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Bunch o’ limited edition collector bottles 2012, part 26

Posted by Robin on 18 December 2012 19 Comments

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.

Lalique de Lalique, collector edition 2013

From Lalique, the 2013 collector’s edition of Lalique de Lalique: “For this 2013 Limited Edition Crystal Libellule, the bottle showcases an extraordinary dragonfly cloaked in black. The generously sculpted clear bottle is decorated with delicately hand—polished concentric circles, repeated waves of water on which the body of the beautiful dragonfly rests, plunging into the delicious fragrant nectar. A double pair of gracefully outstretched wings draws on an alternating interplay of shine and matte crystal. This entire satin finishing, paired with the geometry of the wings creates a veil of crystal in the Art Deco style.” $1800 for 100 ml Extrait de Parfum at Neiman Marcus…

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Calvin Klein Encounter ~ fragrance review

Posted by Kevin on 22 August 2012 75 Comments

Calvin Klein Encounter, ad + bottle

Salutations, readers. I’m ensconced under my scuppernong arbor tap, tap, tapping away on the old Royal, preparing a review for Now Smell This. I must hurry; the mailman will arrive shortly and my review must be ready. It’s so trying, typing whilst thinking of the hens’ yard that needs sweeping, the cardoon bitters I must brew, the yarn I’m dyeing in my new aluminum livestock tub. I also have a “note to self” here that’s hard to read (the ink’s smeared…I only use fountain pens, you see). Oh, yes, I remember: I wanted to sincerely apologize to you all for being so masculine (an awful thing indeed). Apology accepted?

Calvin Klein PR says Calvin Klein Encounter is “modern, stylish and unapologetically masculine” just like its front man Alexander Skarsgård. Since I dislike Encounter so much, I must be Alexander’s opposite: old-timey, “homey” and ashamed of my masculinity. Any other men out there who are apologetically masculine on a regular basis? Take a whiff of Encounter and get back to me…

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Encounter

Posted by Robin on 22 August 2012 13 Comments

Alexander Skarsgård and Lara Stone in a short film for the new Calvin Klein Encounter fragrance for men.

Calvin Klein CK One Summer 2012, Dolce & Gabbana The One Sport & Light Blue Living Stromboli ~ fragrance reviews

Posted by Kevin on 13 June 2012 25 Comments

Calvin Klein CK One Summer 2012, Dolce & Gabbana The One Sport and Light Blue Living Stromboli fragrance bottles

I don’t mind being thought of as the “niche man” at Now Smell This but that doesn’t mean I avoid (or dismiss) mainstream releases. I own and wear mainstream scents (imagine!) Right now, among my 50 or so “summer” perfumes in rotation, fifteen are mainstream. So, it’s time to tackle some of the recent department store launches — two limited editions and another (unnecessary) “sport” fragrance.

Calvin Klein CK One Summer 2012

Calvin Klein CK One Summer 2012 aims for “surfer chic” and “a splash of refreshment… at the beach.” CK One Summer’s fragrance notes include cucumber, mint, lime, bergamot, green apple, rosemary, aquatics, rum, sandalwood, driftwood, ‘sea moss’ and ‘water’ lotus (as opposed to ‘land’ lotus or ‘tree’ lotus? Who writes this stuff?)

CK One Summer begins with sweet, minty cucumber…

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Calvin Klein Encounter ~ new fragrance

Posted by Robin on 8 June 2012 23 Comments

Calvin Klein Encounter fragrance advert

Calvin Klein will launch Encounter Calvin Klein in August. The new fragrance for men will be fronted by actor Alexander Skarsgård. Per a Coty representative, the scent is…

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