...Beaune98, who takes the Aftelier Ancient Resins in our latest contest. Congrats!
Up for grabs: Aftelier Ancient Resins
What is it: a bottle of Ancient Resins body oil and hair elixir, courtesy of Mandy Aftel at Aftelier.
How do I get it: For a chance to win, leave a comment on the website telling us a) your favorite Aftelier fragrance or b) your favorite scented body product or c) your favorite incense perfume. Or go ahead and tell us all three.
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25 Rose Fragrances Every Perfumista Should Try
A few weeks ago, Robin posted an update to her much-loved post 100 Fragrances Every Perfumista Should Try, adding twenty-five more fragrances worth seeking out. Angela has pitched in with a tempting selection of 25 Vintage Fragrances Every Perfumista Should Try, while Kevin has expanded our view with a list of 50 Masculine Fragrances. And what’s my “beat” here on Now Smell This? I’ve always gravitated towards florals, particularly rose-based perfumes, so I’ll do my part with a run-down of some must-try rose scents.
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1. Annick Goutal Rose Absolue
Annick Goutal was one of my “gateway” houses into perfume obsession, partially because it offers several rose-inspired fragrances. Rose Absolue is the most “true” rose of the group. It brings together essences of six different roses (May, Turkish, Bulgarian, Damascus, Egyptian, and Moroccan) into a radiant bouquet…
Aftelier Ancient Resins ~ quick body product review
I’m not generally a big user of body oils, in fact, I can’t remember the last time I bought one. But a body oil with organic frankincense made for Leonard Cohen? Ok, twist my arm. Mandy Aftel of Aftelier says Cohen uses her Ancient Resins body oil and hair elixir every day, and I’m glad to hear it because he must smell lovely and hey, doesn’t Leonard Cohen deserve to smell lovely?
Ancient Resins goes on oily and thick, but the organic jojoba and fractionated coconut oil formula soaks in nicely…
Holiday fragrance gifts 2012, part 7
Our second-to-last holiday gift post focuses on budget options and stocking stuffers. Next up: luxury.
If you missed them, check out part 1 (scented body products), part 2 (travel sizes & coffrets), part 3 (home fragrance), part 4 (gifts for men), part 5 (solid perfumes) and part 6: (more travel sizes & coffrets).
From Nordstrom, empty travel atomizers in black, gold, purple, red, silver and pink. $5 each…