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The (almost) daily lemming

Posted by Robin on 22 August 2019 2 Comments

More solid perfume compacts from Estée Lauder + Monica Rich Kosann at Neiman Marcus. At left, Beautiful Jeweled Hourglass ($325; "Luxury jewelry designer and storyteller Monica Rich Kosann created this auspicious solid perfume compact exclusively for Estée Lauder. Each piece in this year's collection is inspired by tarot cards that represent strength, encouragement, trust, beauty, focus and confidence. You'll especially love the charming details, such as how time is frozen in glittering crystals..."). At center, Pleasures Royal Roulette ($325; "You'll especially love the charming details, such as how the wheel spins."). At right, Beautiful Dreams Unlocked ($225; "You'll especially love the charming details, such as how the golden key swings from the tip.") Not shown: Pleasures Lucky Dice, $225.

The daily lemming

Posted by Robin on 19 August 2019 9 Comments

Not my favorite solid perfume compact from Estée Lauder, but maybe it's yours: "Luxury jewelry designer and storyteller Monica Rich Kosann created this auspicious solid perfume compact exclusively for Estée Lauder. Each piece in this year's collection is inspired by tarot cards that represent strength, encouragement, trust, beauty, focus and confidence. You'll especially love the charming details, such as how the cage door opens.This limited edition compact is intricately designed, exquisitely crafted.A wonderful gift, it arrives in an elegant presentation box. Includes a velvety pouch to keep the compact safe." The Beautiful Bird Song Perfume Compact is $325 at Neiman Marcus.

Bunch o’ limited edition collector bottles 2019, part 3

Posted by Robin on 16 August 2019 2 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. Today’s post includes special edition bottles from Giorgio Armani, Sisley, Lancôme, Kenzo and Yves Saint Laurent.

From Giorgio Armani, Sì Passione in the limited edition Amore bottle. “A powerful reinvention of the signature Armani fragrance, Sì Passione adds a new dimension to Giorgio Armani’s feminine fragrance personality…” In 50 ml at King Power…

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The daily lemming

Posted by Robin on 15 August 2019 10 Comments

From Diptyque's upcoming Prêts-à-Parfumer collection, an adjustable scented bracelet with gold-plated clasp, available in Do Son, Tam Dao or Eau Rose, $90. There will also be scented, wearable stickers to be worn like tattoos (to be sold in Do Son, Eau Rose or L'Ombre dans L'Eau; 5 stickers for $55) and a gold-plated brooch in a bird design with scented ceramic disks to slip in the back (to be sold in Do Son, Eau Rose or Fleur de Peau; $120).

The daily lemming

Posted by Robin on 14 August 2019 Leave a Comment

I knew Parfums de Nicolaï had travel collections, but I didn't know they did single-fragrance travel trios. Three 15 ml sprays of Fig Tea will run you €68.

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