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2017 / Browsing by date: October 2017

The daily lemming

Posted by Robin on 26 October 2017 Leave a Comment

A lemming for Halloween, courtesy of Jessica: Bewitching Body Powder. "Be hauntingly sensational with this bewitchingly soft powder. Caress your body with Rose Petal, Jasmine & Patchouli. Put him under your spell... [...] This is one for those who love timeless and ancient scents.. and of course patchouli." 32g for $15 at Little Bits at Etsy.

A box of bulbs

Posted by Robin on 26 October 2017 4 Comments

In Grasse, where Chanel has planted the only tuberose fields in France (and the biggest in Europe), having bought a box of bulbs from a retiring farmer six years ago, they blossom only twice a year and are harvested by a team of pickers in crisp cream aprons over two weeks.

— The Evening Standard looks at the return of tuberose; read more in Eau de Eighties: Tuberose is making its comeback.

Atelier Cologne Cafe Tuberosa ~ fragrance review

Posted by Kevin on 25 October 2017 26 Comments

Barbie

“He had received a mysterious invitation to Venice just a few days after that unforgettable night. He was wondering what this was all about, then he recognized Café Tuberosa. There she was, staring at him. Suddenly it was clear. In a moment they would have the chance to start over again.”

Unforgettable, but in a good way? Staring at him…why not gazing or something less intense? Café Tuberosa: stalker? Ex? Watch out! All those Venice canals are perfect for drowning.

Atelier Cologne Café Tuberosa1 is a new fragrance in the brand’s Avant Garde collection.

Tuberose seems to be overtaking rose as the fleur du jour in perfumery…

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Online fragrance shopping

Posted by Robin on 25 October 2017 Leave a Comment

New at barneys: new fragrances from Roads.

New at harrods (UK): Floraiku line, Juliette Has A Gun Metal Chypre, The Perfumer's Story by Azzi.

New at luckyscent: Imaginary Authors O, Unknown.

New at nordstrom: Dolce & Gabbana Velvet Amber Sun & Velvet Amber Skin.

New at saksfifthavenue: Serge Lutens new packaging, Jo Malone Green Almond & Redcurrant.

New at smallflower: Dame Perfumery Monsoon.

New at thebay (CA): Guerlain Petite Robe Noir Black Perfecto.

L’Occitane Joyeuses Fetes & Terre de Lumiere L’Eau ~ new fragrances

Posted by Robin on 25 October 2017 3 Comments

L’Occitane has launched Joyeuses Fêtes, a new limited edition holiday fragrance, and Terre de Lumière L’Eau, a flanker to 2016’s Terre de Lumière.

Joyeuses Fêtes ~ “An almost magical olfactory rendezvous for the most beautiful Christmas in Provence…”

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