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Bvlgari Omnia Indian Garnet ~ perfume review

Posted by Robin on 1 May 2014 30 Comments

Bvlgari Omnia Indian Garnet advert

Bvlgari goes right on making flankers to their original Omnia fragrance (2003), and I go right on trying them, even though we’re now at flanker #5 and I haven’t really liked one since flanker #1 (Omnia Crystalline, 2005). But I’d guess that #2 and #4 (Omnia Amethyste, 2007 and Omnia Coral, 2012) outsell the earlier ones, and Omnia itself is likely no longer in production.1 The latest is Omnia Indian Garnet, and like all the rest of the series, it was developed by perfumer Alberto Morillas. And no, I don’t like it either, so feel free to skip the rest and go on about your business.

I will say that Omnia Indian Garnet is a bit nicer than I expected, and like Omnia Coral, it does have more heft and personality than the earlier flankers, which didn’t stray far from fresh, clean and light…

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A little harder to say goodbye

Posted by Robin on 1 May 2014 8 Comments

A couple vintage (1980s) ads for Coty L’Aimant.

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Acqua di Parma Blu Mediterraneo limited editions

Posted by Robin on 1 May 2014 4 Comments

Acqua di Parma Blu Mediterraneo limited editions, 1 of 2

From Acqua di Parma’s Blu Mediterraneo brand, limited editions of all six fragrances with decorated caps…

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Elizabeth Arden Untold Eau Legere ~ new fragrance

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Elizabeth Arden Untold Eau Légère

Elizabeth Arden has launched Untold Eau Légère, a new variation on 2013’s Untold fragrance for women…

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Dolce & Gabbana Velvet Rose & Velvet Bergamot ~ new fragrances

Posted by Robin on 1 May 2014 5 Comments

Dolce & Gabbana Velvet Rose & Velvet Bergamot

Dolce & Gabbana have launched Velvet Rose and Velvet Bergamot, two new fragrances joining 2011’s Velvet Collection. Along with last year’s additions, Velvet Desert Oud and Velvet Tender Oud, they bring the series total to ten fragrances…

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