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Strange Invisible Perfumes Magazine Street ~ brief perfume review

Posted by Robin on 8 June 2008 11 Comments

Strange Invisible Perfumes Magazine Street

Magazine Street, from the natural perfume line Strange Invisible Perfumes, “celebrates the cultural melange of New Orleans”, and a portion of the proceeds go to commongroundrelief, a charitable organization working to rebuild communities in the gulf coast area in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. The notes are magnolia, vanilla, patchouli, vetiver and botanical musk, and Strange Invisible Perfumes characterizes Magazine Street as “brazen, sumptuous”.

Magazine Street starts, like many from this line, with a touch of oddness in the top notes — it is strong and sharp, with something lemony-tangy that reminds me of freshly crushed eucalyptus leaves…

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Royal Exchange ~ shopping for perfume in London

Posted by Guest Shopper on 8 June 2008 — 0 Comments — Comments are closed

Exterior, Royal Exchange, LondonShopping in London is all about the West End — Mayfair, Westminster, Knightsbridge and Chelsea. The City of London proper (i.e., the historic core of Greater London) is all about money; it’s a maze of narrow medieval alleys with huge office buildings, endless posh banking headquarters, and men….lots and lots and lots of men, most of them in sharp suits with cell phones pressed to their ears. There’s a plethora of expensive little shops selling shirts, ties, and, of course, those sharp suits.

However, some unexpectedly excellent perfume shopping can be found in the City, and one of the best places is right next to the Bank of England — the Royal Exchange…

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Tova Signature Summer ~ new fragrance

Posted by Robin on 8 June 2008 11 Comments

Tova Signature Summer perfumeTova has launched Tova Signature Summer, a “lovely summery twist on Tova Signature eau de parfum that includes additional notes embodying the warmth and spirit of relaxing, carefree summer days”; Tova Borgnine describes it as “clean and sensual with a tickle of sunshine”.

The additional notes include amethyst calla lily, California grapefruit, and pink cyclamen…

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Carol’s Daughter Tui Hair Oil ~ scented body products

Posted by Jessica on 7 June 2008 14 Comments

Carol's Daughter Tui Hair OilTui Hair Oil from Carol’s Daughter is a fragranced product that looks just the way it smells. Orange- and red-tinted dried flowers float and drift within its gold-colored liquid, creating a dreamy, sunset-hued effect that reminds me variously of a lava lamp, a tropical cocktail, or some arts-and-craft project from nature camp.

I was initially a bit hesitant about using Tui Hair Oil, especially since the ingredients (primarily corn oil, “infused with chamomile and calendula”) sounded too heavy for my hair. I tried it first as a deep-conditioning treatment on a weekend morning, rubbing a quarter-size amount of the oil into my hair (avoiding my scalp) and leaving it there for a half-hour before shampooing. While it was soaking in, I was able to enjoy its scent. Carol’s Daughter describes the Tui fragrance as a blend of guava, mango, and passion fruit…

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Online fragrance shopping

Posted by Robin on 7 June 2008 Leave a Comment

Deal at beautyhabit: with any Parfums de Nicolai purchase of $85 or more, get a free Parfums de Nicolai candle using coupon code BHINTENSE, good through 6/17 or while supplies last.

New at miomia: Escentric Molecules Escentric 02 & Molecule 02.

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