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2020 / Browsing by date: September 2020

Scented Snapshot ~ Rangoon Creeper

Posted by Kevin on 30 September 2020 15 Comments

Three years ago, I reviewed Gucci Bloom. What caught my attention most were these lines from Gucci’s description of the perfume…

Tuberose and jasmine combine with Rangoon Creeper — a unique flower discovered in South India that is being used for the first time in perfumery…the slightly powdery floral scent is captured (via headspace technology) as the flower blooms….

I wondered: why don’t I know about Rangoon creeper?

Before my Bloom review posted, I’d ordered three Rangoon creeper plants from Florida…

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This waste material dreams of becoming a flower

Posted by Robin on 30 September 2020 4 Comments

A spot for the new-ish Édition Prestige of Guerlain Mon Bloom of Rose (490 ml, reportedly €12,000).

The daily lemming

Posted by Robin on 30 September 2020 6 Comments

Cute as a button: the Penhaligon's Brilliantly British (it matches their new fragrance) advent calendar, with a bunch of fragrances, body products, mini candles and a key ring. £375.

Penhaligon’s Brilliantly British ~ new fragrance

Posted by Robin on 30 September 2020 2 Comments

Penhaligon’s has launched Brilliantly British, a new unisex fragrance celebrating the brand’s 150th anniversary…

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Wednesday scent of the day 9/30

Posted by Robin on 30 September 2020 197 Comments

Hump Day and International Translation Day. Plus, it’s the last day in September — don’t forget your rabbits tomorrow (and Donatella will be dropping by). What fragrance are you wearing?

I’m in Hermès Brin de Réglisse, which smells like a good fit with the song although I will need a latte before I can tell you why.

Reminder: on 10/2, our subject is On the back roads by the rivers of my memory…

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