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

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.

If you are a fan of Martha Stweart you saw that she spent a entire segment talking about Robert Piquet perfume and Robert Piquet Fragrances on her show today.  She has been a long time fan of Fracas perfume and loves to take any opportunity to share her love for such a quality perfume to her audience.

Come see why celebrities such as Martha Stewart reach for their bottle or Robert Piquet perfume over any other perfume on their dresser or on the market today!

Parfums Raffy is an authorized retailer of Robert Piquet perfume and Robert Piquet cologne.

Some of the other Robert Piquet perfume we have in stock are:

Fracas perfume for women

Baghari perfume for women

Bandit perfume for women

Visa perfume for women

Some of the Robert Piquet cologne we have in stock are:

Cravache cologne for men

If you have been living under a rock lately you probably haven’t heard the latest news off the Howard Stern Show.  During their show Howard Stern made note of the Cologne that his Limo Driver, called ‘Ronnie the Limo Driver’ on Stern’s show, was wearing.  Ronnie the Limo Driver replied that it was Mambo Cologne by Liz Claiborne Fragrances. Ever since that moment on Howard Stern’s show, the interest in  bottles of Mambo Cologne have been skyrocketing exponentially!

To see what the hype is all about, pick up your own bottle of Mambo for men today!

To purchase your own bottle of Ronnie the Limo Driver’s favorite cologne, please refer to the Mambo cologne product page:

http://www.parfumsraffy.com/men/mambo.html

In case you haven’t noticed we upgraded the blog cosmetically as it was time for a change.  We have also added a bunch of new things on the back end as well and you’ll see them being used in the coming weeks.

For example in honor of the passing of fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent, here’s a classic commercial of Paris perfume for women by Yves Saint Laurent Fragrances using our new YouTube plugin from our YouTube page:

We are always expanding our love for perfume on the internet and we can also be found in the following places:

Squidoo

Technorati Profile

Kaboodle

If you haven’t noticed already we have been hard at work adding a Kaboodle button to every product page so you can share your love for whatever perfume you love, own, or wish to own!  It’s really cool!

Until next time!

Our friends at Basenotes have published their yearly perfume awards and we wanted to share with you some of the winners of the 8th Annual Basenotes awards!

Best Fragrance House: Guerlain

Best Women’s Fragrance: Shalimar perfume by Guerlain
Best Women’s Fragrance Packaging: Angel perfume by Thierry Mugler
Best mass-market, drugstore, budget or direct-sell fragrance: Tabu perfume by Dana

Best Men’s Fragrance: Terre d’Hermès cologne by Hermès
Best Men’s Fragrance for Day Wear: Terre d’Hermès by Hermès
Best designer, mainstream or fine fragrance: Terre d’Hermès by Hermès fragrances
Best niche, independent, artisanal or boutique fragrance: Green Irish Tweed cologne  by Creed

That’s right folks!  Parfums Raffy is giving away free perfume samples of the new Raffy fragrance and cologne line!

You can either pick out two perfume samples with every purchase or pick out as many fragrance samples as you want without a perfume or cologne purchase and just pay shipping and handling charges.

Check out our Raffy Fragrance sample page for more information.

We are also offering Free Creed Perfume samples with every purchase of Creed products.

Our Creed perfume sample page has more information about this amazing perfume offer!

We also offer the following perfume samples at Parfums Raffy (these are not free but are at great prices):

Mens Perfume Samples

Womens Perfume Samples

Montale Perfume Samples

Crown Perfume Samples

Single Note Fragrance Samples – Only found at Parfums Raffy

That’s right with a bottle of perfume! This story has to be read to be believed. In short a woman was held at knife point by an attacker. After a couple of hours, the woman fended off the attacker by spraying the Red Door Perfume (by Elizabeth Arden) in the attackers face.

Here’s the link to the article:

http://www.nbc5i.com/news/15760228/detail.html

…and in case anyone wants a bottle of this perfume for their own personal protection…er…collection, you can buy Red Door Perfume for women by Elizabeth Arden by clicking this link.

Amouage is not only synonymous with excellence in the perfume field but they are dedicated to preserving the long standing history of Arabian perfumery. Amouage recently celebrated it’s 25th anniversary in grand fashion by not only re-designing their logo and bottles but they also released a fragrance to mark the momentous occasion.

Created under the direction of Amouage Creative Director Christopher Chong, Jubilation 25 and Jubilation XXV was “inspired by the nocturnal beauty and mystical power of the moon”. The Goal of Jubilation was to create a timeless classic using only the finest ingredients. Jubilation is the first fragrance to be presented in Amouage’s newly designed bottles, livery and packaging. The new Amouage perfume bottles have been designed to honor the history of the brand, to form an element of continuity with the previous bottles and to become recognizable the world over as the new signature pieces of the House of Amouage.

“The design of the new men’s bottle is still inspired by the khanjar and the cap is reminiscent of ivory, whereas the women’s bottle is inspired by classical Arabian architecture and the cap is reminiscent of the beautiful dome of the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque. Both bottles have intricately-designed wave effects in their sides and bases, reflecting the meaning of the Arabic translation of Amouage which can be translated as waves of emotion, in its most literal sense.”

Parfums Raffy is now taking orders for this ground breaking fragrance and will be shipping Jubilation to the masses at the end of March.

