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Monday scent of the day 4/6

Posted by Robin on 6 April 2020 263 Comments

Another week begins? It’s also New Beer’s Eve and Tartan Day. What fragrance are you wearing?

I’m in Hermès Jour d’Hermès.

Reminder: 4/10 is Siblings Day…

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Lazy weekend poll ~ open thread, early April 2020

Posted by Robin on 4 April 2020 359 Comments

It’s the weekend, or just another two days stuck at home, depending on where you are and what you do for a living. Either way, stay safe! (And RIP, Bill Withers.)

We’re pressing ahead with our same old open thread poll. Talk about anything you like — the fragrance you’re wearing today, the fragrance that is keeping you calm lately, whatever.

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

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Givenchy La Collection Particuliere ~ new fragrances

Posted by Robin on 3 April 2020 7 Comments

Givenchy has introduced a new luxury collection, La Collection Particulière, with nine new fragrances. Accord Particulier is intended as a layering fragrance, to be worn with any of the other eight (Enflammé, Garçon Manqué, Indompté, Oiseau Rare, Peur de Rien, Sans Artifice, Sans Merci and Trouble Fête); the collection was inspired by the 1952 Les Séparables collection of haute couture separates…

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The daily lemming

Posted by Robin on 3 April 2020 5 Comments

From Upton, Magnolia Blossom Oolong: "This Guangdong province specialty is a lovely Oolong tea, scented with magnolia flowers. Alternately known as Orchid Oolong or in Chinese Yu Lan, this selection is a must try for those who appreciate a fine scented tea. The flavor nuances are unique, but hints of jasmine lend a recognizable character." $17.25 for 125g.

National Parks x 3

Posted by Robin on 3 April 2020 Leave a Comment

First up from Grand Teton, Air Born: Passages by Mardy Murie (you can read more about Murie here.) Then, below the jump, spring in the National Parks: first Great Smoky Mountains, then Yosemite.

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