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Launches

The daily lemming

From Caron, a limited edition collector bottle of Pour Un Homme for the Gitana 18 trimaran: "Caron unveils a limited edition of the iconic Pour Un Homme de Caron, the bottle design brings to life the original work conceived by the artists Florian Quistrebert and Michaël Quistrebert for the new artistic signature of Gitana 18: a matrix of dots forming vibratory lines. The label of the bottle is produced from recycled carbon, selected from production scraps of the trimaran." €129 at Sephora in France.

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Ingredients

Lancome Hidden by a Rose ~ new fragrance

Lancôme has launched Hidden by a Rose, a new addition to the Absolue Les Parfums collection. Hidden by a Rose follows last year’s Forbidden Rose... Read the rest of this article »

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Industry

Tempted

Hilary Duff for Bath & Body Works Fruit Fusion collection: Watermelon Whirl, Tangerine Twirl, Berry Bliss and Banana Blend. Each of the 4 fragrances is sold in All Day Moisture Body Wash, Smooth & Soothe Body Cream, Perfume Mist, Lip Oil, 48H Moisturizing Body Lotion, Hand Cream & etc, $4.95 to $18.95.

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Ingredients

Tuesday scent of the day 7/7

It’s Tuesday and World Chocolate Day. What fragrance are you wearing? I am home from vacation, drinking a cup of Cascadia Breakfast tea and wearing Love, Chloé from a very old sample. Reminder: on 7/10, wear a perfume with a lime note, if you have one... Read the rest of this article »

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Industry

A strong aroma that ticks find repulsive

Rosemary emits a strong aroma that ticks find repulsive. It’s an excellent choice for gardeners because it’s not only effective against ticks but also enhances your garden’s aroma and is useful in the kitchen. Plus, it’s drought-resistant, making it a low-maintenance option for busy gardeners. — Read more in The Power of Plants in Tick Prevention (it's an old article but worth reading, there is a whole list of plants that ticks don't like).

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Industry

Matching Books to Perfume

Perfume PosseMatching Books to Perfume Hey everyone, I hope you had a nice weekend. I’ve had a summer cold for most of the past week, so there’s been less sniffage (except for the kind that involves tissues). So let’s talk about summer reading, but with... Continue Reading → Perfume PosseMatching Books to Perfume

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Events

NEW Online Rose Seminar : From Classics to Contemporary Masterpieces

I’ve been on a rose trail for years. I’ve collected roses in France, Bulgaria, Morocco, India, Pakistan, Iran and even China. From the velvety richness of classical French perfumes to the luminous transparency of contemporary compositions, the rose is one of my favorite ingredients in my palette. Now in eastern Ukraine, I cannot delight enough in the intense aromas and colors of the roses grown under the generous sun of the Donetsk region. Even at 10km from the frontline, the flowers bloom with devastating lushness. As a thank-you to everyone supporting our humanitarian work in Ukraine, I’m delighted to invite you to a special online seminar titled Rose: From Classics to Contemporary Masterpieces. During this one-hour session, we’ll explore how great rose perfumes are constructed, how rose accords have evolved over time, and what distinguishes a classical composition from a modern interpretation. I’ll discuss iconic fragrances, explain the architecture behind successful rose accords, and share practical insights from my own work as a perfumer and perfume educator. There will also be plenty of time for questions. Event Details Friday, August 7 17:00–18:00 CET / 11:00–12:00 EST Google Meet A recording will be available to all registered participants. This seminar also supports a cause that has become deeply important to me. Since April 2026, I’ve been living in Kramatorsk, Donetsk region of eastern Ukraine. I join the Kramatorsk Volunteer Organization run by the local volunteer

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Ingredients

Self-Seeding

Perfume PosseSelf-Seeding We’re about to enter heatwave number 3. Duration of two weeks, it looks like, this time. My jasmine is anarchic and I am pondering getting Chanel in to harvest the flowers. Good way to make a bit of side cash.... Continue Reading → Perfume PosseSelf-Seeding

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Reviews

Brodēon Mielor Review (Tom Hidvegi) + A Brodacious Giveaway

Brodēon Mielor is a fruit and patchouli perfume presented with a real resinous bent and the tangy breath of Tom Hidvegi’s love of pineapple The post Brodēon Mielor Review (Tom Hidvegi) + A Brodacious Giveaway appeared first on ÇaFleureBon Perfume Blog.

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Industry

Vrai Violette by Darren Alan Perfumes Winner

Complex, sophisticated, lustrous and nuanced, Vrai Violette by Darren Alan Perfumes is June 2026 Perfume of the Month & merits classic status. The post Vrai Violette by Darren Alan Perfumes Winner appeared first on ÇaFleureBon Perfume Blog.

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