Escentual Beauty News

‘The Collection is inspired by Matthew’s travels and conjures up the atmosphere of destinations such as India, Ibiza, Marrakech and Bali’.

Matthew Williamson Fragrance launched very successfully in the summer of 2005 and was followed in 2007 by the introduction of Sheer, a softer and less heady fragrance.  Since the original launch, Matthew has become increasingly aware that there is a trend for designers to maximise on the strength of a signature fragrance by identifying key notes and releasing these as fragrances in their own right. It is also evident from many of today’s launches that niche fragrances are having a rejuvenating effect on the business.

http://www.escentual.co.uk are pleased to announce the arrival of the latest fragrance from Angel Schlesser. ANGEL SCHLESSER ESSENTIAL FOR MEN

THE CONCEPT. The essence of what is classic

ANGEL SCHLESSER ESSENTIAL is the women�s fragrance with the most resounding international success in the ANGEL SCHLESSER perfume line. In its wake, ESSENTIAL FOR MEN is created, an eau de toilette that intensely expresses the soul of its creator�s style.

ANGEL SCHLESSER, who made his debut in fashion designing men�s collections, has transformed the sobriety and revival of the most elegant and timeless classics into the essence of his style, an essence that takes its inspiration from tradition and then transforms it into modernity.

This new fragrance for men, just like its female counterpart, seeks the classic, eternal features of traditional perfumery from the past to project them into the future and endow them with up-to-date, revived elements.

ANGEL SCHLESSER ESSENTIAL FOR MEN is aimed at modern men who feel attracted by the classics.

Urbanites who are at home with computers yet are passionate about classical literature; lovers of avant-garde architecture who are familiar with the structure of a Renaissance palazzo; men who are curious about scientific advances yet can appreciate a sunset. The pure and its essence. The contemporary and its roots. The tradition nurturing the avant-garde. The classic that always endures. The eternal.

‘A collection of gentlemen’s colognes from Richard James, each reflecting an element of the character of Richard’s style’

Since the opening of his first store on Savile Row in 1992, the Richard James name has become synonymous with the best aspects of men’s style, from ‘dressing up’ in elegant bespoke tailoring to ‘dressing down’ in luxury sportswear. With a collection of elegant Richard James accessories, including his famous jewel coloured socks, Richard identifies with the need for various key elements to create a modern wardrobe. With this in mind, he now adds to his signature fragrance a collection of three new colognes to suit the different styles and moods of his legion of fans!

The three new colognes are Lavender, Vetiver and Cardamom and they have been skilfully created by the perfumers IFF to offer a subtle interpretation of their key, signature notes. In comparison, the composition of the original Richard James Cologne is more complex and was inspired by the smell of clean and freshly starched cotton shirts.

 Nuxe Tonific A new line of bodycare products

 Formulated using the best of Amazonian
 and Medicinal Plants

 Bamboo Tear Milk - which - TONES

 Mourera Waters - which - HYDRATES

 Brazilian Mimosa - which - FIRMS
 -NUXE PATENT-

The New Nuxe Tonific range is made up of three steps

Step 1 - Nuxe Tonific® Exfoliating Body ScrubStep 2 - Nuxe Tonific® Hydrating Body Lotion
Step 3 - Nuxe Tonific® Intensive Firming Cream

We are very pleased to announce the arrival today of the new perfume from Vivienne Westwood; Vivienne Westwood Boudoir Sin Garden

Provocative, irreverent and stylish this is the new fragrance by Vivienne Westwood.

The queen of provocation appeals to her fashionable devotees with Boudoir Sin Garden, a new unconventional fragrance.

Boudoir Sin Garden is a soft fragrance appealing to a young extroverted woman who likes to be noticed. She is a charming creature playing hide and seek amongst the English countryside. She likes to seduce and wants to play.

Through Sin Garden, she expresses her frivolous and daring sensuality.

Once again, Methode Jeanne Piaubert is making strides with its revolutionary facial beauty care. Mixt' Action is the very first skin care especially designed to restore the balance of combination skin.

We are expecting more additions to the Jeanne Piaubert skincare range to be arriving with us soon so keep checking this section of the website for our most recept updates. The Mixt' Action is due to arrive with us this February.

It retails at £56.25 for the 2 x 25 ml double dispenser.

Clarins Instant Smooth Perfecting Touch

Clarins are releasing three new radiance boosters which give a glowing complexion, sparkling eyes, and gorgeous lips.

