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Lancome Hypnose Homme Cologne ~ new fragrance

Posted by Robin on 13 March 2009 18 Comments

Lancome Hypnose Homme Cologne 2009

Lancôme will launch Hypnôse Homme Cologne this month. The new limited edition fragrance for men is a lighter, fresher, more citrus-y version of 2007's Hypnôse Homme. It was inspired by traditional Eaux de Cologne, and follows last year's Hypnôse Homme Fresh…

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The Monday Mail ~ open thread for feedback, September through December 2008

Posted by Robin on 13 March 2009 19 Comments

This is an open thread for participants in the Monday Mail articles to share their experiences, and hopefully let us know if they found what they were looking for (or went bankrupt trying). I've sent out emails requesting feedback from everyone who took part between September and December of last year, so check back over the next few days to see what we can find out.

Here are links to the articles for each participant…

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Hugo Element by Hugo Boss ~ fragrance review

Posted by Kevin on 12 March 2009 27 Comments

Hugo Element cologne for men

Since Hugo Boss has the sense to call Calone, Calone (and not “hydroponic melon,” “high tide accord” or “seaweed sorbet”) in the list of notes for their new Hugo Element, I wish they had gone a step further and called this product Calone Cologne — because that’s what Hugo Element smells like.

Hugo Element contains Limonene, Linalool, Citronellol, Geraniol, Citral, coumarin, and wisps of ginger, coriander and cedar wood, but Calone overpowers the other notes. For all of you who believe you may not be familiar with Calone: you ARE familiar with it…

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L’Occitane Fleurs de Pecher / Peach Blossom ~ new fragrance

Posted by Robin on 12 March 2009 25 Comments

L'Occitane Peach Blossom fragrance

L'Occitane has launched Fleurs de Pêcher / Peach Blossom, a new fragrance for women:

This exquisite fragrance takes you on a journey to the heart of a Provençal orchard, bathed in sunshine. The delicate touch of peach blossom petals blends with the tenderly sweet and velvety scent of white peaches. A subtle delicacy with a soft and powdery trail…

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Perfume meet & greet: Laurie Stern of Velvet & Sweet Peas at Blunda Aromatics in California

Posted by Robin on 12 March 2009 3 Comments

Blunda Aromatics, interiorLaurie Stern of Velvet & Sweet Peas will present her handcrafted natural perfumes at Blunda Aromatics in West Hollywood (shown) on Saturday, March 28:

Packaged in fine French crystal bottles and adorned with jewels, this whimsical collection is a must-see for any perfume-lover…

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