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Lush Super Fairy ~ new fragrance

Posted by Robin on 19 September 2025 3 Comments

Lush has launched Super Fairy, a new limited edition mash up of the brand’s Snow Fairy and Super Milk fragrances (Super Fairy has also been released in a number of body projects, including shower gel)…

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Friday scent of the day 9/19

Posted by Robin on 19 September 2025 124 Comments

Ahoy! It’s Friday and International Talk Like a Pirate Day. Our community project for today: get as creative as you like with the pirate theme. Wear a fragrance inspired by a pirate or piracy, wear something you bought so cheap it was a steal, steal an idea from someone else, whatever! 

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.

My plan today was to wear something inspired by “Pirate Queen” Zheng Yi Sao. Instead, I’m sick, and hoping to get back to bed pretty soon…

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Life is beautiful

Posted by Robin on 19 September 2025 8 Comments

“What really made Lancôme a three-axes-strong powerhouse was the success of La vie est belle,” said Cyril Chapuy, global president of L’Oréal Luxe, of the 2012 launch. “Before that, Lancôme was strong in skin care and makeup, but was very regional in fragrances.”

The scent, whose name translates into “life is beautiful,” became a global sensation and success. It ranked number one in Europe in 2024 for the 11th consecutive year, and is among the top five worldwide and first in France.

— Read more in Long Live Lancôme’s La Vie Est Belle at Women's Wear Daily.

Roberto Cavalli Marbleous x 3 ~ new fragrances

Posted by Robin on 18 September 2025 Leave a Comment

Roberto Cavalli has launched Marbleous Leather, Marbleous Rose and Marbleous Vetiver, three new new unisex fragrances in the Roberto Cavalli Gold Collection…

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The daily lemming

Posted by Robin on 18 September 2025 1 Comment

From the limited edition Intuitia collection at Rituals, Whipped Body Cream: "Take a moment to pause and pamper your skin with our limited-edition whipped body cream. This indulgent formula is enriched with Vitamin E beads, Q10, and a luxurious blend of cold-pressed rosehip, shea butter, and natural oils. The tiny beads melt into your skin, delivering deep nourishment and hydration. Infused with the floral-woody-spicy notes of saffron, sandalwood and vanilla, it not only leaves your skin velvety soft and radiant, but beautifully fragrant too." 220 ml for $28 at Rituals, where you'll also find a Luminous Body Exfoliator, Exfoliating Hand Wash, Bath Silk, Velvety Foaming Shower Gel, candle and Eau de Parfum in the same collection.

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