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Friday scent of the day 12/27

Posted by Robin on 27 December 2024 142 Comments

It’s Friday! Plus, National Fruitcake Day, the International Day of Epidemic Preparedness, the third day of Christmas, the third night of Hanukkah, and the second day of Kwanzaa. Our community project for today is Best of 2024…wear your favorite new release of the year, or your favorite purchase of the year, or the fragrance you wore the most in 2024, or interpret this project however you like. (We’ve done this project several times.)

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.

Shortly I’m going to put on my second purchase for 2024, Tauer Perfumes Heraud…

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Fastest-growing beauty category in 2024

Posted by Robin on 27 December 2024 4 Comments

It should also be noted that fragrance is currently the only beauty category where the prestige market consistently dominates the mass market.

This year, according to Circana data through September, year-over-year sales of prestige fragrance increased 14% in dollars and 12% in units. And luxury fragrance sales increased 15%. Fragrance was the fastest-growing beauty category in 2024.

— Read more in The fragrance boom is nowhere near over at Glossy.

Chloe Cedrus Intense ~ new fragrance

Posted by Robin on 26 December 2024 Leave a Comment

Chloé will launch Cedrus Intense, a new version of 2019’s Cedrus, in the Atelier des Fleurs collection…

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The daily lemming

Posted by Robin on 26 December 2024 Leave a Comment

On markdown for $18 at Sephora, a Glossier Balm Dotcom duo: "...cult-favorite lip balm in two limited-edition holiday flavors, Biscotti and Espresso....This ultra-rich balm, now in its original formula, nourishes dry lips with antioxidants and natural emollients. It has a thick, waxy texture that seals in moisture, leaving lips feeling smooth and hydrated." In two x 15 ml.

Gucci Osmanthus Nectar & Vanilla Firenze ~ new fragrances

Posted by Robin on 26 December 2024 4 Comments

In addition to Fiori di Neroli, Gucci will launch Osmanthus Nectar and Vanilla Firenze. All three are unisex fragrances in The Alchemist’s Garden collection…

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