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Perfume Shopping Tips Archive

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January 8, 2008

Givenchy Les Mythiques Now at Sephora {Shopping Tip}

The collection of re-editions by Givenchy called Les Mythiques (The Mythical Ones) is now partly available at Sephora online (not in stores). The titles offered are: Givenchy III, L'Interdit, Monsieur de Givenchy, Xeryus, and Eau de Givenchy, each for $85. They ship for free.

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December 26, 2007

Clean Slate '08 Sale at Lush {Shopping Tip}

Lush have started to offer a noteworthy post-holiday shopping deal; for each pre-December product that you purchase you get another one for free! While supplies last. More details available on the Lush website.

The new solid perfumes in little tin boxes qualify.

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December 20, 2007

Thierry Mugler La Part des Anges Shopping Tip

Some readers have queried us about alternative shopping locations for La Part des Anges besides Nordstrom.

Thierry Mugler answered that La Part des Anges is currently to be found at:

"Bloomingdales, Saks, Neiman Marcus and Nordstrom while supplies last. It is a Limited Edition item.

$220 for .33 fl. oz."

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Diorlight Lipgloss Necklace: Dreams of a Pomander Necklace {Holiday Shopping Idea - $100 or Less}

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Mia Farrow in Rosemary's Baby studying the foul-smelling pomander pendant she is made to wear during her pregnancy

Dior has released a limited edition lip-gloss encased in a wonderful spherical pendant called Diorlight. We wanted to write about it because after seeing it in reality, it struck us as better-looking in person than on pictures. The differences? Diorlight's proportions are bolder than we had imagined them to be, so it makes it a more substantial, sculptural piece to play with and wear. It has a good quality sense of heft to it, without being too heavy, which can then cheapen a jewelry piece at the other end of the spectrum. So, it does not look or feel flimsy at all. It is just a beautiful ball pendant, encrusted with crystals......

Continue reading "Diorlight Lipgloss Necklace: Dreams of a Pomander Necklace {Holiday Shopping Idea - $100 or Less}" »

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December 17, 2007

Tocca Holiday Mimosa Candle {Perfume Short (Review)} {Holiday Shopping Idea - $50 or Less] {New Fragrance}

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 Tocca released a new limited edition scented candle for the Holiday Season called Holiday Cortina Mimosa Candela. Unlike the name of the scent itself seems to suggest but better illustrated by the Champagne glasses decorating the glass container, the perfume has been studied to feel festive as it includes a Champagne top note.......

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December 16, 2007

Christmas Fruitcake Anyone? A Monastic Bestseller {Holiday Shopping Idea} {Fragrant Recipe}

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The New Camaldoli Hermitage located in Big Sur, California is reputed for baking one of the best brandy-dipped fruitcakes in America and if you listen to the friars talking about it, it is quite frankly the best. They did comparative testing. Last year the fruitcakes were so popular they had to increase the production from 6000 to 8000 loaves........

Continue reading "Christmas Fruitcake Anyone? A Monastic Bestseller {Holiday Shopping Idea} {Fragrant Recipe}" »

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December 14, 2007

Estée Lauder Friday Special - Today Only {Shopping Tip}

With any Estée Lauder $25.00 purchase you get free shipping and four free samples today. Lasts through 11.59 pm. Enter code FRIDAY at checkout. Special rate on expedited shipping.

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December 13, 2007

Tsi-La Organics Collection {Perfume Reviews in a Nutshell} {Holiday Shopping Ideas - $75 or Less} {Green Products}

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Tsi-La Organics have put out a collection of 4 fragrances comprising Kesu, Ilang Ilang, Kizes and Fleur Sauvage in a set including 4 ml flacons. After having tested several of their offerings we can say that the scents are consistently very rich, narcotic, and on top of that very relaxing!.....

Continue reading "Tsi-La Organics Collection {Perfume Reviews in a Nutshell} {Holiday Shopping Ideas - $75 or Less} {Green Products}" »

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Maxim's de Paris Candles with Customizable Calligraphy at Bergdorf Goodman Dec 15 {Holiday Shopping Ideas - $50 or Less}

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Maxim's scented candles illustrated with Sem's Belle Epoque caricatures can now be customized with a calligraphy to personalize your gift,

"Come and visit us this Saturday, December 15th - from 12 - 6pm at Bergdorf Goodman's Beauty Level to have your candle personalized - a great gift idea for under $50 !
 
