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Lazy Tuesday poll ~ your favorite perfume for a rainy day

Posted by Robin on 5 May 2009 171 Comments

Spring Rain


It is raining here, again. So, what's your favorite perfume for a rainy day in spring? If you're having the weather I'm having, this isn't much more than a scent-of-the-day poll. If it isn't raining where you are, lucky you! 

I'm wearing a newly arrived lotion from Body Time custom-scented with Green Fig (fabulous, and looking forward to layering it with something or another), and testing Chanel's Cristalle Eau Verte and the 3 new Eau de Sisley scents (look for reviews later in the week). 

Note: image is Spring rain by Dave - aka Emptybelly at flickr; some rights reserved.

Armani Prive Cedre Olympe ~ new fragrance

Posted by Robin on 5 May 2009 30 Comments

Giorgio Armani Prive Cedre Olympe fragranceGiorgio Armani will launch Cèdre Olympe, the fourth fragrance in the Les Eaux Armani Privé series:

The deep valleys and steep slopes of Mount Olympus are home to a few magnificent tree varieties: pine and cedar, exposed to the burning sun and searing wind. The lofty Cedar stands on steep paths…

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Canadian Fragrance Awards ~ 2009 winners

Posted by Robin on 5 May 2009 2 Comments

The 4rd annual Canadian Fragrance Awards ceremony, sponsored by Rogers Media/Cosmetics Magazine, was held on April 30. And the winners are:

Best Luxe Launch Women’s ~ Chloé Eau de Parfum

Best Luxe Launch Men’s ~ Guerlain Homme…

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Online fragrance shopping

Posted by Robin on 5 May 2009 2 Comments

Deal at beautyhabit: get free shipping on orders of $40 or more with coupon code EXPLOREBH, good through 5/25.

New at dillards: Nina Ricci Love by Nina.

Deal at esteelauder: get free shipping on any purchase with coupon code MAYFREE, good through 5/6.

New at macys: Nautica Oceans.

Bvlgari Jasmin Noir Eau de Toilette, Sean John Unforgivable Eau Fraiche ~ new fragrances

Posted by Robin on 5 May 2009 46 Comments

Bvlgari Jasmin Noir Eau de Toilette

Bvlgari has launched Jasmin Noir Eau de Toilette, a lighter version of last year’s Jasmin Noir Eau de Parfum:

Jasmin Noir Eau de Toilette maintains the precious “jus” of Jasmin Noir while adding fresher, more radiant notes. Lotus flower, scintillating sap, Sambac jasmine absolute and white musk are the protagonists of this seductive and innovative eau de toilette…

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