Yves Rocher has introduced Retropical, a new limited edition summer fragrance being launched in conjunction with a color cosmetics collection of the same name…
Yves Rocher Neroli ~ new perfume
Yves Rocher will launch Néroli, a new fragrance for women in the Secrets d’Essences collection (see Voile d’Ambre, Rose Absolue, Iris Noir, Tendre Jasmin, Vanille Noire)…
Yves Rocher Muguet en Fleurs ~ new fragrance
Yves Rocher has launched Muguet en Fleurs, a new addition to the Un Matin Au Jardin collection…
Bunch o’ limited edition collector bottles 2013, part 2
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.
From Lancôme, Trésor Midnight Rose in the In Love edition — note the thorns on the “stem”. At Sephora in France, in 50 ml Eau de Parfum…
25 Rose Fragrances Every Perfumista Should Try
A few weeks ago, Robin posted an update to her much-loved post 100 Fragrances Every Perfumista Should Try, adding twenty-five more fragrances worth seeking out. Angela has pitched in with a tempting selection of 25 Vintage Fragrances Every Perfumista Should Try, while Kevin has expanded our view with a list of 50 Masculine Fragrances. And what’s my “beat” here on Now Smell This? I’ve always gravitated towards florals, particularly rose-based perfumes, so I’ll do my part with a run-down of some must-try rose scents.
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1. Annick Goutal Rose Absolue
Annick Goutal was one of my “gateway” houses into perfume obsession, partially because it offers several rose-inspired fragrances. Rose Absolue is the most “true” rose of the group. It brings together essences of six different roses (May, Turkish, Bulgarian, Damascus, Egyptian, and Moroccan) into a radiant bouquet…