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Friday scent of the day 11/16

Posted by Robin on 16 November 2018 289 Comments

Happy Friday and happy International Day for Tolerance! Our community project for today: wear a savory perfume (something spicy, herbal, salty, or otherwise foody but not sweet). Thanks to Jalapeno for the suggestion!

What fragrance did you pick? As always, do chime in with your scent of the day even if you’re not participating in the community project.

I’m in the summer herb / tomato garden, with Parfum d’Empire Corsica Furiosa…

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On display in the suitably swish Berkeley Square

Posted by Robin on 16 November 2018 Leave a Comment

Today, the first 2.5-metre-high bottle is on display in the suitably swish Berkeley Square and will appear at the fashion house’s New Bond Street boutique from this weekend before continuing its tour of London.

— Chanel doesn't want Londoners to forget it is selling No. 5 in red this year. Read more at Chanel takes giant bottles of No 5 on a tour of London at Harper's Bazaar.

Bond no. 9 Le Parfum Du Salon ~ new fragrance

Posted by Robin on 15 November 2018 3 Comments

Bond no. 9 has launched Le Parfum Du Salon, a new fragrance for the Harrods Salon de Parfums…

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The daily lemming

Posted by Robin on 15 November 2018 2 Comments

Of course I am tempted by a fig room spray, especially one that's free if you know your (perfume) maths: Wild Fig Parfum d'Interieur from Rituals. "A natural perfume spray to create a unique aromatic sensation in the home. [...] The fragrance of fresh fig is reminiscent of warm days when the air is filled with the complex fragrance of ripe summer fruits from the Far East". $35 for 500 ml at Macys.

Thursday scent of the day 11/15

Posted by Robin on 15 November 2018 280 Comments

Happy Almost-Friday! It’s also Use Less Stuff Day. What fragrance are you wearing?

Me: salt and pepper, with Calvin Klein Reveal.

Reminder: on 11/16, wear a savory perfume…

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