French niche line Histoires de Parfums has launched This is Not a Blue Bottle 1.7, a unisex follow-up to 2016’s This is Not a Blue Bottle…
Thursday scent of the day 4/4
It’s Thursday and International Carrot Day. Birthdays: Dorothea Dix, Muddy Waters, Marguerite Duras, Maya Angelou. What fragrance are you wearing?
I am not racking up the points this week. I went with Honoré des Prés I Love Les Carottes.
Reminder: on 4/5 we’re doing salt & pepper…
L’Oreal SA is considering a potential investment in Omani luxury fragrance company Amouage
L’Oreal SA is considering a potential investment in Omani luxury fragrance company Amouage, according to people familiar with the matter.
The French beauty group has been holding talks on the possible purchase of a minority stake in Amouage, the people said, asking not to be identified because the information is private. Amouage’s owner, the SABCO Group conglomerate, has discussed a valuation of more than €3 billion ($3.2 billion) for the business in any deal, according to the people.
— Read more in L’Oreal Eyes Stake in €3 Billion Perfume Brand Amouage at MSN.
The damage so far: first quarter 2024 buying poll
Yes, it’s that time again! Even a faulty elevator can’t keep Donatella Versace, Our Lady of Creative Perfume Math,1, from her quarterly visit to hear the confessions of her flock. She’d very much like to know what you bought in the 1st quarter (January, February and March) of 2024.
Note that if you have javascript disabled, you won’t be able to vote in the poll, but you can still record your purchases in the comments.
I bought nothing this quarter, but I said that last year at this time too, and oops, I was wrong…
The daily lemming
Guerlain's Muguet limited edition for 2024. "For this long-awaited and exclusive lucky rendezvous, Guerlain reaffirms its commitment to arts and crafts by collaborating with Anne Lopez. On the iconic Bee Bottle, the sculptor brings to life subtle bells fashioned in stucco and enhanced with 22-carat fine gold, turning the 2024 Millésime into a singular sculptural work. A trail, which freshness reminisces of a freshly-picked sprig of lily of the valley." 4885 bottles were made; in 125 ml + 30 ml spray bottle, $800.
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