The Instant Light Complexion perfector illuminates and evens the complxion to reveal fresh, translucent, radiant skin.

The Instant Light Eye Perfecting Base smooths eyelids, illuminates the eyes and promotes lasting make-up hold. It can be applied on its own or under make-up.

The Instant Light Natural Lip Perfector gives plumper looking lips with a beautifully natural shine.

Other radiance boosting products include the Instant Smooth perfecting Touch, a make-up base that smoothes away lines, pores and imperfections and the Instant Light Perfecting Touch which conceals signs of fatigue and adds a flash of light just where you need it.

Be sure to check here for our extensive range of Clarins products available for same day despatch today!

Jean Bugatti with the Bugatti Royale

Since Ettore and his brother, Jean Bugatti started delivering cars in 1909 Bugatti has been associated with perfection, luxury and refinement. The most famous car they created was the Bugatti Royale which is still considered to be one of the most luxurious ever built.

The level of luxury is soon to be replicated by Bugatti's first steps into the perfume industry. Just as the 'boss' Ettore Bugatti personally presented and delivered his automobiles to clients at the Chateau Saint Jean in Molsheim all those years ago, this time around the Domaine de la Vingette was the location for the reveal of the Veyron 16.4, a car with a maximum speed of 300km/h and a consumption of 40 liters for 100km. At the event Bugatti also presented their perfume for men, a fragrance in perfect harmony with the identity and values of the brand.

The Prestige Edition

The traditions live on through the exclusive 'Prestige' and 'Multiple' Editions which retail at £2,395.00 and 1,550.00 respectively. The most expensive perfume we have ever stocked, these editions also come in the most opulent packaging ever seen at Escentual. A ring shaped stand replicates the curves of a classic Bugatti and holds in the fragrance bottle with magnets. The Eau de Parfum 'Multiple Edition' is coated with chrome and the 'Prestige edition' with 24 carat gold. The Prestige edition also encases a bottle made of pure crystal.

The 'Prestige' Editions are limited to a mere 400 numbered pieces, and the 'Multiple' Editions to just 4000 worldwide. These sought after pieces are only stocked in selected, prestigious retailers which have been approved by Bugatti themselves.

The Multiple Edition

We feel privilleged to be part of the distribution of such an exclusive fragrance.

If this level of opulence isn't friendly enough on your wallet then there is a more affordable way to be a part of the Bugatti Legend. The 'Edition Luxe' will be made available after the launch of the limited editions and comes in a bottle made of elaborate heavy glass with sharp edges. A blue line, the emblematic colour of the brand is visible within the bottle to represent the Bugatti soul. These versions start at £30.00 for the 30 ml edition, increasing to £64.00 for the 125ml edition.

The Edition Luxe

Bugati is a mythic name that has become immortalised in the memory of the general public, it symbolises exception and the inaccessible dream. Now anyone can be a part of that dream, a small part of the Bulgatti heritage made affordable and accessible for the first time.

Creed have decided to release a Limited Edition 'Love in White Gold 250ml' and a 'Gold Leather Refillable 75ml Atomiser' for the UK and Ireland.

This is the first time Creed have released a Limited Edition Fragrance in the UK and due to high demand they only have 100 pieces of each available for the whole of the UK market. The unique Creed 250ml flacon has been beautifully printed with the famous Creed feathers in gold with a gold leather piece covering the glass top.

We advise reserving the fragrances as soon as possible if you are planning on getting your hands on these extremely desirable editions. Ceri, our chief administrator had already placed her order, and is counting down the days to the February release. 

Our stocks of existing Creed fragrances sell out as we obtain stock, and have proven popular on an international scale.

The Love in White Gold Limited Edition 250ml Splash retails at £155.00 and the Gold Leather Refillable Limited Edition Atomiser 75ml retails at £100.00.

Lacoste's 'Red' and 'Touch of Pink' were hugely successful when they launched, and have continued to grow in popularity.

Lacoste are soon to release limited edition versions of these fragrances for 2007.

'Style in Play,' the popular male fragrance has now got its own Spring variation - 'Hot Play.' 

'Touch of Spring' is newest edition for the ladies and will appeal to fans of 'Touch of Pink' when its released in mid March.

Lacoste already have a great range of fragrances available. To check them out just click here.

Anna Sui has already established a cult following and remains a popular brand with her distinctive, stylised packaging and uplifting fragrances.

It was music to our ears when we realised that there is a 2007 Dolly Girl Limited Edition soon to be released, and, as usual we are going to stock the full range at Escentual in March.

