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I am the first amber in modern perfumery

Posted by Robin on 2 January 2026 Leave a Comment

A spot for Coty Paris Ambre Antique.

Zoologist Olm ~ new fragrance

Posted by Robin on 1 January 2026 6 Comments

Indie Canadian line Zoologist has launched Olm, a new unisex aquatic mineral fragrance. (Small quantities of Olm were released in early 2025 as a sneak peek; it sold out quickly…)

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The daily lemming

Posted by Robin on 1 January 2026 6 Comments

A Year of the Horse gift set from Lush: the citrus-forward Prance and Prosper duo. "Welcome in the Lunar New Year with two bright and bold products to keep your fire burning. Soak in the uplifting scent of Gallop To Success Bath Bomb as it spreads luck and prosperity across your bathtub. Then celebrate with Sunrise Shower Gel to greet the new year and all the vibrant energy it brings." $22 at Lush USA.

Gucci Lignum Idealis & Ylang Ambrato ~ new fragrances

Posted by Robin on 1 January 2026 2 Comments

Gucci has launched two new fragrances in The Alchemist’s Garden collection: Lignum Idealis and Ylang Ambrato…

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Thursday scent of the day 1/1

Posted by Robin on 1 January 2026 158 Comments

Rabbit, rabbit, rabbit, and Happy New Year! Welcome to January and welcome to 2026. It’s also the 8th day of Christmas (maids a-milking) and the last day of Kwanzaa (Imani: faith). Plus, Public Domain Day, Euro Day, and National Bloody Mary Day. What fragrance are you wearing?

I’m hoping for a calm and happy 2026, in Hermès Eau de Néroli Doré, again (I wore it yesterday, and I’ve worn it on New Year’s Day for the past few years).

Reminder: on 1/2, wear a fragrance to match Cloud Dancer, Pantone’s color of the year for 2026…

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