Posted by Kevin
on
21 February 2007
I never let anyone tell me writing about perfumes is a waste of time or a trivial activity! Since last April, when I started writing for Now Smell This, I've learned so much about plants, animals, the rituals and symbols of many cultures, history and historical figures, even health matters — all related to fragrance. In the last month, I've learned about Yatagan: a Turkish sword, a city, and a perfume.
The elegant yatagan, or Turkish sword, was used by janissaries for over 300 years (mid-1500s till the late 1800s). These swords bear the name of a southwestern Turkish city called Yatagan in Denizli Province…
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Posted by Robin
on
21 February 2007
Deal at thebodyshop: get free shipping "for a limited time" on orders over $55, no coupon code needed.
New at senteursdailleurs: the Parfums Delrae line.
Posted by Robin
on
21 February 2007
Rich Hippie has launched a new fragrance, Hoochie Coochie:
Sexiness is a state of mind and there’s no better way to get yourself in the mood for love than with a splash of Hoochie Coochie. Who needs sexy lingerie and the current must-have dress when your wrists are anointed with the scent of love? And with the uplifting scent of Hoochie Coochie on your wrists it will be hoochie coochie on your mind…
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Posted by Robin
on
21 February 2007
Lithuanian designer Juozas Statkevicius' eponymous Eau de Parfum has launched at Beautyhabit:
Incense is at the very heart of this composition. It embodies contrasts such as shadow and light, past and modernity, simplicity and complexity, power and softness…
By creating a precious case of white jasmine, patchouli, and coriander around the incense, Fabrice Pellegrin allowed it to reveal its true beauty, without appearing too dark, to dense or too austere…
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