Mary Kay has launched Belara Midnight, a new fragrance for women. Belara Midnight is a flanker to 1999’s Belara for women…
Lush Rose Jam, Snow Fairy, Snowcake, Ponche + a surprise ~ new fragrances
On Friday, Lush will launch a set of 5 limited edition perfumes based on fragrances from their popular bath, body & hair products, and including several that have been launched before in this form. This year’s set: Rose Jam, Snow Fairy, Snowcake, Ponche, and one that will be announced on Friday — it’s a surprise…
Aftelier Cuir de Gardenia ~ fragrance review
A long time ago, I read a novel that I’ve mostly forgotten now, except for a minor character, a woman named Lloyd. The one detail I remember about Lloyd — a detail even more chic than her name — is that all the accessories in her purse were made of green leather. Her wallet, coin purse, cosmetics pouch, sleeve for her comb — all soft green leather. I think Lloyd would have worn Aftelier Cuir de Gardenia.
Cuir de Gardenia’s notes are simple…
The Monday Mail ~ help Florence find a new perfume
Today we’re helping Florence. She wants to find an everyday perfume that’s not boring, that will not offend anyone if worn very lightly to work, but that will bring her joy when she smells the inside of her wrist. She’d love something mysterious and unexpected, dark but not heavy. Florence says she is in a “leather and Eau de Cologne rut”, so she’s also hoping we’ll help her find new notes to explore and fall in love with. Her budget is $200 max. Here is what we know about Florence:
She’s in her mid-20s, and lives in San Francisco.
She works a museum by day and a bar by night.
Her style tends to the vintage and menswear-inspired, usually with a scarf for a little flair.
Florence says her perfume journey has been mostly theoretical…
Demeter Candy Cane Truffle ~ new fragrance
Demeter has launched Candy Cane Truffle, the latest addition to their Fragrance Library. For more mint + chocolate from Demeter, see Demeter Junior Mints. Other recent launches from Demeter: Pixie Dust and Pizza…