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The daily lemming

Posted by Robin on 11 April 2019 2 Comments

DS & Durga has introduced a body care collection, DSD Body. Shown is the Rose Atlantic Body Lotion, described simply as "Spritzers aboard the famous Salt Spray Rose". 236 ml for $60 (ouch!) at Beautyhabit.

Thursday scent of the day 4/11

Posted by Robin on 11 April 2019 282 Comments

Happy Almost-Friday and happy Pet Day! What fragrance are you wearing?

I am still in weather-denial, this time with Parfum d’Empire Azemour Les Orangers, because people were talking about it earlier this week.

Reminder: 4/12 will be Platonic Ideal Friday…

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Scandal

Posted by Robin on 11 April 2019 1 Comment

Irina Shayk forgets a few clothing items for Jean Paul Gaultier's Scandal A Paris. Gaultier himself has a brief cameo, along with Rossy de Palma.

It’s the perfume that chose me

Posted by Robin on 11 April 2019 4 Comments

I often say that it's the perfume that chose me. From an early age, I was fascinated by the world of couture and luxury for the art, craft and handcraft aspects. I wanted it to be my work. Unfortunately, I am not a skilled drawer and I was told that the field was closed to me.

— Perfumer Francis Kurkdjian, quoted in Meet The Men Behind Some Of The World's Most Coveted Fragrances And Olfactory Experiences at Forbes.

The daily lemming

Posted by Robin on 10 April 2019 4 Comments

I did not like Kenzo World, but I do like the pretty limited edition Fantasy Collection bottles, for the Intense (top left), Eau de Parfum (top right) and Eau de Toilette (bottom center). You can find them all, in 50 ml, at Nocibe in France.

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