A Comedic, yet Serious Essay on What Fragrance to Wear on the 4th of July Patriotism on holidays which celebrate national independence is expressed through many semiotic activities and foci of symbolic activities worldwide. In America, manifestations of patriotism...
July 2006 Archives
New Perfume: More on Insolence by Guerlain
I already reported on Insolence by Guerlain here but I thought that additional details might be of interest. I learned that the perfume was created not only by Maurice Roucel but also by Sylvaine Delacourte as they worked in...
Shopping Tip: Coutorture's Directory of Stores
Coutorture is setting up a database which purports to include people's favorite stores in eight major cities that they have selected: NYC, BK, SF, LA, DC, Vancouver, London, and Prague. Do not hesitate to add your fave fashion and beauty...
Scented Quote of the Day, from Harriet Hubbard Ayer
"Fastidious women are as delicately refined in their selection of sweet odours as in every other personal appointment. A high-bred woman does not associate herself with musk or patchouli. The shadow of the clear pungent lavender may precede her...
Fragrant Readings: Article on Perfumes in Marie France
The June issue of Marie France has a fun article on perfumes. Different fragrances are recommended for wearing depending on the hour of the day. Hope you can find a copy at your local newspapers dealer to peruse. It is...
Shopping Tip: Rose D'Amour at Beauty Habit
The lastest creation by Les Parfums de Rosine, Rose d'Amour (the Roseof Love), is now available at Beauty Habit. It is described as a floral aldehydic perfume. Top notes are ginger, galbanum, bergamot, aldehydes. Heart notes are rose essence, iris,...
Scented Paths & Fragrant Addresses: New Rancé USA & L'Aile des Anges
Tre Noté has opened a new etailer site through which you can now order Rancé perfumes that were available not long ago only through their Milan and Rome boutiques. They carry several lines of Rancé perfumes as well as...
Perfume Poll: Best Perfumes for July 4
Here's a little relaxing poll, if you'd care to share your thoughts: •Is there there any perfume that you think is particularly appropriate to wear on July 4?•IYO what is the best perfume to wear or what perfume will...