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Summer Vice by Vivamor Parfums Winner.

The pineapple in Summer Vice by Vivamor Parfums is radiant and genuinely ripe and tartness of the citrus alongside it is properly zesty. The post Summer Vice by Vivamor Parfums Winner. appeared first on ÇaFleureBon Perfume Blog.

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Launches

Chloe Le Nectar ~ new fragrance

Chloé has launched Chloé Le Nectar, a new flanker to the 2008 version of Chloé Eau de Parfum... Read the rest of this article »

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More than just a flower

The story of Chanel Gardénia. Below the jump, Perfumer Olivier Polge talks about the fragrance. In French with English subtitles. Read the rest of this article »

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The almost-daily lemming

From Pepsi's new collaboration with Glamlite, Pepsi Wild Cherry Body Wash: "Pop open your Glamlite x Pepsi Soda Pop Body Wash! Inspired by Pepsi's iconic refreshment, this bubbly body wash hydrates your skin with a Pepsi scent. Infused with Niacinamide & Vitamin B3, it helps nourish, soften, and smooth your skin while locking in long-lasting moisture. The lightweight, creamy lather gently cleanses without stripping, leaving your skin feeling refreshed and radiant. Shower. Pop. Glow!" $12 for 500 ml at Glamlite, where you'll also find a matching scrub and some lip and makeup products.

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Ingredients

Tuesday scent of the day 8/4

It’s Tuesday, plus Coast Guard Day, National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day and Louis Armstrong’s birthday. What fragrance are you wearing? I’m in a favorite summer chypre, Parfum d’Empire Azemour Les Orangers, and I’m giving serious consideration to just wearing it for the rest of the week. Tea the moment is Rose Black by The Art of Tea. Reminder: on 8/7, we’re doing Chypre For All Seasons... Read the rest of this article »

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Officially sold out

After weeks of anticipation from shoppers, the 2026 Harrods fragrance advent calendar has officially sold out in a matter of hours – even faster than last year. We might be a mere few days into August, but the best beauty advent calendars are already launching left, right and centre. — Read more in The Harrods fragrance advent calendar sold out faster than ever before – but there's still a chance to get... at Women & Home via Yahoo. When it comes to advent calendars, there’s no such thing as too early in the beauty world. From Liberty and Harrods to Lush and John Lewis, the biggest brands have already unveiled their lineups – and it’s only just August. — Read more in I'm tracking 2026 beauty advent calendar launches, from Liberty to Cult Beauty at The Standard.

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Musette’s Midsummer Musings

Perfume PosseMusette’s Midsummer Musings My fabulous Posse! I was going to start this Musing by complaining about the extreme heat... but it’s GAWN! From temps that were flirting with triple digits, it’s now a very manageable 70s-80! and I am NOT mad at... Continue Reading → Perfume PosseMusette’s Midsummer Musings

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Events

Robert Piguet Fracas

Perfume PosseRobert Piguet Fracas Hello, August. Happy August? Well, August. Our temps are still lower which makes life a lot easier. I’m re-entering less sugar (no sugar just won’t work right now). A fair amount of ice cream needed to be consumed when temps... Continue Reading → Perfume PosseRobert Piguet Fracas

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Maddy by the Different Company Winner

The frosted lemon and a whisper of saltiness melt beautifully into Maddy by the Different Company from the new Extrait Extreme collection The post Maddy by the Different Company Winner appeared first on ÇaFleureBon Perfume Blog.

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Ingredients

Notes From the Lab: Oud and Terroir+ Choose Your Oud Giveaway

Oud is not a single scent, nor does every oud from the same region share an identical profile. Terroir is one of the most important factors. The post Notes From the Lab: Oud and Terroir+ Choose Your Oud Giveaway appeared first on ÇaFleureBon Perfume Blog.

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