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Scented advent calendars 2014

Posted by Robin on 18 November 2014 22 Comments

We won’t start our “official” series of holiday gift posts until Black Friday, but for early birds here is a collection of advent calendars. I’ve mostly included calendars with at least one fragrance-related item, be it perfume, scented body products or home fragrance, but I’ve thrown in one tea calendar and two chocolate calendars for good measure. (Please note that some of these calendars are not available in the US, and a few have already sold out — I will start earlier next year! — and are included here in case you’d like to plan ahead for 2015).

Warning: if you’re thinking of buying one for yourself, there are spoilers below.

Liberty Print Beauty Advent calendar

From Liberty of London, the Liberty Print Beauty Advent calendar — do note that Diptyque candle! £149…

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Fragrance gifts for Father’s Day 2014, part 1

Posted by Kevin on 28 May 2014 7 Comments

Father’s Day is coming up on Sunday, June 15…

Malin + Goetz soap in a jar

Malin + Goetz offers 24 vegetable-based soaps in a traditional glass apothecary jar (eight soaps each of rum, lime, and peppermint fragrances); $250…

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Fragrance gifts for Mother’s Day 2014, part 2

Posted by Robin on 28 April 2014 8 Comments

A few more gift ideas for Mother’s Day (Sunday, 11 May) in case nothing in part 1 caught your fancy.

Nest Fragrances coffret

From Nest, a coffret with minis of five of the brands fragrances: Midnight Fleur, Amazon Lily, Passiflora, White Sandalwood and Dahlia & Vines. $38 at Sephora…

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Fragrance gifts for Mother’s Day 2014, part 1

Posted by Robin on 22 April 2014 4 Comments

Mother’s Day is coming up on Sunday, 11 May. Here are a few early gift ideas for anyone who wants to get a head start on their shopping…

Mary Greenwell, Plum solid perfume

From Mary Greenwell, a solid perfume in the Plum fragrance: “Mary Greenwell’s quintessentially English PLUM fragrance was created in collaboration with fourth generation perfumer and master of fragrance François Robert. A fresh, warm scent – fruity top notes of plum, blackcurrant, peach and lemon blend elegantly with a feminine floral heart of gardenia, tuberose, rose and jasmine and musky base notes of sandalwood and patchouli.” 3 gms for $120 at Net-a-porter…

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Valentine’s Day fragrance gifts 2014

Posted by Robin on 29 January 2014 39 Comments

A few gift ideas for Valentine’s Day, in case anyone is in need of (scented) inspiration. Do feel free to comment and tell us what present you’d most like to get!

Diptyque + Macon & Lesquoy brooch

From Diptyque, a brooch you can scent with your favorite fragrance: “Our new hand embroidered Rose brooch was developed in partnership with jewelry designers, Macon & Lesquoy. Perfume the ceramic drop and enjoy your fragrance all day long.” $55 at Diptyque…

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