Posted by Jessica
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21 November 2009
I’ve always associated the name “geranium” with the hardy plants that my mother grew in pots on our backyard patio: red-petaled flowers, fuzzy leaves, and a slightly sweaty scent. The “geranium” most often present in perfume and other fragranced products, it turns out, is more specifically the rose geranium (species perlargonium graveolens), whose leaves can be distilled for fragrance. This smell is something much more pleasant and wearable: sort of green, sort of lemony, and yes, sort of rosey — but still more “herbal” than “floral.” I find it an easy note to wear year-round, especially in fragranced body products.
I recently grabbed a small tube of Origins Lime & Geranium Hand Lotion at an Estée Lauder outlet store when I needed hand cream, and it ended up inspiring this post. It has a quick-absorbing texture, and its scent is delightful: true geranium, with an accent on its green aspect, and an added zingy lime note…
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Posted by Robin
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8 November 2009
From Christian Dior, J’Adore in a limited edition collector bottle: “The Amphora bottle was created in 1947 for Dior’s very first fragrance, Miss Dior. The exquisite bottle was made from Baccarat crystal and originally designed by Fernand Guerycolas. The new Amphora will be presented in a luxurious case, with each one individually handmade and numbered from one to ten making it a truly unique collector’s item.” At Selfridges in London, size, price and concentration unknown…
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Posted by Robin
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22 April 2007
For the perfumista who cooks, the Chef’s Essence Set from Aftelier, a collection of 13 essential oils and absolutes that Ruth Reichl calls “magical in its ability to reproduce the true flavor and aroma of fruits, spices, and herbs”. Includes blood orange, ginger, saffron and litsea cubeba, among others. $225…
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Posted by Robin
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18 April 2007
Nordstrom, so far, is beating out the other department stores in their online selection of fun gift sets for Mother’s Day. Here is a great one for Thierry Mugler Angel fans: a black case with Celestial Showers (3.5 oz.), Celestial Body Cream (1.7 oz.) and Angel Refillable Eau de Parfum Spray (1.7 oz.). $119…
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Posted by Robin
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26 November 2006
More online shopping ideas. See also Holiday fragrance gifts 2006 part 1, part 2 and part 3.
At loccitane, the Ruban d’Orange Complete Regimen, with Eau de Toilette, Shower Gel, Body Milk and Lip Gloss. $71.50 (on markdown)…
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