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The daily lemming

Posted by Robin on 25 February 2026 3 Comments

Happily not my lemming: Guerlain's L’Heure Dorée limited edition bee bottle, in the third iteration for Eid al-Fitr (see: 2024 and 2025). "For the 2026 Millésime, the refined craftsmanship of the Vermont embroidery workshops meets the daring olfactory approach of Guerlain’s perfumers. The bottle, dressed in a deep black lacquer, is adorned with a pearl cascade, a tribute to Eastern traditions where pearls symbolise purity and elegance." 3,684 SAR for 125 ml plus 30 ml travel spray and funnel at Guerlain in Saudi Arabia.

The daily lemming

Posted by Robin on 19 February 2026 6 Comments

Armani's Cuir Nu in a handblown bottle from the Salviati glassworks in Murano. €5,000 for the empty bottle plus three 100 ml refills. 100 numbered bottles were made; possibly it is already sold out: you're welcome.

The almost-daily lemming

Posted by Robin on 13 February 2026 Leave a Comment

From Sol de Janeiro, Jelly Perfume Balms: "Swipe. Stack. Go....your new pocket-sized fragrance sidekick. This alcohol-free, twist-up solid perfume stick glides on smoothly with a translucent, non-sticky feel and leaves behind a concentrated, irresistible & sunny scent that lasts all day, up to 10 hours​" In Cheirosa 40, Cheirosa 62 and Cheirosa 68, $26 each at Ulta.

The daily lemming

Posted by Robin on 6 February 2026 2 Comments

A lemming for fans of Guerlain’s Florabloom, Nérolia Vetiver or Rosa Rossa? New Aqua Allegoria Perle editions:

Traditionally dispersed in an alcohol base, the fragrance concentrate is now encapsulated within natural alginate microbeads, which are suspended in a water-based formula that is alcohol-free…

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The daily lemming

Posted by Robin on 28 January 2026 2 Comments

Coming next month from Guerlain, this year’s Cherry Blossom limited edition, featuring a Swarovski flower and a feathered tassel. In 125 ml plus 30 ml travel spray and funnel; 2030 bottles were made…

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