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Holiday fragrance gifts 2016, part 3

Posted by Robin on 4 December 2016 12 Comments

Part three in our eight-part series on fragrance related holiday gifts features scented items for men, although there are plenty of “unisex” ideas in the other articles, and as always there are probably a few things here that women might like. Do add any of your own recommendations in the comments!

DS & Durga Bowmakers pocket roll-on

From DS & Durga, Bowmakers in a pocket perfume oil roll-on: “Amongst the transcendental woods of the 1800s, craftsmen from the Massachusetts Bay Colony built violin bows in the tiny towns of the Pioneer Valley. The shops were filled with old growth mahogany, burled maple shavings, amber pine rosin, aged walnut and the craftsmen’s unique, secret varnishes. An androgynous, full bodied scent, Bowmaker’s ether reek is subdued by supple leather and a variety of woods.” $72 for 10 ml at Twisted Lily…

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Korres Eau de Parfum I & II ~ new fragrances

Posted by Robin on 13 January 2015 4 Comments

Korres Eau de Parfum I & II

Greek brand Korres has launched Korres Eau de Parfum I for women and Korres Eau de Parfum II for men…

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Two from Korres ~ new fragrances

Posted by Robin on 28 October 2014 5 Comments

Korres Bellflower, Tangerine & Pink Pepper for Women and Blue Sage, Lime & Fir Wood for Men

Greek brand Korres has launched two new fragrances: Bellflower, Tangerine & Pink Pepper for Women and Blue Sage, Lime & Fir Wood for Men…

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Korres Jasmine Shower Gel ~ quick body product review

Posted by Robin on 3 June 2014 39 Comments

Korres Jasmine Shower Gel

I’m always on the lookout for great shower gels in my favorite floral fragrances — and that’s especially true now that I’m running out of two of my favorite Lush gels, Rose Jam (gosh, I do hope Lush brings back Rose Jam!) and Flying Fox.

Flying Fox, for those of you who haven’t tried it, is jasmine, and jasmine in a big way. It’s sweet and strong, and I can often smell it in the hallway outside my bathroom hours after I used it, although it doesn’t linger on skin to speak of. Every other jasmine shower gel I’ve tried smells positively wimpy in comparison, but I recently got a bottle of Korres Jasmine to test,1 and it’s a possible contender…

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Korres Velvet Orris, Violet & White Pepper and Mountain Pepper, Bergamot & Coriander ~ new fragrances

Posted by Robin on 2 December 2013 2 Comments

Korres Velvet Orris, Violet & White Pepper for Women

Greek brand Korres has launched two new fragrances: Velvet Orris, Violet & White Pepper for Women and Mountain Pepper, Bergamot & Coriander for Men…

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