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A piece of the pie

Posted by Robin on 18 September 2024 8 Comments

But [fragrance entrepreneur Pierre-Louis Berrier] and [Australian perfume YouTuber Demi] Rawling are also wary of how that mainstream success has led to a proliferation of new brands and launches hoping to get a piece of the pie, diluting what made niche perfume special to begin with.

“It feels like fast fashion, but in fragrance,” said Rawling. “Eight years ago, niche was like this hidden gem. … It no longer feels like that because of the oversaturation of the industry.”

— Read more in ‘It’s like a cult’: How online perfume communities are shaping the fragrance industry at Glossy.

Bond no. 9 Bond Number One ~ new fragrance

Posted by Robin on 17 September 2024 3 Comments

Bond no. 9 has launched Bond Number One, a new fresh citrus fragrance…

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The daily lemming

Posted by Robin on 17 September 2024 8 Comments

Pretty, no? "Once upon a time in 1954, Christian Dior inaugarated [sic] the Harrods Fashion Theatre – a location where he would organise many of his legendary fashion shows, Now 70 years later, a new chapter has been added to the story, with the two titans coming together again to celebrate Harrods' 175th anniversary. The result is an exclusive green iteration of DIOR's iconic amphora, now housing the floral Miss Dior Originale eau de toilette." £4,300 for 150 ml at Harrods.

Yves Rocher Vanille d’Orchidee ~ new fragrance

Posted by Robin on 17 September 2024 5 Comments

Yves Rocher has introduced Vanille d’Orchidée, a new limited edition fragrance for the brand’s Holiday 2024 collection…

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Tuesday scent of the day 9/17

Posted by Robin on 17 September 2024 205 Comments

It’s Tuesday and International Country Music Day (aka Hank Williams’ birthday). More birthdays: Billy the Kid, William Carlos Williams, Hank Williams, Ken Kesey. Watch for the harvest supermoon + partial lunar eclipse tonight! What fragrance are you wearing?

I am commando for work+dentist today. My plan for late afternoon is Diptyque Tam Dao. Tea at the moment is a blend of Upton Indulgashinna Organic + Christmas Tea.

Reminder: on 9/20, we’re off to Mainland Southeast Asia…

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