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The daily lemming

Posted by Robin on 27 March 2018 6 Comments

Has anyone tried the Clarins + Kusmi tea? "Specially created by Kusmi Tea to supplement the Clarins beauty experience, this fresh, soothing mix of teas boosts your well-being and serenity. Savour this detoxifying tea and its fresh, revitalising notes. Its initial invigorating top note of green tea quickly gives way to a fruity heart with delicate, refined notes of redcurrant, before ending on a subtle, luxurious hint of rose with powdery accents. The texture is light and silky for a comforting effect that promotes absolute well-being. The Kusmi Tea for Clarins includes 20 tea bags inside the emblematic Kusmi Tea box adorned with the colours of Clarins." €18.

5 Perfumes: Orange Blossom

Posted by Angela on 26 March 2018 98 Comments

I once heard perfumer Thomas Fontaine say he considered orange blossom an American note. (Iris and galbanum were French, he said.) Right away, I thought of bars of soap, brides, and piles of white laundered towels. Is that what Americans are about — cleanliness and innocence? Maybe I should have asked, is that what orange blossom is about?

Orange blossom is a lot more expressive than its association with laundry detergent would have you believe. Here are five relatively easy-to-find1 orange blossom-centered fragrances that explore a variety of non-Girl Scout takes on the note:

Serge Lutens Fleurs d’Oranger: Fleurs d’Oranger kicks off as bright and juicy as a grove of Florida Ambersweets in spring…

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Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue Italian Zest ~ new fragrances

Posted by Robin on 26 March 2018 8 Comments

Dolce & Gabbana has launched Light Blue Italian Zest, new limited edition flankers to 2001’s Light Blue and 2007′s Light Blue Pour Homme. Last year’s model: Light Blue Love in Capri and Light Blue Pour Homme Beauty of Capri…

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Will you dare

Posted by Robin on 26 March 2018 2 Comments

The spot for Bvlgari Omnia Pink Sapphire.

Rochas Eau De Rochas Escapade Tropicale ~ new fragrance

Posted by Robin on 26 March 2018 4 Comments

Rochas has launched Eau De Rochas Escapade Tropicale, a new summer flanker to 1970’s Eau de Rochas. Eau de Rochas Escapade Tropicale follows 2016’s Eau de Rochas Escapade en Méditerranée and 2017’s Eau de Rochas Escapade Estivale…

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