There are already plenty of Anna Sui fragrances available from us right now if you can't wait that long. Just check here to see what Escentual can supply for you today.

Yves Saint Laurent have recently informed us that they are extending their L'Homme range to include Aftershave Balms and Deodorant sprays.

The Deodorant Spray retails at £17.00 and the Aftershave Balm at £26.00.

Check here for more exclusive mens products available at Escentual now.

Inspired by the original haute couture jewellry, Yves Sant Laurent are offering three heart shaped variations on some of their classic fragrance bottles.

'Opium', 'Cinema' and 'Paris' are all going to be available in the limited edition bottles which are decorated with the Yves Saint Laurent signature and accessorised with a satin ribbon.

These would make a great mothers day gift, re-inventing her favourite fragrance for the special occasion.

The 'Cinema' and 'Paris' variants retail at £27.00 for the 25 ml bottle, wheras 'Opium' is slightly more expensive at £32.00 for the 25 ml. We are definately expecting to sell out of these desirable bottles soon after arrival so get the pre-orders in to confirm your own piece of YSL history.

Alexander MyQueen 'Light Mist' has been described as 'the lighter side of MyQueen,' designed for the people who prefer a lighter fragrance, suitable for regular use.

The mysterious scent is due to arrive with us within the next month or two and should appeal to fans of the original fragrance.

La Perla have responded to customer demand by re-releasing their classic fragrance in the original bottle from 20 years ago just in time for Valentines day. 'La Perla Eau de Parfum Intense' is being released in a limited edition 'Jewel' edition which comes in a beautiful presentation box with atomiser. It is an 'exciting new variation to the original perfume which has extraordinary clarity and strength.' We are only able to recieve limited stock of this exclusive item so pre-ordering is essential to avoid dissapointment.

We are also eagerly anticipating our delivery of La Perla 'Charme' which is also set to be arriving with us soon, along with the range of body products to compliment the fragrance.

Check here for the full list of La Perla products available now.

Last year the Marc Jacobs Splash range proved very popular from its release date. Combining a distinctive fragrance with incredible value, the 300ml bottles proved that an Eau Fraiche can prove to be extremely desirable with customers.

Marc Jacobs are building on the popularity of 'Rain,'  its best selling fragrance of last year, with the release of two limited edition scents - 'Orange' and 'Cucumber.'

We can't wait for these to arrive in the office - our Operations Manager Gwilym has previously mentioned that he adores the smell of cucumber and tells me that he's 'extremely excited' about an eau fraiche to suit his distinguished taste. Whatever the title, we are confident that Marc Jacobs will provide us with another set of fresh fragrances suitable for everyday wear that prove difficult to dislike.

With Mother's Day fast approaching its not just your Valentine that needs pampering in the next few months.

The Sarah Jessica Parker 'Lovely' Mother's Day Gift Set is expected to arrive with us on the 5th of March 2007 and contains a 50 ml Eau De Parfum, along with a free Bath and Shower Gel and Body Lotion.

All of this will be available for just £27.00.Be sure to check here for all of our S.J.P. products available on the site. The Mother's Day Giftset will be added to the list as soon as they arrive in the warehouse.

We are expecting stock of the new Euphoria and Eternity gift sets to arrive with us any day now... 

We are receiving the sets in both the mens and womens versions of the fragrances. The 'Euphoria' set comes with a 30 ml Eau de Parfum and a 100 ml Body Lotion and the 'Euphoria Men' comes with the 50 ml eau de Toilette and the 100 ml Body Wash.

The Eternity sets come with 30 ml bottles of the fragrances and 100 ml shower gels and body washes respectively.

The women's Euphoria set will be on the site at £28.00 and the men's set at £34.00. It's always a great opportunity to make big savings when giftsets are available but with these prices you save a massive 35% and 19% from the price of buying the items individually.

We already have an extensive range of Calvin Klein products, including some giftsets available on the site. Be sure to get the orders in early to avoid dissapointment and confirm brownie points.

We are expecting a delivery of J Lo 'Glow After Dark' to be arriving at the warehouse soon.

'Glow After Dark' is the follow up to the popular J Lo 'Glow,' but proves to be a very different fragrance - suited more to a celebratory night out as opposed to the steamy intimacy of the original perfume.

The 'Glow After Dark' bottle has a sleek mirror-effect which make it distinctive and relevant to the 'younger & more daring,' 'midnight mischief' generation.

