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Online fragrance shopping

Posted by Robin on 12 October 2009 10 Comments

Deal at beautyhabit: get free shipping on purchases of $50 or more with coupon code FALLSHIP, good through 10/31.

New at harrods (UK): True Religion

New at saksfifthavenue: Viktor & Rolf Eau Mega, Acqua di Parma Magnolia Nobile, Yves Saint Laurent Parisienne, Guerlain Idylle.

New at senteursdailleurs (Brussels): L'Artisan Havana Vanille.

Bunch o’ limited edition collector bottles 2009, part 12

Posted by Robin on 12 October 2009 37 Comments

More limited edition collector fragrance bottles, with the usual disclaimers: in most of these cases, the juice is unchanged, just the bottle is “special” (or not, as the case may be), and some of these may not be available in the US.

Czech & Speake No. 88 Limited Edition

From Czech & Speake, the No. 88 Limited Edition: “Czech & Speake presents its signature No.88 fragrance in a luxurious and distinctive hand blown and finely etched limited edition black crystal flacon. The 1930’s art deco and Lalique inspired design is superb with a unique yet subtle intertwining ‘88’ pattern and is finished with a classic white crystal stopper…”

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The Monday Mail ~ help Sara find a new perfume

Posted by Robin on 12 October 2009 85 Comments

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Today we’re helping Sara, who is looking for her signature fragrance. She’s doesn’t have a budget: she’s willing to pay for the “right” perfume. She does most of her perfume shopping online or while traveling. Here is what we know about Sara:

Sara is in her late 20s. She’s a graphic designer who lives in a small coast town in the north of Sweden.

Sarah is tall and thin with green eyes and short hair. She loves clothes, especially high heels, and some of her favorite designers are Acne, Ann Demeulmeester and Prada; she also appreciates quirkiness of John Galliano.

She loves big cities such as Paris and New York (“I get a kick out of the energy and the huge crowds”) and tries to travel as much as she can. She loves shopping, going to concerts and browsing in art galleries. Sara also likes to stroll in the woods with her Border Terrier, and she loves the smell of the trees and moss, especially in the autumn.

Sara likes gourmand fragrances (but often finds them dull), incense (but often finds it too dry), and musk…

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TJ Maxx report, October 2009

Posted by Robin on 12 October 2009 38 Comments

Spotted at my local TJ Maxx: Sarah Jessica Parker Covet & Covet Pure Bloom, Vera Wang Rock Princess, Juicy Couture, Calvin Klein Secret Obsession, CK One & Euphoria Spring Temptation, Guess Gold, Lanvin Rumeur, Roxy, Davidoff Adventure, Gucci by Gucci & Gucci Pour Homme, Baldessarini Ambre, Korres body lotion trios.

Please comment if you've seen anything good at yours!

It wasn’t like him to be so mysterious

Posted by Robin on 10 October 2009 25 Comments

The video promo for La Prairie's Life Threads Silver fragrance. You can watch the video for Platinum here, and Gold here.

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