Luxurious Perfumes

Globally, the flavors and fragrances form a $17.8-billion industry of which the top five players are Givaudan, International Flavors & Fragrances, Firmenich, Symrise and Quest International.

These five companies have a substantial presence in the Indian market, along with competition from Indian F&F houses like SH Kelkar, Sachee Aromatics and Oriental Flavors & Fragrances. The Indian F&F market is estimated at around $225 million.

“The word ‘perfume’ comes from the Latin per fume ‘through smoke’. One of the oldest uses of perfumes was in the form the burning of incense and aromatic herbs used in religious services, often the aromatic gums, frankincense and myrrh, gathered from trees.

The Egyptians were the first clan to use perfume followed by the ancient Chinese, Hindus, Israelites, Carthaginians, Arabs, Greeks, and Romans.

The Egyptians invented glass and perfume bottles were one of the first common uses for glass.

So which is the most expensive perfume brand available in the market? Which perfume bottle is adorned with a five-carat diamond? Read on to find out. . .

(These perfumes have been ranked by www.perfumejuice.com)

1. Clive Christian’s Imperial Majesty: Price $215,000
British designer Clive Christian’s creation has recently been voted in the Guiness Book of World Records the most expensive perfume in the world. The 16.9-ounce perfume bottle is stuck into the 18-carat gold collar that is adorned with a five-carat diamond. Only five bottles are made annually, justifying the eye-popping price.

2. Clive Christian No. 1: Price $2,150 (2 oz.)

This perfume is an extravagant combination of Indian jasmine, mandarin and sandalwood. Its bottle is handmade from lead crystal, while the neck is 24-karat gold-plated sterling silver, set with a solitaire.

The stopper is designed after the original pattern granted by Queen Victoria.

3. Caron’s Poivre: $2,000
The peppery unisex fragrance of Caron Poivre is a snip at $2,000 (for 2 oz).

This perfume is a concoction of lavender, jasmine, rose, Lily of the valley, carnation, cedar, sandalwood, Tonka and musk.

The maker of this perfume, Caron, is one of the last perfume houses to still have an in-house ‘nose’ (Monsieur Fraysse) — also called a master perfumer.

4. Chanel No 5: Price $1,850
One of the world’s most famous perfumes relies heavily on jasmine. It was the first fragrance from Parisian couturier, Gabrielle ‘Coco’ Chanel.

History has it that Chanel commissioned renowned perfumer Ernest Beaux to make six perfumes. They were labelled No. 1, No. 2, etc. through No. 6. Chanel liked No. 5 the most and that became the chosen formula.

Initially, this perfume was given to some of Chanel’s clients for free at her boutique.

5. Baccarats Les Larmes Sacrees de Thebe: Price $1,700
Baccarat, better known as the maker of high-quality crystal, entered the fragrance business in the late 1990s with three limited-edition fragrances of its own.

Baccarats Les Larmes Sacrees de Thebe combines frankincense and myrrh. The perfume comes in exquisite Baccarat crystal bottles.

6. Annick Goutal’s Eau d’Hadrien: Price $1,500
Annick Goutal is a European perfumer, former model and prize-winning pianist. Her Eau d’Hadrien is a fresh, citrus blend of Sicilian lemons, grapefruit and cypress.

7. Hermes’ 24 Faubourg: Price $1,500
This women’s perfume, which comes in 1-oz bottles, is made by French fashion house Hermes International.

Hermes started its fragrance line in 1951. Over the past 57 years, the company has created several fragrances for both men and women.

8. Jean Patou’s Joy: Price $800
This is quite a popular fragrance among Hollywood stars. It comes in 1-oz bottles and is a heavy floral scent, based on the most precious rose and jasmine, created by French fashion designer Jean Patou.

Other Patou perfumes are Amour Amour, Adieu Sagesse and Que Sais Je.
But ‘Joy’ is the most well known one.

Ever used any of these expensive perfumes? Share your experience with us.

The Perfect Gift For Your Woman

It’s quite apparent that all ladies will have a soft corner for the Accessories MP3 Player. Honestly, how many MP3 players can be as subtle and discreet as this! Fashion statement, jewelry, bling…you name it, and it’s there! I adore the little loop earring that goes into the ear as headphones, now only if Cartier or Tiffany can get a whiff of this…

Action-based video games get players on their feet

New video games mixing music with real-world action promise to get players off the couch, turning basketball dribblers into “true ballers” and helping new moms tighten their tummies.

“NBA Baller Beats” laid claim to being the first videogame to incorporate basketballs into the action, challenging players to dribble in time with high-energy music in order to score points.

The videogame taps into movement-sensing abilities of Kinect accessories for Xbox 360 controllers to challenge players to bounce balls in synch with on-screen cues and even do stunts like passing behind backs or between legs.

“Kinect knows everything you are doing so you can’t fake it out,” a spokesman for Majesco Entertainment said while demonstrating ‘Baller Beats’ at the E3 videogame industry extravaganza in Los Angeles on Wednesday.

Copies of the game will be bundled with basketballs when they are released in September at a price of $60 each, according to Majesco.

“Even though the game comes with a full-size basketball you can use any rubber ball, even a swimming pool ball,” Majesco’s Liz Buckley told. “That may be a little less intimidating for moms in the living room.”

The ball cannot be black because it would be too difficult to track properly, according to Buckley.

