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Marc Jacobs “Bang” Men’s Fragrance

I am officially counting down the days until July 30 arrives. The reason? Bang, Marc Jacobs’ highly-anticipated men’s fragrance–his first new men’s scent in a decade–bows at Marc Jacobs store and Bloomingdale’s. To promote the scent, Jacobs thought to pose himself naked for the ad campaign, shot by Juergen Teller. What do you think of … Continue reading “Marc Jacobs “Bang” Men’s Fragrance”

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Voyage d’Hermès Eau de Toilette

Because it’s never too early to start looking for that Father’s Day present, may I suggest the new Voyage d’Hermès unisex fragrance. Sure, just like you, I love my Terre de Hermès (I spritz it with a passion)–but sometimes it’s nice to jazz it up for the summer. Voyage d’Hermès is lively and reassuring, new … Continue reading “Voyage d’Hermès Eau de Toilette”

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Jo Malone: Fragrance, Wine, and Food

I’ve been to a lot of events over the years, but one of the most memorable took place a few days ago when I went to the famed NYC restaurant Aureole (though I don’t think anything could top the old townhouse space where the restaurant was located up until last year, the new Tihany-designed restaurant … Continue reading “Jo Malone: Fragrance, Wine, and Food”

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New Nicole Miller Eau de Parfum

Nicole Miller is always going to have a special place in my heart, because I wore her dresses to pretty much every major occasion in my life up until the age of about 15 (including my Bat Mitzvah!). The designer has withstood the test of time and has even somewhat reinvented herself recently with more … Continue reading “New Nicole Miller Eau de Parfum”

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Creed Fragrances Hit the Hamptons!

As if the tony oceanfront communities known as the Hamptons wasn’t already ritzy enough, insert Creed into the equation for some true olfactory overload. The legendary perfumer, celebrating its 250th anniversary this year, recently made its debut at the Saks Fifth Avenue in Southampton and to celebrate, sent bottles of some of its most beloved … Continue reading “Creed Fragrances Hit the Hamptons!”

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Thymes Ambersweet Orange Summer 2010 Collection

Thymes has just introduces their latest collection, the Ambersweet Orange Collection. As always the line has a clean, refreshing, not-too-strong, but just-strong-enough to sooth, smell. There are 14 items in the collection ranging from hand lotions to fragrance mists all of which are formulated with orange blossom, tonka bean, vanilla, nutmeg, sandalwood, and cardamom. Don’t let … Continue reading “Thymes Ambersweet Orange Summer 2010 Collection”

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