Chanel N°5 Is Reborn With Eau Première


Updated 11/07/11 2:49 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 6 comments

Chanel N°5 Is Reborn With Eau Première

Finally! Chanel N°5 Eau Première is gearing up to make its US, er, premiere! Since Chanel has vowed never to change the original formulas of its fragrances, this is the first variation of the acclaimed Chanel N°5 perfume (which launched in 1921). The new formulation is full of similar notes such as neroli, vetiver lang ylang, rose, jasmine, amber and sandalwood. The difference lies in the Read more

BellaSugar's Insider Look Into Chanel, Part II: The Perfumery


Updated 11/07/11 2:49 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 17 comments

BellaSugar's Insider Look Into Chanel, Part II: The Perfumery

I felt like such a lucky girl to be given the opportunity to travel to Paris to see the inner workings of Chanel's perfume laboratory with my own eyes. The space was white, the staff wore lab coats and the tables were lined with bottles of essential oils and beakers. It was all the the things you would expect to see in a lab. But when Jacques Polge, who has been "The Nose" of Chanel since 1978, Read more

Bella Interview: SJP Dishes About Her New Fragrance


Updated 08/10/11 4:00 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 3 comments

Sarah Jessica Parker Interview For SJP in NYC

Earlier today, we caught up with Sarah Jessica Parker at a brunch to celebrate the launch of her new Carrie Bradshaw-inspired fragrance, SJP NYC Eau de Toilette ($35-49). The fruity floral, which contains notes like strawberries, mandarin, honeysuckle, sandalwood, vanilla, and creamy musks, is available exclusively at Macy's for the time being, but expect to see a bit more hoopla surrounding the Read more

Bond No. 9: Bryant Park Reeks of Fashion


Updated 11/07/11 2:49 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 2 comments

Bond No. 9: Bryant Park Reeks of Fashion

Starting today is Fall 2007 Ready-to-Wear New York Fashion Week! The world famous Bryant Park tents will be premiering clothing, accessories and the newest fashion forward fragrance called, Bond No. 9 Bryant Park, $185. This Pucci and late 50s inspired Mod bottle smells just as pretty as it looks. Created by perfumer Michel Almairac, Bond No. 9's Bryant Park is made of: lily of the valley, Read more