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How to Make a Fragrant Bouquet

Posted by Angela on 15 May 2017 25 Comments

spring bouquet by Justin Waddell of Bloke Botanical, detail

For me, spring spells time to cut back on burning scented candles and incense and to ramp up the fresh flowers. I can snip a few roses here and whack down some lilacs there with the best of them, but I wanted an expert’s opinion on how to assemble a bouquet that would please a hardcore fragrance addict.

So I asked Justin Waddell, owner of Bloke Botanical, for advice. As he pulled together the simple-yet-knockout scented bouquet in the photo above (and see full view below), we talked flowers. Designing a magnificent bouquet has to do with a lot more than scent, of course. But, sticking to aroma, here’s what I learned…

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Tauer Perfumes L’Eau ~ new fragrance

Posted by Robin on 15 May 2017 22 Comments

Tauer Perfumes L'Eau

Tauer Perfumes has launched L’Eau, a new unisex fragrance…

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Bath & Body Works Bourbon, Teakwood & Suede ~ new fragrances

Posted by Robin on 15 May 2017 9 Comments

Bath & Body Works Bourbon, Teakwood and Suede

Bath & Body Works has launched a new fragrance collection for men. Noir and Ocean are reintroduced in new packaging, new for 2017 are Bourbon, Teakwood and Suede…

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We had in mind this movie director

Posted by Robin on 15 May 2017 Leave a Comment

Brand founders Sylvie Ganter and Christophe Cervasel talk about Atelier Cologne Clémentine California.

Monday scent of the day 5/15

Posted by Robin on 15 May 2017 356 Comments

hyacinth in cobalt glass

Monday, Monday, can’t trust that day! Plus, Chocolate Chip Day, International Day of Families and Peace Officers Memorial Day. What fragrance are you wearing?

I’m barely awake in L’Artisan Parfumeur Jacinthe des Bois.

Reminder: 5/19 will be Huesday on Friday, episode 2…

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