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When you spray this stuff on, you commit

Posted by Robin on 21 August 2026 Leave a Comment

The main thing to know about Sauvage Extrait is that when you spray this stuff on, you commit. According to the marketing copy, “It leaves its imprint on the skin like an olfactory tattoo,” and for once, this is not hyperbole. Its longevity is downright industrial: I asked two male friends to test it and both reported that the smell was undiminished after 24 hours. One, who didn’t like it, attempted to wash it off several times to no avail.

— Read more in Is This the Longest-Lasting Fragrance Ever Made? at The Cut.

The new look

Posted by Robin on 14 August 2026 Leave a Comment

Natalie Portman for Miss Dior (this includes some new footage and some footage from prior commercials).

Les Recoltes Majeures 2026

Posted by Robin on 10 July 2026 5 Comments

From Dior, Les Récoltes Majeures for 2026, in La Rose, and below the jump, Le Muguet. You can see last year’s models here.

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Dior Paradise by Christian Dior ~ new fragrance

Posted by Robin on 22 May 2026 6 Comments

Christian Dior has introduced Dior Paradise, the latest addition to their upscale La Collection Privée Christian Dior fragrance series…

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Muguet de Mai

Posted by Robin on 5 May 2026 Leave a Comment

Late as usual...Dior for May Day. (In French with English subtitles...click the CC button if they don't load automatically. And see also.)

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