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The Leather Sisters ~ a perfume story

Posted by Angela on 23 April 2007 34 Comments

Robert Piguet Bandit fragrancePiguet Bandit advert

The Leather sisters — Christian Dior Diorling, Estée Lauder Azurée, Piguet Bandit, and L’Artisan Dzing! — lived together in a large house in a neighborhood that used to be popular before everyone moved across town to Fruity Floral. On the mantel was a photo of their father, Knize Ten, who was on a business trip to England talking with the Bentley upholstery people. Next to it was a photo of their mother, Lanvin Scandal, who had been discontinued years ago.

This morning, Diorling was the first to rise. She wrapped herself in a couture satin robe and went downstairs. Just as she was pouring coffee into her Limoges cup, Dzing! came into the kitchen and grabbed a ceramic mug she’d made in pottery class…

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Online fragrance shopping

Posted by Robin on 23 April 2007 Leave a Comment

Deal at ebba: take 25% off all Ebba products with coupon code MDAY, good through 5/13.

New at luckyscent: Keiko Mecheri Musc & Patchoulissime, Comme des Garcons 2 pocket size.

New at nordstrom: Estee Lauder Azuree Soleil Eau Fraiche Skinscent.

New at sephora: Giorgio Armani Attitude, Jean Paul Gaultier Fleur du Male

Demeter Apple Blossom & Cherry Blossom, Des Filles a la Vanille Imma ~ new fragrances

Posted by Robin on 23 April 2007 6 Comments

Demeter Cherry Blossom perfume

Demeter has launched two new soft florals for spring: Cherry Blossom (shown) and Apple Blossom:

Enjoy the Rebirth of Nature with our Sheer and Sensual Cherry Blossom fragrance…

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Fragrance gifts for Mother’s Day 2007, part 3

Posted by Robin on 22 April 2007 Leave a Comment

Aftelier Chef's Essence Set

For the perfumista who cooks, the Chef’s Essence Set from Aftelier, a collection of 13 essential oils and absolutes that Ruth Reichl calls “magical in its ability to reproduce the true flavor and aroma of fruits, spices, and herbs”. Includes blood orange, ginger, saffron and litsea cubeba, among others. $225…

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Diana B. Black Fig Sugar Scrub ~ scented body products

Posted by Anjali on 21 April 2007 4 Comments

Diana B Sugar Scrub in Black Fig

Last year, former actress and model Diana Barton introduced Diana B., a line of body lotions, bath gels, candles and scrubs that claimed to revolutionize skincare. The rather high price point ($28 – $45) initially made me dismiss the line as yet another instance of overhyped, celebrity-endorsed nonsense, but a rave from a friend convinced me to pick up the scrub and give it a try; I was soon kicking myself for not having given the products a chance before.

The scrub is remarkable, really unlike any I have used before…

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