite way to scent your home and/or stores? NEWPORT-MIMRAN: I do love a beautiful-quality scented candle, special hand soap and room fragrance; they’re all part of my ritual. Leaves of Trees cream deodorant, $24, pinktartan.com, leavesoftrees.com
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Staying power
Perfumed locks
A: Maybe you can’t smell your fragrance anymore. Your brain thinks it’s normal so doesn’t notice. But moisturize: Hydrated skin holds scent longer. And layer: Start in the shower with scented shower gel, then apply perfumed lotion before perfume.
A: Absolutely! The oils of your hair and scalp retain scent well. And what could be better than a waft of perfume when you toss your locks—or sexier, if it’s date night? Just be aware that alcohol in scents can be drying, so we’re not advising this as daily practice.
Q: My perfume doesn’t last on me. Any suggestions? — Karen V.
DEBORAH’S TOP TIPS FOR CITRUS PICK-ME-UPS TO SAY HELLO Lemon, mandarin, grapefruit: People love them. Why not scent your foyer to inspire happiness?
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TO HELP STAY AWAKE Burning the midnight oil? Spritz a citrus scent: It’ll perk you up better than caffeine.
TO BOOST YOUR BOD Lemon has antiviral and antibacterial properties so try it to bolster your immune system.
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