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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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Miller Harris L'Air de Rien candle

Posted by Robin on 19 November 2007 4 Comments

Miller Harris has launched a new candle in their Jane Birkin-inspired L’Air de Rien fragrance. According to house perfumer Lyn Harris…

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Holiday fragrance gifts 2007, part 1

Posted by Robin on 19 November 2007 10 Comments

It’s that time of year again! Some suggestions for holiday fragrance gifts, big and small…

Annick Goutal Les Orientalistes

If Santa is bringing me my heart’s desire, this is it: the Annick Goutal Les Orientalistes coffret. Ambre Fétiche, Myrrhe Ardente and Encens Flamboyant, each in 50 ml, in a white leather box. €500. I haven’t smelled them yet, but at the moment, that just adds to their charm. No idea where you can buy it, but the elves will figure it out…

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Tocca Cortina candle ~ home fragrance review

Posted by Pia on 18 November 2007 2 Comments

Tocca Cortina candle

As the autumn deepens and winter approaches, the mood that I want to create in my house invariably changes. Light floral scents lose their appeal and more robust woods and resins gain favor, as I look for fragrances that are more introspective, warm and inviting. And as the holidays approach, new scents (or repackaged scents) hit the market, all claiming to create that special ambience. Tocca’s Cortina (Brazilian Elemi Wood) candle is described on some websites as “a scent that evokes images of a roaring fire and the comfort of a mug of hot mulled wine”.

As I tend to dislike overly gourmand home scents, and or anything that smells too identifiably “holiday-esque”, that description didn’t convince me…

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Holiday scented candles from Diptyque, Kiehls

Posted by Robin on 16 October 2007 8 Comments

Diptyque Epicea candle

Diptyque has launched a trio of limited edition holiday candles for 2007.

Épicéa (Spruce, shown) ~ “The scent of leaves, pine resin and wet birch bark mingle with risinig wisps of vetiver, cedar and sandalwood…”

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