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The very fruity part of the banana scent

Posted by Robin on 22 May 2025 Leave a Comment

The Barcelona-based perfume maker 27 87, which specializes in unconventional fragrances, recently launched its newest scent, Hakuna Matata, which pairs green banana peel and ripe banana with jasmine, orange blossom and a hint of honey. “We typically connect to the very fruity part of the banana scent,” says Romy Kowalewski, the brand’s creative director and founder. “It actually has another very sophisticated aspect — creamy with a subtle white floral note — that I wanted to highlight.”

— Read more in Why Banana Is Summer’s Freshest Fragrance at The New York Times.

Pierre Guillaume Le Chant des Sirenes ~ new fragrance

Posted by Robin on 21 May 2025 2 Comments

French niche line Pierre Guillaume has launched 27.1 Le Chant des Sirènes, the second in the series that started with 2016’s No. 27 Limanakia…

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The (almost) daily lemming

Posted by Robin on 21 May 2025 Leave a Comment

Cheerful (limited edition) packaging for L’Eau des Hesperides, part of Diptyque's Summer Essentials collection for 2025. €145 for 100 ml at Breuninger in Germany.

Bold Citrus

Posted by Robin on 21 May 2025 Leave a Comment

A quick spot for Boss Bottled Bold Citrus by Hugo Boss.

Wednesday scent of the day 5/21

Posted by Robin on 21 May 2025 130 Comments

It’s Hump Day, World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development and World Meditation Day. RIP George Wendt. What fragrance are you wearing?

I’m commando for a dental appointment this morning. I will pick something calming for World Meditation Day when I get back.

Reminder: 5/23 is World Turtle Day…

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