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Posted by Robin on 10 November 2018 4 Comments

An 85g Spiced Orange soap bar from Colonial Williamsburg: "That elegant but practical gift you've been searching for! Stock up for hostesses, teachers, and more. This fine, all-natural soap is inspired by the holiday sights and scents of Colonial Williamsburg's Historic Area. The beautiful packaging for this spiced soap bar is matched only by the heavenly scent of spicy orange. Triple-milled and enriched (as they were in the 18th century) with virgin olive oil, the soaps are stamped with the official WILLIAMSBURG logo—showing guests that you troubled yourself to get them only the best." $3, or $15 for a set of six bars including Spiced Orange, Winterberry, Winter Pine, Festive Pineapple, Plum Pudding and Holiday Apple.

Otherland Rattan, Kindling, Cardamom Milk & Tapestry candles ~ home fragrance reviews

Posted by Kevin on 24 October 2018 11 Comments

Scented candles are expensive. I don’t want to think about the $$$s I’ve spent on them. Here at Now Smell This, I often write about candles that are on the high-end of the candle spectrum (average price: $100). This summer I was introduced to a new line of candles that smell and look (hefty well-designed containers and packaging) more extravagant than their $36 price — Otherland.

The Core Collection provided my first sniffs of Otherland candles and two scents stood out for me: Rattan and Kindling…

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The daily lemming

Posted by Robin on 8 October 2018 11 Comments

Banana lip balm from Sephora: "Balms nourish your lips and provide the following targeted lip care benefits.... Each features a fun flavor and ingredients that suit different concerns." $6 for a 3.5g tube, and at the moment they've also got them in Rose, Goji, Coconut, Tangerine, Macadamia and Watermelon, plus lip scrubs in Honey and Kiwi..

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Posted by Robin on 1 October 2018 2 Comments

Bath & Body Works is big on pumpkin this year. Shown are three of the hand creams — Pumpkin Cupcake ("A fall-tastic blend of whipped buttercream, pumpkin spice & vanilla cupcake"), Sweet Cinnamon Pumpkin ("A sweet fall treat of heirloom pumpkin, autumn cinnamon, ginger snap & whipped vanilla") and Marshmallow Pumpkin Latte ("A specially crafted mug of pumpkin latte, toasted marshmallow, creamy sandalwood & praline musk") are $4 each for 29 ml.

The daily lemming

Posted by Robin on 19 September 2018 9 Comments

From an Ortigia sale at ShopLondons, Scented Crystals for $14.97. Shown, Sandalo: "Glittery nuggets of natural Gum Arabica infused with spicy perfume of sandalwood, jasmine and rose. A contemporary take on traditional potpourri. Fragrance Notes: The sandalwood essential oil of this exotic tree with narcissus, cedar, teak, vetiver rose and jasmine. Rich, complex and sophisticated." Also available in Zagara, Sicilian Lime, Jasmine and Neroli. (Ortigia sells scent refills, too, and crystals in other scents, including Pomegranate, Ambra Nera, Fico d'India.)

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