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2014 / Browsing by date: December 2014

Guerlain French Kiss ~ fragrance review

Posted by Jessica on 19 December 2014 25 Comments

Guerlain French Kiss

Guerlain recently launched French Kiss, a new fragrance for women and the latest addition to its Elixirs Charnels collection. French Kiss’s release was timed to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Guerlain’s KissKiss lipsticks, and it is described as a “glossy floral fragrance” with notes of raspberry, lychee, rose, violet, vanilla, heliotrope, iris and white musk.

I have quite a few favorites in Guerlain’s fragrance range (mainly the classic scents), and I’m also a fan of the brand’s cosmetics. I even own a KissKiss lipstick. And I typically love rose-and-violet perfumes. All in all, French Kiss sounded made for me. When I initially smelled it on a paper blotter, I was charmed by it. This week, however, I’ve been working my way through a sample vial and I’m feeling somewhat disenchanted…

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Dolce holiday wishes

Posted by Robin on 19 December 2014 Leave a Comment

Happy holidays from Dolce & Gabbana.

Friday scent of the day 12/19

Posted by Robin on 19 December 2014 140 Comments

Kyoto path

It’s De-stress Friday! Our community project for today: as we approach the holidays, wear something that keeps you tranquil and relaxed. What was your pick?

As always, do chime in with your scent of the day even if you’re not participating in the community project.

I’m wearing Monocle + Comme des Garçons Scent One: Hinoki…

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Bunch o’ limited edition collector bottles 2014, part 31

Posted by Robin on 19 December 2014 10 Comments

More limited edition collector fragrance bottles, with the usual disclaimers: in most of these cases, the juice is unchanged, just the bottle is “special” (or not, as the case may be), and some of these may not be available in the US. Today’s post includes collector items from Lalique, Agonist, Hermès, Isabey and Frédéric Malle.

Lalique L'Amour Crystal Extrait

From Lalique, L’Amour in the Crystal Extrait edition: “Composed by Nathalie Lorson, the fragrance offers an olfactory declaration of love.” In 80 ml at Neiman Marcus, $1800…

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Online fragrance shopping

Posted by Robin on 19 December 2014 Leave a Comment

New at macys: Dolce & Gabbana Intenso.

New at neimanmarcus: Guerlain Santal Royal.

New at nordstrom: Tom Ford Grey Vetiver Eau de Toilette.

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