We are pleased to introduce the new fall Amouage fragrances -

Amouage Memoir for men – Resonating the fragments of a memoir this woody and leather fougere fragrance is inspired by the sombre mood of an existential journey. Both alluring and philosophical, Amouage Memoir for men defies conventions and moves beyond sense and reason

Amouage Memoir for women – Enthralled by the enigmatic motion of her alter ego, this chypre fragrance is evoked by the transcendental discovery of her past, present and future echoed in his fragmented memoir.

Available October 1 – Place your order today! Amouage Samples are also available.

Just in! – The new XerJoff Verona 010 perfume for women exclusively at Parfums Raffy!

The city of Verona Italy is renowned for its most famous love story, Romeo & Juliette, setting the stage for this release by Xerjoff. Verona 010 opens with drops of Calabrian Bergamot and hand picked Lavander flowers blending in perfect harmony with its heart notes of sensual Bulgarian Rose, Sambac Jasmin and Cinnamon. The creamy gourmand texture of this composition comes from Vanilla Bourbon mixed perfectly with a layer of Licorice flowers, bitter Almonds and Caramel. This sweet and intoxicating love potion is captivated in base notes of white musk and hints of powdery Cashmere. Xerjoff Verona 010, revives the grandeur and glamour of a seductive past filled with eternal love and sweet devotion.

Verona 010 is a limited edition perfume collection of 101 hand painted flacons, finished in black lacquer ink on gold leaf signed by Chen Li – www.chenli.it, an emerging Chino/Italian artist. Only 30 of these bottles are destined for the US and only available at Parfums Raffy but they are selling very fast. Get your bottle soon – Samples are also available.

To order please visit the following page:  XerJoff Verona 010

The wait is over, for now. Get it while you can – Knize Ten the celebrated aristocratic gentleman’s fragrance is in stock but in limited quantities. Fresh top notes of bergamot, lemon, orange, petitgrain, and rosemary descend into geranium, cedarwood, rose, orris, carnation, cinnamon, and sandalwood. Knize Ten’s base notes leave off with leather, moss, amber, castoreum, and vanilla.

Order Knize Ten today as we anticipate being sold out quickly and unfortunately it is rarely available and we’re not sure if it will be available again.

The wait is over. Christopher Chong, the talented creative director at Amouage has devised the latest masterpiece from the House of Amouage.  The Amouage Library Collection, a trio of remarkable, precious fragrances that celebrate integrity, originality and virtuosity.

Amouage Library collection at Parfums Raffy

AMOUAGE OPUS I  A glorious Chypre fragrance, built around a warm, floral heart of Ylang Ylang, Jasmine, Rose, Lily of the Valley and Tuberose. Top Notes of Bigarade, Plum and Cardamom add spice and individuality, whilst woody base notes of Guaiac, Cedar and Sandalwood, along with Tonka Bean, Vetiver and the House’s signature note of Frankincense provide an epic and bold closing chapter. The narrative, olfactory evolution of this fragrance was inspired by the start of a pilgrimage in search of knowledge.

AMOUAGE OPUS II  A majestic Fougere inspired by the heady and evocative fragrances of old books, dark wooden shelves and antique armchairs. Amouage Opus II opens with a rare and magical combination of Pepper, Pink Bay, Absinth and Lavender in the top notes. These notes unfurl to reveal a heart of Jasmine, Rose, Cinnamon and Cardamom. The base of Cedarwood, Amber, Frankincense and Patchouli conclude the fragrance with a soft, smoky, masculinity that contrast beautifully with the floral heart notes.

AMOUAGE OPUS III  Inspired by the art and science of the creative process, from the darkest moments of frustration, to the brightness of enlightenment and discovery. This radiant Floral Oriental fragrance is built around daring heart notes of Violet, Jasmine, Orange Blossom and Ylang Ylang. These are introduced perfectly by top notes of Carnation, Broom, Mimosa, Nutmeg and Thyme. The vibrancy of the fragrance in anchored by earthy notes of Ambrette Seed, Papyrus Benzoin, Frankincense and a trilogy of woods in the base.

The Amouage Library Collection will be available to ship the first week of August 2010, but orders are being taken at this time – Amouage Library Collection - Samples are also available.

