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The daily lemming

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Unilever's latest bid for the attentions of the Millennial consumer, Love Beauty & Planet, has caught my (not-Millennial) eye with some not-bad-sounding-at-all fragrances. Shown is the brand's Body Wash, in Coconut & Ylang Ylang and Murumuru Butter & Rose; other fragrances include Tea Tree & Vetiver, Coconut Water & Mimosa Flower, Argan Oil & Lavender and Shea Butter & Sandalwood. In addition to the shower gel, there are hair products (including a dry shampoo), scrubs and a "Showerless Cleansing Mist". The brand should be at mass market stores by January.

The daily lemming

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I know, some of you are sick of iso e super. I'm not, yet, so this one is mostly for my own (theoretical) enjoyment: Iso E Super bar soap from Monsillage. "The molecule Iso E Super was discovered in 1975 by chemists working at IFF. It evokes a light cedar note that is soft and fleeting, yet mesmerizing. It has fast become a staple ingredient in every perfumer's organ because of its great versatility and its ability to create beautiful sillage." $12 for 94g at Twisted Lily.

Holiday fragrance gifts 2017, part 5

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Part five in our annual series of 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!

From Boy Smells, a Trio Votive Set with Kush, Ash and Cedar Stack candles. “This trio is near and dear to Boy Smells’ heart – they are the very first three smells Boy Smells created.” (Kush is cannabis, suede, white musk, tulip and amber; Ash is firewood, smoke, charcoal, palo santo and hay; Cedar Stack is cedar, labdanum, juniper berry, sawdust and white musk.) Three 85g candles for $42 at Luckyscent…

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The daily lemming

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From Penhaligon's, Number One Formula Lip Balm: "A delicious scent of sweet vanilla, in a soothing and protective lip balm. Contains Vitamin E to nourish the lips, ideal for men or women." $10 for 15 ml.

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