Pitahaya, The Fruit of the Dragon

This unusual fruit grows in south-east China. It has an exotic, slightly aqueous scent - still rare in perfumery. Its a fruit of the cactus species and the flavor is sometimes likened to a kiwifruit. The perfume can be found in Escada's limited edition Tropical Punch and Comptoir Sud Pacifique's Vanille Pitahaya.

My current perfume pick is a gentle and cheerful fragrance, Kenzo Amour. The bottle (white, orange or fuchsia, depending on the size) is a stylized evocation of an unusual bird: abstract, imaginary and colorful.

The Story: "The slow and sensuous journey of a couple through Asia, punctuated by encounters, bursts of laughter and smiles, soft sensations, pictures and perfumes brimming with life. Kenzo introduces a soft, sensual, happy fragrance with a woody, musky scent. Olfactory evocations of traveling through Asia, with memories of India, Indonesia, Japan, Burma and Thailand. Lovely places, filled with vibrant colors and aromas."

The Notes: "Frangipani blossoms from Bali or Borobudur, cherry blossoms from Japan, tanakha wood used decoratively in Burma by women and children, incense, Thai rice steam, vanilla of la Réunion and white tea from China."



Gorgeous scent and design, I love it.

Other Tidbits:
British Actor Clive Owen recently signed a 4 million dollar deal with cosmetic giant Lancôme to promote a new fragrance and skincare line for men. The new ads debut this spring.

Angry Retail sells 'Celebrity Scales' - guess we all need a laugh after the holidays...good luck!