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Posted by Robin on 29 March 2022 2 Comments

The spot for DS & Durga Bistro Waters.

The daily lemming

Posted by Robin on 29 March 2022 Leave a Comment

Yet another item I'd like to try from Ayurveda brand Spa Ceylon (and I've still never seen their products in the wild): Crème Perfume, available in several scents including the Night Jasmine shown. "A rich floral fragrance concentrate in an alcohol-free, non-oily, fast absorbent, creamy formula. Infused with aromatic essential oil of Jasmine & tropical floral essences reminiscent of the exotic isle of Ceylon. Perfect for daily use & fragrance touch-ups on the go, throughout the day." 15g, $13 at Spa Ceylon (although shipping to the US is not cheap).

Paco Rabanne Invictus Platinum ~ new fragrance

Posted by Robin on 29 March 2022 6 Comments

Paco Rabanne has launched Invictus Platinum, a new flanker to 2013’s Invictus fragrance for men…

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Tuesday scent of the day 3/29

Posted by Robin on 29 March 2022 176 Comments

It’s Tuesday, National Vietnam War Veterans Day and World Piano Day. Birthdays: Pearl Bailey, Astrud Gilberto, Eric Idle. What fragrance are you wearing?

I’m taking community project points with L’Artisan Ananas Fizz. Tea at the moment is Dikom Estate Assam.

Reminder: on 4/1 we’ll celebrate April Fools Day…

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The distortions have become much more manageable

Posted by Robin on 29 March 2022 Leave a Comment

Now, approximately a year after my own symptoms began, the distortions have become much more manageable. The sulphuric musk of onions, garlic and peppers has quieted, though I no longer enjoy the flavors in excess. Berries are much more ambrosial, but no longer top my favorites list. That floral perfume that I used to love is no longer offensive, but I simply don’t enjoy it anymore. The highlight of my healing process happened very recently when I noticed that my partner finally smelled like himself again.

— Read more in Examining the Debilitating Effects of Post-COVID Parosmia at BioSpace.

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