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The Scented Life: All about fragrance

December 22nd, 2007

Scent of the Day: Sushi Imperiale by Bois 1920

I have been steadily working my way through the Bois 1920 scents, and this was the hardest so far. Sushi Imperiale is definitely meant to be out of the mainstream…perhaps because of the name I smelled sharp ginger on the outset (was probably the pepper/cinnamon)…but time reveals a spicy heart and a warm vanilla/wood base. […]

By Amy -- 1 comment

November 26th, 2007

Bland with a touch of mint?

As Andy Warhol put it - wearing fragrance is a great way to take up more space in our crowded world.  So, generally wearing scent is not a good idea if you want to blend in or go unnoticed.  I don’t mean this as an insult,  but I immediately thought of Patrick Bateman in American […]

By Amy -- 0 comments

November 23rd, 2007

Christian Lacroix Rouge and Noir for Avon

Now available from Avon are two perfumes created by the legendary house of Lacroix. I love the packaging and it’s always lovely to see high-end brands reaching out towards mass market consumers. The scent itself is sexy but not too over the top for your average Avon lady. And the price is […]

By Amy -- 2 comments

November 21st, 2007

Cowboy Chic: Tim McGraw getting his own celebrity fragrance?!

I can’t say I saw this one coming, but in a way it makes sense. From the folks that brought you Stetson (the cologne): Tim McGraw in a bottle.  I guess if Shania Twain can do it…although - as glam as his wife (Faith Hill) is, I’d imagine there might be a collaboration/matching scent […]

By Amy -- 3 comments

November 19th, 2007

Annick Goutal - Eau d’Hadrien

I’m slowly working my way through the Annick Goutal catalogue of perfumes. Up today is Eau d’Hadrien. I’ve actually visited the southern Hadrian’s Wall, so I thought I’d enjoy this trip back to Turkey…this is a very classic citrus fragrance that’s been popular since it was introduced in the 1980’s. It’s quite […]

By Amy -- 0 comments

November 4th, 2007

Wednesday only: 20% off at Beauty.com!

I don’t know if I’ll take part, but 20% is not a small discount when it comes to high-end makeup, haircare, perfume and home fragrance. Are you going to order? What do you want? I think if I do order I’ll get:

Clean: Fresh Laundry Scented Candle ($29)

Fresh: Sugar Cubes […]

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November 4th, 2007

Get some goodies from Sephora!

It’s funny, I was just on a trip yesterday and heard the new “My Goodies” song by Ciara. And here Sephora is putting out a new code, GOODIES, that will get you all these samples. There’s many fragrances in there. The entire assortment contains some of my faves:
Agent Provocateur Maîtresse Eau De […]

By Amy -- 0 comments

October 4th, 2007

Bond no 9 bringing Andy Warhol back to life - in a little silver bottle!

I’m absolutely giddy with the announcement of this newest scent by Bond no 9. They’re really developing a lot of new products, but the design of the package alone almost sells this one to me straightaway. I’ve also been a huge Warhol fan, having enjoyed a visit to the Warhol Museum in Pittsburgh, […]

By Amy -- 21 comments

September 21st, 2007

Word is Bond: testing the new Saks Fifth Avenue perfume & cologne by Bond NYC

I love the idea behind Bond NYC’s line of perfumes - each inspired by a particular neighborhood or landmark in New York City. The perfume collection has really grown to be something quite awesome, and recently Bond launched a signature perfume and cologne for Saks Fifth Avenue. Amazingly, here in Richmond we have […]

By Amy -- 1 comment

August 19th, 2007

New: Acqua di Parma Colonia Assoluta

I recently received a small sample of Acqua di Parma’s Colonia Assoluta eau de parfum. I see now that it’s available online (but not in stores, which is a pity) from Sephora. I thought it was incredibly classic and sensual. Not a bad deal at 3.4 oz for $109, the description […]

By Amy -- 1 comment