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2010 / Browsing by date: May 2010

Dawn Spencer Hurwitz Songbird ~ new perfume

Posted by Robin on 3 May 2010 13 Comments

DSH Songbird fragrance

Dawn Spencer Hurwitz has launched Songbird, a new addition to the Essence Oils collection:

…a simply enchanting and delicate new scent…

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Ylang!

Posted by Robin on 3 May 2010 15 Comments

Harvesting and distilling organic ylang ylang in Madagascar. Video from Aura Cacia.

See also: Lavender! and Neroli!

Online fragrance shopping

Posted by Robin on 3 May 2010 Leave a Comment

New at dillards: Diesel Only The Brave Iron Man edition.

New at ulta: John Varvatos Artisan.

The Monday Mail ~ help Anne find a new perfume

Posted by Robin on 3 May 2010 56 Comments

Letter Box, Luxembourg

Today’s subject is Anne, who says perfume is the one thing she can “be a little high maintenance about”. She’d like to find a versatile, season-less fragrance — some sillage is ok, but nothing too overpowering — that doesn’t cost a fortune. She doesn’t have great access to perfume stores, but she likes to shop online. Here is what we know about Anne:

She’s single and in her late 20s.

She’s a student, and a little on the artistic side (“I guess you could call me a hippie”). She likes bright colors and open windows, and spending time outdoors.

She writes poetry and plays the keyboards (badly).

She’s a huge Fleetwood Mac fan, and wonders if she was born in the wrong generation.

She is “a little fiery” and would like a fragrance that reflects that…

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Fragrance gifts for Mother’s Day 2010, part 4

Posted by Robin on 3 May 2010 20 Comments

If you still need to come up with a gift for Mother’s Day, you’re running out of time! Here are a few more scented gift ideas:


Laduree candles

From Laduree, scented candles in Caramel au beurre salé…

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