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Bunch o’ limited edition collector bottles (& some other stuff) 2015, part 9

Posted by Robin on 5 June 2015 11 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 bottles from Acqua di Parma and Loewe; a new purse spray for Cartier La Panthère; new concentrations for Kenzo Jeu d’Amour and Narciso by Narciso Rodriguez; and new packaging for solid perfumes from Ormonde Jayne.

Acqua di Parma Colonia Essenza collector

From Acqua di Parma, a special edition of Colonia Essenza: “The decoration on Acqua di Parma’s Special Edition black bottle is inspired by the tuxedo and bow tie, an elegant and unique pattern, entirely handcrafted by Italian master glassmakers. This refillable bottle becomes a collector’s item for the connoisseurs of Colonia Essenza.” 180 ml, £140 at Selfridges in the UK…

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Bella Freud by Bella Freud ~ new fragrance

Posted by Robin on 5 June 2015 12 Comments

Bella Freud by Bella Freud

London-based fashion designer Bella Freud has launched an eponymous signature fragrance. It is the brand’s fourth scent…

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Online fragrance shopping

Posted by Robin on 5 June 2015 2 Comments

New at escentual (UK): Lacoste Live Raymond Pettibon, Prada Luna Rossa Sport, Burberry Brit Rhythm Intense & Brit Rhythm Floral.

New at first-in-fragrance (DE): Maison Francis Kurkdjian Oud Satin Mood, Living Lalique.

New at indigoperfumery: Gabriella Chieffo line.

Friday scent of the day 6/5

Posted by Robin on 5 June 2015 171 Comments

Ormonde Jayne

Are you glad it’s Friday? We’re celebrating with British niche. Our community project for today: wear something from Ormonde Jayne, Penhaligon’s, Miller Harris, Floris, or any other British niche brand.

As always, do tell us your fragrance of the day even if you’re not participating in the community project.

I’m wearing Ormonde Jayne Frangipani…

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Elie Saab Essence No. 6 Vetiver & Essence No. 7 Neroli ~ new fragrances

Posted by Robin on 5 June 2015 10 Comments

Elie Saab Essence No. 6 Vetiver and Essence No. 7 Neroli

Elie Saab will introduce two new additions to La Collection des Essences: Essence No. 6 Vetiver and Essence No. 7 Neroli. Like the others in the series, they were developed by perfumer Francis Kurkdjian…

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