Posted by Jessica
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31 October 2010
A few years ago, I spent a day in Salem, Massachusetts with my husband. Somewhere between our stops at the town’s historic cemetery, a bookstore or two, and the House of the Seven Gables, we came across a small shop called Aroma Sanctum Perfumes, where I sampled a few “house blend” fragrances and purchased a bottle of perfume oil called Scarlet Letter as a souvenir of our visit.
Scarlet Letter is the creation of Akuura Kulak, the owner and resident perfumer of Aroma Sanctum. It’s one of three scents in Aroma Sanctum’s “Olde Salem” collection, and it includes notes of carnation, Egyptian jasmine, lily of the valley, gardenia, vanilla and musk. When I first apply it, I notice the lily of the valley note, which is a bit greenish. This note fades within a half hour of so, releasing the spicy-creamy carnation heart of the fragrance. At this point, Scarlet Letter is like a sweeter, more casual cousin to carnation classic Caron Bellodgia or more recent carnation fragrances such as Etro Dianthus, so if you love those, you’d probably enjoy Scarlet Letter…
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Posted by Robin
on
30 October 2010
An easy question for a lazy weekend: what fragrance(s) instantly improve(s) your mood?
Your host this weekend is Tara. If you haven't met, please say hello to Tara:
Note: image is green [cropped] by Shahram Sharif at flickr; some rights reserved.
Posted by Robin
on
30 October 2010
Burt’s Bees has launched a collection of all-natural solid perfumes:
Naturally Beautiful (shown) ~ ” Feel beautiful with this 100% natural fusion of Peach, Jasmine, Black Tea, Ylang Ylang…”
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Posted by Jessica
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29 October 2010
Even though I’ve finally finished my years (and years) of higher education, I still think of autumn as a season of “back to school” anticipation, complete with new books, new shoes, and new friendships — as well as the renewal of older friendships. Angela’s recent post describing her fragrance collection as a group of friends made me smile and made me look at my own fall fragrance line-up in a similar way.
Les Parfums de Rosine Poussière de Rose was one of my first “niche” perfume purchases, and it’s still one of my closest fragrance “companions.” I actually wear it from fall through spring, because it always feels right. It reminds me of rose potpourri in a cedar box; very nostalgic. We’re two of a kind.
Rochas Tocade is another longtime acquaintance, a rose-and-vanilla floriental that I bring back into rotation every autumn. It can feel a bit overdressed sometimes, and it’s definitely not shy, but I always know I can rely on it to boost my confidence for a night out.
Ormonde Jane Ta’if is a more recent arrival to my perfume wardrobe…
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Posted by Robin
on
29 October 2010
New at indiescents: Made In Italy line.
New at macys: Kim Kardashian.
Deal at parfum1: take 15% off with coupon code PUMPKIN15PQ, good through 11/5.
Deal at theposhpeasant.com: take 15% off with coupon code instyle, good through 11/19.
