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.)

Ortigia Sandalo ~ fragrance review

Posted by Kevin on 11 July 2018 26 Comments

Two weeks ago there was a Meeting of the Noses in Portland, Oregon. After knowing each other via Now Smell This and emails for almost !12! years, Angela and I finally met face to face. (And I’m happy to report that Angie is as witty, kind and charming in person as she is in her writing. Okay, add a dash of lighthearted roguery, as well!) One other nose was involved in our meeting, too — raconteuse Tracy Tsefalas of the Portland perfume boutique Fumerie. I forgot how much fun it is to discuss the Perfume Industry with fellow travelers.

On the shelves of Fumerie, I was thrilled to discover some hard-to-find Ortigia products. Ortigia was founded by Sue Townsend of Crabtree & Evelyn fame…

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The daily lemming

Posted by Robin on 26 December 2017 Leave a Comment

From the Boxing Day sale at Shop Londons, a set of nine 40g glycerin soaps from Ortigia (Ambra Nera, Lavanda, Sicilian Lime, Melograno, Neroli, Sandalwood, Orange Blossom / Zagara). $48.

Holiday fragrance gifts 2016, part 5

Posted by Robin on 9 December 2016 33 Comments

Moving on…we’re up to part five in our eight-part series on fragrance related holiday gifts. Today, we’ve got scented body products of all kinds, and as always, do add any of your own recommendations in the comments!

Golda Hiba Sphere Soap

From Golda, the Hiba Sphere Soap: “…our morning combination of Coconut, Palm and Olive Oils to help you rise and shine. With hydrating and conditioning properties from Jojoba, Avocado, Lemongrass, and Aomori Hiba essential oil, only found in 300 year old Aomori Hiba trees from Aomori, Japan. Our soap has a unique citrusy, cider-like fragrance that is purifying, uplifting, and stimulating.” $18 for 126g at Studio Cue LA…

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Holiday fragrance gifts 2014, part 1

Posted by Robin on 28 November 2014 20 Comments

It’s Black Friday or Buy Nothing Day — but either way, window shopping never hurts. We’re kicking off our annual string of holiday gift posts with scented bath & body products. More to come over the next few weeks!

Dries Van Noten Par Frédéric Malle Body Butter

From Frédéric Malle, Dries Van Noten Par Frédéric Malle Body Butter: “This unique perfume of natural sandalwood, saffron, vanilla, Peruvian balm, and patchouli heart lends itself well to the form of an extra rich body cream, rich in shea butter and beeswax. This extraordinary comfort and silk like richness encapsulates the vision of Dries Van Noten’s world.” At Barneys, $185…

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