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Vacation Grand Cuvee & Thomas de Monaco Sol Salgado ~ fragrance reviews

Posted by Jessica on 27 June 2025 9 Comments

As I’m writing this review, a “heat dome” is gathering over my part of the world. What better time to test and review two summer-themed fragrance samples that have been waiting patiently on my desk for weeks? Every year, of course, I emphasize that I’m a heat-hater and sun-avoider who craves salt-air scents and suntan oil-inspired fragrances. These two seemed to fit the bill, but I had more luck with one than the other. Just like a long holiday weekend, a fragrance often lives up to expectations but can fall short in other instances.

Thomas de Monaco is what I think of as a “nouveau niche” brand — I tend to confuse it with a few other companies that have men’s names, vaguely similar backstories, and/or packaging that looks like a love child of Byredo and Nasomatto. However, several people recommended this particular brand to me over the past year or two, so I finally focused on it during a visit to an indie fragrance boutique. I sniffed a few ceramic discs that had been pre-spritzed with de Monaco scents, and the one that captured my interest was Sol Salgado (developed by perfumer Maurus Bachmann, 2023). My initial reaction was, “Ooh, beach-y doll-head!” I don’t recall ever thinking before that a beach-y doll-head perfume was something I needed, but inhaling the scent off that tester disc, I had to refrain from purchasing a bottle on the spot…

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In really hot weather

Posted by Robin on 25 June 2025 Leave a Comment

"In really hot weather, I’ll look for something with notes of green tea or mint, like Régime des Fleurs Cacti, which makes me feel physically and mentally cooler," Murphy says. Notes of aloe vera, cucumber, and bergamot, plus refreshing black tea and mate, add to the chilling effect.

— That's our own Dr. Jessica! Read more in 13 Summer Scents That Will Get You Compliments All Year Round at InStyle.

The daily lemming

Posted by Robin on 14 May 2025 2 Comments

New summer candles from Glasshouse: Flower Therapy ("If you’re on your own self-love journey, then this one’s for you. Think of it as the fragrance equivalent of buying yourself a fresh bouquet of flowers, whether from your local farmer’s market or your favorite florist in town. With the lush notes of Hydrangea, Wild Poppy, Soft White Musk, and Sheer Powder, it’s like a floral overdose (the good kind) that’s both fresh and joyful") or Mocktail Meditation ("It’s the scent of salted Cucamelon (a hybrid of melon and cucumber), Star Fruit, and a base of Musk, Cedar, and Amber. It’s fruity and refreshing, without being too sweet, just like the perfect mocktail") are $60 each for 380g.

DKNY Be Delicious Ice Pop ~ new fragrances

Posted by Robin on 22 April 2025 5 Comments

Donna Karan has launched DKNY Be Delicious Ice Pop, a new trio of limited edition flankers to 2004’s Be Delicious: Berry Bliss, Citrus Splash and Very Cherry…

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Rochas Eau de Rochas Neroli Azur ~ new fragrance

Posted by Robin on 7 February 2025 3 Comments

Rochas has launched Eau de Rochas Néroli Azur, a new summer flanker to 1970’s Eau de Rochas. Eau de Rochas Néroli Azur follows 2024’s Eau de Rochas Orange Horizon…

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