New at macys: Azzaro Chrome Pure.
New at saksfifthavenue: Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue Intense.
UK Fragrance Foundation Awards 2017 ~ the winners
The Fragrance Foundation UK has announced the winners of the 2017 Fragrance Foundation Awards (formerly known as the UK Fifi Awards). And the winners are…
The daily lemming
A lemming match for Pantone Greenery — Vitabath Moisturizing Bath & Shower Geleé in Original Spring Green, still on the market after all these years. "This moisturizing bath and shower gel features notes of pine, forest flowers and musk to help you recall the fresh essences of the outdoors. Indulge in the original European bath and shower gelee. Immerse yourself in luxurious, billowy bubbles that moisturize and cleanse your skin. You'll feel silky and sensuous to the touch, with a subtle scent to carry you through the day. Invigorate your senses and release your mind with the ethereal aura of Spring Green." $20 for 300g at Ulta.
Carolina Herrera 212 Men Aqua ~ new fragrance
Carolina Herrera has launched 212 Men Aqua, a new limited edition variation on 212 Men…
Vanacci Lockstone ~ scented jewelry review
Finding a fragrance you truly love is a pleasurable challenge; making it last on your skin can be a more frustrating situation. A few years back, Angela wrote a post about ways to make fragrance last longer, and it’s still popular. More recently she reviewed a perfume “primer” named Canvas & Concrete, a spray-on base layer that helps the fragrance to “cling” and evolve more slowly. I tried Canvas & Concrete, but it gave me a rash, so I’ve been on the lookout for an alternative method to make my lighter fragrances stick around longer.
Vanacci, a British company that offers men’s wallets and watches, has launched a line of “fragrance-enhancing products” including pendants, cufflinks and bracelets. These accessories all incorporate “Lockstone,” a “microabsorbent” material that reportedly holds and gradually releases perfume so its scent lasts seven times longer than it would on your skin. I was curious enough to try a Lockstone item, especially since the products have a simple, minimalist look…