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The daily lemming

Posted by Robin on 2 May 2025 Leave a Comment

Dolce & Gabbana Velvet Zafferano in a special edition (I think this one was for Ramadan): "The golden arabesques on the bottle mirror the notes within. Part of Dolce & Gabbana’s Velvet Zafferano range, this limited edition eau de parfum sees saffron dancing at the forefront of a rich and opulent scent. Contrasted with golden-hued tobacco leaf, the striking elixir leaves an unforgettable impression on the skin." £272 for 100 ml at Harrods, where you'll also find it in a coffret with matching candle for £401.

Cosmic, again

Posted by Robin on 2 May 2025 Leave a Comment

Giselle and Enzo Vogrincic in a new spot for Loewe Paula's Ibiza Cosmic.

Friday scent of the day 5/2

Posted by Robin on 2 May 2025 113 Comments

Happy Friday! And happy 70th to Our Lady Donatella Versace. Our community project for today: honor Donatella by wearing the last fragrance you purchased, or anything that you think fits the occasion.

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.

Me: day 2 in Carthusia Mediterraneo, the first fragrance I ever bought unsniffed, and (I think) the bottle I have replaced the most times…

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Old news

Posted by Robin on 2 May 2025 Leave a Comment

Shares of LVMH plunged 7.8% on Tuesday, losing its position as the world’s largest luxury firm to rival Hermès after an unexpected decline in first-quarter sales. LVMH reported a 3% year-on-year fall in first-quarter sales in a trading update published shortly after the market close on Monday, missing consensus analyst expectations for slight growth.

[...] LVMH shares on course for the worst session since March 2020. A 0.2% increase in the share price of Hermès saw the Birkin bag-maker’s market capitalization surpass that of LVMH.

— I meant to post this news when it came out in mid-April but I didn't! If you still want to know, read more in Luxury LVMH dethroned by Hermès as world’s most valuable luxury stock after sales miss at CNBC, or see LVMH perfume and cosmetics sales remain flat at The Industry.

Christian Dior Rose Star ~ new fragrance

Posted by Robin on 1 May 2025 6 Comments

Christian Dior has launched Rose Star, the latest addition to their upscale La Collection Privée Christian Dior fragrance series…

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