Bath & Body Works has launched Hibiscus Paradise, a new fragrance for women…
Jo Malone Blossoms 2021 ~ new fragrances
Jo Malone has launched the limited edition 2021 Blossoms collection, including two relaunches (Frangipani Flower and Nashi Blossom) and two new fragrances (Red Hibiscus and Yellow Hibiscus)…
Friday scent of the day 2/26
Happy Friday and happy Levi Strauss Day! Our community project for today: along with Jacob Davis, Strauss invented and patented the riveted blue jean. Do whatever you like with the theme.
What fragrance did you pick? As always, do chime in with your scent of the day even if you’re not participating in the community project.
I went with the simple idea of jeans as modern casual wear — a no brainer outfit that you can dress up or down and wear (nearly) anywhere. I’m in the perfume equivalent: my patented mix of Hermès Eau Claire des Merveilles layered over Eau des Merveilles…
BDK Parfums Rouge Smoking, Pas Ce Soir, Nuit de Sable & Gris Charnel ~ fragrance reviews
I’ve been thinking again about Kevin’s recent post about samples. I recognize his frustration with so many niche brands: the ever-higher prices and well-designed websites don’t always guarantee novel or memorable olfactory experiences. I deliberately stalled on trying the new-ish brand BDK Parfums (founded in 2016, but only available in the United States since 2020) because I had a hunch that, despite a wave of online adulation, this would be more of the same. But then I had a chance to receive a BDK sample set as a gift-with-purchase, so I gave in; why not?
If you’re familiar with French and French-inspired niche perfumery brands of the twenty-first century, you’ll recognize this checklist of familiar elements…
The daily lemming
Method's latest limited edition collaboration features the work of artist Lisa Congdon. There are two gel hand washes: Wild Dewberry (above left; "this fruity fragrance is bursting with juicy notes of sun-ripened dewberries + red raspberries") and Soft Vanilla (above right; "cozy + slightly rosy with soft notes of vanilla bean and sandalwood. not too sweet. not too fierce. just right."), about $3.50 each at Target.