I’ve been struggling for some time now to find my signature scent. As I experimented with body sprays, perfumes and combinations of both, it seemed all my friends had found their perfect fragrance right off the bat. No matter what new fragrance I came across, I still couldn’t find one that was perfect for me. […]
Fragrances
Message in a Bottle: Body Bliss I ♥ Japan Aromatherapy Oil
A leading formulator of all-natural personal care products based in Sedona, Arizona, Body Bliss has created a healing aromatherapy oil called ‘I ♥ Japan’ to provide financial support to the people of Japan in the wake of the recent catastrophic disaster. The aromatic essential oil blend not only aids in the recovery of Japan but […]
Santa-tize Odors and Get 20% Off Poo-Pourri Bathroom Spray
We discovered Poo-Pourri – a playful line of bathroom sprays that take on embarrassing smells with a vengeance – a few years ago at a spa show and the cute little bottles are now permanent fixtures in our powder rooms. The company’s trademark line, “Spritz the bowl before you go and no one else will […]
Pleasure Domes: Frederic Malle Home Fragrance Candle Collection Launches at Barneys
During Frederic Malle’s recent world-wind tour to launch his new home fragrance collection, I was one of the lucky few to snag an interview with him on his stop at Barneys New York Scottsdale. The grandson of Dior Perfumes founder Serge Heftler, Frederic made his own mark by collaborating with the world’s leading perfumers to […]
Good Scents: New Fragrances for the Picky Mom
Sniffing out that perfect scent is no easy undertaking – especially when it's a gift for a super persnickety mom. The trick is to try and identify which scent best fits her personality and lifestyle (and including a return receipt with the pretty package just in case!). From sweet to spicy, here's the pick of […]
New Notes and Trip to Paris from Yves Saint Laurent Parisienne Eau de Parfum
For girly girls and fans of the city of lights, love and high-style, fashion giant YSL has graced the beauty world with a brand spanking new fragrance, Yves Saint Laurent Parisienne Eau de Parfum. The flirty aroma fuses together blackberry, damask rose and sandalwood and is inspired by the notion of living and loving in […]
Get to Know the Spa Collection from Lisa Hoffman Beauty with an Exclusive Offer
Lisa Hoffman gets it. Her bath, body and fragrance line gives us self-nurturers a home spa indulgence that merges form and function with uplifting fragrances and a touch of frivolity. Oh, and she happens to be the wife of Tootsie. A seasoned traveler and beauty connoisseur, Lisa Hoffman has been globe trotting for most of […]
Notes from the Fragrance Files: Tokyomilk Parfums
Seems to us that the fragrance world has become bogged down by pricey, trendy scents backed by fleeting star power. That’s why we can’t resist when a fragrance line comes along with its own edgy voice. Our new love is the playful parfums from Tokyomilk — perfumes that capture a variety of moods and vices […]
Scent of a Real Woman: Rich Hippie and Other Earthly Delights
We just don’t get it. Why, why would you want to douse yourself in the smell of a spoiled hotel heiress or a burnt-out 20-something singer with a propensity for flashing her lady parts? Honestly! Why not smell like the exotic, feminine woman you are? If you’re anywhere near the Tucson area, we suggest you […]