Just in time for Christmas, Bvlgari brings out BLV NOTTE, warm, sensual scents for women and men. BLV NOTTE pour Homme ($375/50ml) is based on dark chocolate and wenge, which first seduces the senses with the smell of tobacco flowers and galangal followed by neroli, bergamot and cardamom. Its counterpart, BLV NOTTE pour Femme ($460/40ml), is also based on dark chocolate but has a bittersweet character with galangal, iris and ginger fused with vodka. Available from Seibu, Lane Crawford (Canton Road) and Sogo.

White and bright

Cosmetics Concept from Switzerland has brought out a new treatment, Ultra-Time Rebirth, and two new products to its Magic line formulated to whiten and brighten skin. Ultra-Time Rebirth ($1,380/90 minutes) is an anti-ageing treatment which includes lymph deep-cleansing, cell-repair serum, collagen face mask, shoulder, neck and hand treatment, and also anti-ageing masks for the shoulders and neck. The Magic Remover-Water Based Cleanser for Eyes and Face ($160/100ml) is a deep-cleansing remover that gets rid of all makeup while detoxifying skin after softening dead cells and impurities. Magic Lip Repair ($110/10g) with ingredients including shea butter, vitamin E and grapefruit oil provides a long-lasting moisturising effect. The products are available in selected Watson's stores, Cosmetics Concept Skin Centre and Angel Beauty stores. The treatment is available at Cosmetics Concept Skin Centre, 20/F, Plaza 2000, 2-4 Russell St, Causeway Bay. Inquiries: 2148 6998

Nail the Smoothies

Hip nail brand Essie has launched its first hand and body lotion - Smoothies ($200/8oz or $60/2oz) - combining fruit scents with nourishing ingredients. Its cocktail of active ingredients including aloe vera, shea butter, essential oils and vitamins A and E moisturise, protect and oxygenise while alpha hydroxy acids exfoliate and increase cell turnover for younger, brighter skin. The Smoothies come in Blueberry & Banana, Coconut & Pineapple, Cranberry & Tangerine, Kiwi & Lime, Lemon & Guava and Pomegranate & Mango. After your hands are soft and smooth, colour your nails with Essie's new winter collection - Frozen Assets. The six shades range from fire-hydrant red to dark purple and cost $120 each. Essie is exclusively distributed by Nailtech Professional, Unit 2202-03, 22/F, Queen's Place, 74 Queen's Road Central. Inquiries: 2139 0014

Spa spacious

Clarins has added another Beauty Institute to its branches at The Peninsula hotel and Central Building. The new institute will feature 13 private therapy rooms, 10 for females and three for males as well as hydro-facilities featuring Vichy showers and treatments. The new spa, on the 14/F of Sogo, will open in mid-December.