Majesco also showed off a “Zumba Fitness Core” videogame that combined the Columbian dance exercise craze with Kinect for Xbox.

“Core” will be released later this year as a new installment in a franchise that has sold more than seven million videogames since it was launched in November 2010.

Actress Jolie donates $100,000 to Syrian refugees

Hollywood star Angelina Jolie has donated $100,000 to aid Syrian refugees, the United Nations refugee agency said on Wednesday.

The Oscar-winning actress is a special envoy of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and made the donation on World Refugee Day.

In a statement marking the occasion Jolie said the solutions to the world’s growing number of displaced people were political as well as humanitarian.

“The international community should rededicate itself to preventing conflict, addressing it when it erupts, and solving it more quickly,” she said.

“For that is the only way to create durable solutions for the refugees whose strength inspires us on this World Refugee Day.”

Tens of thousands of Syrians have fled their country amid a bloody crackdown on dissent by Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s regime, with most going to Turkey and Lebanon.

Jolie, a goodwill ambassador for the agency since 2001, was promoted to special envoy earlier this yea

sanath jayasuriya got married

Sanath weds for the third time with Maleeka , also incidentally  an Air Hostess


For the third time the legendary cricketer Sanath Jayasuriya once more tied the ‘Nuptial’ knot with a new bride yesterday a very simple and secretly conducted ceremony. This time Sanath has chosen another by profession another an Air hostess Maleeka. But she is also a film actress. She had portrayed roles in ‘Super Six’ film along side with popular actresses like Pabhoda Sandeepani , Aruni and a few other popular film actresses.
Yesterday morning her weeding registration took place on a very low and subdued profile in a secret manner at a Buddhist temple in Mt.Lavinia’s, ‘Wale Pansala’ amidst a small gathering, which was not covered officially by the media. Subsequently a few guests who were present were invited for a grand lunch at the Mt Lavinia hotel. This was to celebrate Maleeka’s birthday.
Sanath Jayasuriya wanted to have this function in a very small scale by extending invitations for a few people only as he wanted to have this function to be held rather secretly. However it is learnt that a larger celebration of this even is to be planned to be held next week. It is reliably reported.
Sanath in his previous marriage to Sandra was also an ex Air hostess have three children. He had legally separated from this marriage. This case was file a few months back. The legal proceedings of this case are however are not yet over. Sanath’s initial marriage was also to an Air Hostess, which too ended in a divorce.
Some photographs of Maleeka shown BELOW:

Robert Pattinson: Kristen Stewart Is ‘Perfect’

Rob calls Kristen ‘perfect’ in a new interview while promoting ‘Breaking Dawn: Part 2′ — Do YOU think he’s forgiven her for cheating? 

Robert Pattinson was reportedly devastated and humiliated when Kristen Stewart was photographed having an affair with her SWATH director Rupert Sanders. But just a couple months later, while promoting Breaking Dawn: Part 2, Rob called her “perfect.” Is all forgiven?

 When the cheating photos went viral on July 24, Rob was heartbroken. But just months later, on Nov. 12, the two stars appeared on the Breaking Dawn red carpet together, looking more in love than ever. So has Rob totally forgiven Kristen for cheating? As we recently told you, Rob’s sisters “are disgusted by Kristen.” A source told Life & Style, 

“They saw how hurt Rob was after the affair, and that anger hasn’t washed away yet. They feel Kristen embarrassed the entire family by cheating on Rob so publicly.” Guess he’s ignoring his family and listening to his heart! In the new interview, Kristen also admits that Bella & Edward’s love “presents a really perfect idea of what a relationship could be” and that true love is worth fighting for… even in real life! Watch the new interview below:

Is this The End for Mr. Bean?

Is one of the world's most celebrated man-children finally growing up ... and saying goodbye?

It looks like Mr. Bean fans may soon have to indulge their love of hijinks, pratfalls and shenanigans elsewhere, as Rowan Atkinson has announced that the time to retire the comedy character is nigh.

It's somewhat ironic that, for Atkinson, playing a role that brings a smile to so many faces has actually become "a little sad."

"The stuff that has been most commercially successful for me —- basically quite physical, quite childish —- I increasingly feel I'm going to do a lot less of," he told the Daily Telegraph's Review. "Apart from the fact that your physical ability starts to decline, I also think someone in their 50s being childlike becomes a little sad. You've got to be careful."

Mr. Bean, a character whom Atkinson developed while studying for his master's degree at Oxford University, made his debut in the eponymous television series that ran for 14 episodes from 1990-1995. He was also the star of his own animated series that ran from 2002-2004 and two feature films, "Bean" (1997) and "(2007).

Mr. Bean was initially described by Atkinson as being a "child in a man's body," a gleefully oblivious buffoon who somehow managed to navigate and overcome everyday (and sometimes more outrageous) challenges and obstacles through a mix of innocence and general cluelessness. The character, who rarely speaks, has been compared to roles played by Charlie Chaplin and those of other silent actors known for physical comedy and theatricality.

Atkinson admits that playing the well-meaning but bumbling clown has kept him from scoring more serious roles. He hopes to finally be seen in a different light as he prepares to make his "straight play" debut in a revival of Simon Gray's "Quartermaine's Terms" in London's West End.

Well, at least we still have Pee-wee Herman, as Paul Reubens doesn't seem to think there's anything sad about an older man acting like a big kid.