French niche line Memo will launch Cassiopeia Rose, a new fragrance. Cassiopeia Rose joins Honey Dragon and Lyra Peach in the Étoiles filantes (shooting stars) collection…
Monday scent of the day 1/8
Alas, it is Monday, and a Monday in January to boot. Also, David Bowie’s (may he RIP) birthday (and Paris will inaugurate Rue David Bowie today). What fragrance are you wearing?
I’m wearing Thierry Mugler Cologne, one of my picks from the week we did a David Bowie community project in 2021.
Reminder: 1/12 is National Marzipan Day. Wear a fragrance with honey, almond or both…
The first global beauty brand to sell only vegan products
The Body Shop has long been known for its ethical, cruelty-free stance on beauty. Since 1989, the brand has been campaigning against animal testing in cosmetics, with a belief that customers shouldn't have to compromise on morals to bag their favorite beauty products. And on Jan. 3, 2024, The Body Shop announced it has become the first global beauty brand to sell only vegan products.
— Read more in The Body Shop Becomes the First 100% Vegan Global Beauty Brand at PopSugar.
Lazy weekend poll ~ open thread, first weekend of 2024
We’re starting the year off with our standard open thread poll. Talk about anything you like — the fragrance you’re wearing today, the 2024 fragrance release you’re itching to try, whatever.
Or, ask a question about fragrance, then see if anyone else has asked a question that you can answer…
The daily lemming
More Year of the Dragon: Passage d'Enfer Extrême Dragon from L'Artisan Parfumeur. "To mark the Lunar New Year 2024, the emblematic Passage d'Enfer Extrême is unveiled in a new collector's edition, under the sign of the Wood Dragon. L'Artisan Parfumeur pays him homage, adorning the mystical fragrance with gold. The Eau de Parfum reveals unsuspected warm and woody facets of incense blended with the whiteness of sandalwood and the languour of vanilla." $230 for 100 ml at L'Artisan Parfumeur USA.