Friday scent of the day 7/16

Posted by Robin on 16 July 2021 222 Comments

It’s Nordic Friday! Our community project for today: wear a fragrance inspired by, or made by a brand from, one of the Nordic countries (Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway or Sweden).

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’m in Maya Njie Vanilj. Jessica says Vanilj is a sibling to the brand’s Nordic Cedar fragrance, and features a “distinctly traditional Swedish combination of Vanilla and Cardamom”. And yes, I smell delicious…

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The sensory appeal of petrol cars

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Ford conducted a survey asking people what they'd miss about internal combustion engine vehicles and 70% said gasoline, Autoevolution reported.

"Judging by our survey findings, the sensory appeal of petrol cars is still something drivers are reluctant to give up. The Mach Eau fragrance is designed to give them a hint of that fuel-fragrance they still crave. It should linger long enough for the GT’s performance to make any other doubts vaporize too," Ford spokesman Jay Ward said.

Paco Rabanne Blossom Me, Dandy Me & Major Me ~ new fragrances

Posted by Robin on 15 July 2021 3 Comments

Paco Rabanne has added three new fragrances to the unisex Pacollection: Blossom Me, Dandy Me and Major Me…

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The daily lemming

Posted by Robin on 15 July 2021 4 Comments

From Bath & Body Works, Orange Sandalwood Essential Oil Mist: "The power of orange and sandalwood essential oils paired with the benefits of aloe delivers a refreshing experience. Enriched with aloe, use as a body spray, a shower mist or to freshen up linens. Avoid spraying directly on face. Fragranced with natural essential oils and other natural fragrances." $14.50 for 156ml (and the matching body wash and body lotions are currently on mark down).