Multiple Stars Set to Launch Their Second Celebrity Fragrances


Updated 08/10/11 2:56 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Fergie, Mary J. Blige Launching Second Fragrances

The annual FiFi Awards took place earlier this week (see a list of winners here), and during the ceremony, celebrities in attendance had a lot to reveal about what they have coming up next. So popular their fragrances have been, many of them are set to launch their second fragrances in the coming months. To find out who and more — including whose husband is absolutely adorable — just keep Read more

Halle Berry, Mary J. Blige, Fergie Win Big at the FiFi Awards


Updated 11/07/11 2:51 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

List of the 2011 FiFi Awards Winners

Last night the Fragrance Foundation hosted its annual FiFi Awards in NYC, where manufacturers and celebrities alike were lauded for their excellence in the category of scent. Over 30 crystal statuettes were given out, and among the recipients were stars like Halle Berry and Mary J. Blige. To see exactly which of your favorite brands and celebrities received these top awards, just keep reading. Read more

Biggest Headlines of 2010: Musicians Create a Different Kind of Note


Updated 08/10/11 3:15 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Celebrity Fragrances Launched by Musicians in 2010

While stars like Elizabeth Taylor, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Paris Hilton were adding even more fragrances to their celebrity fragrance empires, a new kind of star dominated the market this year: the musician. This year, Shakira launched S by Shakira ($28), Katy Perry rolled out Katy Perry Purr ($45-$65), Beyoncé Knowles got hot with Beyoncé Heat ($39-$49), Fergie released Outspoken ($28), Read more

What Was Your Favorite Celebrity Fragrance of 2010?


Updated 11/07/11 2:51 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 9 comments

The Best New Celebrity Fragrances of 2010

The celebrity fragrance mill just keeps turning out sweetly-scented grist every year, and it seems that one of the marks of being a famous woman in Hollywood these days is having your own scent to sell. Not all celebrity fragrances are created equal, though. A ton of scents launched in 2010, some to a much warmer reception than others. From top sellers like Mary J. Blige My Life and Beyoncé Heat Read more

Would You Buy a Fragrance You Haven't Smelled?


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Mary J. Blige My Life Fragrance Sets New Sales Records 2010-08-02 12:01:52

Mary J. Blige had a big weekend on HSN, selling 50,000 units of her fragrance, My Life — the fastest-selling scent in HSN's history, making an estimated $2.7 million. (One dollar from each sale benefits her charity, FFAWN.) Because the scent is available only through HSN, it's safe to say that very few people smelled My Life before buying it. We're big fans of Mary J., but would we buy a Read more

3 Things You Probably Didn't Know About Mary J. Blige's New Scent


Updated 11/07/11 2:51 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 1 comment

Mary J. Blige Talks About Her New Perfume, My Life

Back in April, Mary J. Blige announced that she'd be launching her first fragrance on July 31. "I will not put my face behind anything I don't believe in or my name," she said at a recent summit discussing the scent. "I'd rather have my good name instead of your money, and my goal is to show women we are in this together." The juice, dubbed My Life, will be a fruity floral, a pretty standard Read more

Mary J. Blige to Launch Her Own Fragrance


Updated 08/10/11 4:32 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 7 comments

Mary J. Blige to Launch Her Own Fragrance

For celebrities, having your own perfume is considered a lucrative rite of passage, so it's somewhat surprising that Mary J. Blige hasn't had a signature scent before now. She's developing a fragrance with Brooklyn-based beauty brand Carol's Daughter. Set for a release sometime next year, her My Life fragrance borrows its name from her second album. No word on what the juice will be like, but Read more

Mary J. Blige and Carol's Daughter Make a Fragrance


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Mary J Blige New Perfume My Life 2010-04-30 12:10:56

If you love Carol's Daughter and Mary J. Blige, then their latest collaboration should make you mightily pleased. My Life, a new fragrance, is named after Mary's first hit, which she says led her to begin "speaking truths about my life, and everything around us." When asked about the inspiration for the fragrance, Mary tells WWD that she designed My Life for her fans, as "a special tribute to us Read more

Best of 2010: Biggest Beauty Moments


Updated 07/28/11 4:46 PM · Posted by BellaTV · 0 comments

Biggest Beauty Moments 2010: Mo'Nique, Michelle Williams, Old Spice, Mary J. Blige Perfume

From Mo'Nique's hairy legs to pixie cuts and ombre hair in Hollywood to that hottie shirtless Old Spice guy — we've rounded up the biggest moments in beauty for 2010. Check out what headlines caught our attention and what we can't wait to see more of this upcoming year in our latest Bella Beauty Bite. Read more

See the 2011 FiFi Awards Nominees


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A List of the 2011 FiFi Awards Nominees 2011-03-30 10:50:00

Perfume-ophiles everywhere have been waiting with bated breath for the official announcement of the 2011 FiFi Awards nominees, and now they're here. Each year, The Fragrance Foundation holds its equivalent of the Oscars, awarding the best in perfumery in categories ranging from luxury to indie to mass market. This year, my picks are Candide, a gorgeous jasmine fragrance from the amazing Mandy Read more