Laura Tonatto was born in Turin, Italy, where she still lives and creates fragrances. She inherited her ‘nose’ from her grandmother and perfected this skill first with Hassan, a master perfumer in Cairo, in 1983, and then with Serge Kalouguine, at the Parfumerie Fragonard in Grasse, Provence. Laura Tonatto has been creating perfumes since 1986. It all began in a small shop in Via Brera, Milan, where she was soon visited by her first important customers, people who were looking for a custom made fragrance. Through the years she has created custom fragrances for discerning clients such as Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Parfums Raffy is now proud to offer these exquisite fragrances to our discerning clients

Laura Tonatto Anena
Laura Tonatto Dama
Laura Tonatto Fior D’Arancio
Laura Tonatto Magnifico
Laura Tonatto Plasir
Laura Tonatto Albi
Laura Tonatto Amir
Laura Tonatto Iss
Laura Tonatto Oltre
Laura Tonatto Sandalo Per Teti

We are please to announce that Parfums Raffy is the first store in the western hemisphere to carry the ultra fine Italian Xerjoff perfume collection.  It is truly a special collection of fragrances and we are proud to offer it to our very selective perfume aficionados! Composed of the finest natural essences and Italian craftmanship Xerjoff fragrances will not disappoint.

Discover XerJoff perfume, a voyage to the most precious realm in the world of luxury perfumes, the place where the magical affinity between the wonders of Nature and Italian craftsmanship is celebrated.

The Xerjoff fragrance collection is composed of three exquisite lines.

XerJoff 17/17 fragrances
Xerjoff Elle
Xerjoff Homme
Xerjoff XXY
Xerjoff Irisss

XerJoff Shooting Stars fragrances for women
Xerjoff Esquel
Xerjoff Shingl
Xerjoff Dhajala
Xerjoff Ibitira
Xerjoff Lua

XerJoff Shooting Stars fragrances for men
Xerjoff Uden
Xerjoff Dhofar
Xerjoff Oroville
Xerjoff Modoc
Xerjoff Nio
Xerjoff Oesel
Xerjoff Kobe

XerJoff Casamorati 1888 fragrances>
Xerjoff Casamorati Fiore d’Ulivo
Xerjoff Casamorati Bouquet Ideale
Xerjoff Casamorati Mefisto
Xerjoff Casamorati Fiero

XerJoff perfume samples are available as well.

In a recent interview with iheartheels.com, Kelly Stables who stars on ABC’s new sitcom “Romantically Challenged” said she was addicted to her American Gypsy perfume. Thanks Kelly and good luck with the show!

In the last two years American Gypsy has been the best selling fragrance in our store. See what all the fuss is about yourself, let your inner wild spirit come out and pick up a bottle of this sexy fragrance today – American Gypsy perfume

 TOUS H2O is born from the desire and conviction that a more just world is possible, and that the union between beauty and sustainability is yet one more step towards a more beautiful universe.
“Tous is based on a policy of social corporate responsibility that embraces respect for the environment and the defense of fair trade” Rosa Tous
With sparkling top notes of juicy lemon and lavender, this fragrance wraps your skin in a chorus of rose and ginger and woody bottom notes.
Top notes: Organic lemon Organic lavender
Heart notes: Rose, Jasmine, Mandarin
Bottom notes: Cedar, White amber, Australian sandalwood from sustainable development
A percentage of the rough sales of the fragrance will support the programs of the non-governmental organization Intermón Oxfam to provide drinking water for the people who need it most. This commitment will remain in effect as long as the fragrance is on the market. With TOUS H2O perfume, the brand Tous wishes to complete the water cycle. To unite land and sea. Salt water, fresh water—water that is life. Therefore, part of its total sales figure will be destined to fund Intermón Oxfam projects that seek to improve and enable access to drinking water for disadvantaged communities by purifying water, establishing reservoirs, drilling wells, and installing pipelines.

