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2022 / Browsing by date: September 2022

The daily lemming

Posted by Robin on 30 September 2022 6 Comments

From Homecourt (the "Beauty of Homecare" brand founded by actress Courteney Cox earlier this year), Steeped Rose Surface Cleaner: "An unadulterated floral that stays true to its namesake bloom—stems, thorns, and all" // "A clean formula for the cleanest counters. A concentrated spray that lifts away dirt, smudges, and grease without leaving streaks or residue." $20 for 473 ml at Homecourt, and also available in dish soap, hand wash, hand cream and candle. Currently there are three other fragrances: Neroli Leaf, Cipres Mint and the brand signature, Cece (cedarwood smoke, cardamom and leather).

Friday scent of the day 9/30

Posted by Robin on 30 September 2022 158 Comments

It’s Friday and the last day of October September, oops. (Don’t forget your rabbits tomorrow, and Donatella will be dropping by on Monday, so start adding up those receipts). Our community project for today is It’s difficult, part 2…wear a fragrance that you (or someone around you?) finds difficult, for whatever reason. Suggested by Pixel, Kanuka and JB.

What fragrance did you pick? As always, do chime in with your scent of the day even if you’re not participating in the community project.

I cannot remember the last time I overslept this badly, so apologies, and I am not up to wearing anything difficult either. (I had the shingles vaccine yesterday afternoon.) I’m commando at the moment and will probably put on something simple and comforting later. No points for me…

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The promise contained in voluptuous notes of sunny daffodil and jasmine

Posted by Robin on 30 September 2022 2 Comments

Does reading leave a residue? Whenever I’ve accumulated a stash of glossy magazines, I like to make strips from the perfume samples embedded in their pages. These I will turn into bookmarks, which will turn me into a voracious consumer of words. That, at least, is the promise contained in voluptuous notes of sunny daffodil and jasmine, or velvety sandalwood and iris. Also, violet, which, as it turns out, is a kind of aphrodisiac: when you get a whiff, volatile molecules momentarily stun your nose and leave you craving more violets — and, in my case, words.

— Read more in An ode to perfume strips: Makeshift bookmarks and olfactory association at The Smart Set.

Eilish No. 2 by Billie Eilish ~ new fragrance

Posted by Robin on 29 September 2022 12 Comments

Billie Eilish will launch Eilish No. 2 in November. Eilish No. 2 follows the singer songwriter’s debut fragrance, 2021’s Eilish…

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The daily lemming

Posted by Robin on 29 September 2022 8 Comments

And two more on my wish list from Lush, both limited edition reissues: Turmeric Latte ("As the night draws in, snuggle up with the cozy scent of vanilla, creamy tonka absolute and a hint of spice. This limited-edition scent is only around for the holidays, when we need its warm comfort the most. It's an incredibly long-lasting scent, with excellent projection"; 30 ml for $65 or 100 ml for $130) and Hot Toddy Shower Gel ("Best served in a hot shower, this blend of fresh ginger infusion, cinnamon leaf and clove leaf oils has a spicy, comforting scent. Fair trade organic aloe vera keeps skin soft and soothed even in cold weather, while fresh lemon juice brightens and cleanses. This one warms you up like a hot drink"; 3 sizes $11.50 - $38). Also new, and I don't think a reissue, Elf Shake Shower Gel ("This fruity shake gets skin glowing with fresh, vitamin-rich apple, kiwi, grape and lime juices. A hint of fresh mint infusion brightens and invigorates, while the essential oil blend gives a fruity, sour gumball scent that fills the shower and smells delicious on the skin").

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