I?m feeling good, again
Shay Mitchell for Cacharel Yes I Am Glorious....
01-03-2021 18:55
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The drowsy nutmeg-orange-clove smell of pomanders in Dutch p
Anyone will be able to purchase the scent kit, from which I now know the drowsy nutmeg-orange-clove smell of pomanders in Dutch portraits, and the pep...
01-03-2021 18:55
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Monday scent of the day 3/1
Rabbit rabbit rabbit! Welcome to March. It?s also Monday and Zero Discrimination Day. Birthdays: Frédéric Chopin, Lytton Strachey, Glenn Miller, Ralp...
01-03-2021 18:55
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The 7 Virtues Santal Vanille ~ new fragrance
The 7 Virtues will launch Santal Vanille, a new addition to the brand\'s Peace Perfumes collection, on March 8 in honor of International Women\'s Day...
27-02-2021 18:56
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A fragrance beyond the lines
Man walking, for Hermès H24....
27-02-2021 18:56
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Biggest olfactory flex
H24?s biggest olfactory flex is rosewood essence ? the ultra-rare ingredient extracted from a wild South American tree. After much searching, [perfume...
27-02-2021 18:56
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Lazy weekend poll ~ open thread, International Polar Bear Da
Saturday is International Polar Bear Day (and Pokémon Day). We\'re hanging around with our same old open thread poll, just waiting for February to en...
27-02-2021 18:56
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Jo Malone Blossoms 2021 ~ new fragrances
Jo Malone has launched the limited edition 2021 Blossoms collection, including two relaunches (Frangipani Flower and Nashi Blossom) and two new fragr...
26-02-2021 18:54
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BDK Parfums Rouge Smoking, Pas Ce Soir, Nuit de Sable & Gris
I\'ve been thinking again about Kevin\'s recent post about samples. I recognize his frustration with so many niche brands: the ever-higher prices and...
26-02-2021 18:54
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Bath & Body Works Hibiscus Paradise ~ new fragrance
Bath & Body Works has launched Hibiscus Paradise, a new fragrance for women......
26-02-2021 18:54
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Friday scent of the day 2/26
Happy Friday and happy Levi Strauss Day! Our community project for today: along with Jacob Davis, Strauss invented and patented the riveted blue jean...
26-02-2021 18:54
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Van Cleef & Arpels Orchid Leather ~ new fragrance
Van Cleef & Arpels will launch Orchid Leather, a new addition to the brand?s Collection Extraordinaire......
26-02-2021 18:54
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Thursday scent of the day 2/25
Almost-Friday plus National Toast Day and George Harrison?s birthday. What fragrance are you wearing"
I\'m in Hermès Brin de Réglisse, which has...
25-02-2021 18:56
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L?Occitane Osmanthus ~ new fragrance
L\'Occitane has launched Osmanthus, a new fragrance for women......
25-02-2021 18:56
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Liquides Imaginaires Bete Humaine ~ new fragrance
French niche line Liquides Imaginaires has launched Bête Humaine, a new unisex fragrance. Bête Humaine follows 2015\'s Peau de Bête and 2016\'s Belle...
25-02-2021 18:56
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The prevailing aromas of my distorted reality
My Ponds facial moisturizer smells like cookies. My hair products, shampoo, and soap oscillate between crayons and cantaloupe. Peanut butter smells li...
25-02-2021 18:56
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Lancome Rose Peonia & Jasmine d?Eau ~ new perfumes
Lancôme has launched two new fragrances in the Maison Lancôme collection (formerly the Les Parfums Grands Crus collection), Rose Peonia and Jasmine d...
24-02-2021 18:54
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(And one more) wild thing
Angelina Jolie, again, for Mon Guerlain Sparkling Bouquet....
24-02-2021 18:54
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Wednesday scent of the day 2/24
It\'s Hump Day and Pink Shirt Day. What fragrance are you wearing"
We\'re actually expecting the temperature to go over 50...I am celebrating wi...
24-02-2021 18:54
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A smell good movie
A teaser for the new Nose movie from Dior. At the moment, it is $5.99 to rent on Amazon....
