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Speaking of exceptions to the rule, Reminiscence Elixir Patchouli, which I reviewed back in 2009, would make the very short list of patchouli fragrances I actually liked. I am pretty sure it's been out of production, but I admit I do not keep track, and I have no idea what newer versions might smell like. […]
Global fragrance makers Givaudan, Firmenich and International Flavors & Fragrances face a second antitrust investigation by Indian authorities, according to a regulatory document seen by Reuters. The latest case relates to alleged price collusion since 2024, said a source close to the matter, and follows an ongoing i
Happy Friday and happy National Red Wine Day! Birthdays: Johann Wolfgang von Goethe , Edward Burne Jones , Robertson Davies , Janet Frame , Rita Dove . RIP Tim Curry and Yayoi Kusama . Our community project for today: "the exception to the rule"...wear a fragrance that you love despite not generally caring for fragranc
It's Thursday, and I am helping a family member with a medical problem. I may manage to write more later and possibly add an image, but meanwhile, here is a space to chat! Reminder: on 8/28 we're doing "the exception to the rule"....
It's Wednesday, National Dog Day and Women’s Equality Day . Birthdays: Guillaume Apollinaire , Jimmy Rushing , Christopher Isherwood , Mother Teresa , Julio Cortázar . RIP Dolly Parton . What fragrance are you wearing? I'm not generally a fan of celebrity perfumes, but Sarah Jessica Parker Covet is great fun. (But I ca
August is winding down, and we're marking the last weekend of the month with our standard open thread poll. Talk about anything you like — the fragrance you’re wearing today, the fragrance that will remind you of Summer (or Winter!) 2026, whatever. Or, ask a question about fragrance, then see if anyone else has asked a
Karl Lagerfeld has launched Fleur de Vanille and Bois De Oud, the latest duo in the brand's Les Parfums Matières collection . The fragrances were developed by perfumers Émilie Coppermann and Pierre Guéros...
Valentino has launched Rêve A Trois, a new addition to the Anatomy of Dreams collection ...
Coty outlined a wide-ranging FY2027 innovation programme across its Prestige portfolio. Key initiatives include BOSS Bottled Beyond for Her, alongside further investment in Burberry Goddess following the launch of Goddess Amber Vanilla. The group also plans to expand Marc Jacobs Beauty makeup from online distribution i
Estee Lauder forecast annual profit above many Wall Street estimates on Wednesday, betting its CEO's turnaround strategy would deliver sustained demand for luxury fragrances and strong performance in major growth market China. [...] Resilient spending by affluent and younger customers has boosted demand for the cosme
From L'Occitane, a trio of almond hair and body mists, in Amande Pistache ("creamy pistachio with almond accord, enriched by roasted pistachio notes for a subtly nutty depth"), Amande Crème Brûlée ("this dessert-inspired mist...opens with golden roasted almond and unfolds into its creamy heart notes") and Amande Sublim
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