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Diptyque Oud & Cire Trudon Tadine candles ~ home fragrance reviews

Posted by Kevin on 3 May 2017 14 Comments

Diptyque Oud candle

I burn scented candles in summer. Beautiful aromas make me feel “cooler” / calmer if the air is hot, and if the AC is on, scented candles freshen the air. I used to think light floral or citrus-heavy candle scents were best for sultry days, but now I tend towards “tropical wood” scents in summer (and reserve my floral and lemon/mandarin/grapefruit candles for winter). Today I’m reviewing two candles with “exotic” aromas: one presents oud and conjures a Southeast Asia temple, the other showcases sandalwood and makes me want to travel — to Karnataka or Australia…

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Fragrance gifts for Mother’s Day 2017, part 2

Posted by Robin on 2 May 2017 28 Comments

More ideas for Mother’s Day 2017, which is coming up on Sunday, 14 May. If you missed it, do see part 1.

Cire Trudon Maduraï candle

The limited edition Les Belles Matières collection from Cire Trudon features three candles exploring “the origins of rare perfumes”. Shown is Maduraï (“A heady, creamy true jasmine”), or choose Tadine (cardamom, sandalwood and guaiacwood) or Reggio (“soft, sweet citrus”). 270g, $105 each at Aedes de Venustas…

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The daily lemming

Posted by Robin on 23 February 2017 3 Comments

Cire Trudon’s Spiritus Sancti room spray in a refillable brass travel spray. 35 ml, $78. The 200 ml refill is $75, both at Candle Delirium.

Fragrance gifts for Mother’s Day 2016, part 2

Posted by Robin on 3 May 2016 7 Comments

Mother’s Day (in the US, anyway) is coming soon — this Sunday. We posted one list of scented gifts already, here’s another.

Bella Freud votive candles

From Bella Freud, a votive set with four 70g candles (Signature, Ginsberg is God, Je t’aime Jane and 1970) in a black presentation box. $120 at Nordstrom…

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Cire Trudon

Posted by Robin on 31 October 2015 3 Comments

A 3 minute introduction to the Cire Trudon brand. Kevin has reviewed their Mérida (made in collaboration with Arquiste) and Mademoiselle de La Vallière candles, as well as their Spiritus Sancti room spray.

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