Luca Turin and Tania Sanchez have released the Spring 2009 update to Perfumes: The Guide. The update includes reviews of over 200 fragrances, and is available for download for $9.99.
Here is Tania Sanchez on Guerlain’s L’Instant Magic Elixir…
Mistral Gardenia, Maoli Perfumes Colonia Dulce ~ new fragrances
Mistral has launched Gardenia:
Gardenia Royal Perfume is a rich, pure, and intoxicating as the gardenia flower itself. Freash green leaves, sweet jasmine, and delightful orange blossom rest on a warm layer of ceadarwood and vanilla to create a strong, sensuous legacy…
Online fragrance shopping
Deal at avon: get free shipping on orders of $10 or more with coupon code SPRING910, good through 4/9.
New at dillards: Dior J'Adore L'Eau.
New at first-in-fragrance (Germany): Parfums de Nicolai Vanille Intense, Apothia If, Napa Valley Cielo.
New at harrods (UK): Gucci Flora, Vera Wang Rock Princess.
New at jomalone: Kohdo Wood collection.
New at luckyscent: the Honore des Pres line.
New at macys: Diesel Only The Brave.
New at sephora: Diesel Only The Brave.
Aveda Light the Way Earth Month Candle 2009
Now available at Aveda: the 2009 Light the Way candle. This year’s model, which honors Earth Month and the Aveda brand’s 30th anniversary, features soy wax and a “French-inspired stress-relieving aroma exclusively comprised of Ecocert certified organic ingredients, including lavender, lavandin and clary sage”.
100% of the proceeds from the candle will go to support Aveda’s Earth Month partner, Global Greengrants Fund…
NST giveaway ~ Estee Lauder Bronze Goddess
What is it: One 100 ml bottle of Estee Lauder Bronze Goddess Eau Fraiche, still wrapped in plastic, plus what appears to be most or all of the rest of the Bronze Goddess collection (there are 4 lip glosses, a bottle of liquid bronzer, an eye pencil, and a Sand & Sea eyeshadow palette.
Who can win: Any registered reader in the US (sorry — I promise to do occasional international giveaways) who has already left at least one comment on the site.
How to win: Leave a quick comment below, using the “Post a Comment” box (do not reply to another comment). Angela has emailed me a number between 1 and 5…