Quite possibly going on my buy list now that it's back in production: Vanille Café from Comptoir Sud Pacifique. "The smell of its first sensual notes of roasted and freshly ground coffee, takes you on a new olfactory journey. From coffee plantation in Costa Rica Where the aromatic brew is a large part of the country's history and culture, to the famous Italian Cafés, temples for tasting the "ristretto", the journey promises to be intoxicating!" The 30 ml bottle is $42 at Beautyhabit, but I am holding out for the 10 ml, since I can see that I will probably never finish my 30 ml bottle of Vanille Banane.
Gucci Bloom Ambrosia di Fiori ~ new perfume
Gucci has launched Bloom Ambrosia di Fiori, a new fragrance for women. Bloom Ambrosia di Fiori is a flanker to 2017’s Gucci Bloom. See also: Bloom Acqua di Fiori, Bloom Nettare di Fiori and Bloom Gocce di Fiori…
It is hard to describe the general odor
“The chemical blend may make the scent differ between types of insect, so it is hard to describe the general odor, but it is an acrid but somewhat sweet smell,” says Bertone. “I liken it to a very sour, fermenting apple, but other people detect other odors.” On the flip side, Gore says “most people describe it as a peppery odor, similar to coriander or cilantro.” (That’s because one of the compounds produced by stink bugs can actually be found in cilantro.)
— Read more in What Do Stink Bugs Smell Like? Everything to Know About the Odor They Produce at Prevention.
The (almost) daily lemming
Let the holiday candle season begin...the Fir (Pine) candle from Cire Trudon for holiday 2019. "...the brand’s Pine candle features woody notes of Siberian pine, Chinese cedar and Spanish cistus, evoking the cosy warmth of being indoors on a winter’s day. Crafted from rich beeswax, it will fill your home with gorgeous fragrance that last long after you’ve blown out the flame." Available in 270g, or in a holiday gift set, 3 x 100g, along with Gabriel and Nazareth. (Several of their other candles are also available at the moment in these limited edition, foiled glass finishes, including Ernesto, Amber and Solis Rex.) At Selfridges in the UK.
Molton Brown Bizarre Brandy & Vintage With Elderflower ~ new fragrances
Molton Brown will introduce a new limited edition holiday fragrance, Bizarre Brandy. Muddled Plum will return for the holiday season, and Vintage with Elderflower, previously available in body products, will also be introduced in Eau de Toilette. (Festive Frankincense & Allspice will return in body products as well…)