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On the Nose: An Interview With Elisabeth de Feydeau, Professor of Perfume

We know. How romantic, right?


We know. How romantic, right? Well, being a professor of perfume is a little more complex than that — and rightly so given Elisabeth de Feydeau's extensive experience and credentials. In town to speak at the Australian Financial Review's luxury business and fashion summit, Bespoke, Elisabeth's developed sense of smell led her to be head of cultural affairs at Chanel and Bourjois, before founding her own perfume consulting business, Arty Fragrance.

This is a woman who travels the world in the name of training prestigious names in perfumery, all the while analysing past experience and anticipating scent trends. We sat down with "Dame de la Jurade" to talk nostril strengthening, developing our olfactory memory and yes, we asked her to name her favourite fragrance. Read more, after the jump.

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2013 Mother's Day: 10 New Fragrances She'll Love

Buying for mum can be tough, especially if she isn't really into wearing makeup or nuts about skincare.

Buying for mum can be tough, especially if she isn't really into wearing makeup or nuts about skincare. Fragrance is the perfect choice for those stuck at a crossroads when it comes to gift-giving, and we've got 10 newbies to set your (and your mums!) nostrils aflame.

Need more Mother's Day gift inspiration? See our other gift guides!

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2013 Mother's Day: 10 Luxe Gift Ideas For Mum

If you're planning on spending a little bit more on mum this year to show her that you love her, then have we got some suggestions for you!

If you're planning on spending a little bit more on mum this year to show her that you love her, then have we got some suggestions for you! When it comes to beauty products, often the most expensive items fall under the serum, perfume and skincare categories. Why not splurge on the special woman in your life and treat her to something luxe that she wouldn't ordinarily be able to afford, or treat herself to? Step right this way golden child.

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Confirmed: Kristen Stewart Lands Second Balenciaga Campaign

It's been confirmed that Twilight star Kristen Stewart will star in her second campaign for Balenciaga's Florabotanica fragrance, Vogue UK reports.

It's been confirmed that Twilight star Kristen Stewart will star in her second campaign for Balenciaga's Florabotanica fragrance, Vogue UK reports. The actress, who is already the face of the iconic brand's playful scent, has reportedly already shot the second campaign. It's slated to be released this Spring.

There had been rumours that Kristen had severed ties with the French design house since Alexander Wang took over as creative director. She has not been dressed by Wang since he's stepped into the role, and Kristen recently spoke out in support of former Balenciaga creative director Nicolas Ghesquière. No further details have been announced about the forthcoming campaign.

Photo courtesy of Balenciaga
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Estée Lauder Launches a New Scent After a Decade

Fifty years after the arrival of the original Estée Lauder scent, Youth Dew, the brand is launching a new note in fragrance.

Fifty years after the arrival of the original Estée Lauder scent, Youth Dew, the brand is launching a new note in fragrance. Already a powerhouse in the beauty industry, the iconic company has been surprisingly absent from the fragrance arena in the last decade. Its last scent, Beyond Paradise, was released back in 2003. So, the arrival of Modern Muse this September is right on time. "This is the most important fragrance moment we've had in a decade," Jane Hertzmark Hudis, global president of the Estée Lauder brand, told WWD. "Modern Muse captures what it means today to be independent and confident in one's own sense of self and style."

The scent is a mix of jasmine and woodsy notes with lavender, lily, patchouli, and vanilla. It seems a coincidence that its spokeswoman for the campaign is Arizona Muse, who inked a deal with the brand last March. You'll notice Arizona wears a multitude of bows in the print and television spots (and there is one on the Modern Muse bottle itself). The bows actually honour the nine muses exalted by ancient Greek artists and philosophers. Arizona Muse plus the mythological muses yield one inspired perfume.

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Georgia May Jagger Describes How Dad Mick Inspires Her Style

With a rocker dad and a model mother, you could say Georgia May Jagger knows a thing or two about fashion and beauty.

With a rocker dad and a model mother, you could say Georgia May Jagger knows a thing or two about fashion and beauty. And as the new face of Roberto Cavalli's Just Cavalli fragrance, Georgia has an abundance of perfume, makeup, and style tips to share. Georgia chatted with us from across the pond and discussed everything from her beauty must haves and the best piece of advice she's ever received to how her mum and dad have influenced her look. We can't wait for the release of her fragance to hit our shelves, so keep your eyes peeled!

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See All 3 of Wes Anderson's Quirky-Cool Prada Candy L'Eau Shorts

When a sparkling gourmand fragrance is set to be launched, as is the case with Prada's new Candy L'Eau, it makes sense that director Wes Anderson, known for his quirky-cool aesthetic, would be involved.

When a sparkling gourmand fragrance is set to be launched, as is the case with Prada's new Candy L'Eau, it makes sense that director Wes Anderson, known for his quirky-cool aesthetic, would be involved. This week, the Internet has been abuzz with delight thanks to the premieres of three Anderson-directed shorts dubbed Prada Candy L'Eau.

Co-directed by Roman Coppola, the films star French actress Léa Seydoux of Midnight in Paris and Mission: Impossible — Ghost Protocol fame. We're promised "a real tale in three episodes that encompasses Candy as the most sparkling and unexpected character," and that's just what we get. As you would expect, the series has the perfect amount of eccentricity woven throughout, with a hint of sweet and sassy thrown in for good measure.

And as with any Wes Anderson film, no detail goes unnoticed, from Seydoux's nail polish choices — Essie's Flawless is featured prominently in episode one — down to her unabashed taste for sweets. Prada Candy L'Eau, a playful, seductive scent, includes notes of Italian citruses, sweet pea, benzoin, white musk, and caramel. Look out for it later this year, and now, take a look at Anderson's charming foray into beauty.

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Cate Blanchett Signs On as the Face of Giorgio Armani Fragrance

Cate Blanchett has served as the recent muse for Giorgio Armani, frequently wearing his creations on the red carpet, but now her role is expanding into the designer's beauty brand, too.

Cate Blanchett has served as the recent muse for Giorgio Armani, frequently wearing his creations on the red carpet, but now her role is expanding into the designer's beauty brand, too. The actress recently signed on to become the face of Armani fragrances, according to The New York Post. The $10 million contract will include a print magazine campaign, and Cate already has some spokesmodel experience under her belt as the face of skin care brand SK-II (a role she's had for the last 10 years). As for Giorgio Armani fragrances, Cate will serve as the first celebrity to represent the brand, which has relied on models in previous years. Who better than the woman who inspires Armani's fashion designs to also front his fragrance offerings?

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10 Influential Women in Beauty

Not sure if you've noticed, but the beauty industry is brimming with some of the most successful (and über-talented) women.
Coco Chanel

Not sure if you've noticed, but the beauty industry is brimming with some of the most successful (and über-talented) women. And they've done a lot to make us look beautiful, from inventing the first at-home hair-colouring system to concocting arguably the most iconic fragrance in the world. In honour of Women's History Month, flip through and pay your respects to just a few of the women who built up the beauty industry.

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Editors' Picks: What We're Loving, Trying & Buying This Week

We've got one Sugar fresh-off-the-plane from Mexico, another newly entering the rejuvenating world of facials, and one considering a drastic haircut.

We've got one Sugar fresh-off-the-plane from Mexico, another newly entering the rejuvenating world of facials, and one considering a drastic haircut. We couldn't be more excited — it's all about The Chop right now. Our beauty editor smells like an actual lady (she usually opts for a man scent, you see), and our celebrity editor is taking her love for Chloé perfume to pint-sized heaven. Click through.