Monthly Archives: May 2026

Yves Saint Laurent Coeur ~ new fragrance :: Now Smell This

Yves Saint Laurent has launched Coeur (Fetish Amber), a new unisex fragrance in the luxury Vestiaire des Parfums series. A fetish amber for a fetish talisman, CŒUR transmutes the couturier’s iconic heart into a precious new scented icon. A subversive clash, warm yet metallic, vibrant yet boldly sensual, captured by Daniela Andrier. “The […]

Comme des Garcons To Vetiver ~ new fragrance :: Now Smell This

Comme des Garçons has launched To Vetiver, a new spicy woody fragrance. An enthusiastic olfactory poem about one of our most favorite ingredients. TO VETIVER is an exhilaration of echoes of an exalted journey along time immemorial and time to come. Inspired by Christian Astuguevieille’s eternal adoration of vetiver and composed by […]

Lazy 3-day weekend poll ~ open thread, Mother’s Day weekend 2026 :: Now Smell This

PSA: the haiku challenge will be next weekend! And happy Mother’s Day to anyone who is celebrating. Regardless, we’re relaxing and enjoying the May flowers with our usual open thread poll. Talk about anything you like — the fragrance you’re wearing today, what’s blooming now where you are, whatever. Or, ask a question about fragrance, […]

Zara has denied infringing Estee Lauder’s Jo Malone trademark :: Now Smell This

Fashion retailer Zara has denied infringing Estee Lauder’s Jo Malone trademark, saying in UK High Court filings that it uses ‌the perfumer’s name on fragrances it sells in collaboration with her in line with principles the cosmetics giant set out in 2020. […] Although the Zara perfume bottles only feature its own branding, the lawsuit […]

The daily lemming

From Lush, Squeeze The Day Shower Gel: “When life gives you lemons, we’ll do you one better. Meet the best of the zest, a triple shot of citrus to sort out dull showers, dreary mornings and stagnant minds so you can carpe that diem. Take that, lemonade!”; $10.50 – $33, at Lush USA.   Source […]

Viktor & Rolf Bonbon Collection ~ new perfumes :: Now Smell This

Viktor & Rolf will launch the Bonbon Collection, a new trio of layerable gourmand flankers to 2014’s Bonbon fragrance for women: Bonbon Berry Jelly, Bonbon Caramel Crunch and Bonbon Cola Fizz. Bonbon Berry Jelly ~ “Bonbon Berry Jelly opens with the rich sweetness of raspberry jelly accord, creating an instant fruity addiction intensified by a […]

Loewe Wild Coffee ~ new fragrance :: Now Smell This

Spanish luxury brand Loewe has launched Wild Coffee, a new addition to the Crafted Collection. Wild Coffee opens with the freshness of passion fruit, a bright counterpoint to the aromatic depth of coffee, revealing its roasted intensity and enveloping richness. Oud acts as an affinity note, enhancing the fragrance’s depth with smoky resonance.​ Inspired by […]