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2019 / Browsing by date: June 2019

Tuesday scent of the day 6/25

Posted by Robin on 25 June 2019 192 Comments

Happy Global Beatles Day! (And sad birthdays today: George Michael, Anthony Bourdain.) What fragrance are you wearing?

I am at the lake. My scent for the next few days will be Cutter Lemon Eucalyptus. Luckily I actually like the smell (and maybe a very tiny credit for the community project: it reminds me of being in graduate school in San Diego). Tea at the moment is Yunnan Golden Monkey Organic.

Reminder: 6/28 will be Time Travel Friday…

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What the Venus de Milo smells like

Posted by Robin on 25 June 2019 Leave a Comment

She was one of the great beauties of antiquity, and soon we are going to find out what the "Venus de Milo" smells like.

The Louvre in Paris has asked two of France's top "noses" -- otherwise known as perfume creators -- to come up with fragrances to go with some of its greatest treasures.

— Read more at Venus de Milo to get an extra whiff of glamour at France 24.

Monday scent of the day 6/24

Posted by Robin on 24 June 2019 298 Comments

Happy Monday and happy Midsummer’s Day! What fragrance are you wearing?

I am heading off on (another) vacation today, going north to spend time with family in Massachusetts and Maine. Today will be a driving day, so there won’t be any more posts and I won’t be able to chime in with comments until late, or possibly tomorrow.

Reminder: 6/28 will be Time Travel Friday…

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The daily lemming

Posted by Robin on 24 June 2019 2 Comments

If there is traffic on the turnpike today, I will be lemming this badly: Happy Uplifting Balm from Spa Ceylon. "If you've been feeling down in the dumps and are looking for some all-natural soothing, boost your mood with this fast-acting balm. It refreshes and invigorates the senses, promotes vibrant positive energy, and gently lightens your mood." With orange, lemon, rosemary, spearmint; $10 for 10 ml at Smallflower.

The good life

Posted by Robin on 24 June 2019 2 Comments

Two spots for Atelier Cologne Orange Sanguine. First, an animation for the Lucky Hand collector bottle, then below the jump, a short spot for the fragrance.

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