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The freebiemeet rules

Posted by Robin on 2 June 2017 16 Comments

The freebiemeet is tomorrow — for anyone who wants them, here are the new rules in advance. Everything that has changed I have posted here in bold purple. (And I meant to post this earlier this week so I apologize. I am having a very hard time catching up this spring!)

I know there were many suggestions for rules that I did not include. My hope is to keep it simple, avoid rules I cannot easily enforce, and as much as possible, avoid hurt feelings. Going forward, we are going to hold the freebiemeet three times a year instead of two — the next freebiemeet will be in September. So, other changes…

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Demeter Jelly Doughnut ~ new fragrance

Posted by Robin on 2 June 2017 11 Comments

Demeter Jelly Doughnut

Demeter has launched Jelly Doughnut, the latest addition to their Fragrance Library…

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Online fragrance shopping

Posted by Robin on 2 June 2017 Leave a Comment

New at arielleshoshana: Arielle Shoshana Eau de Parfum (pre-order).

New at fumerie: Aedes de Venustas Pelargonium.

New at harrods (UK): By Kilian Straight to Heaven & Good Girl Extreme, Black Phantom.

New at saksfifthavenue: By Kilian Pearl Oud & Apple Brandy

Friday scent of the day 6/2

Posted by Robin on 2 June 2017 315 Comments

Hey, it’s Antoine Friday! Our community project for today: wear a fragrance by perfumer Antoine Lie or Antoine Maisondieu, if you have one.

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.

Me: double points, for Etat Libre d’Orange Rossy de Palma Eau de Protection (and I ought to get extra credit given how long it took me to find my sample), by both Antoines.

Reminder: 6/9 will be Fruity Friday…

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The daily lemming

Posted by Robin on 2 June 2017 2 Comments

An Antoine Friday lemming — Burberry Brit Rhythm in Body Lotion: "A body lotion for women infused with the fragrance of Brit Rhythm. A lively floral fragrance with an unexpected powdery twist. – A rush of British lavender, intoxicating orange blossom and vetiver." $52 for 150 ml.

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