The daily lemming

Posted by Robin on 20 November 2017 9 Comments

My latest Lush lemming: Santa's Christmas Shower Gel. "This spicy-sweet, cola-scented shower cream features a rich coffee infusion for an instant pick-me-up! A warming blend of cinnamon and black pepper is invigorated by fresh lime juice and softened with cocoa butter and almond oil for the silkiest skin possible. Santa's Christmas is also available in an innovative solid formula that's packaging-free!" In 3 sizes, $9.95 - $32.95, or $14.95 for the "naked" Shower Cream. Please comment if you've already tried it!

His mum’s favourite Madame Rochas

Posted by Robin on 20 November 2017 Leave a Comment

Before I go on stage, says Michael Ball, I ask myself a question: “Do I smell nice for all the ladies and gentlemen?” The actor chooses a signature scent for each of his roles, from bay rum for the vengeful barber Sweeney Todd to his mum’s favourite Madame Rochas for Hairspray’s Edna Turnblad.

— Read more at The spray's the thing: how actors use perfumes to get into character at The Guardian. Hat tip to Julien!

Lazy weekend poll ~ open thread, 6 weeks to go 2017

Posted by Robin on 18 November 2017 264 Comments

Happy National Apple Cider Day! And, rest in peace, Azzedine Alaïa.

Today, we're marking the last weekend of calm before the holidays with our same old open thread poll. Talk about anything you like — the fragrance you’re wearing today, the fragrance that will keep you calm no matter what is happening around you, whatever.

Or, ask a question about fragrance, then see if anyone else has asked a question that you can answer…