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Diptyque Eau Capitale ~ fragrance review

Posted by Jessica on 6 February 2020 24 Comments

It’s February, and Diptyque has launched a new fragrance named Eau Capitale for its permanent collection, as well as a new limited edition scented candle called Paris en Fleur. All these products (Eau de Parfum and solid perfume for Eau Capitale, candles and scented wax oval for Paris En Fleur) are decorated with truly beautiful Art Nouveau-inspired patterns that feature “emblematic roses.” I have to admit, this launch is all very well-timed for Valentine’s Day, yet it’s not your average candy-sweet throwaway treat.

Eau Capitale is an homage to Diptyque’s hometown…

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Jo Malone Lavenderland ~ new fragrances

Posted by Robin on 6 February 2020 9 Comments

Jo Malone’s spring collection for 2020 will be Lavenderland, with limited edition releases of Lavender & Coriander (from the 2016 Herb Garden collection), Wisteria & Lavender and Silver Birch & Lavender…

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The daily lemming

Posted by Robin on 6 February 2020 11 Comments

Love Sun Body's 100% natural mineral sunscreen has mixed reviews on Amazon, but the "lightly scented" version with tiare and vanilla attracted my attention anyway. (The 100 ml travel size is $23, so it isn't cheap either.) If you've tried it, or if you have an absolute favorite sunscreen that also smells fantastic, do comment!

Thursday & Friday scent of the day 2/6-2/7

Posted by Robin on 6 February 2020 322 Comments

Happy Almost-Friday and Friday! (I am leaving for vacation in the wee hours of Friday morning. There will be a few more posts after this one on Thursday, but none on Friday, and posting will be even lighter than usual for the next 10 days. I will try to make sure there is a scent of the day poll every day, and I’ll post other fragrance things when I can, but if I miss a day, apologies in advance.) What fragrance are you wearing?

I’m in the very summer-y Napoleon Eau de Cologne from Hové Parfumeur, which a kind reader bought for me while she was on vacation in New Orleans.

Reminder: on Saturday, 2/8, Now Smell This turns 15…

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Rose N’Roses

Posted by Robin on 6 February 2020 3 Comments

Natalie Portman for Miss Dior Rose N'Roses.

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