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Moschino Toy Boy ~ fragrance review

Posted by Kevin on 11 June 2020 10 Comments

“What perfume are you wearing?” Unless you look something like model Jhona Burjack, you may pause before answering: “Toy Boy.” I’d probably say: “Oh, I don’t know…I just grabbed one of my 200 bottles of cologne. I wasn’t paying attention!”

I’ll note here I realize ‘toy boy’ may conjure other types (for other tastes) than Burjack in leather gear. According to dictionary.com, a toy boy is: a young man noted for his good looks and sexual prowess, especially one who maintains relationships with older, more powerful persons…

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The daily lemming

Posted by Robin on 11 June 2020 6 Comments

Frédéric Malle has painted the discovery sets red? Or were they already red and I didn't notice? One for women (Carnal Flower, Eau de Magnolia, En Passant, Iris Poudre, Portrait of a Lady and Une Rose) and one for men (Bigarade Concentrée, French Lover, Géranium pour Monsieur, Monsieur, Musc Ravageur and Vétiver Extraordinaire); each set is six x 1.2 ml, €25 at Malle in the EU.

Mikimoto

Posted by Robin on 11 June 2020 Leave a Comment

The spot for the new Mikimoto Eau de Parfum.

Mikimoto Eau de Parfum ~ new fragrance

Posted by Robin on 11 June 2020 6 Comments

Mikimoto, best known for their pearl jewelry, has launched its debut fragrance, Mikimoto Eau de Parfum…

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Thursday scent of the day 6/11

Posted by Robin on 11 June 2020 263 Comments

Happy Almost-Friday! (And happy birthday to Hugh Laurie.) What fragrance are you wearing?

Me: running late, but more community project points in L’Artisan La Chasse aux Papillons.

Reminder: on 6/12, we’re In the garden…

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