Click here to order your bottle of TOUS H2O at Parfums Raffy online perfume store 

Great news for Clive Christian perfume fans. Parfums Raffy will now offer the new 1.0 oz. (30 ml) sizes of Clive Christian X for men, Clive Christian 1872 for men, Clive Christian x for women and Clive Christian 1872 for women. That’s even more reason to try the most expensive perfume in the world. Unfortunately 1.0 oz. bottles of Clive Christian No 1 for men and Clive Christian No 1 for women are not available. As always the Clive Christian Traveler Set for men and Clive Christian Traveler Set for women are a great way to try the exquisite Clive Christian perfumes.

Just a quick note to let everyone know about some new fragrances that are just in. A few weeks ago we finally received the new Montale perfumes – Montale Amber and Spices, Montale Aoud Forest, Montale Louban, Montale Aoud Safran, Montale Deep Roses, Montale Taif Roses, Montale Aoud Leather, and Montale Mango Manga. Of course perfume samples are available. Also just in is Burberry The Beat perfume by Burberry fragrances. We’ve also received the Laura Tonatto perfume collection and will be posting them this week. It’s a line of fine fragrances from Italy and we are proud to offer them to our fragrance aficionado customers. Come back soon, we are adding almost 100 fragrances in the coming week.

We’ve known it all along. Citrus fragrances will cheer you up.  A recent article in the LA Times  examines the positive effects fragrances will have on mood.  “Scents and fragrances can alter our mood, often for the better,” says Charles Spence, a psychology professor at the University of Oxford in England who is an expert in multisensory perception.  The article also states that rose and heliotrope may also play a role in keeping you calm.

So if you’re feeling like you could use a boost may we suggest the best selling citrus fragrances we currently offer on our online perfume store - Sunset over Santorini, Bois 1920 Agrumi Amari Di Sicilia, Montale Soleil de Capri, Bois 1920 Classic, Montale Aoud Lime,  Creed Citrus Biggarade, Dolce and Gabbana Light Blue, Hermes Eau D’Orange Verte, Bois 1920 Sushi Imperiale, Clive Christian 1872 for women, Clive Christian 1872 for men, Creed Bois de Cedrat, Creed Neroli Sauvage, Creed Royal Delight, Creed Royal Water, Creed Millesime Imperial, Creed Zeste Mandarine Pamplemousse  and Annick Goutal Eau D’Hadrien.

If you’re feeling a little anxious you may want to calm down with some Rose and Heliotrope fragrances. We suggest: Crown Heliotrope, Montale Aoud Damascus, Montale Aoud Queen Roses, Montale Aoud Roses Petals, Creed Fleurs de Bulgarie, Creed Fleurs de The Rose Bulgare, Yves Saint Laurent Paris perfume, Ombre Rose perfume, Rose perfume, Tea Rose perfume, Paris Roses De Vergers perfume, Quelques Fleurs, Rosamor perfume, Amouage Lyric, Amouage Lyric for men, Shimmer perfume and Amouage Homage.

Our March fragrance pick for men – Costume National Homme.

CoSTUME NATIONAL HOMME FRAGRANCE
Timeless, seductive, yet unique! A strong, modern and mysterious scent.

Costume National Homme fragrance opens with a very fresh head made of grapefruit, cardamom and bergamot. The essence then plunge into the spicy heart of Cinnamon, Thyme and Cloves. In the end, Patchouli, Sandalwood and Labdanum gave depth and warm the general accord of Costume National Homme A WOODY, AMBERY, SPICY EAU DE PARFUM FOR MEN

Perfumer: DOMINIQUE ROPION

Cool, calm and collected. The perfect poet, discerning connoisseur, Dominique Ropion is an oxymoron all of his own. Master of his art, still modest in spite of his success, he has an additional quality, one that is almost outdated these days: his kindness. How does that fit in with perfumery? Only because it makes his talent even more remarkable… Dominique Ropion trained at the legendary Roure Bertrand Dupont laboratory before going to work with Jean-Louis Sieuzac, one of the perfumery world’s great technicians. Today he’s a master parfumer at IFF. An adventurer who abandons himself to instinct, Ropion is on a quest to create new, harmonious accords by pairing ingredients which are extreme opposites. His work is special because of the tension between precision and freedom.

Costume National Homme cologne for men is currently offered for sale on our online perfume store.

