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Acca Kappa Virginia Rose, Giardino Secreto & Giallo Elicriso ~ new fragrances

Posted by Robin on 9 January 2013 2 Comments

Acca Kappa Virginia Rose

Italian brand Acca Kappa has launched three new fragrances, Virginia Rose and Giardino Secreto for women and Giallo Elicriso for men…

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Acca Kappa Blue Lavender ~ new fragrance

Posted by Robin on 7 June 2010 10 Comments

Acca Kappa Blue Lavender

Acca Kappa has launched Blue Lavender:

A collection naturally scented with the fresh and delicate fragrance of lavender, evoking images of fields of blue…

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Holiday fragrance gifts 2009, part 2

Posted by Robin on 1 November 2009 28 Comments

Diptyque Benjoin candle 2009From Diptyque’s Holiday 2009 collection, the (gorgeous) Benjoin candle: “Its smokey note of benzoin gives off a mysterious yet warm and cozy aroma.” The design is inspired by wycinanki, the Polish folk art paper cutouts. $65 for 190g at Aedes…

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Perfume review: Acca Kappa Calycanthus

Posted by Robin on 15 March 2005 12 Comments

Acca Kappa Calycanthus fragrance

Acca Kappa is an Italian line that was established in 1869. I believe they are best known for their brushes and other grooming products. In 1999 they opened their first US store in the Venetian hotel in Las Vegas. Today I am trying Calycanthus, which Acca Kappa describes as a “fresh, floral scent created with the unique essence of the Calycanthus flower blended with notes of Jasmin, Orange blossom honey and Musk.”

Calycanthus starts out sweet and sharp…

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