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2018 / Browsing by date: January 2018

Gucci Guilty Absolute Pour Femme ~ new fragrance

Posted by Robin on 2 January 2018 15 Comments

Gucci Guilty Absolute Pour Femme

Gucci has launched Gucci Guilty Absolute Pour Femme, a new flanker to 2010’s Gucci Guilty. Gucci Guilty Absolute Pour Femme is the counterpart to 2017’s Gucci Guilty Absolute Pour Homme…

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Tuesday scent of the day 1/2

Posted by Robin on 2 January 2018 222 Comments

Happy Tuesday, happy National Creampuff Day and happy Science Fiction Day (aka Isaac Asimov’s birthday). What fragrance are you wearing?

I’m waking up with Bvlgari Eau Parfumée au Thé Bleu.

Reminder: on 1/5, we’re doing Color My World…

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The daily lemming

Posted by Robin on 2 January 2018 Leave a Comment

An even more throwaway lemming than usual — the box is cute, but I don't even want the box, it's just cute. No idea if I want what's inside the "Minu Illuminating Thoughts Set" and it's not likely I'll ever find out: "Treat the haircare-lover in your life to the ultimate indulgence this Christmas, courtesy of Davines. Filled with treats in their favourite citrus, orange blossom scent, this festive gift set includes Minu Shampoo, Minu Conditioner and Minu Hair Serum, all housed inside a specially designed presentation box." 250 ml each Minu Shampoo and Minu Conditioner, plus 50 ml Minu Hair Serum, £54 at Liberty.

Bottega Veneta Knot Eau Absolue ~ new perfume

Posted by Robin on 2 January 2018 5 Comments

Bottega Veneta will launch Knot Eau Absolue, a new fragrance for women. Knot Eau Absolue is a flanker to 2014’s Bottega Veneta Knot, and follows 2015’s Knot Eau Florale…

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Perfume Resolutions for 2018

Posted by Angela on 1 January 2018 63 Comments

Happy New Year!

Is that a pile of rumpled sequins in the corner? I hope you had a good night out with great friends, something delicious to eat, and lots of dancing.

Or, maybe you’re more like me and refused to leave home on New Year’s Eve. As has become my tradition, I made a fire and had a few friends over on their way out to parties, then I watched Doris Day movies and ate clams casino. I’ve stopped pretending I like to brave the crowds only to wake up with a headache and hoarse voice and mascara caked on the pillowcase.

On New Year’s Eve, I also thought about the year to come. I won’t bore you with my resolutions about health and friends and tidiness (although we can talk about resolutions in the comments, if you’d like), but here are a few thoughts about perfume…

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