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Botanical and earthy

Posted by Robin on 3 March 2026 2 Comments

This fragrance gives botanical and earthy in a way that’s rare in mainstream haircare. Centered around palo santo (often called “sacred wood”), it has a warm, slightly smoky depth that lingers softly on strands rather than fading into a generic clean scent.

— On Rahua Classic Shampoo, from The 12 Best Shampoos That Smell Like Luxury Perfume and Deliver Soft, Ultra Shiny Hair at Marie Claire.

The daily lemming

Posted by Robin on 3 December 2025 3 Comments

From Wonder Valley, Sandalwood Yuzu shampoo: "Is it time for a new shampoo? Are you frequently washing your hair only to find it oily the next day? Maybe you’ve tried to find a cleaner formula but felt like it didn’t entirely wash out. Meet the Sandalwood Yuzu Shampoo; it is everything you’ve been looking for: performance, better ingredients, and naturally scented in a sustainable aluminum bottle." $36 for 300 ml at Smallflower, where the 1000 ml refill is $96 (and there's also a matching conditioner).

The daily lemming

Posted by Robin on 22 April 2025 Leave a Comment

From Amika + Ellis Brooklyn, Miami Nectar Perk Up Dry Shampoo: "When two Brooklyn-founded beauty brands meet...Reach for NEW limited-edition perk up MIAMI NECTAR dry shampoo when you need an instant vacation + right-away results. Just shake, spritz + sniff to summon Miami, a grit-free root refresh, and a boost of volume. It’s all the perks of the perk up you love, plus the coconut-kissed scent of pink pineapple paradise all year long." 189 ml for $28 at Ellis Brooklyn (or $48 for a coffret with a 10 ml travel spray).

The daily lemming

Posted by Robin on 8 January 2025 7 Comments

From the Native + Dunkin' collaboration, Boston Kreme conditioner: "This conditioner lets you say bye to dry and hello to happy, hydrated hair. Made with thoughtful ingredients that nourish thirsty locks, our formula leaves nothing behind but a soft, healthy shine. Like all Native hair care products, it's free of sulfates, parabens, silicones, and dyes." 487 ml for $10. The same scent can also be found in deodorant, shampoo and body wash, or go for Strawberry Frosted, Vanilla Sprinkle or Blueberry Cobbler. At Native.

The daily lemming

Posted by Robin on 2 May 2024 5 Comments

If you love the smell of Nuxe Huile Prodigieuse, you might need the matching Hair Prodigieux products: Le Shampooing High Shine Shampoo, Le Démêlant High Shine Conditioner, La Crème Intense Nourishing Leave-in Cream and (not shown) Pre-Shampoo Nourishing Mask. I don't think these are in the US as of yet, but you might come across them in duty free or at your favorite mail order French Pharmacy.

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