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Lazy weekend poll ~ whispering to Santa (or the gift-giving entity of your choice), 2010 edition

Posted by Robin on 4 December 2010 364 Comments

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A repeat of a poll we ran in 2008 and 2009, inspired by the holiday gift articles. Here’s the three-part poll:

What is the fragrance-related gift you’d most like to receive this year?

Let’s say you were going to ask for just one unsniffed fragrance this year, what would it be?

Are you giving any fragrance items for gifts this year, and if so, what?

My answers…

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Holiday fragrance gifts 2010, part 3

Posted by Robin on 30 November 2010 25 Comments

Still shopping? Here are some more gift ideas, and if you missed them, check out Holiday gifts part 1 and part 2. And of course, more to come…

Joya & Vane perfume solids

From Joya & Vane, solid perfume lockets in Royal Jasmine (jasmine, tuberose, tonka bean, toasted marshmallow and sandalwood; watch chain, above center, $68), Starleaf (orange blossom, honeysuckle, jasmine, lily of the valley, honey and sweet musk; heart brooch, above left, $38) or Moro Blood Orange (blood orange, tangerine, yuzu, tiare flower, vanilla, blonde woods and musk; oval + perfume pin, above right, $38). All at Anthropologie…

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Holiday fragrance gifts 2010, part 2

Posted by Robin on 18 November 2010 34 Comments

If you missed it, see Holiday fragrance gifts 2010 part 1.


From L’Artisan Parfumeur, two coffrets: Les Masculines, shown above, with 15 ml bottles of Timbuktu, Fou d’Absinthe and L’Eau de L’Artisan; or Les Best, not shown, with Mûre et Musc, Premier Figuier and La Chasse aux Papillons…

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Holiday fragrance gifts 2010, part 1

Posted by Robin on 12 November 2010 26 Comments

Diptyque 2010 holiday candle collection

Once again, a drool-worthy holiday candle collection from Diptyque. At left, Pin (“fresh and familiar, green and resinous, the scent of pine needles and a hint of patchouli”); at right, Orange Épicée (“With its emblematic note of sour orange with a mix of essences of winter spices: Indian ginger, star anise from China, clove”). Not shown is Oliban, in blue…

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Fragrance gifts for Father’s Day 2010, part 3

Posted by Robin on 31 May 2010 2 Comments

Father’s Day is Sunday, June 20th! If you missed them, here’s part 1 and part 2 of our 2010 gift guide.


Sephora Eau Boy scent sampler

The Eau Boy men’s scent sample from Sephora, with deluxe samples of Bvlgari Pour Homme Soir, Clean Men, Givenchy, Jack Black Lemon & Chamomile Intense Therapy Lip Balm, Ralph Lauren Polo Blue, Tom Ford Extreme, Diesel Fuel For Life and Armani Acqua di Gio…

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