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CB I Hate Perfume Winter 1972 ~ fragrance review

Posted by Robin on 4 January 2007 53 Comments

CB I Hate Perfume Winter 1972 fragrance

I absolutely HATE winter. I don’t like cold weather or grey skies, and snow, well, it is amusing for about the first 30 minutes of the first snowfall of the year; after that, I could do quite well without it. I used to live in Southern California (and I’m still vaguely puzzled as to why I no longer live there) and to my mind, that is what winter should be like: an occasional overnight frost, a few chilly days here and there, otherwise, business as usual, meaning blue skies and bright sunshine.

I am guessing that perfumer Christopher Brosius of CB I Hate Perfume likes winter better than I do…

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Lavanila ~ new line of fragrances

Posted by Robin on 4 January 2007 8 Comments

Lavanila line of perfumesLavanila is a new line that will debut at Sephora in February:

Created by Givaudan, the three fragrances — Pure Vanilla, Vanilla Grapefruit and Vanilla Blossom — contain a proprietary blend, intended to provide the skin a daily dose of antioxidants, 30 essential vitamins and minerals and 19 amino acids with each spray. While base notes of each fragrance include Madagascar vanilla, top and middle notes vary depending on the olfactory composition.

The fragrances will be $56 for 50 ml…

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Online perfume shopping

Posted by Robin on 4 January 2007 Leave a Comment

New at luckyscent: Montale Chypre Fruite.

New at luilei: Aftelier Amber & Lumiere.

New at senteursdailleurs (Brussels): Penhaligons Lily & Spice.

Morgan Sweet Paradise, NellyRodi Scent Factory 9 ~ new fragrances

Posted by Robin on 4 January 2007 2 Comments

Morgan Sweet Paradise perfumeParfums Morgan will launch Morgan Sweet Paradise in February:

The floral, fruity fragrance is created by perfumers Antoine Lie and Guillaume Flavigny. It is derived from spicy pink pepper and blackcurrant buds and is described as having “a fashion attitude with a note of bohemian chic”. (via moodiereport)

Update: Additional notes include lychee, hibiscus flowers, butterfly orchid…

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Online fragrance shopping

Posted by Robin on 3 January 2007 Leave a Comment

Deal at beautyhabit: get free shipping on orders of $30 or more using coupon code NEWYEAR, good through 1/15.

New at nordstrom: Baldessarini Ambre, L'Occitane Ruban d'Orange.

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