Created in the Grasse area of France by perfumer Raphael Haury comes Parfumerie Naturelle natural fragrances.

Inspired by the artisan perfumers of the past Raphael Haury has created two new fragrances using the techniques that originated in the natural perfume capital of the world. Parfums Raffy is proud to offer Parfumerie Naturelle to our customers.

Pick up a bottle or try a sample today

Note: Parfumerie Naturelle fragrances are unisex and appropriate for both men and women.

Sunset over Santorini fragrance – Top Notes of Bergamot, Tangerine and grapefruit complimented by a heart composed of Cedar, Vetiver, Sandalwood and a base of Amber and Tonka Beans.

Ararat fragrance – Top Notes of Lemon, Apple and Cardamome complimented by a heart composed of Pineapple, Cedar, Geranium and a base of Amber, Patchouli, Moss and Tonka Beans.

Robert Piguet’s romantic green floral woody fragrance originally launched in the 1960s, has been reintroduced. Robert Piguet Futur fuses fresh citrus, romantic flowers and rich woods.

Futur perfume blends notes of bergamot and neroli with a green spring-like bouquet of violet and the sweet richness of jasmine and ylang, which evolves into a base of vetiver, cedar and patchouli. Futur fragrance by Robert Piguet fragrances is the fragrance for those who dazzle the world with their impeccable style.

Available now at Parfums Raffy online perfume store -  pick up a bottle today – Robert Piguet Futur perfume

If you haven’t noticed already we’ve added a new category to our website: Scented Candles

Parfums Raffy is proud to offer some of the finest scented candles in the world including Amouage, Creed candles, Kenneth Turner candles, Shearer candles from Scotland and the renown French Rigaud candles. We will be adding new candles in the upcoming months.

We recently received a large shipment of the classic Houbigant fragrance Quelques Fleurs and we’re having a huge sale.

Click here for more info and clearance prices! – Quelques Fleurs

Winter fragrances need to be bold and the new Amouage Tribute Attar does not disappoint.

One of our best sellers this season has been Amouage’s new Attar – Tribute.

Amouage Tribute Attar was inspired by a musical sojourn of emotions, Tribute Attar opens with a graceful accord of frankincense and the subtle majesty of saffron which herald the transition to the elaborate and powerful floral heart notes, chief among which are Jasmine and Rose Taifi. Richly spiced base notes such as leather, tobacco, cedarwood, patchouli and vetiver round out the fragrance creating a gentle but intriguing finish.

A small drop applied to the pulse points will last for many hours as the attar progresses smoothly through several stages of development.

Pick up a bottle today – Amouage

We found a great article on how to wear and not wear perfume. We would suggest to take a look over them as some of the suggestions are some of the most common misconceptions and perceptions on how to wear or sample women’s perfume/men’s cologne.

http://www.examiner.com/x-11502-Louisville-Womens-Style-Examiner~y2009m7d29-Style-101-How-to-wear-Perfume

The only things we would add to this list is to use perfume samples first before purchasing a product. This is mainly in the cases where you may not have the department store sample bottles available to you. This is so you don’t purchase a perfume you aren’t really comfortable with and end up stuck with it. Perfume samples are a great, cheap option….even in these economic times.

For a selection of our perfume samples, please refer to our main perfume sample page:

http://www.parfumsraffy.com/samples.html

You may or may have not heard about Jessica Simpson’s new perfume ‘Fancy’ that went on the market last year. ‘Fancy’ perfume for women generated over $50 million in sales in 2008. 

Now Jessica Simpson followed up her successful perfume premier with ‘Fancy Love’.
Jessica Simpson’s inspiration for ‘Fancy Love’ was her now ex-boyfriend Dallas Cowboys Quarterback Tony Romo. Even after the break-up with Tony Romo, Ms. Simpson still calls ‘Fancy Love’ a reflection of who she is.

According to the July issue of the Washingtonian Magazine, it was shown that First Lady of the United States wears Creed ‘Love in White’ perfume. Love in White was formulated by Master perfumer Oliver Creed which is an exotic perfume inspired by his travels to the ocean.

To purchase Love in White perfume, please refer to our product page:

http://www.parfumsraffy.com/loveinwhite.html