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Holiday fragrance gifts 2007, part 4

More online shopping ideas. If you missed the earlier posts, see also: Holiday fragrance gifts 2007, part 1, part 2, part 3.

Prada Infusion d'Iris coffret

I’ll take one: the Prada Infusion d’Iris coffret, with 100 ml of the Eau de Parfum and a scented candle on a metal base. It is hard to make out in the picture, but the candle is etched with the Prada logo. $150 at Neiman Marcus

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Fragrance gifts for Mother’s Day 2007, part 5

Time is running out — if you still need to buy a present for Mother’s Day, get cracking! A few last suggestions:

Annick Goutal Mandragore limited edition

In case Mom has been extra-extra good this year: Annick Goutal’s Mandragore Eau de Parfum in a 100 ml limited edition, numbered butterfly bottle, handpainted by French artist Caroline Rennequin. $250 at Saks

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Body Time Egyptian Musk ~ fragrance review

Body Time Egyptian Musk oil

Last night I was looking through the list of fragrances I have reviewed so far, and was rather disturbed to see how few would qualify as affordable. I distinctly remember thinking, in some now distant past, that $100 was an awful lot to spend for one small bottle, now, it hardly fazes me. Surely there are still lots of wonderful fragrances to be had for under $25, right?

All of which is a roundabout way of introducing today’s fragrance, Egyptian Musk by Body Time. Body Time was established in California in 1970 as The Body Shop, and eventually sold their name to the British firm of the same name. They are best known for their China Rain scent, and they also have a full line of perfume and essential oils. For DIYers, they carry a few basic perfume making supplies, including a perfume & cologne base…

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