23-02-2021 18:54
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Tuesday scent of the day 2/23
It\'s Teapot Tuesday and Banana Bread Day. Birthdays today: Samuel Pepys, W. E. B. Du Bois. What fragrance are you wearing"
I\'m drinking a cup ...
23-02-2021 18:54
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Shiseido Ginza ~ new perfume
Shiseido has launched Ginza, a new fragrance for women...*...
22-02-2021 18:54
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Diptyque Orpheon ~ new fragrance
Diptyque has launched Orphéon, a new unisex fragrance......
22-02-2021 18:54
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Monday scent of the day 2/22
It\'s another Monday, and my town is expecting another day of snow. Luckily it\'s also National Margarita Day. Birthdays: George Washington, Edna St....
22-02-2021 18:54
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A fistful of samples
In the Before Times, my idea of a perfect day was popping into Sephora, sniffing as many scents as humanly possible, and walking out with a fistful of...
20-02-2021 18:54
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Lazy weekend poll ~ 7 questions, February 2021
An update of a pandemic poll we did in late March, again in May and then again in September. As always, answer as many or as few as you like, or just...
20-02-2021 18:54
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Masque Milano Madeleine & Ray-Flection ~ new fragrances
Italian niche brand Masque Milano has launched Madeleine, the third fragrance in the Le Donne di Masque collection. Also coming soon from the brand, ...
19-02-2021 18:55
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Zadig & Voltaire This is Me! ~ new fragrance
French ready-to-wear line Zadig & Voltaire has launched This is Me!, a new unisex fragrance for children......
19-02-2021 18:55
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Marc Jacobs Daisy Eau So Intense ~ new fragrance
Marc Jacobs has launched Daisy Eau So Intense, a new flanker to 2007?s Daisy......
19-02-2021 18:55
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The role of odors in bat mating behavior
Male birds may sport flashy feathers to attract females, lionesses prefer lions with thicker manes and colorful male guppies with large spots attract ...
19-02-2021 18:55
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Thursday scent of the day 2/18
Happy Almost-Friday! It\'s also Drink Wine Day and Eat Ice Cream for Breakfast Day (why not do both), plus we have a few birthdays: John Travolta, Yo...
19-02-2021 18:55
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Scent for all
The spot for Zadig & Voltaire This is Us!...
19-02-2021 18:55
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Mr Malone
Jo Malone tries again, after things didn\'t work out with John Boyega....
19-02-2021 18:55
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Friday scent of the day 2/19
Happy Friday, and welcome to the Picture Challenge, edition 6. Our community project for today: wear a perfume that matches the picture, which is The...
19-02-2021 18:55
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Tuesday scent of the day 2/16
It\'s a Tuesday in February. Happy birthday to LeVar Burton, and congrats on being named the inaugural PEN/Faulkner Literary Champion. (And if your c...
16-02-2021 18:55
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They fell in love
A love story for Avon Ginza Stefany. Then below the jump, a spot for Avon Rose du Soleil.
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16-02-2021 18:55
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Pierre Guillaume Alphaora ~ new fragrance
French niche line Pierre Guillaume has launched 30 Alphaora, a new unisex fragrance......
15-02-2021 18:55
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My secret, my truth
A short spot for The Ginza....
15-02-2021 18:55
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Monday scent of the day 2/15
Monday, plus a whole slew of holidays: Hippo Day, Singles Awareness Day, Presidents Day, National Flag of Canada Day, Susan B Anthony Day, ENIAC Day....
15-02-2021 18:55
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Yves Rocher Voile d?Ocre & My Kiwi Kiss ~ new fragrances
Yves Rocher has launched Voile d\'Ocre, a new addition to the Eau de Parfum Collection. In April, the brand will launch My Kiwi Kiss, a limited editi...
13-02-2021 18:55
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Rose Garden, part 2
The longer spot for Nina Ricci Nina Rose Garden....
