Chanel Les Exclusifs: Size Small For Fit

Finally...It was a long-held rumour but it just became a fact. After the 'demand' of so many for some scaling down of the honkers (each scent in Les Exclusifs came in a 200ml -otherwise awesome- bottle), Chanel is now officially offering them in the travel-friendly size of 75ml/2.5oz which they affectionately call "petit flacons". The line-up doesn't include all the fragrances though: only Beige, Sycomore, Eau de Cologne and Coromandel benefit. Apparently they're the best-sellers.
Let's hope the less commercially viable ones follow.
STOP THE PRESS ADDITION: Indeed Chanel sales representatives have been informed that the smaller 75ml bottles will be available in ALL Les Exclusifs Eau de Toilette scents in February 2011.
How's that?

Shalimar Ode a la Vanille postponed

The launch of the newest "flanker" on Shalimar, Ode à la Vanille (Ode to Vanilla), has been now officially postoponed, pushed back to middle of October (it was supposed to be end of September and boutiques were taking pre-orders). As luck would have it, it's a lovely blend, so you will just have to sit patiently for a few days more.
In the meantime, read the details from back when we broke the news on the upcoming launch on this article last July.

Related reading on Perfume Shrine: Shalimar (original review & history), Shalimar Eau Legere/Light and Eau de Shalimar(comparison), Shalimar Charms Limited edition

Angel Men Pure Malt: it's back!

Angel Men/A*Men Pure Malt, originally a limited edition which created something of a cult following, has been brought back on popular demand . The masculine cologne is to be found on the official site thierrymugler.com for $70 for a 3.4 oz bottle. For now that seems the only means of purchasing, set to expire with the advent of 2011.
Good news for fans at any rate!

ETA: The next limited edition for men by Mugler will be A*Men Pure Havane according to Basenotes.

Andy Tauer launches his scents in London

Andy Tauer Presents New Fragrances in London: Everyone's favourite niche perfumer, Swiss Andy Tauer will be in London to present his new fragrances, Une Rose Vermeille and Eau d'Epices. (look for reviews here).
This special event will take place from 2-4 PM on Saturday, 9 October
If you would like to attend, please email info@scent-and-sensibility.co.uk with 'Tauer Launch' in the header and there will be a reply with details in your inbox soon.

L'Art de Rene Lalique: new perfume book

The anniversary of 15o years since the birth of René Lalique, one of the most prestigious jewellers and crystal-makers of the 20th century, is marked by a new publication, penned by an expert historian on the perfume industry, Christie Mayer Lefkowith.

The new book is the end result of several years of research and includes numerous, beautiful illustrations of perfume flacons that will interest both the bottle collector and the perfume enthusiast. The most interesting element of course is the analysis of the artistic inspiration behind the creations, often combining glass-making with jewel design.
The book is issued on October 1st.

"L’art de René Lalique, flacons et boîtes à poudre", Christie Mayer Lefkowith, editions Lalique, 98€.

pic via elle.fr