Happy Almost-Friday and happy National Coffee Day! It’s also World Heart Day and International Day of Awareness on Food Loss and Waste Reduction. Birthdays today: Elizabeth Gaskell, Colin Dexter and Diana Vreeland. What fragrance are you wearing?
I’m in L’Artisan Timbuktu. I know I found it difficult when I first tried it, and I have not found it to be a crowd favorite.
Reminder: on 9/30, we’re doing It’s difficult, part 2…
Silver Oud, a potent woody leather scent, was originally launched with intent for the Middle East market, but resonated so well that the brand rolled it out globally. The Renaissance collection, a “more contemporary take,” was received well in the Middle East, while bestsellers in China are Memoir and Epic, aromatic leather and woody amber creations. The key takeaway? Craft fragrances in line with your creative vision, rather than preconceived and partially outdated consumer taste references.
— Read more in A conversation with Amouage – where legacy meets modernity at BeautyMatter.
Rochas will launch Eau de Rochas L’Essentiel, a new flanker to 1970’s Eau de Rochas, in October…
A limited edition from the Diwali collection at Lush: Mango Shower Gel. "Get ready for Diwali celebrations with this brightening blend of vitamin-rich, fresh mango juice and warming cardamom infusion. We add coconut milk to hydrate and soothe skin, and a sweet and fruity blend of vanilla and blackcurrant absolutes for fragrance." Betcha it would layer nicely with Blood Orange, although that one is not getting stellar reviews. $11.50 - $38 at Lush USA.