The range starts at £15.00 for the Wearable Solid Perfume Pendant and only £21.00 for the 30ml Eau de Toilette spray.

For the full list of J Lo products available for purchase from Escentual check here.

Hermes have once again started redistributing some classic Hermes fragrances, along with some brand new ranges. They have actually been delivered to us, and are ready for packing this morning. Many of the Hermes products have proved difficult to source over the years and it's been great to be able to obtain exclusive stock of them for our customers.

When I asked Tom, the general manager at Escentual what he thought of Hermes as a brand he didn't have enough to say:

"Hermes continue to fascinate us with their mysterious and contempory fragrances. Their latest ranges are what we come to expect from Hermes: original, stylish elegance."

I'm sure any fragrance fan would find it hard to disagree with that statement - oh,  and in case your wondering, Tom's favourite Hermes fragrance is Terre D'Hermes.

The new ranges are on the site today. Check out the Hermes product page for recent updates and a full list of stock available for 24 hour despatch.

Caron have given a romantic twist to a classic composition, with their modern take on Violet fragrances of old.

Each flower in the Caron range has significance. The violet was chosen for its imperial qualities and its representation of 'secret love.' The 'secret love' idea stems right back to ancient Greek Mythology where Zeus ordered the earth to create flower which was worthy of Io, a beautiful girl he had secretly fallen in love with. He named the flower after her.

Violette Precieuse Eau De Parfum is released this April and retails at £39.00 for a 50 ml bottle.

To see our full list of Caron products, available for 24 hour despatch please check this link.

Calvin Klein's new fragrance 'Euphoria Blossom' is coming to Escentual by the 5th of February 2007. We will be stocking the full range from the day of release with 30ml eau de toilettes starting at £25.00.

The fragrance is similar to the Classic CK Euphoria, but wheras the original Euphoria was inspired by the richness of the Black Orchid, Euphoria Blossom draws upon the delicacy and crisp freshness of the white orchid for its floral inspiration. 

We are looking forward to fulfilling many February 14th gift requirements as soon as these arrive so check back for an opportunity to pre-order soon! 

For our full list of Calvin Klein products available for dispatch today check here.

We have just recieved our first shipment of the Clarins Expertise E3p this morning. The distinctive new product is ready for despatch earlier than anticipated from this link.

The bottles are ready for packing and retail for £25.00. Any order made before 3pm will be despatched out the same evening.

For futher information regarding the revolutionary new product from Clarins check our earlier blog post or visit Clarins.com.

We are proud to announce that Escentual are continuing to stock the new Loccitane products this year. Last November various Loccitane products were featured in The Times 'Mens Stuff' section, along with Good Housekeeping Magazine and Marie Claire.  

Jean Paul Gaultier have recently updated the packaging of their "Classique" Fragrance.

Not content with the already distinctive bottles - the fresh floral fragrance is now more exclusive than ever with its new redesign. Be sure to visit here to check out the new look.

Lancome have recently announced that their Hypnose Range are is soon to include a Mens fragrance, complementing the already popular womens fragrance which has been described as  

'a sumptuous new scent that re-invents the oriental fragrance.'

Be sure to check here for our full range of Lancome products.

The Vera Wang Range has proven to be extremely popular in recent months, and we are proud to announce that we are stocking the full range of Vera Wang 'Truly Pink' as soon as it becomes available for sale  in the UK.

If the recent launch of Vera Wang 'Princess' is anything to go by then 'Truly Pink' could sell-out within days of its release.

  Be sure to check here for the most recent Vera Wang product updates, the new fragrance will be on the site the same day we obtain stock.

We have recently updated the site to include the full range of Par Amour products, including the toujours range, aimed at the younger Clarins fans. Until now we did not have the full range of the items on the site.

Clarins.com describes this range as

"A fragrance for all girls. A lively, tender fruity-floral Eau de Toilette which unfolds like an enchanting fairytale."

Be sure to check out the Toujours range here, and the full range of official Clarins products here.

Escentual are continuing to officially stock the full range of Clarins products this year. We are especially excited about the new Expertise 3P range which protects the skin from the harmful effects of Artificial Electromagnetic Waves, caused by urban pollution.

Escentual are proud to announce an exciting immminent launch of Theo Fennels Scent for Women.

Theo's jewellery is extremely distinctive and desirable and we are sure that the fragrance will continue in the same mould.

Keep an eye on the website for an immediate update as soon as we obtain stock.