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Online fragrance shopping

Posted by Robin on 13 July 2009 7 Comments

New at escentual (UK): Moschino Cheap & Chic Light Clouds, Lolita Lempicka Si Lolita (pre-order), J Lo My Glow (pre-order).

New at fourseasons: Carthusia Eau de Parfum.

Deal at macys: get a free tote bag and free shipping with beauty orders of $50 or more using coupon code PRETTY, good while supplies last.

Deal at neimanmarcus: get free shipping on all orders with coupon code SUMMER, good through 7/20. New items include Prada L'Eau Ambree (pre-order).

New at premiereavenue (France): Parfum d'Empire Wazamba.

New at reirien: 10 Corso Como, Annick Goutal Les Orientalistes.

The Monday Mail ~ help Christie find a new perfume

Posted by Robin on 13 July 2009 53 Comments

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This week’s subject is Christie, who says she is a “definite perfume newbie” but also a “budding perfume junkie”. Christie is looking for two fragrances: the first should be a “high-pitched, high-energy fragrance”, the second should be “something creamy and light” that would work as a comfort scent. She has great access to perfume stores, and while she’d prefer that both scents be reasonably priced, she’s willing to entertain any suggestions.

Here is what we know about Christie:

She’s in her mid-20s and recently married.

She describes herself as intellectual, creative and sporty…

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Top 10 Summer Fragrances 2009

Posted by Jessica on 10 July 2009 153 Comments

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This year, it seemed as though summer would never really begin in my part of the world. After weeks of almost-daily rain, however, and an odd chilly spell that saw me wearing black tights well into June, we’ve finally enjoyed some well-deserved days of sunny blue skies and warmer temperatures. I’m finally adjusting my clothing, my fragrances, and even my mood to suit the climate. So, at last, here is a list of my personal fragrance choices for the season.

Diptyque L’Ombre dans L’Eau. I have a feeling I mentioned this fragrance in my top picks for Spring 2008. I wear it even more often during summer, and I’ve done so for the past five or six years. For me, L’Ombre dans L’Eau is the perfect balance of floral, berry, and grass notes, with a rosy heart that suits my tastes perfectly…

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Gianfranco Ferre In The Mood For Love ~ new fragrance

Posted by Robin on 10 July 2009 21 Comments

Gianfranco Ferre In The Mood For Love perfumeGianfranco Ferré has launched In The Mood For Love, a new fruity floral fragrance for women that celebrates love at first sight.

In The Mood For Love was developed by perfumer Maurice Roucel; the notes include bitter orange, magnolia, white rose, amber and wood…

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Carthusia Caprissimo ~ new perfume

Posted by Robin on 10 July 2009 29 Comments

Carthusia Caprissimo fragrance

Italian niche line Carthusia has launched Caprissimo:

Caprissimo is the newest creation by Carthusia which successfully captures the feeling of Capri’s la dolce vita. Centred on the lemon tree, Caprissimo interprets the hesperidic and sparkling notes…

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