Nov 25, 2009 -
Choosing a signature scent is difficult, especially when it's for mom! When the Holidays arrive, shopping can be nerve racking and totally last minute. Relax!
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Dec 15, 2008 -
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Find Your Fragrance Personality Before Choosing a New Perfume
When you choose a perfume, you are expressing something about
the way you want to see yourself or your "fragrance
personality". Do you want to feel fresh and clean? Exotic and
energetic?
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Feb 23, 2008 -
FAKE FRAGRANCES RUN RAMPANT ON EBAY!
I AM GOING TO TELL YOU MY EXPERIENCE AND WHAT NOT TO DO TO END UP WITH A FAKE FRAGRANCE.
I BOUGHT ONE BOTTLE OF A CERTAIN FRAGRANCE AND WAS EXTREMELY PLEASED, EVEN THOUGH I HAD NEVER SMELLED IT BEFORE.
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Mar 02, 2010 -
Designers with fragrances is nothing new--hello, Stella McCartney, Vera Wang, need I go on? The newest of the slew is Balenciaga Paris, which debuted last month. In a press release, Nicholas Ghesquiere said:
“As soon as I arrived at Balenciaga, over 10 years ago, I wanted to create a fragrance.
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Dec 04, 2009 -
Despite the recession, the celebrity fragrance train shows no signs of chugging to a halt. This year, we saw launches from some well-established names, like Britney and Jennifer Lopez, but there were also a few surprises. (I never imagined that Halle would do her own scent).
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Jan 28, 2009 -
Types of Perfumes and Fragrance Categories
Perfume has always been a vital part of human culture: people
have perfumed their hair and bodies with oils, resins, flower
and herb extracts and animal scents since earliest history.
Wearing scent is pleasurable; it is an expression of
individuality; it attracts mates and makes us nice to be
close to. Perfumes are more for the wearer: they make us feel
wonderful.
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Sep 26, 2007 -
A perfume is a profoundly intimate gesture that projects your moods and perceptions. The fragrance defines your personality and what you would like others to perceive you as. The perfume compliments your clothes and overall personality to project a certain dominant trait in your personality.
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Dec 18, 2006 -
I'm not big on perfumes that smell, you know, perfumey. I like to smell more like SOMETHING in particular, whether it's vanilla, lavender, citrus, etc.
Demeter makes amazing fragrances that smell like STUFF.
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Jan 12, 2007 -
In honor of fave perfume Friday, take this quiz to find out what your fragrance profile is! Here's mine:
Your Fragrance Profile
The best calming fragrance: jasmine
The best fragrance for everyday wear: sandalwood
The best fragrance to boost your sex appeal: rose
The best fragrance for energy: peppermint
What's Your Fragrance Profile?
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Mar 06, 2007 -
Since I've been going sample crazy at Sephora lately, I figured I'd attempt to review some of the new perfumes I've tried.
I know nothing about perfume so bear with me...
Michael Kors Eau de Parfum
Michael Kors is tuberose reinvented.
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