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L’Artisan Parfumeur Seville a l’Aube ~ fragrance review, sort of, and a quick poll

Posted by Robin on 31 July 2012 138 Comments

L'Artisan Parfumeur Séville à l’Aube labelL'Artisan Parfumeur Séville à l’Aube fragrance bottle

Séville à l’Aube is the latest from French niche line L’Artisan Parfumeur. Over the years, I’ve reviewed a fair number of their fragrances — yes, I’m a fan. This, however, is not a proper review. I’ve never met blogger Denyse Beaulieu of Grain de Musc, who worked with perfumer Bertrand Duchaufour to develop Séville à l’Aube (and who wrote a book about the process: The Perfume Lover). But I’ve corresponded with her, and I utterly fail the test for any sort of objective review: would I be completely honest if I thought it was dreck? No, I really wouldn’t. I’m quite sure I would just keep my mouth shut and review something else. As it happens, I love Séville à l’Aube, enough so that I want to say something about it. So, consider this a review with a major disclaimer.

The scent’s inspiration and development was detailed in Denyse’s book, and has been repeated elsewhere, so I’ll just quote her own quick summary from Grain de Musc:

[Séville à l’aube] was inspired by one of the most beautiful nights in my life, in Seville during the Holy Week under an orange tree in full blossom, wrapped in incense smoke and the arms of a Spanish boy…

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Dot Dot Dot

Posted by Robin on 31 July 2012 4 Comments

Model Codie Young in a "behind the scenes" of the photo shoot for Marc Jacobs Dot. It's all very very Marc Jacobs.

Up for grabs: Joya Ames Soeurs

Posted by Robin on 31 July 2012 81 Comments — Comments are closed

Joya Âmes Sœurs

What is it: An unused 10 ml roll-on of Joya Âmes Sœurs perfume oil.

How do I get it: Tell me about your favorite perfume oil, if you have one, or your favorite perfume book.

I will send this anywhere in the world, but will not be responsible for any customs-related mishaps.

Be sure to use the “Post a comment” box; do not reply to another comment…

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Victoria’s Secret Body by Victoria, London ~ new perfumes

Posted by Robin on 31 July 2012 6 Comments

Victoria's Secret Body by Victoria fragrance

Victoria’s Secret has launched Body by Victoria, a new fresh fragrance for women…

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Online fragrance shopping

Posted by Robin on 31 July 2012 Leave a Comment

New at escentual (UK):  Gucci Premiere.

New at loccitane: Rose des Champs.

New at saksfifthavenue: Estee Lauder solid perfume compacts.

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