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Mayonnaise accord

Posted by Robin on 13 August 2024 7 Comments

Hellmann’s has partnered with Tennessee Titans quarterback Will Levis to release Will Levis No. 8, a fragrance based on the smell of Hellmann’s signature product. The just-released scent combines hints of tart lemon, coffee, musk, vanilla, and something the company is calling “mayonnaise accord.”

— Read more in Hellman’s Is Releasing a… Mayo-Inspired Fragrance? at Food & Wine.

Auntie Anne’s Knead ~ new fragrance

Posted by Robin on 7 August 2024 11 Comments

Soft pretzel chain Auntie Anne’s will launch Knead, a new fragrance, next week…

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Friday scent of the day 8/2

Posted by Robin on 2 August 2024 91 Comments

Ministry of Silly Walks

It’s Friday, National Ice Cream Sandwich Day and James Baldwin’s birthday. Our community project for today is Silly Friday. Wear a silly perfume, or a perfume with a silly name, or a perfume that comes in a silly bottle, or ? (Raise your hand if you are the person who suggested this!)

What fragrance did you pick? As always, do chime in with your scent of the day even if you’re not participating in the community project.

My plan for today was Jean Paul Gaultier Ma Dame, which checks several boxes AND smells good. Unfortunately yesterday did not go to plan and today isn’t likely to either. I’m commando and thinking silly thoughts instead (and I hope to catch up on comments over the weekend; I still have not read Thursday)…

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Another to skip

Posted by Robin on 6 February 2024 14 Comments

A powdery smell is another to skip, as these kinds of fragrances "tend to appear old-fashioned," [Elizabeth] Kosich says.


"Violet and lilac floral notes in particular can skew powdery, conjuring up images of yesteryear. Known as a particularly 'powdery' fragrance, Chanel No. 5 is known to many as the classic 'old lady' scent," she notes.

— Read more in 7 Perfume Scents That Age You, Experts Say at BestLife. 

Eau D’uardo

Posted by Robin on 28 November 2023 5 Comments

Eau D’uardo is a limited edition from KFC Spain...if I was in Spain I'd have a (€3.99) bottle already.

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