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Acca Kappa Mandarin & Green Tea, Sakura Tokyo ~ new fragrances

Posted by Robin on 2 May 2019 Leave a Comment

Italian brand Acca Kappa has launched Mandarin & Green Tea, a new fragrance that appears to be replacing 2013’s Green Mandarin…

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Carolina Herrera Sandal Ruby ~ new fragrance

Posted by Robin on 2 May 2019 5 Comments

Carolina Herrera has launched Sandal Ruby, a new addition to the Herrera Confidential collection…

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Thursday scent of the day 5/2

Posted by Robin on 2 May 2019 294 Comments

It’s Almost-Friday, and Our Lady Donatella Versace’s birthday. What fragrance are you wearing?

I’m taking partial community project credit for the little wisp of lily of the valley in Stella McCartney L.I.L.Y.

Reminder: on 5/3, wear lily of the valley for May Day…

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An unfortunate consequence of a big positive

Posted by Robin on 2 May 2019 2 Comments

Biologists say the odor is an unfortunate consequence of a big positive: Environmental protections put in place over the past few decades have brought back the cormorants and brown pelicans that nearly went extinct in the 1970s due to the pesticide DDT, as well as the seals and sea lions which, although never endangered, were depleted in number.

— Sometimes, La Jolla smells. Read more at RETURN OF THE COVE STENCH: Annual La Jolla animal-poop odor bad, though not worst ever at La Jolla Light.

The daily lemming

Posted by Robin on 1 May 2019 4 Comments

The Body Shop has brought back their carrot range, and if the reports are to be believed, it might actually smell (at least a bit) like carrots. Shown are the Carrot Wash Energizing Face Cleanser (100 ml) and Carrot Cream Nature Rich Daily Moisturiser (50 ml), which you can find now in the UK but not as yet in the US.

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