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Fragrances for Men That Work for Women

Suzanna — Tue, 21 May 2013 11:08:54 +0000

The more that women’s fragrances begin to smell alike in one pink synthetic blur, the more I find myself considering the men’s fragrance section. The overly sharp woody or harsh herbal notes that traditionally signify a “male” scent aren’t my cup of tea, but there are plenty of men’s fragrances that make for an interesting [...]

Roger & Gallet Fleur d’Osmanthus : Perfume Review

Victoria — Mon, 20 May 2013 11:09:15 +0000

Among my perfumes that are the equivalents of t-shirt and jeans, Roger & Gallet fragrances share a top spot with L’Occitane Green Tea and Parfums de NicolaïL’Eau à la Folie. The classical cologne, Bois d’Orange and Fleur d’Osmanthus are among my Roger & Gallet favorites. They are easy to wear and are perfect for those days when you want [...]

Neela Vermeire Creations Mohur, Bombay Bling and Trayee Giveaway

Victoria — Fri, 17 May 2013 11:05:45 +0000

Giveaway: Neela Vermeire Creations would like to give away a discovery set of its three fragrances–Mohur, Bombay Bling and Trayee–to one Bois de Jasmin reader. How it works: Please leave a comment answering the following questions: “1) What is the most dramatic, bold fragrance you’ve tried? 2) On the other hand, what understated, subtle perfumes [...]

Recommend Me a Perfume Contest Winners Are

Victoria — Thu, 16 May 2013 11:27:43 +0000

Key Change and Nina Z! Congratulations! Please contact me . I reserve the right to pick another winner if I don’t receive a response within a week.

Candied Blossoms and Flower Perfumed Syrup

Andy — Wed, 15 May 2013 11:07:29 +0000

Andy describes how seasonal blossoms can be captured in sugar. If you love spring as much as I do, you may agree that it always seems to come and go quicker than it should. One week, I was strolling under pink clouds of cherry blossoms, and the next, the petals had all floated away from [...]