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2016 / Browsing by date: October 2016

Shiny

Posted by Robin on 31 October 2016 2 Comments

A quick video for Marc Jacobs Daisy Shine and Decadence One Eight K.

By Kilian + Loree Rodkin ~ new scented jewelry

Posted by Robin on 31 October 2016 Leave a Comment

By Kilian + Loree Rodkin Engraved Shield Bracelet

Niche line By Kilian has introduced their latest capsule collection of scented jewelry, created in collaboration with California jewelry designer Loree Rodkin. As with the prior Kilian jewelry collections, each piece features a scented ceramic insert…

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Lazy weekend poll ~ open thread, National Cat Day 2016

Posted by Robin on 29 October 2016 249 Comments

Orange Cat in Pumpkin Costume

Happy National Cat Day! And a quick PSA: our Ferragamo giveaway is still open.

We’re doing our usual open thread. Talk about anything you like — the perfume you’re wearing today, your cat’s favorite fragrance, whatever.

Or, ask a question about fragrance, then see if anyone else has asked a question that you can answer…

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Online fragrance shopping

Posted by Robin on 29 October 2016 Leave a Comment

Deal at beautyhabit: with any purchase of $65 or more, get a Nuxe Love From Paris candle (70g) with coupon code BHGLOW, good through 11/18.

New at harveynichols (UK): Neela Vermeire line, Atelier Cologne Camelia Intrepide.

New at nordstrom: Acqua di Parma Peonia Nobile.

New at selfridges (UK): Atelier Cologne Poivre Electrique.

McQueen Eau de Parfum by Alexander McQueen ~ perfume review

Posted by Robin on 28 October 2016 16 Comments

McQueen Eau de Parfum by Alexander McQueen, brand image

Let’s say you like the idea of a classic big white floral, but they don’t generally suit you. Or to be more specific, let’s say you like the idea of Robert Piguet Fracas, but you’d prefer to wear something a little cleaner, a little less ripe. The new McQueen Eau de Parfum might be perfect for you.

Do be warned, McQueen Eau de Parfum is not all that much lighter: it’s still a big white floral, with all that implies: it’s creamy, rich and sweet.1 The sweetness is apparent right from the opening, where the (floral) sugar mingles with plenty of clove and plenty of pepper, both black and pink, all over bright (and slightly loud) fruity citrus. There’s all the tuberose, jasmine and ylang you’d expect…

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