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Isabel Derroisné Eclat Eternel Parfum d'Empire Azemour Les Orangers Les Parfums de Rosine Glam Rose Clinique Aromatics Elixir Perfumer's Reserve 6 New Celebrity Fragrances to Try Out this Fall The Body Shop White Musk Libertine Cartier L'Heure Convoitée (English Version) Cartier L'Heure Convoitée (French Version) Maître Parfumeur et Gantier Cuir Fétiche Thierry Mugler Angel with Bitter Cocoa Powder Annick Goutal Mon Parfum Chéri From the Archives Reviews of Past Fragrance Launches First Impressions of the Thierry Mugler Coffret Based on the Novel by Süskind. |
December 4, 2007Evening Edged in Gold by Ineke: Launch Postponed Until Jan 2008 {Fragrance News} {Shopping Tip}
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December 2, 2007Tamarind Paprika Limited Holiday Edition 2007 by Dawn Spencer Hurwitz {Perfume Short (Review)} {New Fragrance} + Promo Code {Shopping Tip} Each year Dawn Spencer Hurwitz releases a special limited edition fragrance for the Holidays with a more definite festive and Christmas-y flavor. This year the theme of inspiration is derived from exotic dark fruits and spices incorporated into an unusual, both spicy and gentle brew called Tamarind Paprika in her upscale collection titled Parfums des Beaux-Arts. Spencer Hurwitz is an independent artisan perfumer based in Boulder, Colorado whose creations are noteworthy for their consistently high quality and variety of sources of inspiration ranging from "études" on a perfume material to the olfactory renditions of colors and even historical reconstitutions. Her most recent endeavor, about which we would like to talk more at a later date titled "The Perfumed Court", after the nickname given to the court of Louis XV, is a recreation of 18th century perfumes based on the biography of perfumer Jean-Paul Fargeon and his royal patron queen Marie-Antoinette written by Elisabeth de Feydeau, A Scented Palace and which we reviewed last year.........
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November 29, 2007Ladies & Gentlemen's Seasonal Miniature Fragrance Collections by Penhaligon's {Holiday Shopping Ideas & Tips - $50 or Less} -Update
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Chanel Slipcase by Assouline {Holiday Shopping Ideas & Tips - $50 or Less} A sure hit with the fashionistas-cum-perfumistas is the Chanel slipcase by publisher Assouline containing 3 books on Chanel jewelry, perfume, and fashion. It is already sold out on the Assouline site, but still available at Saks for $49.95 only! Made in Italy.
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Lolita Lempicka Charms Bracelet/Tie & Perfume Jewelry Box {Holiday Shopping Ideas & Tips - $75 or Less} Lolita Lempicka is offering a limited edition coffret for the Holidays. The flacon itself is one of the most beautiful ones on the market and like a piece of jewelry.....
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Daisy Perfume Ring by Marc Jacobs {Holiday Shopping Ideas & Tips - $50 or Less}
To perfect your Mod look, here is a limited edition Marc Jacobs Daisy perfume ring which holds a solid-perfume version of the fragrance......
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Missoni Perfume Necklace {Holiday Shopping Ideas & Tips - $50 or Less} Continue reading "Missoni Perfume Necklace {Holiday Shopping Ideas & Tips - $50 or Less}" »
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November 8, 2007Les Néréides Perfumes in Travel Size, Violet Essence Pomander & Jewelry {Shopping Tip}
We received a tip regarding the possibility to purchase the new limited edition Bijou de Parfum by Les Néréides online at a reduced price of 279 € here, for lovers of jewelry and violet scent........
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November 2, 2007Ruehl No. 925 Signature Scents Online, Amazing Prastara Royal Sale + Bonus for TSS Readers {Shopping Tips}
Ruehl No. 925, a division of Abercrombie & Fitch, has opened an e-commerce site and is now selling its duo of perfumes for her and for him online. Their Signature perfume retails for 1 oz. $ 34 and 3.4 oz. $ 68. R-4, the men's cologne, is available for 1.7 oz. $ 48 and 3.4 oz. $68........
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October 25, 2007Les Orientalistes Coffret & Eaux de Parfum by Annick Goutal {Shopping Tip} {Luxury Perfumes} Les Orientalistes in 100 ml Eau de Parfum concentration, each for 120 € or US $ 171 The new trio of unisex perfumes by Annick Goutal based on the precious substances of amber, frankincense, and myrrh called Les Orientalistes will be available from the end of November 2007 in France. One option is to purchase them as a limited edition set kept in a luxurious white leather casket, which is meant to be re-usable as a jewelry box........ Les Orientalistes coffret of three 50 ml pure extraits, 500 € or US $715 
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October 24, 2007Esteban Candles Shopping Tip & More from a Reader {Shopping Tip} Refillable Teck & Tonka candle by Esteban, $35 We received a delightful heartwarming message from Annie H in which she offers a great shopping tip for candles. Plus there is currently a 50% off sale going on, on certain items at the place she recommends. Also the new Esteban Balade Créole candle just arrived! Here is her message, "i always check your site and your suggestions. i love everything you have suggested. i want to let you know, i found the most complete collection of esteban. i found them when i was looking for a candle my friend gave me and googled esteban candles........ Figuier Tardif (fig candle) by Esteban, $24  Continue reading "Esteban Candles Shopping Tip & More from a Reader {Shopping Tip}" »
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October 23, 2007La Part des Anges by Thierry Mugler Now Available {Shopping Tip} {New Perfume}
The new precious variation on Thierry Mugler Angel called La Part des Anges, which we reported about earlier is now available at Nordstrom for $220. Aged like a good Cognac, it is a new process applied to a perfume product. The extrait is reported to smell of deep candied fruits.
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October 21, 2007Yves Rocher Vie Privée Now Available {Shopping Tip}
Please note that while it is sold in an Eau de Parfum concentration in France, it is sold in an Eau de Toilette concentration in the US, here.
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October 9, 2007L'Occitane 4 Vents Collection Now Available {Shopping Tip} {New Perfumes} As of today you can procure the four new perfumes in the L'Occitane brand new collection called Les 4 Vents (The Four Winds), which includes: Myrtle, Iris, Neroli, and Cedar. We reported earlier on about them more in detail when the collection was called Notre Flore.The caps on the bottle are decorated with a compass in keeping with the travel theme. Best practical news is that all four are available in 0.33 fl. oz. travel sizes for $10 each.  (Sources: L'Occitane press release, L'Occitane website. Our thanks to Mystic Bean for the heads up!)
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September 28, 2007Monotheme {Spotlight on a Brand} {Shopping Tips}
Monotheme fine fragrances Venezia carries a large number of fragrances at reasonable prices. Amongst others, they offer a line of perfumes in their Classic Fragrance collection which are based for their main inspiration on a single note to start with although the compositions are slightly more complex. The perfumes were created to be especially long-lasting. Their classic touch is underlined by the packaging which evokes an old-fashioned sense of apothecary charm........   Continue reading "Monotheme {Spotlight on a Brand} {Shopping Tips}" »
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