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Lazy 3-day weekend poll ~ open thread, May/June 2025

Posted by Robin on 31 May 2025 137 Comments

We’re marking the end of May and the beginning of June (don’t forget to rabbit first thing on Sunday!) with our standard open thread poll.

Talk about anything you like — the fragrance you’re wearing today, your favorite scented body products for summer, whatever.

Or, ask a question about fragrance, then see if anyone else has asked a question that you can answer…

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Zoologist Orchid Mantis ~ new fragrance

Posted by Robin on 31 May 2025 Leave a Comment

Indie Canadian line Zoologist has launched Orchid Mantis, a new unisex fragrance…

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Penhaligon’s Daphne Bouquet ~ new fragrance

Posted by Robin on 31 May 2025 Leave a Comment

Penhaligon’s has launched Daphne Bouquet, a new limited edition fragrance. Like 2022’s Highgrove Bouquet, Daphne Bouquet was produced in collaboration with Highgrove Gardens. A portion of the proceeds will benefit The King’s Foundation…

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Sales rebound

Posted by Robin on 31 May 2025 Leave a Comment

After a surprising tumble in Q4, Ulta Beauty’s sales rebound with growth across fragrance, body care, and sun care.

The retailer reported its Q1 2025 results on Thursday which include a 4.5% net sales increase to reach $2.8 billion for the quarter, up from $2.7 billion year-over-year.

— Read more in Ulta Beauty sales rebound with a 4.5% jump for Q1 as fragrance soars, skin care and makeup land flat at Glossy.

Philosophy Summer Grace Endless Afternoon ~ new fragrance

Posted by Robin on 30 May 2025 Leave a Comment

Philosophy has launched Summer Grace Endless Afternoon, a new green fruity floral perfume for women. Summer Grace Endless Afternoon is a flanker to 2011’s Summer Grace…

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