I'm a day late with the news — sorry! — but the ten winners of the Bond no. 9 New York Oud sample contest are Tama, MichelleAntonia, Garamascara, Turbovivi, Hyde65, Lee, Krizani, CM, JolieFleurs and Saltskin. Congrats to all!
Up for grabs (US only): samples of Bond no. 9 New York Oud
Bond no. 9 wants to give away 10 samples of their latest fragrance, New York Oud.
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Bond no. 9 New York Oud ~ new fragrance
Bond no. 9 will launch New York Oud, a new unisex fragrance, in February:
The name says it all. Bond No. 9 is launching an expectation-defying oud—a beautiful contradiction in terms that’s re-invented the whole idea of this much discussed perfume phenomenon…
Holiday fragrance gifts 2010, part 7
Time is running out: get that shopping done! If you need more ideas, check out part 1, part 2, part 3, part 4, part 5 and part 6. More to come!
From Penhaligon’s, a candle in their popular Elixir fragrance: “Opening with eucalyptus and the harmonising hot spices of cardamom, cinnamon and mace, the senses are massaged with the dark magic of Turkish rose and jasmine, sharpened with a twist of orange. Heat and smoke rise and the incense and woods mingle with the earthy rub of resins and spices. A touch of vanilla and the soft persistent roundness of hypnotic Tonka bean complete the atmospheric dry-down.” 30 hour burn time, $50 at MiN New York…
Holiday fragrance gifts 2010, part 1
Once again, a drool-worthy holiday candle collection from Diptyque. At left, Pin (“fresh and familiar, green and resinous, the scent of pine needles and a hint of patchouli”); at right, Orange Épicée (“With its emblematic note of sour orange with a mix of essences of winter spices: Indian ginger, star anise from China, clove”). Not shown is Oliban, in blue…