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2010 / Browsing by date: May 2010

The Monday Mail ~ help Susan find a new perfume

Posted by Robin on 24 May 2010 52 Comments

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About 20 years ago, Susan started getting blinding headaches from perfume, and so until recently she’d mostly given up wearing scent other than a few essential oils purchased at a local store. Her headaches have abated, and she’d like to find a new signature scent (or two) for daytime. She says she can tell right away if a new fragrance will give her a headache, and it doesn’t seem to be related to how light or heavy the perfume is.

Susan doesn’t have wonderful access to retail perfume stores, but she’s happy to shop online and doesn’t mind buying samples. Cost is not a huge factor, but she says she probably wouldn’t spend more than $200. She’s not after anything trendy, and probably wouldn’t buy a celebrity perfume. Here is what we know about Susan…

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You left the cap off

Posted by Robin on 24 May 2010 13 Comments

Model Lara Stone for Prada Infusion d'Iris.

Kylie Minogue Pink Sparkle ~ new perfume

Posted by Robin on 24 May 2010 27 Comments

Kylie Minogue Pink Sparkle fragrance

Kylie Minogue will launch Pink Sparkle, a new fragrance for women inspired by pink champagne, in July…

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Fragrance gifts for Father’s Day 2010, part 2

Posted by Robin on 23 May 2010 15 Comments

Lucia bar soaps

Triple-milled soaps from Lucia, in Cherry Tomato & Basil (above right) or Wild Ginger & Fresh Figs (above left). $11 each at BurkeDecor…

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Demeter Frangipani ~ new perfume

Posted by Robin on 23 May 2010 22 Comments

Demeter Frangipani

Demeter has launched Frangipani, the latest scent in their Fragrance Library:

Radiant and captivating, Frangipani is an irresistibly, timeless and enticing fragrance…

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