13-02-2021 18:55
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Lazy weekend poll ~ open thread, mid-February 2021
Saturday is World Radio Day and Sunday is Valentine?s Day.
We\'re listening to love songs on the radio, and holding our usual open thread poll. Talk ...
13-02-2021 18:55
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Friday scent of the day 2/12
Happy Friday and Happy (Lunar) New Year! (Also, Darwin Day and Lincoln?s birthday, plus RIP Chick Corea.) Our community project for today: welcome th...
12-02-2021 18:55
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Avon LYRD Rose du Soleil ~ new fragrance
Avon has introduced Rose du Soleil, a new addition to the LYRD collection of layerable fragrances......
12-02-2021 18:55
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The Ginza ~ new fragrance
Shiseido\'s luxury skincare line, The Ginza, has launched its debut fragrance, The Ginza Eau de Parfum. The Ginza focuses on linden, which also scent...
12-02-2021 18:55
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Byredo Mixed Emotions ~ new fragrance
Niche line Byredo has launched Mixed Emotions, a new unisex fragrance......
12-02-2021 18:55
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Nose
Nose, a new documentary, will "open" on demand (Apple TV, Amazon Prime Video and Google Play) on 22 February......
12-02-2021 18:55
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Avon Ginza Stefany ~ new fragrances
Avon has introduced two new fragrances, In My Arms and Wish You Were Here, under a new collection, Ginza Stefany...*...
12-02-2021 18:55
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Musc Noir
A spot for Narciso Rodriguez for Her Musc Noir....
12-02-2021 18:55
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Year of the Ox x 3
Three (not-perfume) videos for the Lunar New Year. First, two from Loewe on traditional Chinese folk arts, then a 6+ minute "journey of discovery...
11-02-2021 18:55
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I can?t get past the smell
No offense to all Americans, but peanut butter" What?s the deal with peanut butter" To me, it just smells flat. It almost sucks my being int...
11-02-2021 18:55
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Thursday scent of the day 2/11
It?s Almost-Friday and Inventors\' Day aka Thomas Edison\'s birthday. What fragrance are you wearing"
I\'m in vintage Diorissimo. Loyalty, hones...
11-02-2021 18:55
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Wednesday scent of the day 2/10
It?s Hump Day and Umbrella Day. Birthdays: Boris Pasternak, Chick Webb, E. L. Konigsburg. What fragrance are you wearing"
Me: day 3 with Uncle S...
10-02-2021 18:55
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L?Occitane Fleurs de Cerisier Infusion Fruitee ~ new perfume
L?Occitane has launched Fleurs de Cerisier Infusion Fruitée, the brand\'s annual spring cherry blossom fragrance. Last year\'s model was Fleurs de Ce...
10-02-2021 18:55
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#MagnifyForMore
A spot for the Bvlgari Allegra collection....
10-02-2021 18:55
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Tuesday scent of the day 2/9
It\'s Tuesday and National Pizza Day. Birthdays: Thomas Paine, Carmen Miranda, J. M. Coetzee, Carole King, Alice Walker. What fragrance are you weari...
09-02-2021 18:54
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Monday scent of the day 2/8
Monday, Monday. Birthdays: Jules Verne, Kate Chopin, Neal Cassady. And happy 16th to Now Smell This! What fragrance are you wearing"
I\'m keepin...
08-02-2021 18:54
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Gotta make some noise
Deva Cassel in Bellagio for Dolce & Gabbana Dolce Rose....
08-02-2021 18:54
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Serge Lutens La Dompteuse Encagee ~ new fragrance
French niche house Serge Lutens will launch La Dompteuse Encagée, a new fragrance in the brand\'s Collection Noire......
08-02-2021 18:54
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Lazy weekend poll ~ winter reading list, edition 9
Welcome to our annual winter reading poll! Tell us about a great book to curl up with on a frosty winter night, and what fragrance we should wear whi...
06-02-2021 18:53
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Comme des Garcons + Stussy Laguna Beach ~ new fragrance
California streetwear brand Stüssy has launched Laguna Beach, their debut fragrance. Stüssy Laguna Beach was made in collaboration with Comme des Gar...
