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NEW!! GUERLAIN L’Homme Idéal est un mythe. Son parfum, une réalité: Video
Woo Hoo! Here you go gang. This was released to YouTube Yesterday! Love the stylings and the music. How about you? What do you think? Portia xx NEW!! GUERLAIN: Video L’Homme Idéal est un mythe. Son...
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Vohina by Pierre Guillaume for Huitieme Art Parfums 2010
Hiya Niche Nerds, I know how much you all love Pierre Guillaume’s physique, handsome face and abject fear of wearing too many clothes. The fact that he makes lovely, wearable, interesting fragrances...
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Vetiver Extraordinaire by Dominique Ropion for Frederic Malle 2002
Hi there Frag Family, Do you ever read blog posts and think about the sly sexism of fragrance? We are taught through advertising images, sales people and our general community to think of certain...
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Alien Taste of Fragrance: Thierry Mugler 2011
Hi Hi Hi APJ Crew, I hope this finds you all happy and well. Some time ago I grabbed a few unloved bottles from Birgit at Olfactoria’s Travels. Every now and then she clears out some of her wardrobe to...
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MUD01: Mud Australia Candle by Ainslie Walker 2014
Hey there APJ Family & Friends, One of our very own APJ correspondents, Ainslie Walker (Jasmine Award Winner 2014), has been working for nearly a year closely with the Mud Australia crew designing...
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Cologne du Maghreb by Tauer Perfumes 2011 + GIVEAWAY
Hi there Niche Nerds, As you may know already I really like Andy Tauer’s work. Not all of his fragrances work on my skin or to my nose but the ones that do are fantastic and I enjoy them very much....
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RHYMING REVIEWS: Greg Young turns APJ Poet Laureate
. Post by Greg Young . A while ago I entered a competition on a fragrance forum to write a limerick about perfume. Sadly I didn’t win, but I enjoyed the challenge. I’ve since written a few more, which...
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Shalimar: Ode a la Vanille Sur la Route du Mexique by Thierry Wasser for...
OK, My mate Chairman Meow not long ago told me about this fragrance being sold for a song at FragranceNet. I was interested but at the time I’d just returned from Europe and was already thinking about...
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Cologne du Maghreb GIVEAWAY WINNERS
Hey gang, What a fun 4th of July giveaway. Thanks for getting involved and I hope the winners love their Cologne du Maghreb. Portia x Cologne du Maghreb GIVEAWAY WINNERS Photo Stolen Fragrantica...
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Rosae Mundi by Profumum Roma 2012
. Post by SarahK . Profumum is known for the strength, the depth, and the often sweet, gourmand nature of its fragrances. I find some of their fragrances far too rich for my blood (including their...
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Discover Pacific Northwest Perfumes + Giveaway
. Post by Azar . Hello APJ! In my last post, an interview with Meredith Smith of Sweet Anthem Perfumes, we talked briefly about the Indie Fragrance Criterion – Discover Pacific Northwest Perfumes....
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Amber Absolute by Tom Ford 2007
. Post by Ainslie Walker . I acquired today’s fragrance last week in the midst of my “whale excitement”, it has now become my “go to” fragrance of the month. Every time I wear it, there are positive...
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10 Recipes with Frankincense Essential Oil
. Post by Suzanne R Banks . 10 Recipes with Frankincense Essential Oil Boswellia carterii Photo Stolen Flickr Ah frankincense it’s a good oil! It’s an oil that helps you breathe deeply, relax and...
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South Korean Fragrance Shopping II: Photo Essay
. Post by TinaG . Hi AJP, On our recent trip to South Korea in May 2014, I had a chance to pick up some local fragrances as a reminder of some of the great places we had the opportunity to visit....
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REMINDER: Michael Edwards Fragrance Masterclass July/August 2014
Hi there Frag Buddies, In case you needed a reminder: Here is one of the most exciting things I’ve had to tell you about, EVER! Michael Edwards will be hosting Fragrance Masterclasses in Melbourne...
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Indie Fragrance Criterion GIVEAWAY WINNER
Hi APJ, What great comments! I learned a lot and was happy to realize that I am not the only one in perfume-land who smells what isn’t there! Don’t forget July 17th at Tigerlily Perfumery, 973 Valencia...
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Lolita Lempicka: Elle L’aime 2013
Hey Hey APJ, Today we are wandering the mainstream halls of department stores. Yes it’s designer fragrance day and I was surprised to see a lovely new bottle in the designer section last year. Earlier...
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GUCCI Oud by GUCCI 2014: Ad Campaign
Here it is gang, Here is the thing that almost NONE of us have been waiting for. Yes, Gucci is releasing an Oudh fragrance. It’s being sold as a Gucci by Gucci flanker. My fingers are crossed, maybe it...
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Thierry Mugler Angel Fragrance 2014 Ad Campaign
Hey Hey APJ, Loving this brand new campaign from Mugler. Though I don’t love Angel I do understand its iconic status and trhat is was a game changer. Of course, what else do you expect from Thierry...
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Aqua Sextius by Cécile Zarokian for Jul et Mad Paris 2014
OK Happy Huffers, Today a beautifully presented silver spray sample arrived from the Jul et Mad crew. Can I tell you from the beautiful and detailed packaging that I already feel like I am having an...
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