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Very ill-tempered

Posted by Robin on 18 April 2024 2 Comments

A few years ago, retired police officer Sam Bryce posted a question on the U.K. Facebook group “Ladies Who Lamb.” A ram she owned had become very ill-tempered and was picking on his castrated fieldmate. Was there anything the other shepherdesses could suggest to calm him?

The replies came back within minutes: Lynx Africa.

— Read more in Axe Body Spray Finds an Unlikely New Customer: Grouchy Sheep at The Wall Street Journal. Hat tip to ceelouise!

The daily lemming

Posted by Robin on 17 April 2024 6 Comments

You know if I wanted that one I want this one even more: L'Artisan Parfumeur's L'Ambre candle in a special limited edition for Cabana Magazine's 10th anniversary. "With notes of vanilla, cinnamon, and tonka bean, this candle is a true sensory delight. Hand-painted and crafted with care, this candle is an ode to Amber with its perfect blend of spice and sweetness." $250 for 400g at Cabana Magazine.

Guerlain La Petite Robe Noire L’Eau Rose ~ new fragrance

Posted by Robin on 17 April 2024 Leave a Comment

Guerlain has introduced La Petite Robe Noire L’Eau Rose, a new limited edition alcohol-free fragrance for women. La Petite Robe Noire L’Eau Rose is a flanker to the 2012 version of La Petite Robe Noire, and follows 2023’s La Petite Robe Noire Rose Noire…

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Acqua di Parma Blu Mediterraneo Mandarino di Sicilia ~ new fragrance

Posted by Robin on 17 April 2024 2 Comments

Italian niche line Acqua di Parma has launched Mandarino di Sicilia, the latest addition to the brand’s Blu Mediterraneo series. A numbered limited edition, Mandarino Millesimato 2022, will also be introduced this year…

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Wednesday scent of the day 4/17

Posted by Robin on 17 April 2024 153 Comments

It’s Hump Day, National Banana Day and International Bat Appreciation Day. What fragrance are you wearing?

Did you know the banana is one of the top 3 fruits eaten in the Netherlands, and the Dutch are trying to save bananas from extinction? Sometimes bananas can even be found on the beaches of Terschelling Island, north of Amsterdam. I’m taking points in Comptoir Sud Pacifique Vanille Banane.

Reminder: on 4/19, we’re off to the Netherlands…

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