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2009 / Browsing by date: May 2009

Fragrance gifts for Father’s Day 2009, part 1

Posted by Robin on 31 May 2009 9 Comments

Father’s Day is Sunday, June 21…time to get shopping!

smn-aedesL'Occitane, Eau des Baux Shower Gel

From Santa Maria Novella, Latte per il Corpo Uomo – Body Milk for Men (shown at left): “This 700 year old formula, containing hydrating vegetable oils, cocoa butter, white beeswax, and avocado oil hydrates, tones and gives the skin softness and elasticity. Infused with a subtle spicy scent this rich fluid emulsion absorbs without a trace, leaving even the most parch body toned, nourished, and moisturized – but never greasy.” $74 for 250 ml at Aedes…

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Diptyque L’Art du Soin (The Art of Body Care) ~ scented body products

Posted by Jessica on 30 May 2009 24 Comments

Diptyque L'Art du Soin scented body products

Diptyque recently expanded its selection of personal fragrance and home fragrance with a new line of luxurious bath and body products. The five products in the “L’Art du Soin” range are designed around carefully chosen natural ingredients like organic olive oil and argan oil, among other naturally beneficial essences, while remaining free of parabens, silicones, sulfates, petrochemicals, and other synthetic additives. Unlike Diptyque’s previously existing body washes and lotions, which were scented to match specific Eaux de Toilettes in the collection, these new items have their own unique fragrance blends.

With L’Art du Soin, Diptyque is also adopting a theme of travel and discovery: all five products incorporate ingredients associated with historic Mediterranean destinations. Creamy Body Wash (Gelée Lactée), a softly foaming shower cream, evokes the ancient bathing traditions of Aleppo with a scent of lemon and olive leaves. Rich Butter (Crème Riche), in a tribute to Byzantium, is fragranced with a true Damask rose note enhanced by myrrh and balsam. Luxurious Hand Balm (Baume Généreux pour les Mains) is a mouth-watering souvenir of Cordoba, in Spain, succulently scented with ripe apricot and buttery tonka bean…

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Online fragrance shopping

Posted by Robin on 30 May 2009 Leave a Comment

New at dillards: Thierry Mugler A*Men Pure Malt.

New at luckyscent: Morgane Le Fay Yellow, Violet & Green, Comme des Garcons incense sticks.

New at neimanmarcus: Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey Summer.

Deal at theposhpeasant: niche perfume lines on sale 30 to 50% off, plus get free shipping on orders of $50 or more. No coupon code needed, expiration date unknown.

Astier de Villatte L’Eau Chic, Eau Fugace & Eau de Cologne Astier de Villatte ~ new fragrances

Posted by Robin on 30 May 2009 14 Comments

Astier de Villate colognes

French tablewear company Astier de Villatte launched a range of scented candles, soaps and colognes late last year. There are three Eaux de Cologne, all developed in collaboration with perfumer Françoise Caron:

L’Eau Chic (shown) ~ “A genuine Françoise Caron original, under its tame exterior lies an explosive character. A subtle balance of white flowers (Ylang-Ylang, sensitive rose, mysterious tuberose) and nervous, fresh intensity from rosemary, thyme, petitgrain citronnier, and lavender…”

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NST (international) giveaway ~ Tauer Perfumes Une rose chypree

Posted by Robin on 30 May 2009 22 Comments

What is it: One brand new 15 ml bottle of Tauer Perfumes Une rose chyprée.

Who can win: Any registered reader who has already left at least one comment on the site (see rule #1 below) and who has not won an NST giveaway in the past 6 months.

Update: it’s taken, congrats to MollyG!

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