Our same old open thread: talk about anything you like — the perfume you’re wearing today, the perfume you own but don’t seem to wear, whatever.
Or, ask a question about fragrance, then see if anyone else has asked a question that you can answer…
Lush So White Shower Gel & Yog Nog Soap ~ scented body product reviews
Yes, I’m one of those people: I’m truly dismayed when Christmas decorations and holiday items start showing up in stores in mid-October. What’s the rush? One of the very few exceptions, in my book, is the annual holiday-season collection from Lush. I always look forward to buying a few bars of Snowcake soap, and this year I was desperate to grab a new bottle of Rose Jam Shower Gel. I also picked up two new items: So White Shower Gel and Yog Nog Soap. (I am weak.)
So White is the liquid counterpart to a bath bomb of the same name, which I never tried. It’s a pearly white shower gel “with fresh apple infusion and cheerful neroli oil to leave skin bright and beautifully perfumed.” I’m not normally a fan of apple perfumes or apple-scented products, but So White’s apple fragrance is so crisp and tart and weirdly realistic…
Friday scent of the day 10/24
Yay, it’s Gender Wars Friday! Our community project for today: wear something marketed to your gender opposite. Wearing something marketed as unisex gets partial credit. What did you pick?
I’m wearing the original Gucci Pour Homme (2007 2003, and not to be confused with Gucci Pour Homme II or Gucci by Gucci Pour Homme!), which Kevin said reminded him of the Japanese traditional incense blends he uses: simple combinations of woods and subtle spices. It is sadly discontinued, and today I’ve sadly used up my last few drops…
Acca Kappa Tilia Cordata, Vaniglia Fior di Mandorlo and Black Pepper & Sandalwood ~ new fragrances
Italian brand Acca Kappa has launched three new fragrances: Tilia Cordata (linden), Vaniglia Fior di Mandorlo and Black Pepper & Sandalwood…
Online fragrance shopping
New at aedes: Aedes Copal Azur, and get free shipping on purchases of the fragrance with coupon code Copal, good through 10/31.
New at twistedlily: Comme des Garcons line.