Our calligrapher will beautifully hand letter your personal message on the porcelain candle container!"
 

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December 9, 2007

The Couleurs Collection by Esteban Now Available {Shopping Tip}

Esteban launched in January of 2007 a new series of perfumes titled Collection Couleurs which includes, Colère d'Epices (Wrath of Spices), Tourbillon de Thé (Whirl of Tea), Fureur d'Agrumes (Furor of Citruses), Tempête de Zeste (Storm of Zeste), and Folie de Figue (Fig Madness). 

They are now available at Four Seasons. Free ground shipping with any purchase over $45 in the US. Free samples with every purchase. Valid through December 18th 2007.

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Now You Can Read About Versailles & Smell It Too {Holiday Shopping Ideas - $75 or Less} - Promo Code

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You might have already read the biography of Marie-Antoinette's perfumer Jean-Louis Fargeon A Scented Palace by Elisabeth Feydeau (see our review) or it might still be on your wish list or you are simply looking for a Christmas gift for your friend who is a perfume fiend or a history buff or a fashionista (Marie-Antoinette was a great fashionista) or all of the three above?......

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Continue reading "Now You Can Read About Versailles & Smell It Too {Holiday Shopping Ideas - $75 or Less} - Promo Code" »

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December 8, 2007

Egg Nog, Christmas Tree by Demeter {Holiday Shopping Ideas - $20 or Less} {New Perfume}

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Demeter who want to put the whole world in fragrance bottles continue to expand their fragrance library with the addition of a season's favorite, Egg Nog. If you are looking for stocking stuffers or home fragrances to olfactorily "decorate" your house for the holidays, you can check Egg Nog and Christmas Tree. One might ask, "why bother to add a layer of the scents that already exist in the room?".......

Continue reading "Egg Nog, Christmas Tree by Demeter {Holiday Shopping Ideas - $20 or Less} {New Perfume}" »

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December 6, 2007

Diptyque Fragrance Collection {Holiday Shopping Ideas & Tips - $100 or Less} + Promo Code

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Diptyque has put out a delightful coffret for the Holidays containing four of its best-loved fragrances: Philosykos (fig), Tam Dao (sandalwood), Do Son (tuberose), and L'Ombre Dans L'Eau (rose)......

Continue reading "Diptyque Fragrance Collection {Holiday Shopping Ideas & Tips - $100 or Less} + Promo Code" »

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December 5, 2007

Cyprès by Rigaud: The Nec Plus Ultra of Scented Candles {Holiday Shopping Ideas & Tips - $75 or Less} {Fragrant Reading}

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As we already said before in our review of Paco Rabanne pour Homme, Cyprès de Rigaud is one of the most popular candles in France. Its scent is very forest-y, balsamic. An article in the Times relates its history and how Jackie Kennedy used to love to use it to scent the White House.......

Continue reading "Cyprès by Rigaud: The Nec Plus Ultra of Scented Candles {Holiday Shopping Ideas & Tips - $75 or Less} {Fragrant Reading}" »

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December 4, 2007

Nina by Nina Ricci Holiday Set + Bracelet Offer {Holiday Shopping Ideas & Tips - $75 or Less}

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Nina Ricci has put out a special Nina set for the Holidays which comprises an 1.7 oz Eau de Toilette Spray, 3.4 oz Shower Gel and 3.4 oz Body Lotion. A $75.00 value, available now for $54.00.

Evidently, the red apple shaped flacon inspired by the earlier Fille d'Eve by Nina Ricci makes for a cheerful and festive gift for the season. The scent itself is gourmand, based on a red apple caramel toffee accord. It was very popular in France before it came more recently to the US........

Continue reading "Nina by Nina Ricci Holiday Set + Bracelet Offer {Holiday Shopping Ideas & Tips - $75 or Less}" »

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