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Antica Farmacista Happy Hour ~ fragrance review

Posted by Jessica on 21 September 2021 12 Comments

Every year, at some point in late August or early September, I end up feeling too hot and cranky to wear most of the perfumes I love. Just as I pare down my wardrobe to three loose-fitting, machine-washable dresses during the inevitable late-summer humidity, I pull a handful of refreshing, lightweight fragrances to the front of my stash. For the time being, I can’t even stand my usual powdery roses and violets and ambers; I can only tolerate sheer, tart fruit blends like Jo Malone Tangy Rhubarb or Clarins Eau des Jardins or citrusy colognes like Editions M.R. Acide and Le Jardin Retrouvé Citron Boboli.

This year, Antica Farmacista Happy Hour made my heat-wave cut. It’s one of five scents in Antica Farmacista’s new Facets collection…

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The daily lemming

Posted by Robin on 27 February 2020 Leave a Comment

A lemming while waiting in the airport: the Tarmac candle from Antica Farmacista. "A flinty tarmac accord of cedar, cypress and black pepper is warmed by creamy sandalwood and earthy oak. Capturing the take off, the horizon and the freedom of flight." $46 for 255g.

The daily lemming

Posted by Robin on 23 April 2018 4 Comments

Antica Farmacista's refillable, nickel-plated Car Diffuser clips on to your car's air vent, and is available now at Nordstrom in Prosecco ("Top notes of satsuma citrus balance with subtle floral notes of muguet. Apricot and passionfruit complement the sweetness of sugared blackcurrant. A crisp scent celebrating the sparkling effervescence of prosecco and champagne.") or Santorini ("A medley of crisp citrus and green notes is artfully paired with exotic spice and natural wood essences. Top notes of vibrant Italian bergamot, sweet verbena and fresh vetiver are enhanced by the subtle sweetness of rosewood, warm sandalwood and aromatic cardamom."). $34.

The daily lemming

Posted by Robin on 16 February 2018 4 Comments

I'm pretty sure I could run through a bottle of Daphne Flower Room & Linen Spray from Antica Farmacista while waiting for the spring flowers to start blooming: "Daphne Flower is an alluring and bright floral fragrance inspired by the daphne odora flower, found in the Pacific Northwest. A floral mélange built on notes of effervescent daphne, orange blossom and honeysuckle. Sweet meyer lemon and dewy green notes add an element of sparkle while Baltic amber and a clean white musk accord add a soft finish to the brilliance of daphne, evoking memories of springtime." $28 for 100 ml at Nordstrom.

Five citrusy comforts ~ body product reviews

Posted by Jessica on 22 November 2017 13 Comments

Speaking from my present circumstances: if you ever have the bad fortune to break an ankle and end up basically housebound for more than a month, once you get past the initial pain, you’ll find yourself valuing simple comforts more than ever. Clean sheets, pre-prepared food, a really nice-smelling bar of soap: they all make a big difference when you’re feeling uncomfortable and temporarily trapped. So, not to bemoan my short-term fate ad nauseam, but: here are five citrus-scented products that have cheered me recently.

I think a broken bone merits some indulgence in fancy toiletries you’d normally tuck aside and save “for later,” and Antica Farmacista Grapefruit Hand Cream is one of those…

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