Paris Gallery, the flagship brand of Al Fahim Holdings, announced the launch of the House of Amouage’s latest fragrance Ciel both for men and women. It is the latest fragrance to undergo the updating and re-working treatment.

ÔÇ£We don’t believe women want unnaturally coloured fragrances these days so we have removed the colouring agent from the new Ciel and reformulated it with a higher perfume concentration transforming it into the Eau de Parfum category and thereby giving it longer lasting properties, said Christopher Chong, Amouage Creative Director.

Ciel, both for women and men have been hailed by perfume experts as fragrances which evoke memories of a rain shower on a hot summer’s day, providing a cooling and invigorating effect.

Ciel for women is a pure, delicate and floral fragrance, featuring notes of gardenia, cyclamen, jasmine and water-lily in the top notes, with a base of silver frankincense. Ciel for men is a fresh fougre with top notes of lavender, jasmine and lily-of-the-valley over a warm, green base of vetyver, cedar and silver frankincense.

The new bottles have been designed to reflect the heritage of the brand and form an element of continuity with the previous bottles to become recognizable the world over as signature pieces of the House of Amouage. The men’s bottle is inspired by the Omani 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 in Muscat.

The retail division of Al Fahim Holdings, Paris Gallery Group of companies consists of Paris Gallery, Karisma, Watch Gallery, Shoe ME, and various Fashion franchises such as Aigner, Burberry, Cartier, Etro, Ferrari, Roberto Cavalli, Salvatore Ferragamo. The retail network spans across UAE, KSA, Qatar and Bahrain with more than 80 stores, offering an extensive range of fragrances, cosmetics, watches, eyewear, accessories and fashion apparel from over 450 global brands.

Oh My Dog! has launched a new online shop. The brand features luxury dog fragrance, shampoo and gifts. The company started a few years back by two businessmen, formerly with Givenchy, in Paris. The Oh My Dog! fragrance and its matching shampoo were debuted in 2002. The scent features notes of bergamot, sandalwood and vanilla.

The brand became a huge success in France, Tokyo, the UK, Canada and the United States with the products sold at Saks 5th Avenue, TJ Maxx and House of Fraser in the UK, as well as at high end luxury dog boutiques around the world.

Now they are going online with the new online shop at www.ohmydogstore.com. On the website, you can buy the Oh My Dog! products as well as new items, including A Dog is Born, (a unisex fragrance for puppies) and Oh My Cat! a luxury cat fragrance featured in Cat Fancy Magazine as well as various gifts sets and hygiene products.

The shampoos and perfume in the products are all natural, hypo-allergenic and veterinarian tested so you can be assured your pet will be safe as well as smelling good. Check out the Oh My Dog! website for more information.

Whether you prefer florals or spicier scents, light vs. deep and rich your very own signature scent, a reflection of you, is something that can and should be worn all year round, no matter what the season is!

Here are a few signature scents that will always be true to you during anytime of the year:

Wrapped with Love
Wrapped with Love by Hilary Duff is a fruity floral fragrance, with just the right amount of sophistication, is the sweet brush of a kiss and a comforting embrace. Its playfulness and warmth will fit for any occasion during the winter, spring, summer or fall.

Badgley Mischka
Its distinctive romantic and chic sophistication is what sets the Badgley Mischka signature fragrance apart from the rest. In every ounce, the rich, pulpy and rare floral provokes inner and outer sensuality season after season.

M by Mariah Carey
Feeling feminine, fun and flirty never goes out of style! Mariah’s signature scent, M by Mariah Carey embodies the beauty and femininity with its harmonious union of velvety notes. This fragrance adapts with you as you peruse through seasons.

Fantasy Britney Spears
Fantasy Britney Spears is a magic potion of sweet temptation that leaves a whimsical trail of embracing sensuality. This rich mixture of sweet cupcake and bold wood tones allows for you and those around you to immerse into a fantasy-like experience morning, noon or night!

IsaDora, one of Europe’s leading cosmetic authorities, has a terrific collection of makeup that is perfect for the summer. These products are smudgeproof, waterproof or meltproof and perfect for a day in the heat and humidity.

Protecting Waterproof Mascara
This rich and voluminous mascara not only lengthens and thickens the lashes but its 100% waterproof and long lasting formula stays put all day, even on the hottest and most humid summer days.

Shiny Lip Lacquer
A long lasting wet look lip shine that keeps your lips looking their best in any situation.

Oil Free Compact Make-up
Enough coverage to hide imperfections, smooth skin tone, refine fine lines and wrinkles and still has enough oil-absorbing power for a matte fresh face in one easy swipe.

Mineral Blush Powder
100% natural minerals with rich color pigmentation and velvety soft formula makes application easy and the color true and even.

Gleaming Eye Shadow
An easy to apply, wet & dry shadow that offers exciting, glamorous and shimmering effects for the eyes. When used wet it creates a more dramatic, intense color and when applied dry it creates a smooth matte, natural color.

The IsaDora cosmetics line, which originally launched in Sweden in 1983, is now available in 40 countries worldwide. Their products are fragrance-free, so perfect for sensitive skin. They are also clinical tested (no animals!) for safety, comfort and quality.

In addition to their cosmetics, IsaDora offers skin and body care, haircare and fragrance products. Visit Isadora.com to learn more about IsaDora and find a retailer near you.

Photo credit: Isadora.com

Earlier in the month of July, Kim Kardashian announced on her personal blog that she is going to enter the fragrance industry. Kardashian, the 27-year-old television personality from Los Angeles, plans to release the perfume on Mother’s Day in 2009.

The Mother’s Day release is more than just a coincidence. In fact, it was Kardashian’s mother who first helped her on her path to creating her own perfume.

To help her achieve her goal, Kardashian is partnering with some of the biggest names in the industry. Caroline Sabas, a perfumer from France who first was a friend of Kardashian’s mother, is helping Kardashian create the scent. The two will work together to try to figure out a combination that will result in a fragrance that is unique to Kardashian.

Scott Oshry will team with Kardashian to design the perfume bottle. New Wave Fragrances will help Kardashian distribute the fragrance. Once released, the plan is to make it available in the United States, England, Japan, Australia and Germany.

While Kardashian might not have a long history of fame, she comes from a famous family. Her father, Robert Kardashian, was both a friend and a lawyer for OJ Simpson. Bruce Jenner, Kardashian’s stepfather, is a famous Olympian.

Kardashian’s friendship with Paris Hilton helped her gain fame. So did her internet leaked sex tape filmed with her and her ex-boyfriend Ray J. Currently, she is dating Reggie Bush, an NFL running back for the New Orleans Saints. She also has a reality show called Keeping Up With the Kardashian.

Although Kardashian doesn’t have much experience in the fragrance industry, she has become one of the hottest names in the celebrity scene. She has experience as a fashion stylist, so she has a good pulse on what trends could appeal to a mass audience.