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A brand new modern universe

Posted by Robin on 15 April 2019 Leave a Comment

I wanted to create a neo-vintage fougère. A traditional fougère spirit translated into a brand new modern universe. Instead of using aniseed aromatic notes, I had the idea to work around a top quality of mint: our Mint Cascade launched thanks to our US partner ESSEX. It is a luminous mint, as if frozen, and with hints of fresh pepper. I used it to renew this iconic olfactive family.

— Perfumer Fabrice Pellegrin, talking about Diptyque Eau de Minthé. Read more at Interview: Creating Diptyque's Eau de Minthé at Middle East Beauty.

The daily lemming

Posted by Robin on 15 April 2019 10 Comments

From Korres, a shower gel collection in "Pure Greek Olive Oil" featuring four scents: Olive Oil & Cedar, Olive Oil & Honeysuckle, Olive Oil & Olive Blossom and Olive Oil & Verbena. "This quad of creamy foam shower gels is enriched with olive leaf extract, aloe and other key ingredients that gently cleanse and help maintain natural hydration levels." Four 250 ml bottles for $29.50 at HSN.

Monday scent of the day 4/15

Posted by Robin on 15 April 2019 226 Comments

Monday, Tax Day (if you’re in the US), Anime Day, Leonardo da Vinci’s birthday and World Art Day. What’s your fragrance today?

I got my taxes done just in the nick of time. I’m in Vilhelm Parfumerie Purple Fig. (And I completely missed the news that Vilhelm Parfumerie was sold last year.)

Reminder: 4/19 will be Twice as Nice Friday…

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Chanel Paris-Riviera ~ new fragrance

Posted by Robin on 15 April 2019 11 Comments

Chanel will launch Paris-Riviera, a new limited edition fragrance in the Les Eaux de Chanel collection…

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Lazy weekend poll ~ open thread, mid-April 2019

Posted by Robin on 13 April 2019 206 Comments

It’s Thomas Jefferson Day (and Butch Cassidy’s birthday too). We’re marking all the occasions with our usual weekend open thread poll. Talk about anything you like — the fragrance you’re wearing today, the fragrance you’re thinking of pre-ordering soon, whatever.

Or, ask a question about fragrance, then see if anyone else has asked a question that you can answer…

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