06-02-2021 18:53
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We?ve met before, right"
A Valentine\'s Day spot for Louis Vuitton fragrances....
06-02-2021 18:53
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Les Parfums de Rosine Rose Griotte ~ new perfume
Les Parfums de Rosine has launched Rose Griotte, a new fragrance for women......
05-02-2021 18:54
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Moschino Toy 2 Bubblegum ~ new fragrance
Moschino will launch Toy 2 Bubblegum, a new fruity floriental fragrance for women. Toy 2 Bubblegum is a flanker to 2018\'s Toy 2, which was a follow-...
05-02-2021 18:54
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Yves Saint Laurent Y Le Parfum ~ new fragrance
Yves Saint Laurent has launched Y Le Parfum, a new fragrance for men. Y Le Parfum is a flanker to 2017\'s Y......
05-02-2021 18:54
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Irresistible is you
A new spot for Givenchy Irresistible....
05-02-2021 18:54
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Friday scent of the day 2/5
Happy Friday and happy World Nutella Day! February is also Black History Month and National Grapefruit month. Our community project for today: wear a...
05-02-2021 18:54
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Thursday scent of the day 2/4
It\'s Almost-Friday and Rosa Parks Day. I forgot to say it yesterday but we have now passed the midpoint of meteorological winter and the midpoint be...
04-02-2021 18:55
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Juicy Couture Oui Splash ~ new perfume
Juicy Couture has launched Oui Splash, a new summer flanker to 2018\'s Oui......
04-02-2021 18:55
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Dolly Parton Scent from Above ~ new fragrance
Dolly Parton will launch Scent from Above, a new fragrance for women, in July. Scent from Above was made under licensing arrangements with Edge Beaut...
03-02-2021 18:55
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5 Perfumes: unexpected comfort scents
I recently attended an online work meeting that opened with an "icebreaker" question: what\'s your favorite comfort food" I enjoyed he...
03-02-2021 18:55
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Falling into the unknown
The spot for Sisley Izia La Nuit. Below the jump, the "story of the rose".
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03-02-2021 18:55
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Wednesday scent of the day 2/3
It\'s Wednesday and Carrot Cake Day and Alvar Aalto\'s birthday. What fragrance are you wearing"
Me: taking a wee smidgen of a point for the gra...
03-02-2021 18:55
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Paula?s Banana Split Churros
Another lockdown recipe from Gucci: Paula?s Banana Split Churros. (You can find the printed recipe at the YouTube page.)...
02-02-2021 18:55
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Jean Paul Gaultier La Belle Le Parfum ~ new fragrance
Jean Paul Gaultier has launched La Belle Le Parfum, a new oriental gourmand fragrance for women. La Belle Le Parfum is a flanker to 2019\'s La Belle,...
02-02-2021 18:55
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Tuesday scent of the day 2/2
It\'s Tuesday, plus Candlemas / Groundhog Day. Birthdays: James Joyce, Stan Getz, Raven Wilkinson, Farrah Fawcett, Ina Garten (thanks for the broccol...
02-02-2021 18:55
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If smell was ignored before
If smell was ignored before, off in the hinterlands, you could say that Covid put it on the map. But studying smell, scientist after scientist told me...
01-02-2021 18:55
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Runnin? pretty, New York City girl
Sara Sampaio + others for Michael Kors Gorgeous. Below the jump, various faces of the campaign talk about what they think is gorgeous.
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01-02-2021 18:55
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Monday scent of the day 2/1
Rabbit rabbit rabbit! Welcome to February. It\'s also Monday and National Freedom Day. Birthdays: Clark Gable, Langston Hughes, Muriel Spark, Rick Ja...
01-02-2021 18:55
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Lancome La Vie Est Belle Soleil Cristal ~ new fragrance
Lancôme has launched La Vie Est Belle Soleil Cristal, a new flanker to 2012\'s La Vie Est Belle......
