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Up for grabs: Acqua di Parma Colonia Assoluta

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What is it: the 10th anniversary edition of Acqua di Parma Colonia Assoluta, in a 180 ml refillable bottle: “This special edition decorated with graphic signs inspired by the moving spokes of a bicycle presents a unique design that exudes the dynamicity of a sophisticated and multi-faceted fragrance. The original pattern was designed by Acqua di Parma to convey the contemporary feel of this particular Eau de Cologne and its users. The original motif is reproduced in the bottle and case with the spokes stretching across the surface in silver hues, the distinctive colour of Colonia Assoluta.”

How do I get it: For a chance to win, leave a comment on the website telling me that you live in the US. Then tell me either a) your favorite classic cologne or b) your favorite flanker fragrance of all time or c) something else you’ve been dying to post in a comment.

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Bunch o’ limited edition collector bottles 2013, part 16

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More limited edition collector fragrance bottles, with the usual disclaimers: in most of these cases, the juice is unchanged, just the bottle is “special” (or not, as the case may be), and some of these may not be available in the US.

House of Sillage, limited edition travel spray

From House of Sillage, a limited edition (10 were made) travel spray featuring “a glorious gecko adorned with stunning bezel-set center and round over 2 carat rare Colombian green emeralds climbing a leafy vine embellished with over 4 carat round brilliant-cut colorless diamonds for a total of 665 gem stones, all hand-set on an 18K yellow gold cylinder.” The 7.5 ml spray container comes with refills in all six of the brand’s fragrances, $118,000…

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Bunch o’ limited edition collector bottles 2013, part 13

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More limited edition collector fragrance bottles, with the usual disclaimers: in most of these cases, the juice is unchanged, just the bottle is “special” (or not, as the case may be), and some of these may not be available in the US.

Acqua di Parma Colonia Intensa Oud Concentrée limited edition

From Acqua di Parma, a special edition of Colonia Intensa Oud Concentrée: “Assertive elegance, precious materials and craft make are combined in the sophisticated special edition created by Acqua di Parma exclusively for Harrods…”

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Up for grabs: Acqua di Parma Colonia

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What is it: a 100 ml bottle of Acqua di Parma Colonia, plus a travel set with small tubes of Bath & Shower Gel, Hair Conditioner and Body Lotion. All items are unopened, but the packaging is slightly different from that shown above.

How do I get it: For a chance to win, leave a comment on the website telling me that you live in the US. Then tell me either a) your favorite Acqua di Parma fragrance or b) your favorite classic cologne or c) something else you’ve been dying to post in a comment.

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Father’s Day 2013 ~ scented gift suggestions

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My father is deceased. My partner and I wouldn’t dream of calling each other “Dad” or “Pa” (nor do either of us qualify as “sugar daddy” to the other). My two cats are treated like children, but neither is smart enough to buy me a present. Father’s Day is pretty meaningless at my house! How’s that for a kick-off to this article? Personal life aside, I hear people all around me complaining about Father’s Day: fathers are often disappointed in the gifts they receive, suspecting the gift is more for the giver, than the receiver (tickets to shows and games, fancy dinners at restaurants); children struggle to buy something original that will still be enjoyed. Since my “beat” is perfume, here are some scented suggestions if you’re still searching for a gift.

Let’s start with the head; the locus of male drudgery — shaving. Classic Shaving offers some cool gift options: its retro, and colorful, Pinaud-Clubman set includes five, 12.5 oz bottles of Lime Sec and Citrus Musk Eaux de Cologne, Lilac Vegetal, Bay Rum and Clubman “Original” aftershave lotions, $50 (or the same set in 6 oz bottles for $30); the Thiers Issard Super Badger 26mm Shaving Brush is beautiful (the bristles are set into a desert ironwood base), $230; present the brush with a tin of Pré de Provence Shaving Cream, 150 g, sage scent, $15. Have a dad with whiskers? Give him some beard soap and beard tonic from Ireland…

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