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Lazy weekend poll ~ winter viewing list, episode 6

Posted by Robin on 4 January 2020 190 Comments

The weekend! Saturday is the 11th night of Christmas (pipers piping) and Sunday is Twelfth Night (drummers drumming) and National Bird Day. We’re marking all the occasions with the “visual media” version of our winter reading poll. Tell us…

…any great tv shows you’ve discovered recently, and/or

…any great movies you’ve seen lately, and

…of course, tell us the matching perfume(s)!

Or, as always, just talk about something else…

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Immortelle x 2

Posted by Robin on 4 January 2020 Leave a Comment

Two videos from L’Occitane on immortelle production in Corsica.

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The daily lemming

Posted by Robin on 4 January 2020 4 Comments

I've been watching Lush USA hoping for the appearance of Sonic Death Monkey, which was recently revived in the UK. No such luck, but they have dropped a bunch of Valentine's Day stuff plus a bunch of 200 ml body sprays ($30-$50), including old favorites like Flying Fox and Rose Jam. Shown are Coco Loco ("Mist on a little Coco Loco for a fresh breeze of palm trees, sandy beaches and total relaxation. Brazilian orange, coriander and lemongrass oils give lightness to the creamy coconut base of this perfume, evoking memories of your perfect tropical getaway.") and Yoga Bomb ("This rich, grounding fragrance will have you feeling at peace in no time. A balancing blend of sandalwood, ho wood and olibanum oils offer an earthy, cleansing vibe, while its sunshiney cassie absolute aroma awakens your senses.")

Zadig & Voltaire This is Love! ~ new fragrances

Posted by Robin on 4 January 2020 Leave a Comment

French ready-to-wear line Zadig & Voltaire has launched This is Love!, a new fragrance duo…

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The damage so far: fourth quarter 2019 buying poll

Posted by Robin on 3 January 2020 260 Comments

Donatella Versace and her perfume cabinets

2019 is over, and not a moment too soon. Donatella Versace, Our Lady of Perfumed Plenty,1 wants to help you start the new year with a clean slate and a clean conscience. Do confess what you bought in the 4th quarter (October, November and December) of 2019, you’ll feel better.

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My purchases…

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