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Holiday fragrance gifts 2007, part 2

Posted by Robin on 21 November 2007 3 Comments

I used to make a point of getting all my holiday shopping done by Thanksgiving, but lately I’ve been slipping. I’ve only bought 3 gifts so far this year. Here are a few more gift suggestions for anyone else who still has a long way to go before they rest:

Comme des Garcons Incense series set

A set after my own heart, the Comme des Garçons Incense coffret. Full sized bottles (50 ml) of all five scents in the series: Kyoto, Avignon, Jaisalmer, Ouarzazate and Zagorsk. Admittedly, I’d like this better if they were in 30 ml, but oh well! And if you’re looking to buy for yourself and don’t need all five, do what I’m doing and find some like-minded friends to split the set. $310 at Luckyscent…

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Bunch o' limited edition collector bottles, part 2

Posted by Robin on 28 October 2007 Leave a Comment

More limited edition collector fragrance bottles for holiday 2007 (if you missed the first post, see Bunch o' limited edition collector bottles):

Missoni Acqua
At Nordstrom, Missoni's Acqua, “dressed in colorful Missoni fringe”. 100 ml Eau de Toilette for $85…

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La Perla J'aime, Derek Jeter Driven Black ~ new fragrances

Posted by Robin on 17 September 2007 4 Comments

La Perla J'aime perfumeNew from La Perla: J’aime, a fragrance developed by perfumer Françoise Caron.

The notes for the floral chypre scent include bergamot, pepper, lychee, jasmine, water lily, raspberry, musk, caramel and patchouli.

La Perla J’Aime is available in 30, 50 and 100 ml Eau de Parfum and in matching body products. It has launched overseas…

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Agent Provocateur Strip, Avon Surreal Garden ~ new fragrances

Posted by Robin on 24 July 2007 39 Comments

Agent Provocateur Strip perfumeAgent Provocateur has launched Strip, a new floral oriental fragrance:

Agent Provocateur Strip has an evocative soul accord made up of exotic Ylang Ylang, Iris Bud and Geranium Bourbon. This is embraced with the heat of Hot Amber oils, Vetivert from Haiti, precious Exotic Woods and musks…

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Avon Island Vibe, CO Bigelow Elixir Colognes ~ new fragrances

Posted by Robin on 25 June 2007 2 Comments

Avon Island Vibe perfumeAvon has launched Island Vibe, “A bright, beachy blend of tropical fruits and exotic florals infused with a wave of sultry island musk.” Avon Island Vibe is available in 50 ml Eau de Toilette.

You can watch a promotional video on youtube, but it isn't any more informative than the description above. The tag line: “You can almost hear the steel drums […] live the rhythm of the tropics”. Island Vibe is also sold in Body Lotion, Shower Gel, Paradise Mist Hair Refresher and Tropical Wave Body Spray.

CO Bigelow has introduced the Barber Men's Collection, including four new Colognes, Elixir Black, Elixir Red, Elixir Green and Elixir Blue…

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