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2009 / Browsing by date: August 2009

Fields of jasmine and rose

Posted by Robin on 28 August 2009 19 Comments

Perfumer Christopher Sheldrake of Chanel talks (but does not appear onscreen) about the new Chanel boutique inside Seldridge's in London, and about the latest fragrance in the Les Exclusifs collection, Beige. 7 minutes. US residents: there is a similar boutique at Saks in New York.

Lazy Thursday poll: open thread, end of summer edition

Posted by Robin on 27 August 2009 353 Comments

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Same old thing: say anything you like — what perfume you’re wearing today, the fall or winter fragrance you can't wait to wear, the summer fragrance you'll miss the most, whatever. Or, ask a question about fragrance, then see if anyone else has asked a question that you can answer.

Note: image is Lavender Draw [doubled] by geishaboy500 at flickr; some rights reserved.

Perfume in the magazines, September 2009: Allure, Vogue, W, GQ & Details

Posted by Robin on 27 August 2009 33 Comments

Perfume coverage in the September issues of Allure, Vogue, W, GQ & Details, and as always, please comment on any fragrance coverage you’ve seen in other fashion & beauty magazines lately:

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Allure

Cover: Amanda Seyfried…

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Online fragrance shopping

Posted by Robin on 27 August 2009 4 Comments

New at debenhams (UK): Davidoff Hot Water, Aramis Gentleman's collection, Idole d'Armani, Prada L'Eau Ambree, Stella Nude, Avril Lavigne Black Star, D&G Anthology.

New at harrods (UK): YSL Parisienne.

New at neimanmarcus: Aramis Gentleman's collection.

New at nordstrom: Eau de Sisley trio.

Ormonde Jayne Luxury Travel Purse Sprays

Posted by Robin on 27 August 2009 52 Comments

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Ormonde Jayne has introduced new travel-sized sprays in all of the brand’s fragrances:

Today, responding to deafening demand, each fragrance comes in an elegant box of four 10ml eau de parfum sprays…

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