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By Rosie Jane Rosie ~ new fragrance

Posted by Robin on 28 October 2016 Leave a Comment

By Rosie Jane Rosie

By Rosie Jane has launched Rosie, a new fragrance for women…

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Online fragrance shopping

Posted by Robin on 28 October 2016 Leave a Comment

New at bloomingdales: Chantecaille Le Wild.

New at indiescents: The Sum The Mauve, Hendley Amora.

New at luckyscent: Roja Parfums Sultanate of Oman & 51 Pour Femme, Jack Perfume line.

New at nordstrom: Cartier La Panthere Soir.

New at selfridges (UK): Bvlgari Le Gemme, Nasomatto Baraonda.

Michael Kors Sexy Blossom ~ new fragrance

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Michael Kors Sexy Blossom

Michael Kors has launched Sexy Blossom, a new fragrance for women in the brand’s Sexy series (see Sexy Sunset, Sexy Rio de Janeiro and etc)…

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Friday scent of the day 10/28

Posted by Robin on 28 October 2016 351 Comments

mellocreme pumpkins

It’s Treat Friday! Our community project for today: wear a fragrance that reminds you of candy. (Thanks to Happy888cat for the suggestion!)

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

I’m in Serge Lutens Rahät Loukoum. I do smell delicious…

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Too much, too many

Posted by Robin on 28 October 2016 28 Comments

Now it’s the same phenomenon with the niche business. It’s becoming like a ‘designer world’….If niche is becoming a designer world, I’m out of it. The industry is making the same mistake with niche that the made with designer — meaning too much, too many, no editing and no selecting. It’s not presented the right way.

— Laurice Rahme of Bond no. 9 on why her brand is tightening their distribution (among other things, they will be pulling out of Nordstrom) and opening more dedicated boutiques (20 more are planned over the next 5 years). If you have a subscription, you can read more at Bond No. 9 Plots Retail Expansion, Growth at Women's Wear Daily.

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