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Getting blasted with water all day

Posted by Robin on 11 September 2012 8 Comments

A quick ad for the new Prada Luna Rossa fragrance for men. Below the jump, le making of.

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Bunch o’ limited edition collector bottles 2012, part 13

Posted by Robin on 28 July 2012 14 Comments

More limited edition collector fragrance bottles, with the usual disclaimers: in most of these cases, the juice is unchanged, just the bottle is “special” (or not, as the case may be), and some of these may not be available in the US.

Prada Candy collector edition 2012, with bracelet

From Prada, Prada Candy in a new collector edition with a pink “give me candy” bracelet…

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Prada Infusion d’Iris Absolue ~ perfume review

Posted by Robin on 24 May 2012 103 Comments

Prada Infusion d’Iris Absolue advert

I love Prada‘s Infusion d’Iris. I bought a bottle when it launched in 2007, and it’s nearly drained — that probably doesn’t seem too impressive, but I own a lot of perfume at this point. To finish off anything, I must really like it.

I haven’t been so fond of the flankers (the Prada “Ephemeral Infusions“) and I didn’t see the need for the Eau de Toilette version of the original Infusion d’Iris, which was more citrusy and floral, less “rooty” — the rooty / earthy part of iris is the part I’m generally after (although mind you, Infusion d’Iris was not a root-fest in the manner of some iris fragrances). So the newest iteration, the Eau de Parfum Absolue, was more likely to appeal, and yes, that’s just how it turned out.

Like all the others in the Infusion series, Infusion d’Iris Absolue was developed by perfumer Daniela Andrier…

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Prada Luna Rossa ~ new fragrance

Posted by Robin on 23 May 2012 12 Comments

Gaeta, 03/04/12Luna Rossa AC45 training in GaetaPhoto: © Carlo Borlenghi

Prada will launch Luna Rossa, a new fragrance for men inspired by the brand’s America’s Cup Challenge team of the same name, later this year…

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Fragrance gifts for Mother’s Day 2012, part 3

Posted by Robin on 8 May 2012 6 Comments

Mother’s Day is coming up this Sunday, May 13th! If you missed it, check out part 1 and part 2 of our gift series for 2012.

 

Pacifica Gold Collection

From Pacifica, The Gold Collection Custom Spray gift set: “Choose your own fragrances! Three of Pacifica’s beloved fragrances in fun, fresh and fantastic Spray Perfumes. This set features full sized boxed perfumes contained in our signature gold gift box wrapped with a pretty white ribbon.” $52 at Pacifica…

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