What does expensive smell like? A common palette of notes runs through many of these new scents: patchouli, saffron, oud, woody and smoky notes, and spices. Whereas the big perfumes of the 1980s often overdosed on big florals, these new perfumes have a sleeker feel; the woods and spices impress themselves firmly but gently. They are big, but they are also clever.
— Read more in Is your scent in ‘beast mode’ yet? at Financial Times.
Shea hand creams in two of the limited edition scents from Yves Rocher's Holiday 2023 collection: "Succumb to the sweet scent of Frozen Lychee, a fresh and fruity note and wrap yourself in the sweet scent of Spice Infusion, a delightful and comforting note." Two x 30 ml, currently on markdown to $8.95 at Yves Rocher USA. (Both scents are also available in a bunch of other body products, and other holiday limited edition scents include Shea & Soft Almond and the Voile Doré vanilla.)
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