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Giorgio Armani Code Elixir ~ new fragrance

Posted by Robin on 30 April 2025 Leave a Comment

Giorgio Armani has introduced Armani Code Elixir, a new woody fragrance for men. Armani Code Elixir is a flanker to 2004′s Armani Code…

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The daily lemming

Posted by Robin on 30 April 2025 2 Comments

Trudon's "Lost in a moment" limited edition duo for summer, with candles in Under the Trees ("An invigorating green juice Under the Trees unfolds as a refreshing, aromatic-green juice, complemented with bright notes of cedar wood. Its invigorating fragrance is composed of a cucumber accord with a hint of blackcurrant buds in the head notes, a lively spearmint and jasmine heart, fused with notes of cedar in the base") and Summer Haze ("A sweet-floral composition Summer Haze features a sweet and floral scent that exudes pure joy. Sophisticated and daring, the fragrance consists of a red berry macaroon accord in the head notes, an opulent heart of absolute rose and a musky base with warm notes of Tonka bean"). Both fragrances by perfumer Alexandra Carlin, 270g for $140 each at Trudon.

Miller Harris Melody ~ new fragrance

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British niche line Miller Harris will launch Melody, a new floral musk addition to the brand’s Stories collection…

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Wednesday scent of the day 4/30

Posted by Robin on 30 April 2025 123 Comments

It’s Hump Day and the last day in April, plus International Jazz Day. Birthdays: Alice B. Toklas, Annie Dillard, Jane Campion. What fragrance are you wearing?

I’m recovering from a head cold, so commando again today.

Reminder: 5/2: is Our Lady Donatella Versace’s 70th birthday…

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Shrugging off current market anxieties

Posted by Robin on 30 April 2025 Leave a Comment

Carolina Herrera's Good Girl and Jean Paul Gaultier's Le Male were standout performers for prestige, and demand for Byredo’s Blanche Absolu supported Puig’s niche fragrance arm.

Shares in the Barcelona-based company also jumped by a modest 2.7% in early trading on 28 April as it bucked a recent downturn in demand for luxury beauty businesses.

Puig saw a notably strong performance in the US, reporting 11.5% growth in the market, equally shrugging off current market anxieties in the wake of the US tariff hikes.

— Read more in Puig upbeat as first quarter revenues top €1.21 billion at Cosmetics Business.

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