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2021 / Browsing by date: February 2021

Frapin Bois Blanc ~ new fragrance

Posted by Robin on 16 February 2021 2 Comments

Niche line Frapin has launched Bois Blanc, a new unisex woody fragrance…

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The daily lemming

Posted by Robin on 16 February 2021 Leave a Comment

A bit spendy, but tempting: liquid hand soaps from Kerzon. Shown are Fleur Bleue ("Fresh and aromatic, Fleur Bleue ensures a soothing clean thanks to subtle notes of lavender and bergamot") and Feuilles d'Eucalyptus ("This fresh scent leaves you feeling energized thanks to its aroma filled with notes of mint and eucalyptus"), $32 each for 500 ml at Nordstrom, and they also have a Fleur de Géranium ("Fleur de Géranium promises a moment of softness and relaxation thanks to notes of rose and geranium") for the same price.

They fell in love

Posted by Robin on 16 February 2021 Leave a Comment

A love story for Avon Ginza Stefany. Then below the jump, a spot for Avon Rose du Soleil.

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Tuesday scent of the day 2/16

Posted by Robin on 16 February 2021 174 Comments

It’s a Tuesday in February. Happy birthday to LeVar Burton, and congrats on being named the inaugural PEN/Faulkner Literary Champion. (And if your calendar is open tonight, he’ll be doing a reading at the launch of the new book Unsung: Unheralded Narratives of American Slavery & Abolition. Tickets to the livestream event are free.) Other literary birthdays: Henry Adams, Richard Ford. (Oops, almost forgot…happy Fat Tuesday!) What fragrance are you wearing?

I’m in Serge Lutens Santal Blanc, because pyramus mentioned it on Friday. Tea at the moment is what I’ve been drinking lately on cold mornings: 1/3 each Numi Chinese Breakfast, random Assam from Upton, Mariage Frères Chandernagor. Sometimes I mix in some Numi Golden Chai as well.

Reminder: on 2/19, we’re doing the Picture Challenge, edition 6…

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The daily lemming

Posted by Robin on 15 February 2021 5 Comments

This came out last year, has anyone tried it? Secret Deodorant with Essential Oils in Rose & Geranium, aluminum free, in sustainable packaging. "Rose and Geranium Scent Deodorant has a classic lavender scent on a floral bed of rose buds" plus "Advanced protection that is free from aluminum, parabens, dyes and talc". $10 at Target. (Also available in Lavendar + Lemon or Orange + Cedar.)

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