You can order your choice of Jubilation from the following links:

Jubilation Perfume for Women by Amouage Fragrances

Jubilation Cologne for Men by Amouage Fragrances

Parfums Raffy is an authorized retailer of Amouage Fragrances in the United Stated. Don’t get burned by other top perfume sites that offer Amouage as are you are more than likely buying a fake product.

The Creator and Editor of PerfumeCritic.com, Marlen Harrison sat down with Raffy recently and they chatted about Raffy Fragrances, Amouage perfume, Creed cologne and many other topics.

The Full Interview can be found here.

Well, you’ve put off picking up something for Valentines day for this long and now you’re looking to find something great for the loved one in your life.

We offer Gift Sets for a present for that man or woman in your life. Please see our Gift Set Page for a list of all gifts sets that we offer at Parfums Raffy.

Women’s perfume and Fragrance ideas:

No. 5 perfume for women by Chanel

Eternity perfume for women by Calvin Klein

Shalimar perfume by Guerlain

Joy perfume by Jean Patou

Men’s perfume and fragrance ideas:

Hugo cologne for men by Hugo Boss fragrances

sexual cologne for men by Michel Germain fragrances

Lagerfeld cologne for men by Karl Lagerfeld fragrances

Dolce and Gabbana Cologne for men

Le Male cologne for men by Jean Paul Gaultier Fragrances

…or if you want to do something REALLY cool for your loved one, you can design your own perfume!

Check out our custom perfume page for more information.

That’s right folks! One of the most popular fragrances on the market today from one of the World’s most recognized pop singers is now in stock at Parfums Raffy.

Starting with one of her most commercially successful fragrances, In Control / Curious perfume is now in stock and on sale! Released in 2006, In Control / Curious is a very limited edition fragrance from Britney Spears and is destined to become a perfume classic.

Ms. Spears is “…very excited about my new, sexy limited edition scent, In Control. It’s a new twist on my best-selling fragrance, Curious, but with added touches of crème brulé and midnight orchid that make it so sensual and exotic. It’s completely addictive!”

When smelling In Control / Curious for the first time the wearer forgets that this perfume is associated with Britney Spears and is immersed in a sweet smelling fantasy that grabs you and doesn’t let go.

Just like Britney Spears music, In Control / Curious perfume is destined to have a lasting effect on those of you who purchase a bottle!

Pick up In Control /Curious today from our online discount perfume store today!

In Control.  Are you?

That said, have you ever wondered how Hermes Un Jardin sur Le Nil perfume by Hermes fragrances got made? We’re not talking about the manufacturing process but the entire process of making one of the world’s most popular perfumes. We came across this 2005 article not too long ago from the New Yorker Magazine about how Hermes 2005 fragrance Un Jardin sur le Nil was made. The article is pretty long but it details the immense research, planning, and implementation of a single perfume.This is probably the best ‘behind the scenes’ look at how a perfume is made.

The article is called ‘The Scent of the Nile’ by Chandler Burr. Enjoy.

Parfums Raffy offers many of Hermes fragrance for men and women and all are in stock.

As you may or may not know, Raffy currently offers a few ‘make your own’ perfume services. His online fragrance blending service is a service that no other major online perfume store offers. He also can make your own perfume from scratch. Just call Parfums Raffy via our contact page and we can fill you in on what is involved with making your own fragrances.

Everyone in the World has pictures or an image in their minds of what Beyonce Knowles is like. Beyonce is known the world over from her music Videos, her clothing line, to her relationship with famed Rapper Jay Z, to gossip that pops up all over the internet, to her extensive discography, or even from her website www.beyonce.com.

Did you know that Beyonce Knowles first perfume was 273 by Fred Hayman?

According to the December 2007 issue of In Style Magazine, Beyonce’s Mother used to wear this perfume and she basically stole a bottle of 273 by Fred Hayman from her mother and began wearing it herself.

Her favorite Men’s Cologne is “…(anything) by Creed”. Beyonce Knowles is the latest celebrity to recognize the high quality of Creed perfume. Frank Sinatra wore Bois du Portugal perfume, George Clooney has been known to wear Green Irish Tweed, and Julia Roberts is partial to Spring Flowers. Finally, Creed Fleurissimo Perfume was originally commissioned by Prince Rainer of Monaco as a gift to Actress Grace Kelly on their wedding day. Marlene Dietrich (Angélique Encens), Madonna, Audrey Hepburn, Errol Flynn (Cuir de Russie), Ava Gardner (Fleur de Thé Rose Bulgare), Cary Grant (Sélection Verte), and Natalie Wood (Jasmal) are among the countless celebrities who have worn or had brands of Creed perfume created for them.

Tabarome, a fragrance created by Creed perfume for Sir Winston Churchill, is featured in The December/January edition of Men’s Vogue Magazine as one of the hottest perfumes to buy this Christmas season.

Come see for yourself why 273 by Fred Hayman and Creed perfumes are some of the hottest and most popular perfumes on the market today!

Parfums Raffy is an Authorized Creed Retailer so you know you are going to get a quality Creed product to add to your collection. Buy a bottle of Creed perfume for the men or women in your life! Also, keep in mind that you will get FREE Creed Perfume samples with every online Creed order.