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2014 / Browsing by date: January 2014

Open me, smell me

Posted by Robin on 14 January 2014 8 Comments

What does Debussy smell like? It might not be something you've had cause to wonder, but it was the burning question when I took my seat to hear the composer's String Quartet in G minor on Saturday. On my seat was a small black box that said "Open Me", and inside the lid another message: "Smell Me". Just sitting and listening to music is so 2013. This was to be a completely multi-sensory experience.

— Lyndsey Winship writes about Bittersuite's synaesthesia-inspired concerts. Read more at Scented scarves, scampering fingers and ice: concerts the immersive way at the Guardian.

Parfums de Marly Darcy, Galloway ~ new fragrances

Posted by Robin on 14 January 2014 6 Comments

Parfums de Marly Darcy

French niche line Parfums de Marly has launched two more fragrances in their horse-inspired range: Darcy and Galloway. Other recent launches from the brand include Kuhuyan, Hamdani, Habdan and Oajan…

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Online fragrance shopping

Posted by Robin on 14 January 2014 2 Comments

New at beautyhabit: Parfums de Nicolai Rose Oud & Amber Oud.

New at dillards: Philosophy Loveswept.

New at saksfifthavenue: Cartier Zeste de Soleil.

New at sephora: Philosophy Loveswept.

L’Occitane Red Cherry / Cerisier Rouge ~ new fragrance

Posted by Robin on 14 January 2014 2 Comments

L'Occitane Red Cherry / Cerisier Rouge

L’Occitane will launch Red Cherry / Cerisier Rouge, the brand’s yearly limited edition cherry blossom fragrance, in February. Prior scents in the series include Spring Cherry / Cerisier aux Papillons and Cherry Princess / Cerisier Princesse…

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Car-Freshner Little Tree air fresheners ~ fragrance review

Posted by Angela on 13 January 2014 95 Comments

Car-Freshner Little Tree air fresheners

Last week I stopped by an auto parts store to pick up wiper blades and halted in front of the car air freshener display. I’ve always had a weakness for the scented trees that dangle from a car’s rearview mirror. They’re so trashy, yet so classic, that — in my mind, at least — they pack serious chic. I bought five different Little Trees to review.

First, some Little Tree history: Car-Freshner Little Trees (“the Global Leader in Automotive Air Fresheners”) were developed in 1952 in Watertown, New York, by perfumer and chemist Julius Sämann. In Ireland, a Little Tree is called a Magic Tree. In France, Italy, and Portugal it’s an Arbre Magique, and it’s a Wunder-Baum in Germany. Car-Freshner defends its Little Tree vigorously and has the lawsuits to prove it. Don’t even think of using the Little Tree image as part of the logo for your new hipster carwash / craft cocktail lounge…

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