Posted by Kevin
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7 February 2008
An enemy of “modernity” and civil rights; an admirer of the Confederate States of America (and correspondent of Jefferson Davis); a man who once proclaimed Roman Jews to be “dogs” and who said he would confine them to their “hole” — the Jewish Ghetto — if they didn’t behave according to his wishes (they didn’t, he did); one who felt, and had himself declared, infallible, Pope Pius IX (born Giovanni Mastai-Ferretti, 1792-1878) is the troublesome “image” behind The Pope’s Cologne. (I guess this is niche perfumery at its zenith…or nadir.)
Several years ago, Dr. Fred Hass of Excelsis Fine Fragrances in San Rafael, California, came across a 19th century recipe for a cologne that was supposedly worn by Pope Pius IX, and Hass decided to re-create the scent and sell it…
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Posted by Robin
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7 February 2008
Coming in late March from Tauer Perfumes, Incense rosé:
Incense rosé is a mysterious fragrance built around smoking frankincense, with rose and citrus notes, and dark balsamic resins.
First, you might find a few rose petals, from a dark and spicy rose. The natural bergamot and Clementine essential oil, together with just a hint of cardamom play there with the natural rose absolute from Bulgaria…
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Posted by Robin
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7 February 2008
I love a warm, intimate fragrance. This one has bergamot, an essential oil, some mimosa and blond wood. It's a little woodsy and has amber in it, and a hint of musk. It's really warm and cuddly. Another thing I like about it is that not a lot of people are familiar with it. I always get compliments. I wear it to work. I wear it to play. I wear it to dinner. I wear it to bed. I just spritz it on.
— Jeffre Scott, owner of Jeffre Scott Apothecary in Charlotte, NC, raves about Anvers 2 by Ulrich Lang in Scenters of attention: 5 local celebs share their favorite fragrance in the Charlotte Observer.
Posted by Robin
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7 February 2008
Coming soon from Mona di Orio, Amyitis, a new fragrance for women:
The Hanging Gardens of Babylon were built to please the Queen Amyitis. The feeling of being in balance with yourself and nature, unburdened and peaceful, inspired Mona to create this fresh green fragrance. Like a walk in a magical garden where the colours and the perfumes are sublimated…
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Posted by Robin
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7 February 2008
New at fourseasonsproducts: Micallef Note Vanillee, Miller Harris L'Air de Rien.
Deal at pacificacandles: take 15% off everything with coupon code love, good through 2/14.
Posted by Robin
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7 February 2008
Mistral has launched South Seas, the sixth fragrance in their collection of Eaux de Parfum for women:
…South Seas Perfume makes its own elegant splash. Born in the rippling turquoise waters of the South Seas, this fragrance captures the invigorating spirit of the tropics…
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