Happy Uplifting Balm? I'm sure I could use some of that. It's from Spa Ceylon: "A Soothing Blend Of Aromatic Herbs. A 100% natural formula. Refreshes & invigorates, promoting positive energies & happiness. Gently soothes & uplifts the senses." (Spa Ceylon's site says the ingredients include orange, lemon, lime, rosemary, spearmint, patchouli, beeswax and coconut.) 25g for $8 at Smallflower.
The spot for the Avon Haiku Intense trio.
Avon has launched Haiku Intense, a new trio of flankers to 2001’s Haiku perfume…
Happy Almost-Friday and happy International Dance Day! It’s also Duke Ellington’s birthday, plus happy 88th to Willie Nelson! What fragrance are you wearing?
Me: still out of town, still commando.
Reminder: April showers bring May flowers…
“When stress and anxiety are running high, consumers seek out products that deliver on comfort and relaxation,” says Zoë Freedberg, senior marketing manager at global fragrance house Robertet. It’s no surprise that cozy scent choices like vanilla and smoky woods spiked, along with aromas reminiscent of childhood treats (remember all that banana bread?). Vacation-inspired fragrances that fed our wanderlust as our passports gathered dust did well too.
— Town & Country looks at how the pandemic shaped fragrance trends. Read more in The Soothing Power of Scent.