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Perfume: the best of 2013

Posted by Robin on 30 December 2013 105 Comments

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Every year I test a smaller percentage of new releases — and every year, I mind a little less. So, as always, add “of what I managed to smell” to all of my picks. Still, 2013 was a good year for perfume, and I had no trouble at all coming up with favorites in our usual categories. (And I’m including a few older releases that I didn’t manage to smell until this year.)

My choices for the year are just below. Scroll down to see what Angela, Erin, Jessica and Kevin thought was noteworthy in 2013, or click over to Bois de Jasmin, Grain de Musc, Perfume Posse or The Non-Blonde for more opinions. And of course, do add your own thoughts in the comments.

My favorite niche fragrances of 2013: Dries Van Noten par Frédéric Malle, Le Labo Lys 41, Aedes Iris Nazarena, Aftelier Cuir de Gardenia, with a nod to Comme des Garçons + Monocle Scent Three: Sugi.

The best mainstream fragrances: Marni, Carven Le Parfum…

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Guerlain La Petite Robe Noire Eau de Parfum Couture ~ new fragrance

Posted by Robin on 30 December 2013 5 Comments

Guerlain La Petite Robe Noire Eau de Parfum Couture

Guerlain will launch La Petite Robe Noire Eau de Parfum Couture in March. The new fragrance for women is a flanker to the 2012 version (not to be confused with the 2009 or 2011 versions) of La Petite Robe Noire…

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Happy Holidays, part gajillion & one

Posted by Robin on 30 December 2013 3 Comments

I am a little late with the delivery, but here is your holiday card from Chanel.

Online fragrance shopping

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New at barneys: Yosh Konig.

New at luckyscent: Masque Milano line.

Isaac Mizrahi Fabulous Intense ~ new fragrance

Posted by Robin on 30 December 2013 8 Comments

Isaac Mizrahi Fabulous Intense

Designer Isaac Mizrahi has launched Fabulous Intense, a new variation on 2012’s Fabulous, his debut fragrance…

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