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Les Parfums de Rosine Vive la Mariee ~ new perfume

Les Parfums de Rosine Vive la Mariée

French niche line Les Parfums de Rosine has launched Vive la Mariée, a new wedding-inspired fragrance for women…

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25 Rose Fragrances Every Perfumista Should Try

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A few weeks ago, Robin posted an update to her much-loved post 100 Fragrances Every Perfumista Should Try, adding twenty-five more fragrances worth seeking out. Angela has pitched in with a tempting selection of 25 Vintage Fragrances Every Perfumista Should Try, while Kevin has expanded our view with a list of 50 Masculine Fragrances. And what’s my “beat” here on Now Smell This? I’ve always gravitated towards florals, particularly rose-based perfumes, so I’ll do my part with a run-down of some must-try rose scents.

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1. Annick Goutal Rose Absolue

Annick Goutal was one of my “gateway” houses into perfume obsession, partially because it offers several rose-inspired fragrances. Rose Absolue is the most “true” rose of the group. It brings together essences of six different roses (May, Turkish, Bulgarian, Damascus, Egyptian, and Moroccan) into a radiant bouquet…

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Les Parfums de Rosine Lotus Rose ~ new perfume

Les Parfums de Rosine Lotus Rose fragrance bottle

French niche line Les Parfums de Rosine has launched Lotus Rose, a new fresh floral for women…

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Top 10 Winter Fragrances 2012

Snow in New York City

This winter has been an unpredictable one, so far, in the Mid-Atlantic region: no snow, mild temperatures, weirdly fluctuating humidity. It happens to suit my current state of mind: for me, the year opened on several notes of personal and professional disappointment, when nothing turned out quite as I expected it to.

However, wearing (and writing about!) perfume is always a reassurance to me. And over the past week or two, the temperature has finally dropped (and stayed low); we even received a light (if fleeting) layer of snow one night. Maybe something, even if it’s just the weather, will get back on track. Here, then, is my highly subjective list of ten fragrances that have been keeping me company during this season.

In the past I’ve thought of Guerlain Après l’Ondée as a springtime fragrance, but this year I realized that it’s also a good fit for where-is-winter days that alternate between chilly rain and pale sunlight…

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Les Parfums de Rosine Glam Rose ~ new perfume

Les Parfums de Rosine Glam Rose

French niche line Les Parfums de Rosine has launched Glam Rose, a new leathery fruity floral for women…

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