01-02-2021 18:55
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Dolce & Gabbana The One Luminous Night ~ new fragrance
Dolce & Gabbana have launched The One Luminous Night, a new limited distribution flanker to 2008\'s The One for Men. The One Mysterious Night fol...
01-02-2021 18:55
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Hermes H24 ~ new fragrance
Hermès will launch H24, a new fragrance for men, in February......
30-01-2021 18:54
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Lazy weekend poll ~ open thread, January is almost over 2021
It\'s the last weekend of January! Plus, Saturday is the Fred Korematsu Day of Civil Liberties and the Constitution; Sunday is Backward Day.
We\'re ...
30-01-2021 18:54
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Etoile Filante
The spot for Louis Vuitton Étoile Filante....
30-01-2021 18:54
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Estee Lauder Beautiful Magnolia ~ new fragrance
Estée Lauder will introduce Beautiful Magnolia, a new fragrance for women. Beautiful Magnolia is a flanker to 1985\'s Beautiful......
30-01-2021 18:54
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Rose Garden
A quick 7 second spot for Nina Ricci Nina Rose Garden....
29-01-2021 18:54
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Bond no. 9 Off-Broadway ~ new fragrance
Niche line Bond no. 9 has launched Off-Broadway, a new floriental fragrance......
29-01-2021 18:54
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Sensory heritage
...French senators unanimously passed a law to protect the "sensory heritage" of the French countryside, including its sounds and smells, Fr...
29-01-2021 18:54
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Rochas Girl ~ new fragrance
Rochas will launch Girl Rochas, a new fragrance for women, in March......
29-01-2021 18:54
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Salvatore Ferragamo Intense Leather ~ new fragrance
Salvatore Ferragamo has launched Ferragamo Intense Leather, a new fragrance for men. Ferragamo Intense Leather is a flanker to 2020\'s Ferragamo......
29-01-2021 18:54
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Friday scent of the day 1/29
It\'s Friday and there are 50 more days of winter to endure. Birthdays: Edward Abbey, Anton Chekhov, Thomas Paine, Oprah Winfrey. RIP Cloris Leachman...
29-01-2021 18:54
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Lancome La Nuit Tresor Dentelle De Roses ~ new fragrance
Lancôme has launched La Nuit Trésor Dentelle De Roses, a new fragrance for women. La Nuit Trésor Dentelle De Roses is a flanker to 2015\'s La Nuit Tr...
28-01-2021 18:55
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What a still life smells like
Ever wondered what a still life smells like" Or whether a beautiful pastoral landscape actually smelt of manure" Well, the Mauritshuis in Th...
28-01-2021 18:55
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La Nuit Tresor Dentelle De Roses
The bottle porn spot for Lancôme La Nuit Trésor Dentelle de Roses....
28-01-2021 18:55
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Thursday scent of the day 1/28
Happy Almost-Friday! It?s also Data Privacy Day, International Lego Day and Sidonie-Gabrielle Colette?s birthday. What fragrance are you wearing"...
28-01-2021 18:55
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L?Occitane Bois Flotte, Karite Corse and Olivier Onde ~ new
L\'Occitane has launched a new trio of fragrances for men. Bois Flotté, Karité Corsé and Olivier Ondé were "inspired by the quintessential duali...
28-01-2021 18:55
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Tuesday scent of the day 1/26
It\'s Tuesday and Peanut Brittle Day. What fragrance are you wearing"
I\'m not feeling great this morning and will possibly be going back to bed...
27-01-2021 18:55
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What Not to Buy: Perfume Samples
Seattle is a smallish city; comparable to San Francisco in population. We have lots of perfume shops but New York puts us to shame when it comes to v...
27-01-2021 18:55
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Wednesday scent of the day 1/27
Happy Hump Day! It\'s also Chocolate Cake Day, International Holocaust Remembrance Day and Alan Cumming\'s birthday. What fragrance are you wearing&q...
27-01-2021 18:55
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Cacharel Yes I Am Glorious ~ new fragrance
Cacharel has launched Yes I Am Glorious, a new flanker to 2018\'s Yes I Am......
27-01-2021 18:55
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