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Random perfume musings: on decants & swapping

Posted by Robin on 12 April 2007 65 Comments

Jean Paul Gaultier perfume adSo, the news on the fragrance forums is that first of all, as of tomorrow, Ebay will no longer permit the sale of decanted perfumes of any size or type. As I understand it, you will still be able to sell perfumes in their original containers (presumably, that means full or partially full bottles and carded samples). This is not good news for perfumistas, obviously, although I am actually very surprised that it was allowed for as long as it was. There are currently long threads at MakeupAlley, Perfume of Life and Basenotes if you want to read more on the subject.

Basenotes has gone a step further: they will no longer allow selling or swapping of decanted fragrances, as of this coming Sunday. I am off to light a candle and pray to whatever goddess smiles on the swapping board at MakeupAlley…

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Ebay & perfumebay lawsuit & other perfume news

Posted by Robin on 9 December 2005 2 Comments

Ebay and Perfumebay are still fighting over whether the name "Perfumebay" infringes Ebay's trademark. A judge has ruled that Perfumebay can continue to use the name until the case is decided.

The sweet, syrup-like smell that puzzled New York City authorities back in October was apparently back yesterday afternoon.

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