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2018 / Browsing by date: August 2018

Wednesday scent of the day 8/22

Posted by Robin on 22 August 2018 227 Comments

It’s Hump Day and Eat A Peach Day. What fragrance are you wearing?

I’m in Jour d’Hermès because SheriG and Tiffanie mentioned it. I tend to forget about it entirely.

Reminder: on 8/24, in honor of Pluto Demoted Day…

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The daily lemming

Posted by Robin on 22 August 2018 2 Comments

A no-brainer jasmine to take to work (or to the splitmeet?): Jason Wu ("Beautifully crafted from the inside out, the eau de parfum is constructed around one of perfumery’s most prized ingredients-the rare jasmine. Enhanced by an extravagant floral bouquet and sensual woods, the fragrance is a reflection of Jason’s uncompromising passion and attention to detail."), in a travel spray trio (3 x 14 ml) for $85.

Very airy

Posted by Robin on 22 August 2018 9 Comments

I like that Joy is not too strong; it’s very airy. It’s floral with a hint of sandalwood, and I think it’s modern but classic. It just seems to be kind of open and not over-whelming, which is the number-one thing I don’t like about perfumes.

— Actress Jennifer Lawrence on the new Dior Joy. Read more at Jennifer Lawrence Takes Us Inside Her Beauty Routine at Harper's Bazaar.

Bunch o’ limited edition collector bottles 2018, part 7

Posted by Robin on 21 August 2018 4 Comments

More limited edition collector fragrance bottles, with the usual disclaimers: in most of these cases, the juice is unchanged, just the bottle is “special” (or not, as the case may be), and some of these may not be available in the US. Today’s post includes special edition bottles from Guerlain, Carolina Herrera, Lancôme, Sisley and Estee Lauder.

From Guerlain, a collector edition of Shalimar Souffle de Parfum, paying homage to the flora and fauna of the Shalimar Gardens. 50 ml for €99 at Guerlain in France…

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Carner Barcelona Volcano ~ new fragrance

Posted by Robin on 21 August 2018 Leave a Comment

Spanish niche brand Carner Barcelona has launched Volcano, a new spicy woody addition to the Black Collection…

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