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Posted by Robin on 14 May 2026 5 Comments

From Vacation: "The Orange Gelée 100th Anniversary Fragrance Collection pays homage to one of the world’s most iconic sunscreens with five exquisite fragrances created by five celebrated perfumers. It features the original in fine fragrance form for the first time, plus four personalized interpretations..." (GELÉE ORIGINALE: Gelée with Bergamot, Clove, Saffron, Sandalwood, Patchouli, Zeste Mediterranean // GELÉE AZURE: Gelée with Orange Zest, Neroli, Orange Flower, Carnation // GELÉE MINÉRALE: Gelée with Sea Salt, Bergamot, Sun-Dried Linen Accord, Driftwood, Sage // GELÉE VANILLE: Gelée with Orange Zest, Vanilla Absolute, Pink Pepper, Ylang Ylang, Amber // GELÉE TROPIQUES: Gelée with Mango Accord, Monoi Oil, Orange Flower, Toasted Tonka Bean). Five x 10 ml, $79 at CO Bigelow.

Karl Lagerfeld Jeans Urban Green & Urban Coral ~ new fragrances

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Karl Lagerfeld Jeans has launched a new fragrance duo, Urban Green and Urban Coral…

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Thursday scent of the day 5/14

Posted by Robin on 14 May 2026 75 Comments

Happy Almost-Friday! Birthdays: Thomas Gainsborough, Sidney Bechet, George Lucas. What fragrance are you wearing?

I’m stealing SheriG’s fragrance from yesterday, Parfum d’Empire Azemour Les Orangers. Note that some experts think the oranges in the painting are included to advertise the couple’s great wealth, but others emphasize the biblical connections to innocence, sin and temptation (and note that in Van Eyck’s Ghent Altarpiece, Eve is holding a citrus fruit).**

Reminder: on 5/15 we’re doing the Picture challenge, edition 11. The subject is the Arnolfini Portrait by Jan van Eyck…

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Jasmine-covered terraces and a 15-acre garden with 5,000 roses

Posted by Robin on 14 May 2026 2 Comments

The property has jasmine-covered terraces and a 15-acre garden with 5,000 roses that serves as “a living olfactory journey,” Simon says. Guests learn how to harvest flowers like the centifolia rose, which is handpicked at dawn as soon as it blooms in May, and can join a perfume class. Pastry lessons, olive-oil sampling, and wine tastings are on offer, along with a screening room, a spa, and a pool.

— On Fragonard's Mas du Parfumeur estate outside of Grasse, due to open next month. Read more in This French Perfume Brand Is Opening an Exclusive-use Guesthouse at Travel + Leisure.

Memo Paris Menorca ~ new fragrance

Posted by Robin on 13 May 2026 Leave a Comment

French niche line Memo has launched Menorca, a new fragrance…

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