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5 perfumes: citrus for cold weather

Posted by Robin on 20 November 2014 63 Comments

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Longtime readers know I am not a fan of cold weather. Early fall, when it’s crisp and sunny, is ok I guess, but I can do without the rest of it. So, naturally, I live in Pennsylvania. Supposedly, this year we’re in for a particularly harsh winter, and if the temperature the last few days is any indication, the doomsday warnings might be turn out to be true.

Of course, you can combat cold weather in the traditional way, with woods and spices and vanilla, but sometimes, a blast of citrus, with its reminder of warmer days, seems a better way to thumb your nose at the ice crystals forming on the windows. So in the spirit of denial, here are five citrus fragrances you can wear to stay cheerful as you struggle to get the snow blower going…and of course, do add your own favorites in the comments!

Guerlain Shalimar

Let’s start right off with the big guns, shall we…

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Hiram Green Shangri La ~ new perfume

Posted by Robin on 20 November 2014 12 Comments

Hiram Green Shangri La

Hiram Green has launched Shangri La, a follow up to the brand’s debut fragrance, Moon Bloom…

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Guerlain Santal Royal ~ new fragrance

Posted by Robin on 20 November 2014 12 Comments

Guerlain Santal Royal

Earlier this fall, Guerlain launched Santal Royal, a new limited distribution unisex woody oriental fragrance geared towards the Middle East…

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Thursday scent of the day 11/20

Posted by Robin on 20 November 2014 152 Comments

Penhaligon's Elixir

We’re almost to Friday! What’s your fragrance today?

I’m wearing Penhaligon’s Elixir. It has been on my buy list since it debuted in 2008. I still don’t own it. Hey Penhaligon’s, travel sprays!!

Reminder: this Friday, 11/21, is Unsniffed Friday…

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Guess Night Access ~ new fragrance

Posted by Robin on 20 November 2014 Leave a Comment

Guess Night Access

Guess has launched Guess Night Access, a new fragrance for men. Night Access is a flanker to Guess Night, which was introduced last year…

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