Fragrance

Pure DKNY

July 14, 2010

This morning I received the new fragrance from DKNY, Pure DKNY.  I’ve always loved the sweet caramel candy and apple notes of DKNY’s Delicious, and Pure DKNY does not disappoint either. It’s predominantly Vanilla notes are warm and calming, perfect for a slightly dreary day like today. Apparently, sniffing vanilla curbs your appetite for sweet [...]

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Elemis Eau de Parfum

May 5, 2010

Leading luxury British spa and skincare brand Elemis celebrate their 20th birthday this month, and with that in mind have created a wonderful new scent for summer. It has an initial burst of zesty Elemi, which is a tropical tree native to the Phillipines closely related to those that give us Frankincense and Myrrh. Then [...]

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Love from Molton Brown

February 3, 2010

If you are lacking inspiration with how to woo your Valentine, a trip to Molton Brown might just be the ticket. They can provide a personal consultation to help find the most suitable Valentine’s gift for the object of your affection. Each gift will then be wrapped and ready to go in a beautiful limited edition [...]

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Natural Scents

January 17, 2010

Arguably the most ancient of beauty rituals is the application of fragrance. Both women and men have been dousing themselves in heady, fragrant oils or lotions since the time of ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia. During the Renaissance period, perfumes were used primarily by the wealthy to mask body odors resulting from infrequent bathing. Thankfully, these [...]

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